2024 Spring Conference
June 23-25, 2024
Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa
Palm Beach, Aruba
Room Rates
SEICA has blocked rooms at the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino at a variety of discounted rates. These rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Rates do not include meals and are exclusive of tax and service charges. Resort service charge is 15% of the room rate per night. Please note that these rooms include a step out balcony (not a full balcony).
Available Room Types:
Garden and Resort View Room: $436 (includes 15% resort fees and taxes)
Ocean View Room: $482 (includes 15% resort fees and taxes)
Resort fee includes access to the water complex, waterfalls, beach facilities, Wi-Fi in the rooms and public areas, tennis courts, and fitness center. It also includes daily outdoor events, hydration stations, towels for the beach or pool, and twice weekly yoga classes.
RESERVATION DETAILS:
Online reservations can be made by clicking here. Room types are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you would like to make a reservation over the phone, please call 0011 297 5234502, and use the code G-SPIN
You may also email aruba.reservations@hyatt.com to make your reservation.
Transportation
Closest airport is Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) – 20 minutes away
Overnight valet parking with unlimited in and out privileges is available for $15 plus tax, per day/per vehicle
Self-parking is is complimentary and available across the street from the resort.
For shuttle service and transportation for your group or party, take advantage of nearby shuttle operators with experience transporting guests to Hyatt Regency with De Palm Tours (+011-297-582-4000).
Travel Information
Upon arrival in Aruba, you must have a U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay.
Aruba is one the few countries with Preclearance Customs, which allows travelers to skip the Customs and Border Protection process upon arrival in the United States.
The Aruba ED Card (Embarkation/Disembarkation) is a mandatory requirement for all individuals, including infants and children, entering Aruba. It is necessary to complete and obtain approval for this document. To access the official ED Card, click here.
Hotel Information
Escape to the beachfront Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino and witness spectacular ocean views. Enjoy boutique shopping and dining both on-site and within walking distance of the resort. You can enjoy the Red Sail Sports, 9 different dining and bar options, full-service ZoiA Spa, outdoor 3-level pool complex, tennis courts, and Stayfit Gym, along with the onsite Casino, which offers table games and 192 slot machines.
The Hyatt Regency also offers tours and adventure planning through the services of One Happy Island. Concierges will be available to assist with booking ground transfers, water excursions, island tours, and more. To request assistance, please email adventure.concierge@hyatt.com.
More great opportunities to explore in Aruba:
Archaeological Museum of Aruba: Explore the history of Aruba through exhibits of artifacts dating back more than 2,500 years.
Fort Zoutman/Willem III Tower: Constructed in 1798 as a means of defense against pirates, this fortress is the oldest surviving example of Dutch architecture in Aruba.
Palm Beach Plaza Mall: Enjoy a luxury shopping experience with high-end stores such as Rue Royale Maison and Swarovski.
Arikok Park: Encompassing approximately 20% of the island, this wilderness preserve offers 21 miles of marked hiking trails, showcasing many of the island's native plants and animals, as well as Mount Jamanota, Aruba's highest point.
Bring Your Family and
Explore Aruba
Schedule of Events and Session Information
Monday, June 24th
Leading Growth and Preventing Workplace Burnout
Burnout was an increasing problem well before the pandemic, particularly for leaders and high achievers. Since then, however, professional burnout has skyrocketed, and it’s affecting more of our organizations and our ability to attract and retain great talent and serve clients. During this session Peter Atherton will discuss how to recognize the signs, prevent, and reverse the burnout-disengagement cycle, and how better designed growth can solve our burnout problem and lead to greater long-term and sustainable success within our organizations.
Speaker:
Peter C. Atherton, PE
President & Founder, ActionsProve, LLC
Tuesday, June 25th
How to Attract and Retain Top Talent – The Latest Data and Insights Needed for Growth
The construction industry’s ability to retain talent is a constant challenge for most organizations. Peter Atherton will provide an overview on the 2024 Present and Future of Work in Engineering and Architecture Report, which will showcase the top trends impacting talent in this industry. Peter will also discuss the gaps that exist between roles, genders, and generations, and four destabilizing forces within us that must be better understood and addressed to attract and retain great talent.
Speaker:
Peter C. Atherton, PE
President & Founder, ActionsProve, LLC
Tuesday, June 25th
Carbon Goals – Start Now, It’s Easier Than You Think
Working together, the mechanical insulation industry can lead the country to achieve national carbon goals. Jack Bittner, Senior Product Manager at Johns Manville Industrial and the 2024-25 National Insulation Association (NIA) President, dives into NIA’s recent Study on Insulation’s Positive Impact on Energy Efficiency and Emission Reductions and explains how mechanical insulation moves the nation closer to the U.S. 2030 carbon goals (and 2050 Net Zero goals if included in the presentation). Bittner describes how this study’s facts can help your company, customers, and the country use mechanical insulation to rapidly achieve decarbonization goals while saving energy and providing system benefits for each insulation project.
Spaker:
Speaker: Jack Bittner, 2024-2025 President, National Insulation Association
Tuesday, June 25th
Panel Discussion: SEICA’s Past, Present, and Future
As we celebrate SEICA’s 75th Anniversary, it is important to reflect on the organization’s history and the value it has brought to so many companies and families. Attendees will hear from several SEICA Past Presidents about their reflections on where we started, how we have evolved, and what they hope to see for SEICA and the overall mechanical insulation industry in the future.
Panelists:
Katie Burell, HR/Purchasing/Office Manager, Breeding Insulation Company, Chattanooga, Inc. (2021–2023 SEICA President)
Matt Caldwell, President, Caldwell Insulation, Inc. (2008–2010 SEICA President)
Keith Register, Owner, Register Insulation (2002–2003 SEICA President)
Ron Stewart, President, Atlantech Distribution, Inc. (2015–2016 SEICA President)
Moderated by David Bickley, General Manager, Distribution International (2023–2025 SEICA President)
The Links at Divi Aruba
SEICA Golf Tournament
June 24, 2024 (12:30–5:30 p.m.)
Nestled within the picturesque landscape of Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort, the Links at Divi Aruba was designed by the renowned Litten/Viola J.V.
A challenging course with nine holes that play over the water or along lagoons, the course is set against the backdrop of stunning ocean views and beautifully landscaped lagoons. Amidst the lush surroundings, players can immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of Aruba's vibrant wildlife.
A boxed lunch will be provided before the tournament. Please note that the golf course is located approximately 10–15 minutes from the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino. Transportation will be provided.
An Inside Look at
Hyatt Regency Resort, Spa, and Casino
Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa and Casino
+11 297 586 1234
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 85
Palm Beach, Aruba