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H2 Summits 2024

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The Oregon and Washington H2 Summits are now both in November!

Visa member program participants: Assemble your team now and lock in an exclusive early bird discount!

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Member + Visa

$240 per/person
  • Receive $50 off $240 rate, expires 9/30.

Member Non-Visa

$ 340 per/person
  • Receive a special rate if you are a wafla member who does NOT CURRENTLY utilize the H-2A Visa Service but is interested in filing with wafla. Contact Lisanne Bannister at (360) 455-8064 x 114.

New Member + 1 Registration

$440
  • Includes wafla membership, plus 1 event registration. Contact Lisanne Bannister at (360) 455-8064 x 114 to add additional registrants at the $240 rate.

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What is the H2 Summit?

The WAFLA H2 Summit offers a superb network of seasonal employers, industry experts, and vendors, as well as all the crucial insights and tools necessary to establish a robust and successful H-2A program.

Whether in Oregon or Washington, each event features pertinent topics and information tailored for H-2A employers and program managers.

General sessions and breakout group presenters will provide insights and practical solutions for the current H-2 challenges.

The H-2A Summit represents an excellent team development opportunity through collective learning and strategizing.

Registration Includes:

✔ Full Access to All General and Breakout Sessions

✔ Labor Law Updates Booklet

✔ Full Access to H-2A Industry Exhibitors

✔ Refreshments, Beverage Service, Lunch Buffet

✔ 1 Drink Ticket for Expresso Stand

✔ 1 Drink Ticket for Signature Drink Networking Hour

✔ 1 Raffle Ticket (Opportunities to Earn More)

Slated Tentative Topics

The agenda is shaping up nicely, with more exciting topics on the way!

General Session

  • Enrique’s Insights: Reflecting on the Past Year and Shaping the Future  

  • Quick Take: Navigating New Labor Laws 

  • H2 and HR Trivia Challenge: Real Questions, Real Knowledge—Are You Ready?

  • Election Outcomes: Impacts on the H2 Program and Agriculture

  • H2 Legal Battles: Latest Court Challenges and Updates

  • Fostering a Positive Workplace Culture—Outlook and Best Labor Practices

Breakouts 

  • H2 Program Updates from State Agencies 

  • HR Scenarios: Test Your Approach and Share Your Experiences  

  • Getting Ready for a DOL Audit: Essential Preparation Tips  

  • Understanding H2 Worker Tax Obligations: Key Insights and Considerations  

  • Safeguarding Workers: Preventing and Addressing Unsavory Situations  

  • Conducting Fair Investigations: Best Practices and Principles  

  • H2 Program Essentials: Core Fundamentals Explained 

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File with wafla

Member + Visa

$240 per/person
  • Receive $50 off $240 rate, expires 9/30.

Member Non-Visa

$ 340 per/person
  • Receive a special rate if you are a wafla member who does NOT CURRENTLY utilize the H-2A Visa Service but is interested in filing with wafla. Contact Lisanne Bannister at (360) 455-8064 x 114.

New Member + 1 Registration

$440
  • Includes wafla membership, plus 1 event registration. Contact Lisanne Bannister at (360) 455-8064 x 114 to add additional registrants at the $240 rate.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AWAITING

Are you looking to elevate your brand? Explore our diverse sponsorship opportunities, tailored to align with your organization’s unique needs, goals, and priorities. Join us in shaping the future of the ag labor industry while maximizing your visibility. Contact Kim Bresler for questions, x 102.