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At PIE25—where parking’s toughest challenges meet real-world solutions—Shabbir Karimi (SpotGenius) takes the stage in th...
03/20/2025

At PIE25—where parking’s toughest challenges meet real-world solutions—Shabbir Karimi (SpotGenius) takes the stage in the AI Track to break down how vision-based AI is already transforming parking operations, from occupancy tracking to automated enforcement.

Last chance to take advantage of our hotel room block is Friday, March 21. After that, we have no control over rates or availability.

Shabbir Karimi, CEO of SpotGenius, brings over 20 years of tech entrepreneurship and product innovation to the industry. His expertise in AI and computer vision helps parking professionals cut through the hype and apply these tools for real operational success.

🤖 Vision-Based AI in Action – Discover how AI-powered sensors are delivering real-time data and streamlining enforcement.
📈 Scalable & Secure – See how the latest technology tackles privacy concerns while enabling growth.
🚗 What’s Next – Understand the trends shaping the next wave of AI-powered parking solutions.

🎟 Daily Passes Available
✅ Standard Attendee: $175 per day ($200 onsite)
✅ Business Attendee: $475 per day ($550 onsite)
✅ Full Event Access: $475 (Standard) / $1,295 (Business)

📅 March 31–April 3, 2025 | Schaumburg Convention Center, IL
🔗 Register now and secure your hotel before March 21: https://parkingtoday.com/pie25/pie25-event-att-reg/

🎬 At PIE25, ParkFlix brings parking’s untold stories to life—and filmmaker Matt Garner is part of the lineup. His film, ...
03/20/2025

🎬 At PIE25, ParkFlix brings parking’s untold stories to life—and filmmaker Matt Garner is part of the lineup. His film, Out of the Vault: The Lost Parkumentaries of NuPark, uncovers the human side of innovation, showcasing the people and moments that shaped one of the industry’s most creative companies.

Last chance to take advantage of our hotel room block is Friday, March 21. After that, we have no control over rates or availability.

Matt Garner, president of Mint Studios, has spent 35 years helping brands like Pepsi, Mercedes-Benz, and NuPark tell powerful, authentic stories. His work blends strategy and emotion to create media that connects, inspires, and resonates.

🎥 See parking stories on the big screen – ParkFlix brings exclusive short films from the industry’s most creative minds.
🎤 Join post-film discussions – Meet the filmmakers, share your thoughts, and connect over shared challenges and solutions.
🏆 Be part of history – ParkFlix is a one-time event at PIE25, celebrating parking through film for the first time ever.

🚨 PIE25 is just around the corner. Don’t miss out.

🎟 Daily Passes Available
✅ Standard Attendee: $175 per day ($200 onsite)
✅ Business Attendee: $475 per day ($550 onsite)
✅ Full Event Access: $475 (Standard) / $1,295 (Business)

📅 March 31–April 3, 2025 | Schaumburg Convention Center, IL
🔗 Register now and secure your hotel before March 21: https://parkingtoday.com/pie25/pie25-event-att-reg/

Mitch Carter (Oobeo) takes the stage at PIE25, where private parking operators gather to address revenue protection and ...
03/19/2025

Mitch Carter (Oobeo) takes the stage at PIE25, where private parking operators gather to address revenue protection and operational integrity. His session, Eliminating Silent Partners, reveals how digital technology defends against employee theft and strengthens financial performance.

As a fifth-generation parking professional and CEO of Oobeo, Mitch Carter has dedicated his career to helping operators implement secure, efficient digital solutions that eliminate revenue leakage.

At PIE25, Mitch will share actionable strategies to protect your bottom line without disrupting operations.

💵 Eliminating Cash Theft – How transitioning to digital transactions reduces fraud and protects revenue.
📲 Digital Tipping & Real-Time Logs – Tools that increase transparency and improve employee satisfaction.
📈 Safeguarding Your Operation – Practical, tech-based solutions to defend against revenue loss.

🚨 Time is running out!
The hotel block closes Friday, March 21—after that, rates increase, and availability isn’t guaranteed.

🎟 Daily Passes Available
Daily passes include access to sessions, networking, and after-hours events like Casino Night and Pickleball.
✅ Standard Attendee: $175 per day ($200 onsite)
✅ Business Attendee: $475 per day ($550 onsite)
✅ Full Event Access: $475 (Standard) / $1,295 (Business)

📍 March 31–April 3, 2025 | Schaumburg Convention Center, IL
🔗 Register now: https://parkingtoday.com/pie25/pie25-event-att-reg/

Charley DeBow (ParkHub) takes the stage at PIE25, where university parking leaders tackle the challenges of event manage...
03/19/2025

Charley DeBow (ParkHub) takes the stage at PIE25, where university parking leaders tackle the challenges of event management and enforcement. His session will focus on post-event enforcement and how campuses can leverage digital tools to improve compliance and enhance the guest experience.

With more than 20 years in the parking industry and executive roles at ParkHub and ParkMobile, Charley DeBow is recognized for driving technology adoption in municipal and campus parking. He co-founded CurbTrac and continues to innovate how operators manage high-volume events.

At PIE25, Charley will break down practical steps for universities to implement post-event enforcement strategies that work for both the operator and the visitor.

🎟 Smarter Enforcement – How post-event billing and LPR technology keep parking frictionless for compliant guests while holding violators accountable.
📊 Real-World Use Cases – What campuses are doing today to reduce revenue leakage and improve the parking experience.
📈 Staying Ahead – How schools can lead in customer-first parking operations.

🚨 Don’t miss your chance to join industry leaders!
The hotel block at the Renaissance Schaumburg closes Friday, March 21—after that, rates increase and availability is not guaranteed.

🎟 Daily Passes Available
Full-day access to sessions, networking, and evening events like Duncan Solutions’ Casino Night and Pickleball.
✅ Standard Attendee: $175 per day ($200 onsite)
✅ Business Attendee: $475 per day ($550 onsite)
✅ Full Event Access: $475 (Standard) / $1,295 (Business)

📍 March 31–April 3, 2025 | Schaumburg Convention Center, IL
🔗 Register now: https://parkingtoday.com/pie25/pie25-event-att-reg/

Fred Bredemeyer (PAVE Mobility) takes the stage at PIE25, where parking professionals gather to solve the industry’s tou...
03/19/2025

Fred Bredemeyer (PAVE Mobility) takes the stage at PIE25, where parking professionals gather to solve the industry’s toughest challenges. His session will explore how LPR, digital payments, and post-event enforcement are transforming access control, protecting revenue, and improving the parking experience.

With 35 years of experience—including executive roles at InterPark, SP+, and Miami Parking Authority—Fred Bredemeyer has pioneered innovations in municipal parking, private operations, and enforcement strategy. As CEO of PAVE Mobility, he’s helping operators leverage LPR enforcement to reduce congestion and focus enforcement where it matters most.

At PIE25, Fred will explain how to apply best practices in post-event enforcement and push industry standards forward for consumer trust and operator success.

🚗 LPR & Digital Payments – How frictionless parking improves the experience for compliant patrons while simplifying enforcement for non-compliance.
📬 Post-Event Enforcement – Learn best practices to protect revenue and focus enforcement efforts on the few, not the many.
📈 Standards & Accountability – Why industry-wide guidelines are essential for maintaining trust and driving adoption.

🚨 PIE25 is just two weeks away!
The hotel block at the Renaissance Schaumburg closes Friday, March 21—after that, rates increase from $179 to $248 per night, and availability isn’t guaranteed.

🎟 Daily Passes Available
Even if you can’t attend the full event, daily passes give you access to sessions, networking, and after-hours events like Duncan Solutions’ Casino Night and Pickleball.
✅ Standard Attendee: $175 per day ($200 onsite)
✅ Business Attendee: $475 per day ($550 onsite)
✅ Full Event Access: $475 (Standard) / $1,295 (Business)

📍 March 31–April 3, 2025 | Schaumburg Convention Center, IL
🔗 Register now: https://parkingtoday.com/pie25/pie25-event-att-reg/

PIE25 is almost here—and ParkFlix is ready to roll. The films are selected, the panels are set, and soon, the festival w...
03/19/2025

PIE25 is almost here—and ParkFlix is ready to roll. The films are selected, the panels are set, and soon, the festival will begin. Will you be there?

Filmmaker and parking exec, (Parking Spaces, Inc) will air his documentary "Parking Spaces Inc. A Legacy of Service" on how a family owned business overcame the loss of their leader and how utilizing his blueprint of structure, service and integrity, they now are continuing his work and legacy in the parking industry.

The wait is nearly over. The first-ever ParkFlix festival is ready to debut at PIE25, featuring original films, live discussions, and a celebration of the parking industry like never before.

🎬 Final lineup confirmed. See which up-and-coming filmmakers are bringing parking stories to life.
🎤 Engage beyond the screen. Join post-film panels with the cast, crew, and industry leaders.
🏆 This only happens once. When the festival ends, the opportunity to be part of this experience is gone.

At PIE25, the leading trade show JUST for the parking industry, we’re redefining what a trade show can be. ParkFlix is just one of the exclusive experiences making PIE25 a must-attend event.

📅 March 31–April 3, 2025
📍 Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL
🚗 Don’t wait—your front-row seat is still open. Register now: https://parkingtoday.com/pie25/

At PIE25, where industry professionals tackle parking’s toughest challenges, Emma Ulmer joins the University Parking tra...
03/15/2025

At PIE25, where industry professionals tackle parking’s toughest challenges, Emma Ulmer joins the University Parking track to explore how campuses are transforming —enhancing guest experience, streamlining operations, and turning first impressions into lasting impact.

Emma Ulmer, Director of Marketing at Offstreet, has worked with over 60 universities to rethink how campuses handle event parking. From sold-out stadiums to department meetings, she’s seen firsthand how outdated processes create friction—and how the right tech can turn event parking into a seamless experience that leaves guests impressed before they ever step through the door.

At PIE25, Emma will share what’s working on campuses today and how leading universities are staying ahead of changing guest expectations.

🎟 Event Parking That Works – First impressions matter. Learn how top campuses are using registration portals, real-time availability, and frictionless payments to welcome visitors instead of frustrating them.

📊 Lessons from University Leaders – Hear firsthand how schools have overcome integration challenges, eliminated bottlenecks, and improved the guest experience through smarter event parking strategies.

🚀 What’s Next for University Parking? – As expectations rise, the schools that adapt will win. Get a glimpse of the emerging trends shaping the future of event parking—and what you should be preparing for now.

🎟 Daily Passes Available
Even if you can’t commit to the full event, you don’t have to miss out. Daily passes include full access to sessions, networking, and after-hours events like Duncan Solutions’ Casino Night and Pickleball in the Connection Zone.

✅ Standard Attendee: $175 per day ($200 onsite)
✅ Business Attendee: $475 per day ($550 onsite)
✅ Full Event Access: $475 (Standard) / $1,295 (Business)

📍 March 31–April 3, 2025 | Schaumburg Convention Center, IL
🔗 Register now and secure your hotel: https://parkingtoday.com/pie25/pie25-event-att-reg/

PIE25—the event where parking’s top minds tackle real industry challenges—welcomes Harder Than It Looks! Host Brian Wolf...
03/14/2025

PIE25—the event where parking’s top minds tackle real industry challenges—welcomes Harder Than It Looks! Host Brian Wolff sits down with Roamy Valera to discuss leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of technology in parking.

Last chance to take advantage of our hotel room block is Friday, March 14th. After that, we have no control over rates or availability.

With over 35 years in parking, mobility, and transportation, Roamy Valera, CAPP, has led some of the industry’s most influential companies. As President of Reimagined Parking, he oversees a vast network of brands managing 2,500+ facilities and processing 34 million digital transactions annually. At PIE25, Roamy joins Harder Than It Looks for a candid conversation on leadership, problem-solving, and the technology reshaping urban mobility.

🎙 What parking looks like at scale – Managing thousands of locations, millions of transactions, and a rapidly evolving industry.
🚦 The intersection of people and technology – How digital transformation is shaping operations, but human expertise remains irreplaceable.
📊 Lessons from the top – Roamy shares leadership insights from decades of experience in parking, mobility, and transportation.

🚨 PIE25 is Three Weeks Away!
The hotel block at the Renaissance Schaumburg closes Friday, March 14—after that, rates increase from $179 to $248 per night, and availability isn’t guaranteed.

🎟 Daily Passes Available
Even if you can’t commit to the full event, you don’t have to miss out. Daily passes include full access to sessions, networking, and after-hours events like Duncan Solutions’ Casino Night and Pickleball in the Connection Zone.

✅ Standard Attendee: $175 per day ($200 onsite)
✅ Business Attendee: $475 per day ($550 onsite)
✅ Full Event Access: $475 (Standard) / $1,295 (Business)

📅 March 31–April 3, 2025
📍 Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL
🔗 Register now and secure your hotel before March 14: https://parkingtoday.com/pie25/pie25-event-att-reg/

Laura Caillot takes the stage at PIE25’s Airport Parking track, where airport leaders are tackling their biggest operati...
03/14/2025

Laura Caillot takes the stage at PIE25’s Airport Parking track, where airport leaders are tackling their biggest operational challenges. Her session will explore how (LPR) is transforming airport parking—streamlining enforcement, improving security, and optimizing revenue management.

Last chance to take advantage of our hotel room block is Friday, March 14th. After that, we have no control over rates or availability.

As Managing Director of Survision USA, Laura has helped airports implement LPR technology that reduces congestion, automates compliance, and improves operational efficiency. With extensive experience in automated enforcement and vehicle recognition, she brings insights into how airports can integrate AI-powered LPR to enhance both security and the passenger experience.

✈ & the Airport Advantage – How AI-driven LPR eliminates bottlenecks, automates enforcement, and protects revenue streams in high-traffic airport environments.
🏗 Public-Private Partnerships That Work – How airports and private operators are structuring agreements that balance control, efficiency, and revenue.
🔒 Security, Compliance & Fraud Prevention – Managing thousands of vehicles daily requires seamless integration of AI, real-time data, and multi-layered enforcement strategies.

🚨 Act Now: PIE25 is Fewer Than Three Weeks Away!
The hotel block at the Renaissance Schaumburg closes Friday, March 14—after that, rates increase from $179 to $248 per night, and availability isn’t guaranteed.

🎟 Daily Passes Available
Even if you can’t commit to the full event, you don’t have to miss out. Daily passes include full access to sessions, networking, and after-hours events like Duncan Solutions’ Casino Night and Pickleball in the Connection Zone.

✅ Standard Attendee: $175 per day ($200 onsite)
✅ Business Attendee: $475 per day ($550 onsite)
✅ Full Event Access: $475 (Standard) / $1,295 (Business)

📅 March 31–April 3, 2025
📍 Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL
🔗 Register now and secure your hotel before midnight on March 14: https://parkingtoday.com/pie25/pie25-event-att-reg/

Chris Yigit (Flash Parking) takes the stage at PIE25, where airport leaders come together to tackle one of their biggest...
03/14/2025

Chris Yigit (Flash Parking) takes the stage at PIE25, where airport leaders come together to tackle one of their biggest operational challenges—parking. His session will explore how AI-powered License Plate Recognition (LPR) is redefining security, enforcement, and revenue management in high-traffic airport environments.

With 25 years in the tech sector—most in parking—Chris Yigit is recognized as a leader in AI-driven parking solutions. As Senior Product Manager for Flash, he has been instrumental in developing next-generation LPR technology designed to optimize parking access, reduce bottlenecks, and seamlessly integrate with airport operations. His expertise spans on-street and off-street enforcement, pay-by-plate systems, and real-time data solutions that help airports operate with greater efficiency.

At PIE25, Chris will break down how airports can maximize the value of LPR and AI-based parking technologies, making data-driven decisions that improve security, streamline enforcement, and protect revenue.

✈ Optimizing LPR for Airports – Not all LPR systems are created equal. Learn how AI-enhanced LPR adapts to the unique demands of high-volume airport environments.
💡 Seamless Passenger Experience – See how advanced vehicle recognition is reducing congestion, automating access control, and improving customer flow at airport parking facilities.
🔍 Fraud Prevention & Compliance – Discover how real-time data and AI-driven enforcement tools help airports identify violations, combat fraud, and increase compliance without manual intervention.
📈 LPR Beyond Parking – Learn how airports are expanding LPR technology beyond parking operations to enhance security, traffic management, and operational insights.

🚨 Act Now: PIE25 is Three Weeks Away!
With record-breaking attendance expected, now is the time to secure your plans. The hotel block at the Renaissance Schaumburg closes Friday, March 14—after that, rates increase from $179 to $248 per night, and availability isn’t guaranteed.

🎟 Daily Passes Available
Even if you can’t commit to the full event, you don’t have to miss out. Daily passes include full access to sessions, networking, and after-hours events like Duncan Solutions’ Casino Night and Pickleball in the Connection Zone.

✅ Standard Attendee: $175 per day ($200 onsite)
✅ Business Attendee: $475 per day ($550 onsite)
✅ Full Event Access: $475 (Standard) / $1,295 (Business)

📍 March 31–April 3, 2025 | Schaumburg Convention Center, IL
🔗 Register now and secure your hotel before March 14: https://parkingtoday.com/pie25/pie25-event-att-reg/

Kacey Siskind (HONK) joins PIE25, the parking industry’s most interactive conference, to lead an essential conversation ...
03/13/2025

Kacey Siskind (HONK) joins PIE25, the parking industry’s most interactive conference, to lead an essential conversation on leadership—one that challenges outdated notions of strength and redefines what it means to lead effectively. Her Real Talk session explores why vulnerability isn’t a weakness, but a leadership superpower that builds trust, drives innovation, and strengthens teams.

As Senior Vice President of Account Management at HONK, Kacey has helped organizations modernize their operations through digital transformation, balancing efficiency with human connection. She has worked closely with private operators, higher education institutions, and municipalities to implement solutions that enhance both business performance and customer experience. With years of industry leadership and expertise in mobility technology, she understands what it takes to build resilient, engaged teams in an evolving workplace.

At PIE25, Real Talk sessions break down barriers to discuss the challenges parking professionals rarely address. These sessions provide a space for candid, industry-wide discussions about the human side of leadership—stress, burnout, and the balance between confidence and authenticity. Designed for operators, vendors, and decision-makers, Real Talk offers practical strategies to navigate the realities of leading in a fast-paced, high-stakes industry.In this interactive session, Kacey will challenge leaders and decision-makers to rethink how openness, honesty, and psychological safety impact workplace culture and long-term success.

💡 The Leadership Shift – How top executives are redefining strength in leadership by embracing transparency, accountability, and adaptability.
👥 Trust as the Foundation of Success – Why vulnerability fosters stronger, more motivated teams and how leaders can implement this mindset in real-world scenarios.
📊 Data-Backed Insights on Psychological Safety – Learn how fostering an open and inclusive work culture improves employee retention, creativity, and productivity.
🔑 Actionable Strategies for Leaders & Teams – Walk away with tangible techniques to build trust, encourage innovation, and create an engaged workplace.

🚨 Time is Running Out: PIE25 is Three Weeks Away!
The hotel block at the Renaissance Schaumburg closes this Friday, March 14—after that, rates increase from $179 to $248 per night, and availability isn’t guaranteed. Even if you’re only attending part of the event, you must book this week to secure the discounted rate.

🎟 Daily Passes Available
If you can’t attend the full event, you don’t have to miss out. Daily passes provide full access to sessions, networking, and after-hours events like Duncan Solutions’ Casino Night and Pickleball in the Connection Zone.

✅ Standard Attendee: $175 per day ($200 onsite)
✅ Business Attendee: $475 per day ($550 onsite)
✅ Full Event Access: $475 (Standard) / $1,295 (Business)

This is your opportunity to gain fresh leadership insights, connect with industry professionals, and be part of the discussions shaping the future of parking. Don’t wait—finalize your plans now.

📍 March 31–April 3, 2025 | Schaumburg Convention Center, IL
🔗 Register and book your hotel before March 14: https://parkingtoday.com/pie25/pie25-event-att-reg/

Akhil Damani takes the stage at PIE25’s Accelerate! Pitch Competition, the parking industry's only early-stage pitch com...
03/13/2025

Akhil Damani takes the stage at PIE25’s Accelerate! Pitch Competition, the parking industry's only early-stage pitch competition, to introduce Hermit HermitGo —a bold new approach to airport parking that lets travelers park for free while earning passive income.

At PIE25, Accelerate! is where the industry’s next disruptors go head-to-head, pitching innovative solutions that challenge the status quo. Past winners have secured major funding, strategic partnerships, and industry recognition. This year, Akhil Damani, a Cornell University student and entrepreneur, will showcase how Hermit is redefining airport parking, car sharing, and vehicle rental models.

🚗 Park for Free, Earn While You Travel – Instead of paying for airport parking, Hermit users park for free while their vehicles become available for rental by pre-approved travelers. If rented, owners earn passive income; if not, parking remains free.
💰 A Smarter Way to Rent – On arrival, users can rent another Hermit vehicle at half the cost of traditional car rentals, creating a seamless, cost-effective travel experience.
🛡 Fully Insured, Fully Integrated – With built-in car-sharing insurance, Hermit ensures vehicle owners and renters are protected, making this a safe and convenient alternative to traditional parking and rental services.

🚀 Is Hermit the next big disruptor in airport parking? Be in the room at Accelerate! to find out.

Time is Running Out—Final Chance to Lock in Your Plans
The hotel block at the Renaissance Schaumburg closes this Friday, March 14—after that, rates increase from $179 to $248 per night, and availability isn’t guaranteed. Even if you’re only attending part of the event, you must book this week to secure the discounted rate.

🎟 Daily Passes Available
If you can’t attend the full event, you don’t have to miss out. Daily passes provide full access to sessions, networking, and after-hours events like Duncan Solutions’ Casino Night and Pickleball in the Connection Zone.

✅ Standard Attendee: $175 per day ($200 onsite)
✅ Business Attendee: $475 per day ($550 onsite)
✅ Full Event Access: $475 (Standard) / $1,295 (Business)

📍 March 31–April 3, 2025 | Schaumburg Convention Center, IL
🔗 Register and book your hotel before March 14: https://parkingtoday.com/pie25/pie25-event-att-reg/

Cyberattacks are hitting the parking industry hard, and many operators assume cybersecurity insurance will cover them. B...
03/13/2025

Cyberattacks are hitting the parking industry hard, and many operators assume cybersecurity insurance will cover them. But when the fine print kicks in, claims get denied, payouts get reduced, and businesses are left scrambling.

Fraud examiner Katherine Beaty exposes the false sense of security that’s costing operators millions—and what you must do to actually protect your business.

This is the kind of industry reporting that matters. Parking Today Media is digging into the real issues affecting operators, from cybersecurity risks to business strategies that keep you ahead. If you think your policy has you covered, read this before you find out the hard way. 🔗 https://parkingtoday.com/uncategorized/cybersecurity-insurance-what-parking-operators-need-to-know/

Municipal enforcement is evolving—are your tools keeping up? At The Parking Industry Expo (PIE25), where real solutions ...
03/13/2025

Municipal enforcement is evolving—are your tools keeping up? At The Parking Industry Expo (PIE25), where real solutions take center stage, Sergio Mastronardi breaks down AI-driven LPR for frictionless compliance.

Last chance to take advantage of our hotel room block is Friday, March 14th. After that, we have no control over rates or availability.

Sergio Mastronardi, CTO of Blinkay, has spent over 30 years advancing municipal parking enforcement. From pioneering LPR solutions to streamlining digital ticketing, his work has transformed how cities enforce compliance and recover revenue.

At PIE25’s track, Sergio will tackle the challenges of gateless enforcement and AI-driven citations. How are cities using fixed and handheld LPR to issue tickets by mail? What are the risks and rewards of removing gates altogether? Learn from real-world implementations—including Florida case studies on ticket-by-mail and frictionless payments.

🚗 Gated vs. Gateless – What works best for different municipal environments?
📨 & Digital Invoicing – Using AI to simplify compliance without confrontation.
🔍 for Better Enforcement – Hybrid strategies for real-time violation detection and booting.

PIE25 isn’t just about sessions—it’s about connecting with the experts shaping municipal parking. From deep-dive discussions to after-hours networking at Duncan Solutions Casino Night, the best insights happen when the industry’s brightest minds come together.

📅 March 31–April 3, 2025
📍 Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL
🔗 Secure your spot before rates increase: https://parkingtoday.com/pie25/

PIE25 brings the parking industry together to share ideas, solve problems, and build stronger teams. Beyond technology a...
03/12/2025

PIE25 brings the parking industry together to share ideas, solve problems, and build stronger teams. Beyond technology and operations, it’s also a place to focus on the people who keep this industry moving.

In three short weeks, Real Talk sessions open the door for honest discussions about burnout, leadership struggles, and mental health, offering real strategies for navigating these challenges.

These conversations don’t happen anywhere else, and if you’re not in the room, you’re missing the most important discussions shaping the future of parking. Here is what is in store:

💬 The Unspoken Challenges of Parking
Perfectionism, burnout, and customer mistreatment create unnecessary stress. Colleen Gallion, PCC, a certified leadership coach with a psychology background, leads this discussion, helping attendees connect, share, and take home real solutions.

👥 Leadership & Vulnerability
Strong leaders don’t have all the answers, but they know how to foster trust, inclusion, and resilience. Kacey Siskind (HONK) leads this discussion on how emotional intelligence and openness can strengthen teams, improve decision-making, and create a workplace where innovation thrives.

🧠 Unspoken Mental Health in Parking
Novelist and former parking executive Russell Harms opens up about navigating bipolar disorder in a candid Q&A and book discussion moderated by Colleen Gallion. Gain insight into resilience, leadership, and the importance of industry-wide mental health support.

These critical conversations are happening at PIE25—and time is running out to secure your spot. With just three weeks until the event, now is the time to finalize your plans.

🚨 Hotel Rate Alert! The deadline is this Friday, March 14.
PIE25 attendees have access to an exclusive rate of $179 per night at the Renaissance Schaumburg, significantly lower than the standard $248 rate. After March 14, prices go up, and availability isn’t guaranteed. Even if you’re only staying for part of the event, you must book before the deadline to secure this rate.

Not sure you can attend the full event? We’ve made it easier than ever to be part of PIE25.

🎟️ Daily Passes Available
If you can’t attend all three and a half days, you don’t have to miss out. Daily passes provide full access to sessions, networking, and after-hours events like Duncan Solutions’ Casino Night and Pickleball in the Connection Zone.

✅ Standard Attendee: $175 per day ($200 onsite)
✅ Business Attendee: $475 per day ($550 onsite)
✅ Full Event Access: $475 (Standard) / $1,295 (Business)

These are the conversations the parking industry needs to have—and the connections that move businesses forward. Whether you're joining for a single day or the full experience, this is your chance to be part of the discussions shaping the future of parking.

📍 March 31–April 3, 2025 | Schaumburg Convention Center, IL
🔗 Register and book your stay before March 14: https://parkingtoday.com/pie25/pie25-event-att-reg/

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Parking Today Media has widest coverage of any media in the parking industry, worldwide. With up to 18,000 mailed each month, the magazine Parking Today, reaches a broad spectrum of owners, operators, municipalities, universities, airports, shopping centers and venues with parking as one of their missions. Our digital presence includes: the Parking Today website; over 25,000 email addresses of people in the parking industry;our aggregator website, Parknews.biz, our online People and Products in Parking (ePIP) directory, and the online edition of Parking Today.

Parknews.biz is an online aggregator of parking news from around the world. Up to 20 new links are posted daily and it receives more than 10,000 views monthly. Parkingtoday.com is the magazine’s interactive web site with archives, articles, and videos updated daily. You can reach all PTs media through parkingtoday.com and parknews.biz. Our weekly newsletters have a combined reach of over 30,000 people monthly.

The Parking Industry Expo (PIE) is the first parking trade show mounted annually in the US. It takes place in 2020 in San Diego, 2021 in Chicago, 2022 in Reno, and 2023 back in Chicago. PIE will host more than 1,500 parking industry professionals, is home to more than 150 vendors and will provide numerous seminars and training programs. For detailed schedule and information, log on to pieshow.parkingtoday.com.