Avalara has scheduled its first-ever conference, Crush 2016. The event will be held from May 10-11 at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans Hotel on Bourbon Street. The Bainbridge Island, Wash.-based sales-and-use-tax specialist says the conference is designed for customers and partners. There will be one-on-one training for CPE credits and industry-specific panels led by experts. CEO Scott McFarlane will also address the group. Other events include an executive golf tournament at TPC Louisiana, a Welcome Happy Hour Technology Showcase cocktail reception and dinner parties at two of New Orleans' finest restaurants.