Orlando, Florida
Exhibits: September 16-17
Conference: September 16-18
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Explore a variety of membership attractions and meetings designed to connect you with industry professionals and enhance your conference experience.
Orange County Convention Center, Room W108
Monday, September 15 | 5 – 6 p.m.
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Attend one of the meetings below to meet like-minded professionals, learn how to get involved, and stay connected all year long!
The NRPA Networks are a great opportunity to connect with fellow professionals! NRPA’s six networks include Aquatics, Armed Forces Recreation, Parks for All, Education, Leadership Development, and Young Professionals, and they all meet in-person at the NRPA Annual Conference. Find the meeting time and location listed below.
Orange County Convention Center, Room W108
Monday, September 15 | 6:30 – 8 p.m.
The Young Professional Network (YPN) serves NRPA members who are students and young professionals as well as those that are interested in engaging in topics or discussions concerning students and young professionals.
Orange County Convention Center, Room W309
Tuesday, September 16 | 7:45 – 8:45 a.m.
Join us on Tuesday morning at the NRPA Annual Conference as we gather to congratulate the Fellowship and Scholarship winners. You are invited to help us welcome these amazing folks!
Orange County Convention Center, Room W310
Tuesday, September 16 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, Room W309
Tuesday, September 16 | 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
The Leadership Development Network serves NRPA members who are or aspiring to be park and recreation agency leaders in federal, county, local and special district government and in private and voluntary agencies.
Orange County Convention Center, Room W313
Tuesday, September 16 | 4 – 5 p.m.
The Aquatics Network is intended to be a forum for discussion, sharing of knowledge, and posing of questions unique to the needs and interests of aquatics professionals working or interested in aquatic facilities and programs. The Aquatics Network presents a unified voice on issues involving the safety, health and quality of aquatics-related programs, facilities and services for the enjoyment of all.
Orange County Convention Center, Room W310
Tuesday, September 16 | 4 – 5 p.m.
The Parks for All Network brings together park and recreation professionals who are responsible for or contribute to their agency’s efforts to ensure all community members have equal access and opportunities. The network facilitates sharing and collaboration to foster welcoming and accessible environments for everyone in parks and recreation agencies.
Orange County Convention Center, Room W310
Wednesday, September 17 | 7:15 – 8:15 a.m.
Join us for a networking breakfast at NRPA’s Annual Conference exclusively for current and former attendees and faculty of NRPA’s Directors School.
Orange County Convention Center, Room W105
Wednesday, September 17 | 1 – 2 p.m.
This is the annual meeting for the National Recreation and Park Ethnic Minority Society. The meeting is open to members of the organization and professionals that want to learn more about NRPEMS.
Orange County Convention Center, Room W309
Wednesday, September 17 | 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
22377 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA 20148-4501
PH: 800.626.NRPA (6772)
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