NRPA Now Accepting Education Session Proposals for 2020 Annual Conference

(October 28, 2019)

Deadline for submissions is Nov. 29

Ashburn, Va. (Oct. 28, 2019) — The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is now accepting education session proposals for the 2020 NRPA Annual Conference, Oct. 27–29, 2020, in Orlando, Florida. The deadline to submit proposals is Nov. 29, 2019.

“The NRPA Annual Conference is the premier education and networking event for parks and recreation and is a great opportunity for professionals inside and outside the field to share their unique perspective on the topics and issues that impact communities everywhere,” said Josh Yavelberg, NRPA director of professional development.  

Anyone with an interest in parks and recreation, specifically, the areas of health and wellness, conservation and social equity, and a passion to make every community a great place to live is encouraged to submit a proposal, including:

  • Park and recreation professionals, educators and students
  • Park and recreation vendors, contractors and related groups with educational or research-based content to share
  • Speakers and educators aligned with NRPA’s Three Pillars of Conservation, Health and Wellness, and Social Equity
  • Planners, landscape architects, public health administrators, city and county managers, and naturalists

Individuals who submit a proposal by Nov. 29, 2019, will be eligible to win a free, full-package registration to the conference. The package includes access to three days of education sessions, a two-day exhibit hall pass and tickets to NRPA’s exclusive networking events.

To submit a proposal, click here.

To learn more about NRPA, visit www.nrpa.org.   

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About the National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that all people have access to parks and recreation for health, conservation and social equity. Through its network of 60,000 recreation and park professionals and advocates, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.