George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas
Conference: September 28 – 30
Exhibits: September 28 – 29
REGISTRATION OPENS:
Want to look back on the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference? We have pulled together a variety of resources that provide highlights from last year’s conference experience.
Have a favorite session, or couldn’t make it to a session and wishing you had the notes? Follow these steps to access education session presentations and handouts from some of our speakers:
Looking for a general timeline of conference week? Browse the Schedule at a Glance.
With more than 500 exhibitors at the NRPA Annual Conference, it’s easy to feel like you just scratched the surface with these top industry products and services.
Use these resources to find contact information on brands you want to follow up with post-conference:
You’ve been catching up with colleagues, meeting new people and sharing great ideas, but remember networking doesn’t have to start or stop at just one event.
Continue networking and stay informed with:
Continue to watch 20 one-hour education sessions on-demand and 30 20-minute speed sessions on-demand and earn CEUs with the NRPA Virtual Conference.
Session recordings and evaluations will be available until November 30, 2026.
Access professional photos taken during the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference from Caught in the Moment Photography.
*Please make sure to include proper credit when using any and all photos. For example: “Photo courtesy of Caught in the Moment Photography.”
Join us in Houston, September 28 – 30, to celebrate how parks and recreation bring us together, strengthen health and well-being, and build more resilient, connected communities.