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Conference Registration and Housing Opens on May 11 at Noon EDT

The 2026 NRPA Annual Conference is coming to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this September 29 – October 1! This year’s conference promises influential keynote speakers, inspiring education sessions and a fun-filled exhibit hall. It’s also one of the best opportunities to network and connect with park and recreation professionals across the country. Get it on your calendar now – you won’t want to miss the NRPA Annual Conference!

Win Registration to the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference

Before registration opens, you have a chance to win free registration to the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference in Philadelphia. One lucky winner will receive the Grand Prize: full conference registration, three nights of hotel lodging in Philadelphia, and a $500 Visa gift card for travel. Two additional winners will receive free on-demand access to the virtual conference.

Winners will be randomly selected before registration opens on May 11 at noon EDT.

NRPA Annual Conference Registration Rates

Registration Type	Early Bird - (On or before 8/7)		Regular - (8/8 - 9/25)		Onsite - (9/26 - 10/1)
	Members	Non-Members	Members	Non-Members	Members	Non-Members
Full Package	$795	$1,035*	$995	$1,315*	$1,045	$1,435*
Young Professional Package	$675	$845*	$855	$1,095*	$895	$1,175*
Student Package	$95	$155*	$105	$165*	$115	$175*
Retired	$445	$565*	$455	$565*	$465	$565*
Expo Only	$230	$305	$285	$355	$285	$355
Spouse/Guest	$575	$575	$595	$595	$615	$615
Daily Pass	$545	$575	$545	$575	$545	$575
Opening General Session	$55	$55	$55	$55	$55	$55
Day Two General Session	$55	$55	$55	$55	$55	$55

*1 year NRPA Membership included

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Virtual Conference

Registration Type	Early Bird - (On or before 8/7)		Regular - (8/8 - 9/25)
	Members	Non-Members	Members	Non-Members
Virtual Conference Pass	$325	$425	$375	$475
Student Virtual Conference Pass	$65	$85	$95	$115

Save On Registration

Register by Friday, August 7 to take advantage of early bird pricing.
NRPA Premier Member Agencies, who purchase four in-person registration passes, receive two virtual registration passes FREE!
Volunteers who help with education sessions and conference events in Philadelphia will be eligible for a discount on registration. Opportunities to volunteer are limited! Learn more about volunteer opportunities.

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