March 1 - 4, 2022
Session Proposal Deadline
September 10, 2021
University Plaza Hotel
& Convention Center
Springfield, MO
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2022 CONFERENCE SPONSORS
If you are part of the parks and recreation industry we want to invite you to join us for a week packed with educational sessions, networking, and fun!
The 2022 MPRA Conference and Expo is just around the corner, and we are so excited for you to see what’s in store. We’ve brought together a unique and inspiring group of speakers, and our schedule is full of engaging events and meetups.
Don’t miss out!
Delegate Registration Opens . . . . . November 15, 2021
Early Bird Rates End . . . . . . . . . . . January 9, 2022
Delegate Late Fee Starts . . . . . . . . February 4, 2022
DELEGATES
IMPORTANT DATES
This is your chance to showcase your business to parks and recreation professionals including representatives of nearly every municipal and county parks and recreation department in the state.
Additionally, administrative personnel from all levels of public, therapeutic, and commercial recreation will be present. Reserving your booth early will give you an advantage in choosing just the right space to maximize your exposure to delegates.
Exhibitor Registration Opens (Members Only) . . . . . November 1, 2021
Exhibitor Registration Opens For All . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 15, 2021
Early Bird Rates End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 9, 2022
EXHIBITORS
IMPORTANT DATES
The MPRA Annual Conference & Expo is a great place for students to practice public speaking, meet future employers, and network with other students from around the state.
STUDENTS
IMPORTANT DATES
Student Registration Opens . . . . . November 15, 2021
Early Bird Rates End . . . . . . . . . . . January 9, 2022
Student Late Fee Starts . . . . . . . . February 4, 2022
University Plaza Hotel
& Convention Center
333 S John Q Hammons Pkwy
Springfield, MO 65806
Room Rate . . . . . . . . . . .$112.00
Group Code . . . . . . . . . . MPRA
Room Block Closes . . . . January 29, 2022
IMPORTANT INFO
HOTEL INFO
IMPORTANT DATES
Award Nominations Open . . . . . October 1, 2021
Award Nomination Deadline . . . December 3, 2021
AWARDS & CITATIONS