2024 MPRA CONFERENCE & EXPO
March 5-8, 2024
ST. CHARLES, MO
The submission deadline for session proposals was Friday, September 8th. If you have any questions, email sarah@mopark.org. Thank you to everyone who made a submission!
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 2024 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!
IMPORTANT DATES
Delegate Registration Opens . . . .  November 15, 2023
Early Bird Rates End . . . . . . . . . . . .  January 19, 2024
Registration Deadline . . . . . . . . . .  February 9, 2024
(No meal tickets will be available after this deadline)
EARLY BIRD PRICING
Full Delegate . . . . . Member - $395  Non-Member - $445
Tuesday Only . . . . . Member - $130  Non-Member - $180
Wednesday or Thursday Only . . . Member-$155 Â Non-Member-$205
Retiree Pass . . . . . . .Member - $155  Non-Member - $205
DEVIN HENDERSON
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Devin Henderson is a multi-talented powerhouse: an experienced presenter and seasoned performer, having logged thousands of performances as an award-winning comedian and magician and an in-demandkeynote speaker. His unique combination of skills and storytelling and his hilarious and engaging interaction are what make him an audience favorite. His clients have included Pepsi, Hallmark, Cerner and hundreds more. His performances have been called, "unreal," "unexpected," and "unforgettable" and he delivers the ultimate keynote experience to inspire resilience.
This is your chance to showcase your business to nearly 400 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.
Show Date and Time: Wednesday, March 6 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Set-Up: Tuesday between 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm OR Wednesday between 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tear Down:Â Â Wednesday from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
IMPORTANT DATES
Exhibitor Registration Opens (Members Only)Â . . . November 1, 2023
Exhibitor Registration Opens For All . . . . . . . . . . . .November 15, 2023
Early Bird Rates End  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 19, 2024
EARLY BIRD PRICING
Single Booth . . . .Member - $550   Non-Member - $650
Double Booth. . . Member - $1075Â Â Non-Member - $1275
Triple Booth . . . . Member - $1600  Non-Member - $1900
Single booth space is 10'x10' and includes:
- Pipe and drape, 6' skirted table and two chairs (per booth), waste can, and signage.
- Access to a list of delegates/attendees after the event.
- A business listing in the spring edition of Missouri Parks & Recreation magazine, distributed electronically and in print to over 2,000 members of MPRA.
- An electronic directory listing on the MPRA website for a year.
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.
Important Dates
Student Registration Opens  . . . . . November 1, 2023
Early Bird Rates End . . . . . . . . . . .  January 19, 2024
Registration Deadline . . . . . . . . . .  February 9, 2024
(No meal tickets will be available after this deadline)
Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis St. Charles
Two Convention Center Plaza Saint Charles, Missouri 63303 USAÂ
1-800-774-1500
Room Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139.00++
Group Code . . . . . . . . . . . . MPR
Room Block Deadline . . . .February 3, 2024
Important Dates
Awards and Hall of Fame Nominations Open . . . . . September 1, 2023
Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 1, 2023
Award Nomination Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  December 1, 2023