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2025 MPRA CONFERENCE & EXPO

February 18-21, 2025
Branson, MO

DELEGATES

Attention parks and recreation professionals! We’re thrilled to invite you to a week of education, networking, and fun at the 2025 MPRA Conference and Expo. With an incredible lineup of speakers and a schedule packed with exciting events and meetups, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Join us and be part of an inspiring experience that’s just around the corner!

IMPORTANT DATES

Delegate Registration Opens . . . .  November 18, 2024
Early Bird Rates End . . . . . . . . . . . .  January 10, 2025
Registration Deadline . . . . . . . . . .  January 29, 2025
(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  Non-Member-$205
Retiree Pass . . . . . . .Member - $155   Non-Member - $205

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

 

More information coming soon!

EXHIBITORS

Here’s your opportunity to present your business to nearly 400 parks and recreation professionals, including representatives from almost every municipal and county parks and recreation department in the state. You'll also connect with administrative staff from various sectors of public, therapeutic, and commercial recreation. By reserving your booth early, you’ll have the advantage of selecting the optimal space to enhance your visibility to attendees.

Show Date and Time: Wednesday, February 19 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Set-Up: Tuesday between 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm OR Wednesday between 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tear Down:  Wednesday from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

IMPORTANT DATES

Exhibitor Registration Opens (Members Only) . .. November 1, 2024
Exhibitor Registration Opens For All . . . . . . . . . . . .November 18, 2024
Early Bird Rates End  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 10, 2025

EARLY BIRD PRICING

Single Booth . . . .Member - $570     Non-Member - $670
Double Booth. . . Member - $1110   Non-Member - $1310
Triple Booth . . . . Member - $1650   Non-Member - $1950

A Single booth space is 10'x10' and includes:

  • Pipe and drape, 6’ skirted table, 2 chairs, waste can, and signage.
  • 2 exhibitor name badges per single booth (additional badges are $35 each)
  • Year-long listing in the online Exhibitor Guide available to MPRA Members.
  • A business listing in the spring edition of Missouri Parks & Recreation magazine, distributed electronically and in print to over 2,500 members of MPRA.
  • Access to a list of delegates/attendees' contact information after the event.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hilton Branson Convention Center
200 East Main Street, Branson, MO 65616
1-417-336-5400

Room Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$139.00++
Group Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . MO PARK & REC ASSN 2025
Room Block Deadline . . . . . .January 18, 2025

++Until supplies last.

STUDENTS & ROOM HOSTS

The MPRA Annual Conference & Expo offers students a fantastic opportunity to hone their public speaking skills, connect with potential employers, and network with peers from across the state.

IMPORTANT DATES

Student Registration Opens  . . . . . November 1, 2024
Early Bird Rates End . . . . . . . . . . .  January 10, 2025
Registration Deadline . . . . . . . . . .  January 29, 2025
(No meal tickets will be available after this deadline)

AWARDS & CITATIONS

Important Dates

Awards and Hall of Fame Nominations Open . . . . . September 1, 2024
Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 6, 2024
Award Nomination Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  December 6, 2024