About the Conference

The 2012 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference will be held January 26-28 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Chicago. The conference proudly features more than 200 educational sessions, an exhibit hall where more than 300 exhibitors showcase their latest and greatest products and services, and a variety of networking opportunities. Each year more than 4,200 of Illinois’ park and recreation professionals, elected and appointed officials/commissioners, and students make this conference the event to attend!

Download the 2012 Final Conference Brochure.

On this site, you will be able to:

• View registration fees
• Click here to register online
• Make hotel accommodations
• Get educational session and workshop details
• Find out what networking opportunities are available
• Learn about exhibitors and sponsors supporting the conference
• Get information about the awards programs
• Download important forms specific to those volunteering

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