FULL – Includes All-Conference Awards Luncheon ticket, Thursday - Saturday 60-minute sessions, Welcome Social, admission to the Exhibit Hall, Opening & Closing Keynote Sessions, and Closing Social ticket.

NO FRILLS – Includes Thursday - Saturday 60-minute sessions, Keynote General Session, admission to the Exhibit Hall, and Welcome Social.

THURSDAY ONLY – Includes Thursday 60-minute sessions, admission to the Exhibit Hall, Opening Keynote session and Welcome Social.

FRIDAY ONLY – Includes Friday 60-minute sessions and admission to the Exhibit Hall.

SATURDAY ONLY – Includes Saturday 60-minute sessions, Closing Keynote Session, and Closing Social ticket.

STUDENTS/RETIREES – Includes Thursday - Saturday 60-minute sessions; admission to the Exhibit Hall; Welcome Social, and Opening and Closing Keynote Sessions.

GUEST/SPOUSE/FAMILY/FRIEND (Must not be affiliated with or employed by any park and recreation agency.) Includes
Thursday - Saturday 60-minute sessions, admission to the Exhibit Hall, Welcome Social, and Keynote Session.

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION POLICIES:

• IAPD/IPRA will not invoice agencies or individuals for conference registrations.

• All pre-registrations must be submitted electronically via the ilparksconference.com website and submitted with credit card payment (Visa/Mastercard/Discover).

• ​Please complete a separate registration form for each individual registering.

• The deadline for Preferred Agency Seating is JANUARY 12, 2026. No preferred seating will be taken on-site.

QUESTIONS:
Email your questions to Alan Howard at ahoward@ilparks.org.

 

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Click here to view the 2026 Preliminary Conference Guide!