CPRS Conference & Expo

Call for Sessions is Open!

We're OPEN for conference sessions! 

Submit a Session

If you have already submitted your session for review, thank you! We will be making our final session selections prior to the end of 2022.  

The CPRS Program Committee wants to hear from YOU! We invite you to share your knowledge, experience, and unique perspective. This is your chance to connect, inspire, and to influence the advancement of the park and recreation profession. 

CPRS is committed to providing a program that is comprehensive and reflects the variety of disciplines and experience levels of the park and recreation profession.

We are looking for programs in the following categories:

• Leadership, Career & Staff Development
• Advocacy / Telling the Park & Recreation Story
• Collaboration & Partnership Development
• Communications, Marketing & Branding
• Emergency Planning & Preparedness
• Employee / Volunteer Management
• Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
• Health & Wellness
• Practical Solutions 
• Planning, Design & Maintenance
• Programming & Evaluations
• Revenue Development & Management
  
  

  Submit a Session

• Relevance & significance of topic to park and recreation professions and/or broader discourse in the field regarding successes and challenges
• Overall quality and clarity of the proposal
• Timeliness and originality of topic 
• Practical application of material

The Expo

Expo Dates: April 4-5
Conference Dates: April 3-6, 2023

2023 CONNECTIONS will be going to San Diego for the first time in 27 years! The Conference & Expo is being held at the San Diego Convention Center

If you are interested in exhibiting at the Annual Conference & Expo in San Diego in 2023,  Booth rental information is below. Questions? Please call us at 916-665-2777 or email susan@cprs.org.

Expo Show Prospectus - Coming Soon!

Expo is open April 4-5

The Expo Hall will start to fill up very soon. See links below to view Floor Plan, see Current Exhibitors & Sign up for Booth Space.  Expect this show to sell-out promptly, contact Susan Wipf for more details.

View Floor Plan Here

View Participating Exhibitors as of 7-21-2022 Here

Register for a Booth Online Here 
List of Agencies and Titles of Personnel Attending the 2020 & 2021 Conference

Booth Fees:  Purchased by August 15, 2022
Non-Member rate:  $1965 per 10' x 10' space
Company Member Rate: $1500 per 10' x 10' 

Booth Fees:  Purchased After August 15, 2022
Non-Member rate:  $2080 per 10' x 10' space
Company Member Rate: $1615 per 10' x 10'