If you are co-speaking, you must select this option. This registration type ONLY registers you to speak.

You may also select other registration options if you plan to attend the conference outside of your speaking commitment.

Early bird pricing ends December 15, 2018.

All are welcome to attend this conference regardless of membership status.

To learn more about becoming an IPRA member and pay member prices, visit http://inpra.evrconnect.com/membership

Early bird pricing ends December 15, 2018.

Students currently enrolled in school may attend free of charge.

Student registrants may attend the conference free of charge, however there is a $50 fee for all meals. Students may opt to have meals elsewhere should they choose to forgo the conference meal ticket.

Come see first-hand the products and services that are on display in the exhibit hall. From playground equipment, firework displays, trail mapping, and maintenance products—everything you need is here. See the list of exhibitors beforehand by visiting the 'Booths Map' tab on the homepage.

Come see first-hand the products and services that are on display in the exhibit hall. From playground equipment, firework displays, trail mapping, and maintenance products—everything you need is here. See the list of exhibitors beforehand by visiting the 'Booths Map' tab on the homepage.

Honor the achievements of fellow park and recreation professionals with an evening of cocktails and celebration.

This registration item ONLY includes attendance at the Awards Banquet. Attendance to the Awards Banquet is included in a full conference registration.

If you only plan to stay for your scheduled speaking session, your admission is free and you do not need to register for any other conference registration types. Should you plan on staying, please see additional registration options and pricing information.

Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 19 as we kickoff the 2019 IPRA Conference. You are also invited to attend the widely popular pre-conference summits (your choice of either Directors Summit, Programmers Summit or Maintenance Summit).

Looking to attend the 2019 IPRA Annual Conference and Expo, but can't stay for the whole event? Get the most out of the conference by attending on Wednesday, Feb. 20 for a jam packed day of education sessions, networking and social events and be sure to check out the Expo Hall while you're here. This pass does NOT include admission to the Awards Banquet.

Enjoy the benefits of the Wednesday Conference Day Pass and top the day off by attending the highly anticipated Awards Banquet and Cocktail hour.

Help us end the 2019 IPRA Annual Conference with a bang! This day pass includes admission to the final two education sessions of the conference event on Thursday Feb. 21.

Speaking at Conference and plan to stay for the day? Purchase a day pass that will enable you to attend various conference events on the day you are scheduled to speak.This pass does NOT include admission to the Awards Banquet on Wednesday, Feb. 20.

Enjoy the benefits of the Conference Speaker Day Pass and top the day off by attending the highly anticipated Awards Banquet and Cocktail hour Wednesday, Feb. 20.

Join your fellow parks and maintenance professionals from across the state at the 2019 IPRA Parks Maintenance Summit! This professional development opportunity is designed exclusively for all park maintenance staff and will allow you to connect with peers, delve deep into park maintenance issues and trends, and answer any burning questions you might have.

Lunch, sponsored by Cardno, is included.

Whether you are a seasoned veteran or are a new department director, you won’t want to miss this peer-to-peer forum. Led by a panel of directors with varying years of experience, this highly interactive and confidential discussion will provide you with the opportunity to freely exchange ideas and problem solve your greatest challenges. Participants are encouraged to share questions, concerns, ideas, and sensitive issues with fellow directors while gaining new perspectives and strategies from others’ experiences.

Join your fellow parks and maintenance professionals from across the state at the 2019 IPRA Parks Maintenance Summit! This professional development opportunity is designed exclusively for all park maintenance staff and will allow you to connect with peers, delve deep into park maintenance issues and trends, and answer any burning questions you might have.

Make plans now to attend this NEW exciting, educational experience tailored to park and recreation programmers. Learn from professionals in the field, network with colleagues from across the region, get motivated, and have fun!

Forge new connections within the parks and recreation field while enjoying a night of refreshments and revelry that marks the start of this year's conference. 

Are you a new IPRA member or a new conference attendee? Join us for cocktails and networking at the French Lick Winery with new members and the IPRA and IPRF board. A free wine tasting and light refreshments will be provided.

Free shuttle service is provided from the hotel.

Nourish your mind and body by joining us for lunch!

Honor the achievements of fellow park and recreation professionals with an evening of cocktails and celebration.

Continue your conference experience into the evening and join us in Pluto's Ally for a 80's themed party where bowling and arcade games will glow under the black lights. We will also finally get an answer to the age old question - vendors or park professionals, who is the better bowler?! You won't want to miss the opportunity to take part in the epic vendor vs. park professional bowl off!

And most importantly, don't forget to wear your favorite 80's outfit!

Do you require Certified Education Credit (CEU) tracking?

Come early and play at the peaks! Paoli Peaks is only 15 minutes away from French Lick and offers several fun recreational activities including skiing, snowboarding and the widely popular tubing. There is something fun for the entire team or family!

To ski/tube/snowboard you must purchase tickets separately at https://www.paolipeaks.com/lift-ticket-and-rental-rates/.

Pricing ranges from $25-$68 depending on tickets and equipment rentals.

Transportation will NOT be provided.

Enjoy a French Lick gem and network with colleagues. The French Lick Winery is one of the premiere wineries in southern Indiana.

Tastings from the winery and distillery are available for purchase starting at $7 (can be purchased onsite) and light appetizers will be provided.

Free shuttle service is provided from the hotel.

We are excited to fuel the conference with some good old fashioned competition. Join us for some sweet snacks, networking, and the chance to race your peers.

Racing start at $17 and can be purchased onsite at the facility.

Free shuttle service is provided from the hotel.

What does it take to run a seasonal ski/tubing business in Indiana? Join us for a unique experience in touring the operations of one of Indiana's premiere ski resorts. We will take a 45 minute tour of the facility which will include sales, maintenance, snow production, and checking out the slopes. Once the tour is complete you can try out tubing, and skiing, snowboarding.

To ski/tube/snowboard you must purchase tickets separately at https://www.paolipeaks.com/lift-ticket-and-rental-rates/

Pricing ranges from $25-$68 depending on tickets and equipment rentals.

Transportation is provided.

NOTICE: THIS SESSION HAS BEEN MOVED TO FRENCH LICK SPRINGS RESORT. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME FOR THIS SESSION HAS ALSO CHANGED TO 10AM -12AM

Participants will have the opportunity to hear from Patoka Lake Wildlife Manager, Brian Finch, as he discusses the value and benefits of prescribed fire. Prescribed fire provides many benefits in affecting invasive plants and impacting early succession areas. Prescribed fire planning and its affects on invasive species will also be discussed. As a part of this session, participants will learn the benefits and placements of pollinator projects in recreation settings. Finally, participants will learn lethal and nonlethal measures in managing nuisance geese and the rules and regulations pertaining to this migratory waterfowl. 

Transportation is provided.

Join us for a walk through the history of the world renounced French Lick and West Baden hotels. On this tour you will see the full scope of what the hotels and towns have to offer. We will walk through both hotels and hear about their successes and failures and how they got to where they are today.

An organization that wants maximum exposure at the conference should choose this package which includes:

• Exclusive sponsorship rights of the conference kickoff reception and opportunity to give a five (5) minute presentation during the reception 
• Opportunity for a senior director to deliver a conference presentation or be a speaker within a panel discussion
• Exhibition hall 10' x 20' premium booth space
• Prominent logo placement on promotional materials
• Prominent logo placement on event signage
• Prominent logo placement and company synopsis with linked URL on IPRA website
• Sole sponsor designation/logo on attendee name badges
• Recognition in e-newsletters and on social media outlets
• Three (3) complimentary conference registrations
• 20% discount for additional registrations 
• Full-page color ad in conference event program
• Promotional materials in conference bags: one (1) flyer, one (1) approved promotional item and a business card
• VIP table host at the Awards Banquet and Keynote Luncheon 
• Access to pre and post attendee lists
• One time use of IPRA mailing list
• Opportunity to send one (1) promotional email via IPRA's email platform before or after event

This sponsorship is for companies that want prominent exposure throughout the conference and includes:

• 2-3 minutes to welcome attendees during opening session
• Exhibition hall premium booth space
• Prominent logo placement on promotional materials
• Prominent logo placement on event signage
• Prominent logo placement with linked URL on IPRA website
• Recognition in e-newsletters and on social media outlets
• Two (2) complimentary conference registrations
• 15% discount for additional registrations 
• 1/2-page color ad in conference event program
• Promotional materials in conference bags: one (1) flyer, one (1) approved promotional item, and a business card
• Access to pre and post attendee lists
• One time use of IPRA mailing list

Silver sponsors receive a significant level of exposure at the conference. This sponsorship level includes:

• 2-3 minutes to welcome attendees during opening session
• Exhibition hall premium booth space
• Logo placement on promotional materials
• Logo placement on event signage
• Logo placement with linked URL on IPRA website
• Recognition in e-newsletters and on social media outlets
• One (1) complimentary conference registration
• 10% discount for additional registrations 
• 1/4-page color ad in conference event program
• Promotional materials in conference bags: one (1) flyer, one (1) approved promotional item and a business card
• Access to pre and post attendee lists

This highly attended event brings conference goers together to honor and celebrate the excellence and achievements of park and recreation professionals. This package includes:

• 2-3 minutes to welcome attendees to Awards Dinner
• Exhibition hall booth space
• Exclusive branding of the dinner through signage on tables, napkins, relevant walk-in/-out space and via electronic screens, if applicable
• Prominent logo placement in Awards Dinner program
• Logo placement with linked URL on IPRA website
• Logo placement in conference event program
• Recognition in e-newsletters and on social media outlets
• One (1) complimentary conference registration
• Promotional materials in conference bags: one (1) flyer and a business card 

Make an impression as the official lunch sponsor on day two of the event. This package includes:

• 2-3 minutes to welcome attendees to lunch
• Exhibition hall booth space
• Exclusive branding of the lunch through signage on tables, napkins, relevant walk-in/-out space and via electronic screens, if applicable
• Logo placement with linked URL on IPRA website
• Logo placement in conference event program
• Recognition in e-newsletters and on social media outlets
• One (1) complimentary conference registration
• Promotional materials in conference bags: one (1) flyer and a business card

Start the morning off right as the named sponsor of breakfast located in the exhibition hall. This package includes:

• VIP table to promote organization and interact with attendees 
• Exhibition hall booth space
• Exclusive branding of the breakfast through signage on tables, napkins, relevant walk-in/-out space and via electronic screens if applicable
• Logo placement with linked URL on IPRA website
• Recognition in e-newsletters and on social media outlets
• One (1) complimentary conference registration
• Name listing in conference event program
• Promotional materials in conference bags: one (1) flyer and a business card

Meet clients and new prospects as a co-sponsor at the well-attended networking events. Select from one of the following socials; New Attendee/Member Social or the Night Two Evening Social. This package includes:

• VIP table to promote organization and interact with attendees 
• Exclusive co-branding of the social spaces through signage on tables, napkins, relevant walk-in/-out space and via electronic screens if applicable
• Exhibition hall booth space
• Logo placement with linked URL on IPRA website
• Recognition in e-newsletters and on social media outlets
• One (1) complimentary conference registration
• Name listing in conference event program
• Promotional materials in conference bags: one (1) flyer and a business card

Offer conference attendees the opportunity to relax and take a respite through late evening (9pm -12am) networking and social time. This package includes:

• VIP table to promote organization and interact with attendees 
• Exclusive branding of the hospitality suite through signage on tables, napkins, relevant walk-in/-out space and via electronic screens if applicable
• Logo placement with linked URL on IPRA website
• Recognition in e-newsletters and on social media outlets
• One (1) complimentary conference registration
• Name listing in conference event program
• Promotional materials in conference bags: one (1) flyer and a business card

Sponsor the intra-session breaks and network with conference attendees and new prospects. This package includes:

• VIP table in break space to promote organization and interact with attendees 
• Exclusive branding of the break space through signage on tables, napkins, relevant walk-in/-out space and via electronic screens, if applicable
• Logo placement with linked URL on IPRA website
• Recognition in e-newsletters and on social media outlets
• One (1) complimentary conference registration
• Name listing in conference event program
• Promotional materials in conference bags: one (1) flyer and a business card

Continue your conference experience into the evening and join us in Pluto's Ally for a 80's themed party where bowling and arcade games will glow under the black lights. 

As an exhibitor/sponsor you have the opportunity to form a team of 4 to participate in a mini bowling tournament during the 80’s party! Invite your favorite park professionals to join your team for some friendly competition.  

Cost is $100 per team. Click here to register a team.

Each team is encouraged to select a creative name and provide 4 matching shirts with team names displayed.  

There will be a limit of 9 teams in total. 

** First priority for team selection will be given to conference sponsors, followed by exhibitors.

If you would like to attend this event without purchasing a bowling team, simply purchase this ticket for only $25.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 10' x 10' booth
• Vendor logo with linked URL on IPRA Conference website
• Admission for four (4) booth personnel
• 10 drink tokens to pass out to attendees
• Company featured in post conference follow up email including company contact info

PACKAGE UPGRADES:

• Premium booth l $950
• 10' x 20' l $1,225
• 20' x 20' l $1,625

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 10' x 10' booth
• Vendor logo with linked URL on IPRA Conference website
• Admission for two (2) booth personnel

PACKAGE UPGRADES:

• Premium booth l $750
• 10' x 20' l $1,025
• 20' x 20' l $1,425

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 10' x 10' booth
• Vendor logo with linked URL on IPRA Conference website
• Admission for four (4) booth personnel
• 10 drink tokens to pass out to attendees
• Company featured in post conference follow up email including company contact info

PACKAGE UPGRADES:

• Premium booth l $1,250
• 10' x 20' l $1,525
• 20' x 20' l $1,925

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 10' x 10' booth
• Vendor logo with linked URL on IPRA Conference website
• Admission for two (2) booth personnel

PACKAGE UPGRADES:

• Premium booth l $1,050
• 10' x 20' l $1,325
• 20' x 20' l $1,725

Receive the benefits listed in your exhibitor package and upgrade your booth size to a 20' x 20' booth.

Receive the benefits listed in your exhibitor package and upgrade your booth size to a 10 x 20 ft booth.

SELECT TWO (2) 10' x 10' BOOTHS ADJACENT TO ONE ANOTHER FROM THE MAP.

For vendors with inflatables, please select from booths 94-100.

SELECT FOUR (4) 10' x 10' BOOTHS ADJACENT TO ONE ANOTHER FROM THE MAP.

For vendors with inflatables, please select from booths 94-100.

SELECT TWO (2) 10' x 10' BOOTHS ADJACENT TO ONE ANOTHER FROM THE MAP.

For vendors with inflatables, please select from booths 94-100.

For vendors with inflatables, please select from booths 94-100.

Do you require electricity at your booth?

Need additional booth personnel manning your booth? Add additional personnel for $50 each.

• Standard booth packages include 2 booth personnel
• Elite booth packages include 4 booth personnel

Nourish your mind and body by joining us for lunch and hear from keynote speaker, Sam Glenn.

Honor the achievements of fellow park and recreation professionals with an evening of cocktails and celebration.

Continue your conference experience into the evening and join us in Pluto's Ally for a 80's themed party where bowling and arcade games will glow under the black lights. 

As an exhibitor/sponsor you have the opportunity to form a team of 4 to participate in a mini bowling tournament during the 80’s party! Invite your favorite park professionals to join your team for some friendly competition.  

Cost is $100 per team. Click here to register a team.

Each team is encouraged to select a creative name and provide 4 matching shirts with team names displayed.  

There will be a limit of 9 teams in total. 

** First priority for team selection will be given to conference sponsors, followed by exhibitors.

If you would like to attend this event without purchasing a bowling team, simply purchase this ticket for only $25.

Selecting this option confirms your attendance as additional booth personnel in the Expo Hall.