Are you headed for the highly anticipated IAPD/IPRA 2024 Soaring to New Heights Conference?
To ensure you make the most out of the event, we’ve compiled a list of 30 of the must-attend educational sessions at this year’s conference.
These information packed sessions will give you the opportunity to see the latest trends and to hear from the foremost experts in the parks and recreation industry. This event goes beyond just information sharing; it provides a distinctive opportunity to actively participate in cutting-edge developments that can significantly impact your community.
Scroll on down to discover the latest in the industry and how it can provide you with valuable insights that will help you shape your parks and recreation agency.
Topic Category: Leadership, Management
Date: Thursday, January 25
Time: 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Location: Grand Hall I, East Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speakers: Neelay Bhatt, Jason Ellisalde, Scott Crowe
Topic Categories: Recreation
Date: Thursday, January 25
Time: 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Location: Grand Hall GH, East Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speaker: Lydie Gutfield
Topic Categories: Parks, Natural Resources
Date: Thursday, January 25
Time: 10:30AM to 11:30AM
Location: Crystal Ballroom C, West Tower, Green/Lobby Level
Speakers: Lacey Lawrence, Chuck Meyers, John Fehlberg
Topic Categories: Recreation
Date: Thursday, January 25
Time: 10:30AM to 11:30AM
Location: Regency Ballroom B, West Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speaker: Katie Wallace
Topic Category: Forest Preserve and Conservation
Date: Thursday, January 25
Time: 12:30PM to 2:30PM
Location: Grand Suite 5, East Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speakers: Anamari Dorgan, Stephanie Touzalin, Danielle Appello
Topic Categories: Leadership, Management
Date: Thursday, January 25
Time: 3:00PM to 4:00PM
Location: Crystal Ballroom B, West Tower, Green/Lobby Level
Speaker: Elizabeth Kessler
Topic Categories: Parks, Natural Resources
Date: Thursday, January 25
Time: 3:00PM to 4:00PM
Location: Grand Hall K, East Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speakers: Steve Konters, Bridget Deatrick, Chris Leiner, Joan Scovic
Topic Categories: Recreation
Date: Thursday, January 25
Time: 3:00PM to 4:00PM
Location: Regency Ballroom A, West Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speakers: Mike Terson, Joe Zimmermann
Topic Category: Therapeutic Recreation
Date: Thursday, January 25
Time: 3:00PM to 4:00PM
Location: Grand Hall L, East Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speakers: Lauren Raspanti, Victoria Reynolds, Louise Egofske, Matthew Corso, Bethany Pastrana
Topic Category: Facilities
Date: Thursday, January 25
Time: 3:00PM to 4:00PM
Location: Grand Hall I, East Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speakers: Jake Vest, Chris Lindgren
You can check out the full IAPD/IPRA Day 1 Educational Session line-up here.
Topic Categories: Forest Preserve and Conservation
Date: Friday, January 26
Time: 8:30AM to 9:30AM
Location: Michigan 3, East Tower, Bronze/Concourse Level
Speakers: Amanda Grant, Raquel Garcia-Alvarez
Topic Categories: Parks, Natural Resources
Date: Friday, January 26
Time: 8:30AM to 9:30AM
Location: Water Tower, West Tower, Bronze/Concourse Level
Speakers: Greg A. Weitzel, Tim Clauson, Andrew Martin, Jenny Knitter, David Mogle
Topic Category: HR, Risk Management
Date: Friday, January 26
Time: 8:30AM to 9:30AM
Location: Gold Coast, West Tower, Bronze/Concourse Level
Speakers: Katie Sepe, Sameera Luthman
Topic Categories: Leadership, Management
Date: Friday, January 26
Time: 10:00AM to 11:00AM
Location: Grand Hall J, East Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speakers: Kristine Stratton, Susie Kuruvilla, Arnold Randall
Topic Category: Diversity
Date: Friday, January 26
Time: 10:00AM to 11:00AM
Location: Acapulco, West Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speakers: Emily Cahill, Brent Wheeler, Shalesse Pie, Scott Loftus, Rebecca Fredrickson
Topic Categories: Marketing, Communications
Date: Friday, January 26
Time: 12:15PM to 12:45PM
Location: Toronto, West Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speakers: Juan Acevedo, Tom Draper, Kelly Holan, Kelsi Stephenson
Topic Categories: Recreation
Date: Friday, January 26
Time: 1:00PM to 2:00PM
Location: Regency Ballroom B, West Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speaker: Elizabeth Antman
Topic Categories: Forest Preserve and Conservation
Date: Friday, January 26
Time: 3:45PM to 4:45PM
Location: Roosevelt 3AB, East Tower, Bronze/Concourse Level
Speakers: Elizabeth Kessler, Laura Reilly, Mark Bouman, Mark Johnston, Cathy Geraghty
Topic Categories: Recreation
Date: Friday, January 26
Time: 3:45PM to 4:45PM
Location: Grand Hall J, East Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speakers: Nikki Ginger, Ron Schneider, Maureen McCarthy, Chris Lindgren
Topic Categories: Facilities
Date: Friday, January 26
Time: 3:45PM to 4:45PM
Location: Regency Ballroom A, West Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speakers: Alex Hartzell, Alex Tagle, Katie Dunn, Deena Wrobbel, Viktoria Orosz
You can check out the full IAPD/IPRA Day 2 Educational Session line-up here.
Topic Categories: Forest Preserve and Conservation
Date: Saturday, January 27
Time: 10:30AM to 11:30AM
Location: Acapulco, West Tower, Bronze/Concourse Level
Speakers: Caitlynn Martinez-McWhorter, Renee Pixler, Kimberly Smith
Topic Category: HR, Risk Management
Date: Saturday, January 27
Time: 10:30AM to 11:30AM
Location: Grand Suite 3, East Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speakers: Katie Sepe, Kathryn O'Connor
Topic Categories: Finance, Information Technology
Date: Saturday, January 27
Time: 10:30AM to 11:30AM
Location: Grand Hall I, East Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speaker: Vincent Davis
Topic Category: Diversity
Date: Saturday, January 27
Time: 12:30PM to 1:30PM
Location: Gold Coast, West Tower, Bronze/Concourse Level
Speaker: Becky Lambert
Topic Category: Boardmanship
Date: Saturday, January 27
Time: 12:30PM to 1:30PM
Location: Grand Hall GH, East Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speakers: Tracey Crawford, Oralethea Davenport, Michelle Tuft, Mike Reid, Laure Kosey, Sharon Knitter, Michael McCarty, Dan Peterson
Topic Category: Leadership, Management
Date: Saturday, January 27
Time: 12:30PM to 1:30PM
Location: Grand Suite 3, East Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speakers: Jackie Lovinelli, Jeff Murphy
Topic Categories: Parks, Natural Resources
Date: Saturday, January 27
Time: 12:30PM to 1:30PM
Location: Regency Ballroom C, West Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speakers: Bob Johnson, Mike Contreras, Brian DeWolf
Topic Categories: Recreation
Date: Saturday, January 27
Time: 12:30PM to 1:30PM
Location: Toronto, West Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speakers: Becca Krzyszkowski, Jackie Gonzalez
Topic Categories: Marketing, Communications
Date: Saturday, January 27
Time: 12:30PM to 1:30PM
Location: Regency Ballroom B, West Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
Speaker: Amy Seklecki
Topic Categories: Recreation
Date: Saturday, January 27
Time: 2:00PM to 3:00PM
Location: Gold Coast, West Tower, Bronze/Concourse Level
Speakers: Anna Schuld, Kimberly Barton
You can check out the full IAPD/IPRA Day 3 Educational Session line-up here.
Explore the future of parks and recreation at the IAPD/IPRA 2024 Soaring to New Heights Conference with insights from these 30 handpicked sessions. Connect with industry leaders, stay ahead, and shape your community's future. Be sure to review these sessions in detail with your team so you don’t miss out!
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