Be a part of CONNECTIONS 2026! Four exciting days of inspiration, learning, and meaningful connections in Long Beach, California.
March 10-13, 2026
Long Beach, California
Long Beach Convention Center
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Full registration covers all regular conference educational sessions beginning Wednesday morning and ending with our closing keynote speaker midday on Friday.
7:00am - 6:30pm
7:00am start
7:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 2:00pm
8:00am - 4:30pm
9:00am - 4:00pm
10:00am - 4:00pm
Noon - 5:30pm
1:00pm - 4:00pm
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Recreation Therapy "RT" Institute
CFPR "Foundation Cup" Golf Tournament
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course
Park Development & Operations Symposium
Parks Make Life Better!® Tour
Aging Service & Activities Section Intensive
Youth Sports Academy (NAYS)
Registration Areas Open
Recreation Section Intensive
Aquatics Section Intensive
7:30am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 8:45am
9:00am - 10:30am
10:45am - 11:45am
11:30am - 4:30pm
12:45pm - 2:15pm
2:30pm - 3:30pm
3:45pm - 4:45/4:15pm
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Registration Area Open
Conference Rookie Meet & Greet
Opening General Session
Education Sessions
Exhibit Hall Open
Nosh and Network
Welcome Reception
7:30am - 8:30am
8:00am - 12:15pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
11:30am - 3:00pm
12:15pm - 2:30pm
TBD
2:45pm - 3:45pm
4:00pm - 5:00/5:30pm
Wake Up Wellness
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Exam
Rising Stars & Guiding Lights
Research to Practice Symposium
8:30am - 12:30pm
9:00am - 10:00am
10:15am - 11:15am
11:30am - 12:30pm
Closing General Session
Join us for CONNECTIONS 2026, where industry leaders, innovators, and professionals come together for three days of learning, networking, and discovery. Get a quick look at the schedule, explore the Expo Hall, and plan your stay!
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