CPRS CONNECTIONS Conference & Expo

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Registration OPEN for Connections Conference & Expo 2025

March 18 - 21, 2025

SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento

We are excited to see you at CONNECTIONS '25 in Sacramento, CA!  The Conference committee members are working hard to bring you the latest information and services for the park, recreation and leisure services profession. The 2025 Conference will provide something for everyone in Parks & Recreation. 

Register for 2025 CPRS Connections Conference here!

Pre-Conference & Special Events

Learn more about 2025 Pre-Conference & Special Events here!

Hotels

We’ve secured special room block rates at three hotels near the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center for your convenience. Take advantage of these discounted rates by booking before February 24, 2025.

When reserving your room, please select only the dates you’ll need for the conference.

Reserve your room here!

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Calling all Exhibitors and Sponsors! 

Exhibit space selection for the 2025 Connections Conference is OPEN! 

Please click here to view the Exhibitor & Sponsorship Prospectus. 

Please click here to view the real-time Expo Floor Plan showing available booths. 

Please click here to purchase your booth and access your account. 

Please click here to access the GES Exhibitor Kit. 

Questions? Contact the Director of Membership & Expo Services Meghan Robinson!

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Schedule at a Glance

Our Schedule at a Glance is now available—making it easy for you to see session timings and the events happening each day. This will help you plan your travel and book your accommodations accordingly.

View Tentative Schedule

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Unmissable Sessions at Connections 2025

As we finalize the schedule for Connections 2025, take a look at some of the sessions you can look forward to.

Check out the Unmissable Sessions at Connections 2025

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Annual Research to Practice Symposium

The CPRS Research to Practice Symposium provides a forum to exchange and discuss new knowledge developed through research. The Research to Practice Symposium will be on Wed., March 19 and Th., March 20, 2025, in the expo hall (posters displayed both days and presentations on Th., 03/20/2025). We welcome and encourage submissions from student researchers, in addition to faculty and other researchers.  

Submissions of two types are welcome: (1) Professional Practice and (2) Leisure Theory.  Login to the submission portal for more details.  Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis through February 3, 2025, with abstracts being accepted until filled.  

Visit the 2025 Research to Practice Symposium Submission Portal 

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Connections 2024 was one for the record books!!

• Over 1,400 full conference attendees
• 209 companies in our Expo Hall
• Almost 100 volunteers
• PLUS Dolly Parton, Marilyn Monroe, Cornhole AND a Drone Show!

Thank you for being a part of our CPRS Community!!

If you were a Connections 2024 attendee and are looking for your CEU certificate, or wish to fill out your conference evaluation, please visit https://cprsconnections2024.eventscribe.net and log in using the username and access code emailed to you.  

Future  Conference Dates & Locations

March 18 - 21, 2025
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
March 10 - 13, 2026
Long Beach Convention Center
March 1 - 5, 2027   
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
March 2028
Long Beach Convention Center

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Ever wonder how we decide on conference locations?

It's a complex formula, taking into account:

• enough space for our Expo Hall (upwards of 100,000 sq ft!)
• plenty of breakout rooms (on average, we offer 8-12 breakout sessions at any given time!)
• cost - to CPRS, to our Exhibitors, and to YOU - our attendees (if you'd like to know the cost of a gallon of coffee, not to mention to 'wi-fi enable' a convention center, call Stef!)
• hotels - the more 'heads in beds' the better rate we get!  That's why we LOVE it when you stay in our specially selected hotels.  
• all the fun stuff!  Yes, we also take into account the 'fun' in our host city - Palm Springs certainly brought that!

To lock in pricing, we typically book at least 3-4 years in advance. 

Interested in learning more or being a part of the Connections Crew?  Contact us at cprs@cprs.org and we'll add you to the list!