2027 Conference Speaker Submission

The event will be held August 30 - September 1, 2027 at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Have the following information available before you begin your submission or the information will not be saved:  

Name, organizations, title, session description and outline, learning outcomes, email, headshot(s), and bio(s).


Please note the following: 

1. Deadline to submit is February 1, 2027. 

2. Details provided herein, will be used in the conference roadmap and/or conference app.  

3. Review the Speaker Information page for additional information and proposal submission tips. https://azpra.org/annual-conference/conferencespeakerinfo/

4. This form is not for Keynote Speakers. If you're interested in being a Keynote Speaker, please contact APRA Admin at admin@azpra.org


Tentative notification timeline: 

Notifications for both selected sessions and those not selected will take place in March. Sessions not selected initially may still be included later to complete the schedule.

Fields marked with an * are required.

Please verify that you have checked the “I'm not a robot” checkbox.

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Session Information
Please answer each of the following questions so the Education Committee can accurately evaluate your submission. All sessions are 60 minutes in length. Incomplete session submissions will not be considered.

12 words or less

60 words or less

3 required for CEU approval. All sessions must qualify for CEUs.

Required for ALL submissions. The outline is used in the session selection process and the CEU approval process. INCLUDE a detailed outline of your session with topics and subtopics.

Please select the Interest Group that best applies to your session submission.

Check all that apply

Tuesday 8/31
Wednesday 9/1

APRA is a nonprofit organization, and our education sessions are primarily presented by parks and recreation professionals who generously share their time and expertise. APRA does not provide speaker compensation to in-state parks and recreation professionals presenting as part of their professional role or to industry partners.

**Industry partners are welcome to share their knowledge and expertise through education sessions. Sessions must be educational in nature and may not be used to promote or sell a product, service, or company. Industry partners are encouraged to participate in the conference through the exhibit hall, which provides an opportunity to connect with parks and recreation professionals and share information about their products and services. Preference will be given to Industry Partners who have secured a sponsorship or booth in the exhibit hall.  

Travel Expenses: Speakers are responsible for arranging and paying for their own travel expenses, including airfare, lodging, transportation, parking, and meals. APRA does not provide separate reimbursement for travel or other speaker expenses. If compensation is requested, please account for any anticipated travel expenses in the amount requested.

Lunch and conference attendance is not included as part of the speaker agreement. If you wish to attend sessions, luncheons, social activities or other conference related events, these items must be purchased in advance using the conference registration links.

Conference speakers are eligible to receive a discount for an education registration package.  A special code can be requested directly from the Education Chair. This registration is available for the speaker only and cannot be transferred. Pre-registration is required before the closing date.

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Speaker/Panelist #1
This person will be listed as the primary contact for APRA. All communication will be sent to the primary speaker and it is their responsibility to communicate all details to the panel.

A panel should be no more than 3 speakers plus 1 moderator. 

Rename to firstname_lastname before uploading

20MB max

100 word max 

Primary Speaker Only

APRA Conference
Other state conference
National (NRPA) Conference
Professional Speaker
First Time Speaker
Other

If you haven't, you can put N/A.

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Speaker/Panelist #2
Complete this section only if you have more than 1 speaker.

Rename to firstname_lastname before uploading

20MB max

100 word max

Speaker/Panelist #3
Complete this section only if you have more than 2 speakers.

Rename to firstname_lastname before uploading

20MB max

100 words or less

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Exhibitors and Industry Partners
Please complete the following if you or your company sells products to the recreation industry. *Please remember conference presentations cannot be a sales pitch*

Industry partners are welcome to share their knowledge and expertise through education sessions. Sessions must be educational in nature and may not be used to promote or sell a product, service, or company. Industry partners are encouraged to participate in the conference through the exhibit hall, which provides an opportunity to connect with parks and recreation professionals and share information about their products and services. Preference will be given to Industry Partners who have secured a sponsorship or booth in the exhibit hall.