APRA Annual Conference & Expo presented by Dave Bang Associates Sessions
Be Our Guest: Customer Service and Marketing through the lens of Disney
9/1/2026 8:00 AM - 9/1/2026 9:00 AM
Pro Fields and Public Parks: What’s Different, What Works, What’s Shared
9/1/2026 8:00 AM - 9/1/2026 9:00 AM
The Four Horsemen of ADA Compliance
9/1/2026 8:00 AM - 9/1/2026 9:00 AM
Take a Risk with Rope Playgrounds
9/1/2026 8:00 AM - 9/1/2026 9:00 AM
Hired for Fun, Promoted for Chaos: From Rec Leader to Executive Leadership
9/1/2026 8:00 AM - 9/1/2026 9:00 AM
Artificial Intelligence: Productivity, Pitfalls, and Organizational Readiness
9/1/2026 8:00 AM - 9/1/2026 9:00 AM
Leadership, Organizational, and Cultural Management Essentials
9/1/2026 8:00 AM - 9/1/2026 9:00 AM
The Bystander Challenge
9/1/2026 8:00 AM - 9/1/2026 9:00 AM
Homelessness Response 101: Systems, Best Practices, and Local Resources
9/1/2026 1:30 PM - 9/1/2026 2:30 PM
From Turf to Resilience: Designing Parks for Water Wise Communities
9/1/2026 1:30 PM - 9/1/2026 2:30 PM
From Concept to Construction: Building a Community Park
9/1/2026 1:30 PM - 9/1/2026 2:30 PM
Senior Center Playdates: Collaborative Programming with Outside Organizatons
9/1/2026 1:30 PM - 9/1/2026 2:30 PM
Woodchip Mulch in Desert Landscapes
9/1/2026 1:30 PM - 9/1/2026 2:30 PM
Mastering the Art of Persuasion—From Team Huddle to Town Hall
9/1/2026 1:30 PM - 9/1/2026 2:30 PM
At the Center of It All: The Hidden Power of Middle Management in Parks and Recreation
9/1/2026 1:30 PM - 9/1/2026 2:30 PM
The Unstoppable Journey: Building Resilience Through Experience, Strategy, and Self-Leadership
9/1/2026 1:30 PM - 9/1/2026 2:30 PM
Arizona’s Water Reality: Sources, Use, And Conservation in Parks
9/1/2026 2:45 PM - 9/1/2026 3:45 PM
Rooted in Community: The Value of Volunteering in Conservation
9/1/2026 2:45 PM - 9/1/2026 3:45 PM
Cultivating Stewardship: Education Strategies for Sustainable Outdoor Recreation
9/1/2026 2:45 PM - 9/1/2026 3:45 PM
Parks and recreation teams now span five generations—each with different expectations around technology, communication, and work
9/1/2026 2:45 PM - 9/1/2026 3:45 PM
Level Up Your Impact: Engage and Get Involved in APRA
9/1/2026 2:45 PM - 9/1/2026 3:45 PM
Aquatic Management Academy: Top Gun for Aquatics
9/1/2026 2:45 PM - 9/1/2026 3:45 PM
You've got to be KITTEN me: Expecting the Unexpected in Events
9/1/2026 2:45 PM - 9/1/2026 3:45 PM
A Culture of Leadership – Empowering a Team
9/1/2026 2:45 PM - 9/1/2026 3:45 PM
Looking at Your Customers in a New Light
9/1/2026 4:00 PM - 9/1/2026 5:00 PM
The Strategic No
9/1/2026 4:00 PM - 9/1/2026 5:00 PM
Panic-Proof Planning: We Don’t Wing It, We P.L.A.N. It
9/1/2026 4:00 PM - 9/1/2026 5:00 PM
Dementia Friendly Glendale: Empowering Communities to Support & Engage with People Living with Dementia
9/1/2026 4:00 PM - 9/1/2026 5:00 PM
From Burnout to Sustainability: Building Volunteer Systems That Last
9/1/2026 4:00 PM - 9/1/2026 5:00 PM
Seeing the Bigger Picture
9/1/2026 4:00 PM - 9/1/2026 5:00 PM
Design and Communication Essentials Using AI for non-Marketing Professionals Promoting Recreational Programs
9/1/2026 4:00 PM - 9/1/2026 5:00 PM
Growing Adaptive Sports & Inclusive Recreation Programs
9/1/2026 4:00 PM - 9/1/2026 5:00 PM
General Session - Anthony Robles
9/1/2026 9:15 AM - 9/1/2026 10:30 AM
Cultivating Resilience: Advancing Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Urban Parks
9/2/2026 8:00 AM - 9/2/2026 9:00 AM
Park Maintenance to Park Leadership
9/2/2026 8:00 AM - 9/2/2026 9:00 AM
Emergency Response Training for Non-Aquatics Recreation Professionals
9/2/2026 8:00 AM - 9/2/2026 9:00 AM
Play with Purpose
9/2/2026 8:00 AM - 9/2/2026 9:00 AM
Raising Our Voice: Practical Advocacy that Makes a Difference
9/2/2026 8:00 AM - 9/2/2026 9:00 AM
The Art of Transitional Leadership
9/2/2026 8:00 AM - 9/2/2026 9:00 AM
Backing Up Your Passion with Proof
9/2/2026 8:00 AM - 9/2/2026 9:00 AM
Future-Proofing Your Department - Succession Planning
9/2/2026 8:00 AM - 9/2/2026 9:00 AM
Communication is a Tool, Not a Weapon
9/2/2026 9:15 AM - 9/2/2026 10:15 AM
Your Road Map to CAPRA's New Standards
9/2/2026 9:15 AM - 9/2/2026 10:15 AM
Empower Yourself: Measure Your Economic Impact
9/2/2026 9:15 AM - 9/2/2026 10:15 AM
Mission Possible: Decoding the Secrets of Effective Boards and Commissions
9/2/2026 9:15 AM - 9/2/2026 10:15 AM
Green & Blue: A Unified Force
9/2/2026 9:15 AM - 9/2/2026 10:15 AM
Same Goal, Different Playbooks: How Grounds and Office Operations Work Better Together
9/2/2026 9:15 AM - 9/2/2026 10:15 AM
Budgeting is a team sport: how to play to win!
9/2/2026 9:15 AM - 9/2/2026 10:15 AM
Stretch, Stumble, and Grow: Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Parks and Recreation
9/2/2026 10:30 AM - 9/2/2026 11:30 AM
Love Your Parks: Capturing Community Voices in Unmanned Spaces
9/2/2026 10:30 AM - 9/2/2026 11:30 AM
AI + TI + EI: When Technology is Smart - but Leadership Is Smarter
9/2/2026 10:30 AM - 9/2/2026 11:30 AM
What's Your Default? Designing How You Lead
9/2/2026 10:30 AM - 9/2/2026 11:30 AM
Let’s Get Political ~ Navigating Changing Political Priorities
9/2/2026 10:30 AM - 9/2/2026 11:30 AM
Building for the Future with Intentional Focus
9/2/2026 10:30 AM - 9/2/2026 11:30 AM
Balancing the Business Model with the Social Service Model
9/2/2026 10:30 AM - 9/2/2026 11:30 AM
Advancing the Profession: The Value of Certifications in Parks & Recreation
9/2/2026 10:30 AM - 9/2/2026 11:30 AM
Grant Magic: Turning Ideas into Dollars
9/2/2026 1:45 PM - 9/2/2026 2:45 PM
Calm, Confident, and Prepared When Cameras Appear
9/2/2026 1:45 PM - 9/2/2026 2:45 PM
Pickleball: How does America's fastest-growing sport fit your parks
9/2/2026 1:45 PM - 9/2/2026 2:45 PM
Accountability with Compassion: Creating a Positive Culture of Responsibility
9/2/2026 1:45 PM - 9/2/2026 2:45 PM
Communicating Parks and Recreation Wins to Elected Officials and Decision Makers
9/2/2026 1:45 PM - 9/2/2026 2:45 PM
Dive into Aquatics Education
9/2/2026 1:45 PM - 9/2/2026 2:45 PM
Developing New Programs and Services That Are More Likely to Stick
9/2/2026 1:45 PM - 9/2/2026 2:45 PM
Flipping Succession Planning on Its Head - Planning for YOUR Tomorrow
9/2/2026 1:45 PM - 9/2/2026 2:45 PM
From Programs to Press: Making Your Events Easy for Media to Cover
9/2/2026 3:00 PM - 9/2/2026 4:00 PM
Digging In - Getting Grant Dollars to the Dirt
9/2/2026 3:00 PM - 9/2/2026 4:00 PM
Different Paths, Common Ground: Rookie Directors Leading Change
9/2/2026 3:00 PM - 9/2/2026 4:00 PM
What Would YOU Do?: A Special Event Choose-Your-Own Adventure
9/2/2026 3:00 PM - 9/2/2026 4:00 PM
You Are Summoned To Embark on A Quest: Building Inclusive Programming Worlds
9/2/2026 3:00 PM - 9/2/2026 4:00 PM
More Than ChatGPT: How Can AI Help Rec Departments Deliver Exceptional Experiences?
9/2/2026 3:00 PM - 9/2/2026 4:00 PM
Move a Million
9/2/2026 3:00 PM - 9/2/2026 4:00 PM
Know Your Numbers: Unveiling Financial Insights for Operational Success
9/2/2026 3:00 PM - 9/2/2026 4:00 PM