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Conferences and Workshops

Why attend a State or National Conference?

To network with professionals, attend educational sessions, interview for positions…and to recreate!

RPTS Graduate Students may apply for Mini-Grants to assist with conference expenses.

Mini-Grant Checklist and Application

Professional Conferences and Workshops

TAFE: Texas Association of Fairs and Events

  • January 5-7, 2023 (Galveston, TX)
  • https://www.texasfairs.com/p/2022-convention  

ESPA: Event Service Professionals Association

  • January 20-22, 2023 (Pittsburgh, PA)
  • https://espaonline.org/conference/

SWPRTI:  Southwest Parks and Recreation Training Institute

  • February 5-8, 2023 (Hulbert, OK)
  • https://swprti.org/2022-institute/

ACA:  American Camp Association

  • February 21-24, 2023 (Orlando, FL)
  • https://www.acacamps.org/staff-professionals/events-professional-development/events/2023-aca-national-conference

TRAPS: Texas Recreation and Parks Society

  • February 28-March 3, 2023 (Frisco, TX)
  • https://traps.org/institute-and-expo/

PLA: Public Lands Alliance

  • February 26-March 2, 2023 (Portland, OR)
  • https://www.publiclandsalliance.org/what-we-do/convention

Children & Nature Network: International Conference

  • June 12-15, 2023 (Estes Park, CO)
  • https://www.childrenandnature.org/inside-out/

TTRA: Travel and Tourism Research Association

  • June 2023 (TBA)
  • https://ttra.com/conference

TACVB: Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus

  • August 29-September 2, 2022 (South Padre Island, TX)
  • https://www.tacvb.org/education-events/annual-conference/

TTIA:  Texas Travel Industry Association – Texas Travel Summit

  • September 19-21, 2022 (Galveston, TX)
  • https://www.ttia.org/event/2022TravelSummit

NRPA: National Recreation and Park Association

  • September 21-23, 2021 (Nashville, TN & Virtual)
  • Conference registration fee waived for students who pay $50 membership fee and volunteer at the conference
  • https://www.nrpa.org/conference/registration/registration-hotels/

ISTTE: International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators

  • October 4-6, 2021 (Virtual & Free for Graduate Students)
  • https://www.istte.org/CONFERENCES/2021conferenceregistration/

IFEA: International Festivals and Events Association

  • September 19-21, 2022 (McAllen, TX)
  • https://www.ifea.com/p/convention-and-expo/annualconvention

NAAEE: North American Association for Environmental Education

  • October 11-14, 2022 (Tucson, AZ)
  • https://conference.naaee.org/

NOLS: National Outdoor Leadership School; Wilderness Risk Managers Conference

  • October 19-21, 2022 (Burlington, VT)
  • https://www.nols.edu/en/risk-services/wilderness-risk-management-conference/

Tourism Naturally Conference 2022

  • October 26-27, 2022 (Virtual)
  • https://sites.warnercnr.colostate.edu/tourism-conference/

RCRA: Resort and Commercial Recreation Association

  • November 5-8, 2022 (Captiva, FL)
  • https://www.rcra.org/
  • Contact Dr. Petrick if you’re interested in attending! Aggies are going!

TFEA: Texas Festivals and Events Association

  • November 13-16, 2022 (Del Rio, TX)
  • https://www.tfea.org/p/conference

AORE: Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education

  • November 2-4, 2022 (Myrtle Beach, SC)
  • https://aore.org/annual_conference.php

IAAPA:  International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions

  • November 14-17, 2022 (Orlando, FL)
  • https://www.iaapa.org/expos/iaapa-expo

NAI:  National Association for Interpretation

  • November 29-December 3, 2022 (Cleveland, Ohio)
  • https://www.interpnet.com/conference

TAPHERD: Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

  • November 30- December 3, 2022 (Corpus Christi, TX)
  • https://www.tahperd.org/web/Online/Events/Annual_Convention.aspx

USTOA: United States Tour Operators Association

  • November 28 – December 2, 2022 (Austin, TX)
  • https://ustoa.com/

IATDG: International Association of Tour Directors and Guides

  • November 6-10, 2022 (Chicago, IL)
  • https://iatdg.regfox.com/iatdg-2022-tourconnect

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