a state or national conference? 

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

Conferences & Workshops

 

*Conferences indicated by an asterisk below are eligible for funding assistance for RPTS undergraduates. Students must submit an application to be considered: https://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5s0Bzcc7LBdmUB

 RPTS Graduate Students may apply for Mini-Grants to assist with conference expenses (link to http://college.agrilife.org/rptsweb/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2014/06/Mini-Grant-2.pdf )

 

TTRA: Travel and Tourism Research Association

• September 18-20, 2019 (Wichita, KS – CenStates Conference)

 ISTTE: International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators

• September 21-25, 2019 (Vancouver, BC, Canada)

 *TTIA:  Texas Travel Industry Association – Texas Travel Summit

• September 23-25, 2019 (Fort Worth, TX)
• RPTS Undergraduates may apply for funding assistance (application due Sept. 1, 2019): https://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5s0Bzcc7LBdmUB

 IFEA: International Festival and Event Association

• September 25 – 27, 2019 (Colonial Williamsburg, VA)
• Potential IFEA Legacy Scholarships available: https://www.ifea.com/p/foundation/foundationlegacyscholarships
• RPTS Undergraduates may apply for funding assistance (application due Sept. 1, 2019): https://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5s0Bzcc7LBdmUB

*NRPA: National Recreation and Park Association

• September 24-26, 2019 (Baltimore, MD)
• Conference registration fee waived for students who pay $50 membership fee and volunteer at the conference
• Students representing their schools at competitions must become members first
• RPTS Undergraduates may apply for funding assistance (application due Sept. 1, 2019): https://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5s0Bzcc7LBdmUB

NAAEE: North American Association for Environmental Education

• October 15-16, 2019 (Lexington, KY)

NOLS: National Outdoor Leadership School; Wilderness Risk Managers Conference

• October 30 – November 1, 2019 (Albuquerque, NM)

 *RCRA: Resort and Commercial Recreation Association

• November 9-13, 2019 (Broomfield, CO)
• Emerging Professional Membership (includes students) $50
• Student conference cost is about $200 (lower cost if more students attend from one university); attendees must stay at the host resort or pay an additional fee
• Register by Sept. 30 for lowest rate
• RPTS Undergraduates may apply for funding assistance (application due Sept. 20, 2019): https://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5s0Bzcc7LBdmUB

 NAI:  National Association for Interpretation

• November 12-16, 2019 (Denver, CO)

AORE: Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education

• November 13-15, 2019 (Spokane, WA)
• Student Memberships $25/year

IAAPA:  International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions

• November 18-22, 2019 (Orlando, FL)
• Normally a few “apprenticeships” are offered by IAAPA for the annual expo to assist organizers; very intensive short-term experience with numerous networking opportunities (application deadline May 1)

 USTOA: United States Tour Operators Association

• USTOA: Dec. 2-6, 2019 (Orlando, FL)

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

• December 4-7, 2019 (Arlington, Texas)
• Student registration fee for conference $35 on/before Nov. 1 or $45 after Nov. 1

TAFE: Texas Association of Fairs and Events

• January 9-12, 2020 (Galveston, TX)

 ESPA: Event Service Professionals Association

• January 10, 2020 (Denver, CO)
• Conference registration fee waived for students who pay $25 membership fee and volunteer at the conference

TACVB: Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus

• January 27-29, 2020 (Boerne, TX)

 SWPRTI:  Southwest Parks and Recreation Training Institute

• February 2-5, 2020 (Hulbert, OK)
• $1000 (plus registration & housing for conference) Undergraduate Scholarship available; $1500 Graduate Scholarship available: https://www.swprti.org/page-1418579#scholarships-grants [apply by Nov. 15, 2019]

 *ACA:  American Camp Association

• February 11-14, 2020 (San Diego, CA)
• Student Memberships $35/year
• Complimentary (free) registration for full-time students; does not include meal functions or ticketed events, but students may purchase these separately
• RPTS Undergraduates may apply for funding assistance (application due Dec. 1, 2019): https://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5s0Bzcc7LBdmUB

*TRAPS: Texas Recreation and Parks Society

• February 24-28, 2020 (Galveston, TX)
• Conference registration fee waived for students who pay $25 membership fee and volunteer at the conference
• RPTS Undergraduates may apply for funding assistance (application due Jan. 1, 2020) https://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5s0Bzcc7LBdmUB

 PLA: Public Lands Alliance

• March 1-5, 2020 (Arlington, VA)

Texas Trails & Active Transportation Conference

• March 25-27, 2020 (San Antonio,TX)
• Students can contact ttat@biketexas.org or call 512-476-7433 before registering to see about full or partial scholarships ($450 registration fee).

Children & Nature Network: International Conference

• May 2020 (TBA)

TTRA: Travel and Tourism Research Association

• June 2020 (TBA)

TFEA: Texas Festivals and Events Association

• August 2020 (TBA)

TACVB: Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus

• August 2020 (TBA)