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WHY SHOULD YOU GO?

The Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show is your one opportunity to engage in high level conversations and community discussions with your peers and leaders from land management agencies and nonprofit partners. For the first time ever, we are convening in our nation's capital so that you may engage directly with policy makers and elected officials as a new Administration and Congress begin.

Through our educational sessions, talented partnership practitioners and subject matter experts, we will help you explore new ideas, develop skills and create valuable connections that support your mission. At our trade show, you'll meet businesses who share a passion for public lands. In addition, you'll have opportunities to see partnerships in action through our educational field trips and our day spent on Capitol Hill.

Badlands Natural History Association's Katie Johnston and Ann Henrichsen at the
2016 Convention and Trade Show.

LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SAVE ON YOUR ATTENDEE REGISTRATION?

Save $50 - Register by December 16
Early Bird Attendee Registration includes all educational programming, community roundtables, general sessions, breakout sessions, partnership forums, and access to our Trade Show and Capitol Hill Day.

Save $125 - Register as a Member or Govt Employee Attendee
Through nonprofit membership, your organization's board and staff receive discounts on training and networking throughout the year, in addition to these convention savings.

Save $100 - Stay at the Crystal Gateway Marriott
Save on your attendee registration and tickets to the opening and closing events when you register using your Crystal Gateway Marriott confirmation number. The Crystal Gateway Marriott is where most convention and trade show events will take place. You'll also receive free internet and free shuttle to/from Reagan National Airport (DCA).

Save $250 - Register Member Nonprofit Staff Under 30 Years Old
Professionals ages 30 years or younger from our member organizations and college or graduate studies students, ages 18-30 years old, are eligible for this registration category.

Save on Travel - Maximize Your Training and Travel Dollars
The Friends Alliance is convening jointly with us this year. Register as a convention attendee and access both events for one price. In addition, register for a pre-convention workshop on Sunday to take advantage of in-depth training opportunities and participate in Capitol Hill Day visits on Thursday to help educate a new Administration and Congress.

NEED HELP CONVINCING YOUR BOSS?

The Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show brings together more than 500 public land professionals, exhibitors and speakers to learn, engage and connect on public lands issues.

Visit our justification page to download a sample justification letter and view steps we recommend you take to get approval.