Schedule

Schedule-At-A-Glance

Schedule is subject to change.

All events, except for optional field trips, will take place at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232


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 Sunday, February 26
8:00 am - 1:00 pm  Tualatin National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip (ticketed event - SOLD OUT)
12:00 pm - 7:30 pm

 PLA Registration Desk Open (OCC, Pre-function A Lobby, Level 1)
 Check-in to pick up your name badge and registration materials

4:00 pm  Hotel Check-Ins Begin
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm  Featured Speaker Matika Wilbur
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm  Opening Reception (ticketed event) Co-Sponsored by Discover Your Northwest and Wild Tribute
 Monday, February 27
7:30 am - 6:30 pm  PLA Registration Desk Open (OCC, Pre-function A Lobby, Level 1)
8:15 am - 9:00 am  Case Studies & Buyer/Exhibitor Forum (Part 1)
9:00 am - 9:30 am  Networking Beverage Break Sponsored by Deneen Pottery
9:30 am - 10:15 am  Case Studies & Buyer/Exhibitor Forum (Part 2)
10:15 am - 10:45 am  Networking Beverage Break Sponsored by Sticker Pack
10:45 am - 12:15 pm  General Session: Equity and Access in Outdoor Recreation Sponsored by Zion National Park Forever Project
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm  Lunch Break - Concessions Available
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

 Buyer Meet-Up - Buyers Only

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm  Exhibitor Meeting
2:15 pm - 8:00 pm  Exhibitor Set-Up (Fern onsite until 7:00 pm)
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm  Educational Sessions
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm   Networking Beverage Break
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm  Educational Sessions
Tuesday, February 28
7:30 am - 6:30 pm  PLA Registration Desk Open (OCC, Pre-function A Lobby, Level 1)
8:15 am - 9:30 am  General Session
9:30 am - 6:30 pm  Trade Show and Silent Auction Open
9:30 am - 10:00 am  Networking Beverage Break Sponsored by Grand Canyon Conservancy 
10:15 am - 10:45 am  From the Time-Tested to the Cutting Edge -- Immersive Visitor Center Experiences to Inspire Visitors and Drive Revenue 
  Sponsored by TimeLooper
11:00 am - 11:30 am  Don't Lead Alone: Partnership Book Launch and Conversation with Outstanding Agency and Nonprofit Partnerships in the Field 
 Sponsored by Potrero Group
11:30 am - 1:00 pm  Lunch Break - Concessions Available  Lunch Vouchers Sponsored by Concept360
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm  Educational Sessions
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm  Networking Beverage Break
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm  Educational Sessions
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm  Educational Sessions
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm  Trade Show Mixer Sponsored by McGovern Outdoor
 Wednesday, March 1
7:30 am - 4:30 pm  PLA Registration Desk Open (OCC, Pre-function A Lobby, Level 1)
8:15 am - 9:15 pm  Educational Sessions
9:15 am - 3:00 pm  Trade Show Open (Silent Auction bidding closes at 12:30 pm)
9:15 am - 9:45 am  Networking Beverage Break Sponsored by Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association
9:45 am - 10:45 am  Educational Sessions
11:00 am - 12:00 pm  Educational Sessions
11:30 am - 1:00 pm  Lunch Break - Concessions Available
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm  Educational Sessions
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm  Silent Auction Pick-Up & Pay
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm  Sweets and Treats Break Sponsored by Hawai'i Pacific Parks Association
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm  Exhibitor Tear Down
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm  General Session with Featured Speaker Rosie Rios Sponsored by Western National Parks Association
 Thursday, March 2
8:00 am - 1:00 pm  Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Field Trip (ticketed event)
8:00 am - 5:00 pm  Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Field Trip (ticketed event)