| 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) |