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The 2025 MRPA Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Bay Golf Resort, 100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD from April 8-10.

Before You Arrive

Any questions? Email dquynnreno@mdrpa.org or jsajauskas@howardcountymd.gov

 

Airports

  • BWI Thurgood Marshall (BWI) - 2 hours and 14 min
  • Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 2 hours and 33 min
  • Traveling from either airport will require tolls

 

Conference Schedule

The conference schedule will be available on our Pheedloop app and also here. Please join us each evening for socials and networking. Register for the golf tournament on Tuesday morning here.

 

Food Modifications

MRPA strives to create a safe and inclusive conference for all attendees. In order for us to better accommodate everyone, we include a question about food allergies, religious and/or dietary preferences in our registration process for attendees, speakers and exhibitors. The answers help guide our selected food options. Please note the kitchen is not a kosher kitchen.

 

Inclusive Speaking Checklist & Equity Language Guide

The MRPA SJREI Inclusive Speaking Engagement Checklist and NRPA Equity Language Guide are resources to help park and recreation professionals develop a common language around diversity, equity and inclusion. It includes content from leading language guides, as well as numerous organizations, associations, researchers and more who are at the forefront of bridging gaps in equity through language.

 

NRPA's Presentation Best Practices

Click here for tips from NRPA

 

Request Accommodations

If you require specific accommodations or have any accessibility-related questions or concerns, please contact Corey Smith at coreyh.smith@pgparks.com. We are here to ensure that your conference experience is enjoyable and accessible.

 

Materials

Please upload a copy of your presentation and any handouts you wish to provide a minimum of 1 week before the start of conference. This will ensure that attendees who need your information in a different format have the opportunity to print them ahead of time and bring them with them. Materials can be uploaded through the conference app (PheedLoop), in your speaker portal. Updates or edits can be uploaded by the end of the day of your session. If you have issues email dquynnreno@mdrpa.org. 

Reference this document to ensure that your PowerPoint and presentation materials are accessible (attached)

 

Multimedia
If you are including videos in your presentation, please either embed them in your slide presentation, include the URL within your presentation and navigate to the video from there, or bring your own laptop with the bookmarked pages or video files you require readily available. Please ensure that CC (closed captions) are turned on for any videos you play.

During Conference

Checking In To The Conference

Speakers should check in at Registration outside of the exhibit hall at least 15 minutes early then proceed to your session room to test any presentation materials required. Do not move the audience chairs/seating etc.  

 

Materials
If you have materials you wish to provide attendees through the conference app (PheedLoop), please upload the materials in your speaker portal by the end of day of your session. If you have issues email dquynnreno@mdrpa.org. 

 

Livestreaming Presenters
You cannot livestream a presenter into your session. All speakers must be in-person. 

 

Multimedia
If you are including videos in your presentation, please either embed them in your slide presentation, include the URL within your presentation and navigate to the video from there, or bring your own laptop with the bookmarked pages or video files you require readily available. 

Room Set-Up, AV and Supplies
Lecture style set-up for audience, Projector, Screen, Wi-Fi, Voice Amplification Device, Clicker, One (1) flipchart stand, paper and marker set. Presenters must bring their own laptop and presentation. If using a MAC, please bring an Apple avi adapter to connect to LCD projector.
Please email dquynnreno@mdrpa.org if you have an AV request beyond what is provided by March 1.

 

You will also be joined by a Room Host Volunteer (Volunteers who introduce the speaker(s)).

Please note that your session must be delivered as a lecture/panel style session and while you may request that your attendees move around the room, you may not rearrange the chairs.

In an effort to create an inclusive environment, all presenters are required to use an amplification device with a handheld microphone during their presentation. These devices will be provided in the session rooms.

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