EMS at NRPA Conference

EMS AT NRPA

NRPA Annual Conference
September 28 - October 1, 2026
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NPRA Schedule at a Glance

EMS Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, September 30

Annual Membership Meeting, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 201C
EMS Social, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Fringe Bar, (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. NRPEMS members only)
140 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Thursday, October 1

Ethnic Minority Society (EMS) Luncheon
Thursday, October 1 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
The Ethnic Minority Society Awards Luncheon is an annual luncheon that recognizes the different experiences of the recreation profession and provides an opportunity to network and learn more about the organization. To purchase tickets to NRPA Annual Conference, click here.

NRPEMS at NRPA Conference Speakers:

Bernita Reese, Jonelle Bailey, Molly Keays, Tabitha Martinez; Future Directors Unplugged. Wednesday, September 30, 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM EST. Room 114 (Michael A. Nutter Theatre).
Debbie Woodbury, Joe Hayden; Signals Speak: What Your Programs Say Without Words. Thursday, October 1, 9am-10am. Room 204AB
JuWann Jones; Activating HBCU Networks Into Your Recreation Programming: Bringing Culture and Collaboration to Life". Wednesday, September 30, 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM. Room 204AB
Keith Wallace; Panelist, September 30th Annual Day 2 General Session
Ricky Leathers; Activating HBCU Networks Into Your Recreation Programming: Bringing Culture and Collaboration to Life. Wednesday, September 30, 4:15-5:15 204AB
Sydney Elliott; Start Strong: Mastering the CAPRA Pre-Assessment for Accreditation Success. Thursday, October 1, 9:00 AM; 120C

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