Celebrating 128 Years
September 16th - 18th, 2026
Register Today!
The Margate Lakefront Resort, Laconia, NH
Registration includes: Education,Networking Events, Meals (please choose meal plan during checkout), and Trade Show. Room reservations are NOT included.
Please contact The Margate Resort for room reservations. Let them know you are booking for the NEPA Conference for the best rates. (800) 627-4283
The Annual Fall Conference has been held by our organization for decades. It is a time for professionals from all outdoor industries to meet and grow through education and networking. Receive .6 CEUs at the NEPA Fall Conference and Trade Show. Sessions, networking events, and meet with Commercial Representatives from throughout New England in New Hampshire!
Throughout the show you will have the opportunity to attend the 2-Day Trade Show, Networking Events, and connect with professionals in your region.
Sign-up today! Printable registration form link and schedule are below!
NEW THIS YEAR - NRPA Playground Maintenance Course -
Add the Course during checkout or come for the day and attend the course. Day trippers for this program have lunch included, not the cruise.
The National Recreation and Park Association’s Playground Maintenance Course is a one-day (6.25 hour) educational course that provides participants with an understanding of basic playground hazards, applying safe maintenance practices on equipment, identifying surfacing types and proper maintenance procedures, and establishing proper record keeping practices. Participants receive a certificate upon completion of the Playground Maintenance Course.
This is a great opportunity for permanent/seasonal part-timers that service playgrounds during the busy summer months, and it is considered a good starter course for aspiring Certified Playground Saftey Inspectors ( CPSI) and now
This course has been approved for a total of .6 CEU which can be used for certifications such as CPRE, CPRP, & CPSI. 0.2 are in group A (Hazard ID, Risk Management) and 0.4 are in group B ( Surfacing, Playground Environment, Audit, Inspection & Maintenance).
2026 PROPOSED NEPA Fall Conference Schedule
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
10:00am-12:00pm Registration
12:00pm-1:15pm Session 1:
1:30pm-2:45pm Session 2:
2:45pm-3:15pm Annual Meeting
3:15pm-4:00pm NEPA Vendor Hall
4:00pm-5:00pm NEPA Vendor Social
6:00pm-7:30pm Presidents Dinner/Award Ceremony (Professional Attire)
7:30pm-11:00pm NEPA Gold Sponsor Social
Thursday, September 17, 2026
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast (and Registration)
8:30am-3:00pm NRPA Playground Maintenance Course* - includes manual
(*Pre-registration Required – additional fee applied)
9:00am-10:15am Session 3:
10:15am-11:15am VENDOR HALL
11:15am-12:30pm Session 4:
12:30pm-1:45pm Lunch
2:00pm-3:15pm Session 5:
4:00pm-6:00pm Lake Winnipesaukee Evening Boat Cruise –
Heavy hors d’oeuvres/cash bar
6:00pm-8:00pm Explore Laconia! Dinner On-Your-Own
8:00-11:00pm Presidents Social
Friday, September 18, 2026
8:30am-9:30am Breakfast/Raffle Prize Drawing (must be present to win)
8:30am-10:15am Round Table Discussions - Followed by Golf (must Pre-register separately)
Open to Everyone. Membership not Required.