Convention and Trade Show

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Each year, nonprofits, land management agencies, and businesses come together to network, learn and share expertise for the benefit of public lands.

Convention Program

Our educational programming is designed to build capacity for public land nonprofits and give government leaders the tools necessary to fulfill their agency missions.

The 2018 Convention and Trade Show will take place February 25 – March 1, 2018 in Palm Springs, California at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel. The theme for the 2018 convention is Leveraging for Excellence, Building for Impact.

Attendee registration will open in Fall 2017

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Trade Show

Our trade show is the best place for companies to sell products and services to a national network of buyers from nonprofit organizations supporting public lands.

Retail store buyers, purchasers of volunteer and donor recognition gifts, decision makers and influencers use this event to shop and learn about products and services to educate, promote and enhance visitor experiences on public lands.

Exhibitor Booth Registration begins September 2017

  • September 12, 2017 - Open to Benefactors
  • September 19, 2017 - Open to Contributors
  • September 26, 2017 - Open to General Public

Become a Corporate Partner to purchase a discounted booth early.

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What Attendees Say


"As a first year convention attendee, I was very impressed and inspired by the Speakers and could truly relate to them with the love that they have for our public lands. I will use this experience to enhance my skills with partners to make our public lands a richer place to visit!"

Juanita Souther US Army Corps of Engineers


"The Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show is invaluable to Grand Teton Association. Not only are the educational sessions geared toward our public lands community, the vendors at the trade show know our audience and showcase products that speak to our visitors."

Jan Lynch Grand Teton Association

Future Dates and Locations

  • February 24 – February 28, 2019 in Denver, Colorado at the Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel