Make plans now to attend next year (Aug. 4 – 7, 2019) at the Tampa Marriott Waterside!
2019 Conference At-A-Glance Schedule
Full Conference Registration – Member Rate: $850, includes seven meals.
Full Conference Registration – Non-Member Rate: $1,030, includes seven meals.
Early Bird Rates End on July 22
Rate increases by $80 for full conference registration for members.
Rate increases by $180 for full conference registration for non-members.
Conference Add-ons
Early Bird Rate for the Sunset Cruise is May 10
This Event is Not Included with Full Conference Registration
Register Today!
On Monday, August 5 from 6 to 9 p.m., FPRA conference attendees and their guests are invited to board the Yacht StarShip for a private sunset cruise. Your sunset cruise experience will be a great way to unwind after a jam-packed day of professional development. Guests will board the Yacht StarShip outside the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina, the host property for FPRA’s 81st Annual Conference. A fabulous buffet dinner is included as well as great music for dancing. Proceeds benefit the Florida Public Relations Education Foundation.
Leadership Coaching Sessions
These Private Coaching Sessions Are Not Included with Full Conference Registration
Sign up Today, Space is Limited
The FPRA 81st Annual Conference will provide a unique opportunity for a limited number of attendees to receive an individualized coaching session with an experienced, skilled leadership Coach. These confidential “catalytic” conversations will support you as you launch or fuel a transformational process, develop strategies to address a goal or a challenge, and identify and apply your strengths. This unique opportunity is being provided at a significantly reduced cost — an added benefit and opportunity for conference attendees! Learn more.
Book your room today at our host property for the 2019 Annual Conference.
Room Rate: $129, plus tax, per night
Deadline to book is July 22, 2019
Parking:
- Valet parking for overnight FPRA guests reduced to $19 per overnight vehicle from $28.
- Valet parking for FPRA visitors is $15, reduced from $20.
Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa Amenities:
- Enhanced high-speed internet access
- Self-parking
- Two bottles of water in-room daily
- Spa and Cabana Beach Club fitness classes
- Miniature golf
- Private access to the Cabana Bay Beach Club
- One-year Golf Digest subscription
- Two cocktail vouchers per room
About the FPRA Annual Conference
Our conference brings together PR professionals from across the state to hear from world-class speakers hailing from top global corporations, powerhouse industries and national public relations and marketing firms. From golfing to fire pit gatherings, decadent chocolate breaks and more, conference attendees are also able to connect and unwind with their professional peers representing industries such as government, healthcare, technology, tourism, public utilities, law enforcement, finance, education, nonprofit and agencies. In addition, our conference provides several exciting platforms for PR professionals to be recognized for their good works and accomplishments. Whether that comes in the form of receiving a Golden Image Award or being recognized for earning the APR and/or CPRC credentials.