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2026 REC Net National Conference

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Join us this November 14-17 for the 2026 Annual Conference at the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena Il.

This is REC Net's 45th Annual membership conference where professional development, recruitment, applied research development, vendor showcases, brand promotion, annual awards, social engagement and networking blossoms. The best 4 days and 3 nights of the year for all recreation and experience industry professionals.

Student Incentive Program

  • There is a Emerging Professional recruitment opportunity for the national conference.
    • Students who get 5 students from their university to attend conference each get $25 back.
    • Students who get 10 students from their university to attend conference get $50 back each.
    • Students who get 15 or more from their university to attend conference will be put into a drawing to receive a $200 resort credit at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

First Time Professional Member Promotion

  • All first time new professional members will receive $100 off their national conference registration fee. This $100 discount can be applied to the early bird, standard, or late registration fee. ****Contact us at Info@rec-network.org to learn about our special 2026 offer! This opportunity is designed to support your journey and help you gain approval to attend your first REC Net National Conference.

National Conference FAQ

Find quick answers to all your conference questions in our FAQ section!

Calling all Vendors/Exhibitors!

Exhibit your business and connect directly with key decision-makers and gain significant brand exposure among a highly engaged audience of professionals.

Calling all Educators and Students!

There are many opportunities for Educators and Students at our annual National Conference!

Sample Conference Program

Interested in the conference schedule? Want to learn more about the educational sessions? Click to see the sneak peek from the 2026 conference program.

Conference Registration Fees

Emerging Professional Registration Fees:

$ 249 April 2-November 17, 2026
  • Includes 2 lunches & 1 dinner.

Educator and Faculty Registration Fees:

$ 249 April 2-November 17, 2026
  • Research Symposium One Day Rate
  • Includes 1 lunch

$ 695 April 2-July 31, 2026
  • Early Bird
  • Includes 2 lunches & 1 dinner

$ 750 August 1-October 5, 2026
  • Standard Rate
  • Includes 2 lunches & 1 dinner.

$ 895 October 6-November 17, 2026
  • Late Rate
  • Includes 2 lunches & 1 dinner.

Professional Registration Fees:

$ 695 April 2-July 31, 2026
  • Early Bird
  • Includes 2 lunches & 1 dinner.

$750 August 1-October 5, 2026
  • Standard Rate
  • Includes 2 lunches & 1 dinner.

$ 895 October 6-November 17 2026
  • Late Rate
  • Includes 2 lunches & 1 dinner.

Vendor/Exhibitor Registration Fee

$ 869 April 2-July 31, 2026
  • Early Bird
  • Includes 2 lunches & 1 dinner.

$ 969 August 1-October 5, 2026
  • Standard Rate
  • Includes 2 lunches & 1 dinner.

$ 1,069 October 6-November 8, 2026
  • Late Rate
  • Includes 2 lunches & 1 dinner.
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