Welcome to the 2026 ASPA Best Practices Conference!
Join us for a dynamic day of learning, networking, and celebrating 20 years of excellence in public service! This year’s conference is bigger, bolder, and better than ever, thanks to a powerful partnership between the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) – South Florida Chapter and the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) – South Florida Chapter.
📅 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
📍 Location: Miami Dade College – North Campus
Whether you're a seasoned public administration professional or just starting your journey, this in-person event offers:
- Insightful panel discussions
- Engaging workshops
- Valuable networking opportunities
- Access to the latest trends and best practices in the field
🎉 20th Anniversary Celebration
Don’t miss South Florida’s premier 1-day professional development conference for public service leaders and changemakers!
🎟️ Registration Details
Early Bird Pricing (October 1 – January 1, 2026):
- Members of ASPA or NFBPA: $50
- Non-members: $65
Standard Pricing (January 2 – February 18, 2026):
- Members of ASPA or NFBPA: $60
- Non-members: $75
Students: $40 (flat rate)
Day-of Registration (February 19): $85 for all attendees
🤝 Supporting Organizations & Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite organizations, institutions, and individuals to support this milestone event and help us elevate public service leadership across South Florida.
Sponsorship Tiers:
- Bronze – $250
- Quarter-page ad in the conference program
- 1 complimentary registration
- Silver – $750
- Half-page ad
- 3 complimentary registrations
- Display table at the event
- Gold – $1000
- Full-page ad
- 4 complimentary registrations
- Display table
- Platinum – $1500
- Logo featured during plenary session
- Full-page ad
- 5 complimentary registrations
- Display table
- Half reserved table at lunch
- Title Sponsor – $3000
- Prominent logo placement
- Full-page ad
- 6 complimentary registrations
- Reserved lunch table
- Display table
- Social media recognition
- Chapter Partner – $5000
- Premier logo placement
- Full-page ad
- 8 complimentary registrations
- Reserved lunch table
- Display table
- Social media promotion
We also welcome donations from speakers and organizational supporters to help enhance the conference experience.
📌 Save the Date and Register Now to secure your spot at #ASPA2026!
Let’s celebrate leadership, innovation, and public service together.
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