Attendee Service Center

Is this your first-ever NRPA Congress and Exposition?

Is this your first Congress in several years?

Look no further.  We're here to help.

Follow these seven steps to complete your planning to be with us in Baltimore for the 2008 Congress.  And if you have questions along the way, call the NRPA Customer Service Center on 1.800.626.NRPA (6772).

Step One: Book your hotel room. They sell out fast, so be sure to book yours before you do anything else.  Go to our Housing Bureau Web site or call 888.385.8010 (for individual room request of one to four hotel rooms) or 888.385.8041 (for five or more rooms).

Step Two: Register for the Congress. First, review our registration packages and rates.  Then select your preferred method for registering:

Online: Click HERE to register online

Mail: Mail your completed registration form to NRPA Registration c/o EPIC, 10900 Granite St., Charlotte, NC 28273

Fax: Fax your completed registration form to 980.233.3800.

In addition, on-site registration at the Baltimore Convention Center will be available. Please see the Schedule of Events for official registration hours.

Step Three: Make your transportation plans. If you're like most attendees, you'll need to arrange for travel to Baltimore.

For details on airline travel, click here.

For details on train travel, click here.

Alternatively, we are encouraging regional travelers to help reduce carbon emissions by carpooling.  If you would like to find a ride or offer one, visit our popular Share a Ride site.

Step Four: Register for Leisure Tours. One great way to enhance your Congress experience is by getting out and enjoying the local area. Our local hosts in Baltimore have arranged 14 tours to help you do just that.  

Step Five: Organize your education schedule. With nearly 300 education sessions taking place at the 2008 Congress, you'll need to plan ahead of time to make the most of your experience.  Click here to use our personal planner and review session descriptions, speakers, dates and times.

Step Six: Organize your Expo schedule. With over 500 exhibitors, the NRPA Expo is a great place to review the latest products and services for your community.  But you'd better plan ahead to know where you want to go and who you want to see.  Click here to use our Expo Map and Planner.

Step Seven: Get Ready for Baltimore!