A Full Conference Registration includes:
Yes! You can find details about FORUM 2026 registration rates here. NAPC will be verifying all who register under the Member rate. Those who register under the Member rate and later determined not to be current members will be asked to either join NAPC or renew their membership. The other option is to be refunded minus a processing fee. If you are unsure of your member status, please contact NAPC at director@napcommissions.org.
Please be sure to scroll to the bottom of the registration page where you will find a list of additional ticketed events.
You can join online, by mail, or by phone. For more details on NAPC’s array of member benefits and how to become a member, please visit our website at www.napcommissions.org/join/ or contact us at director@napcommissions.org. NAPC offers both Individual and Organization level memberships.
Yes. Priority will be given to FORUM registrants during the “Early Bird” window from March 25th - May 8th. On May 9th, tours will open to guests of conference registrants.
Virtual attendance will not be an option for FORUM 2026.
There are no scholarships available at this time but we encourage you to check with your State CLG Coordinator for funding options.
Yes, you can! NAPC will have a registration area set up at the conference headquarters, which is the Minneapolis Marriott City Center.
Yes! To make things a little easier for those registering a group, we’ve compiled all registration questions in a document that can be shared with registrants ahead of time to collect the necessary information. You can find it here.
Yes! If you have not done so already, please be sure to email a list of names and email addresses of commissioners and staff within your organization who would also like to take advantage of NAPC member benefits to director@napcommissions.org.
Yes, there will be ample volunteer opportunities throughout FORUM. Please contact NAPC at director@napcommissions.org for more information.
The Early Bird rate begins on March 25th and ends on May 8th.
Yes you can, however you will need to purchase a “Bring a Guest” ticket as an Add-on to your registration if your guest isn’t registered for the full conference.
Yes. You will have the option to choose “Pay Later” at checkout. Payment must be received by July 13th to secure your registration.
Please make your check payable to National Alliance of Preservation Commissions or NAPC.
Mail your check to:
NAPC
PO Box 1011
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Yes! You can modify your registration information as well as add tours, workshops and events by clicking the link in your confirmation email.
Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport- It is around an 20-minute drive to the Minneapolis Marriott City Center.
To learn more about ground transportation options to and from the airport, please visit: https://www.mspairport.com/directions/ground-transportation
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center. The rates will be as follows:
NAPC Room Block Rate: $239 per night
Government Rate: $148 per night - This rate applies to City, County, State and Federal Employees with a valid government ID. Rooms at this rate are limited and on a first come, first served basis.
For more details, visit the Travel page.
Full Conference registrants will enjoy light refreshments as part of the Friday morning Plenary and coffee, tea and snacks will be provided in the afternoon as well. Coffee, tea, and snacks will also be provided in the morning and afternoon on Saturday as well as on Sunday morning. Light appetizers and two drink tickets will be available at both the Friday Evening Reception at the Mill City Museum as well as the Saturday Evening Commission Excellence Awards Reception, which is included with your conference registration.
The conference will take place at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center. Address: 30 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402
All educational sessions will take place at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center. There will be five concurrent, 90-minute sessions beginning at 10:15 am on Friday, five concurrent, 90-minute sessions beginning at 8:30 am on Saturday and three concurrent, 60-minute sessions beginning at 8:30 am on Sunday. Sessions will conclude at 4:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and 12:00 pm on Sunday. You can view the Schedule-At-A-Glance and a more detailed session schedule will be available through the official conference mobile app, which conference registrants will be invited to download.
Yes, all sessions and tours will be eligible for APA and AIA credits. Certificates of Completion will also be available. More details on continuing education credits and how to receive them will be shared in the weeks leading up to FORUM.
No, at this time we do not plan to record audio or video of any education sessions. NAPC also does not permit the recording of sessions by conference attendees. However, NAPC will share presentation slides and other handouts with attendees in the weeks following FORUM.
FORUM addresses a broad range of issues that impact local preservation programs. FORUM 2026 session themes include:
