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Destination Success is the only stop scheduled on the NSPRA 2023 National Seminar train, and we can't wait for you to jump on board!
Save the date to join colleagues from across the United States, Canada and beyond on July 16-19, 2023, at the Union Station Hotel in the electrifying city of St. Louis, Mo., for the largest communications-focused professional development event for school public relations professionals and education leaders!
Opening Soon!
Registration and hotel room block reservations will open later this winter, but you can find information on the Seminar hotel below.
Plan Your Days
Check out an overview of NSPRA 2023 scheduled events, session blocks and more to start planning your Seminar experience.
Applications Due Feb. 1
The NSPRA Foundation for the Advancement of Education funds several scholarships to attend the NSPRA National Seminar.
Proposals Due Feb. 19
Present a session at the NSPRA 2023 National Seminar in St. Louis! Read more and review tips for submitting a session proposal.
"The NSPRA National Seminar is the best possible professional development you can receive in school PR." — NSPRA 2022 National Seminar Attendee
— NSPRA 2022 National Seminar Attendee
Attendees will enjoy hallmarks of the NSPRA National Seminar such as:
Plus, look forward to many NEW and exciting program features to be announced in 2023! NSPRA members enjoy significant savings on Seminar registration as part of their member benefits! Not a member yet? Check out the value of NSPRA membership and join us! Discounted Seminar registration rates will also be available for communication professionals whose superintendents register to attend and for multi-person communication teams.
Accelerating the journey to success are this year's dynamic and innovative keynote speakers. Thought-leaders in education, engagement and teamwork, Robyn Benincasa and Michael Bonner will address timely topics and issues relevant to school communication professionals during the Monday and Tuesday General Sessions. Attendees will leave feeling empowered to make a difference in their districts and organizations.
While you're in St. Louis, explore some of the top-rated attractions the city has to offer, many of which are located right at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel—the location of the 2023 Seminar!
From daily 3-D light shows in the spectacular Grand Hall lobby of the hotel to an onsite indoors rope course, 18-hole mini-golf course and a classic amusement park style carousel, there's no shortage of fun to be had between sessions.
At 630 feet tall, the city's iconic Gateway Arch is America’s tallest monument. Take a tram ride to the top, explore the museum or take a riverboat tour to take it all in.
Catch a ballgame at the 46,000 seat retro-style downtown ballpark. Currently scheduled to play against the home team of the St. Louis Cardinals during the 2023 Seminar are the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins.
Check out the video below from the Missouri School Public Relations Association (MOSPRA), the 2023 Seminar's host chapter!
"I highly recommend this Seminar to everyone, from seasoned professionals to newcomers to school PR, from one shop wonders to those with large staffs. It’s just a great opportunity to learn from the best and go back to your district pumped up and full of amazing ideas!" - NSPRA 2022 National Seminar Attendee
We can't wait to meet you in St. Louis!