Pricing

Full Conference Package: Your Best Value

The Full Conference Package offers the best value and benefits for attending Greater & Greener 2026. The package includes:

Educational Content:

Full access to all educational sessions, including keynote and plenary sessions, the Mayors Forum, indoor breakout sessions, and peer conversations.

Mobile Workshops led by experts and leaders in their fields (no additional fees, space permitting, limit one per attendee)

Option to participate in Weekend Tours, fun explorations of Austin’s parks and green spaces led by community members and local experts (additional fees apply, space permitting)

Exhibition Hall

Networking & Meals:

Opening and Closing Receptions, each includes food (passed hors d’oeuvres and stations) and beverages. Some attendees may desire a light meal afterward.

Exhibitor Happy Hour with light hors d’oeuvres

Ice Cream Social (Monday)

Breakfast is offered on Monday and Tuesday mornings

Lunch is “on your own” on Monday and Tuesday, offering an opportunity to experience local Austin cuisine.

We also offer the option to bring a guest to the conference (see description below).

	CPA Member Learn More	Non-Member Learn More	Emerging Leader Learn More	International Participant Learn More
Early Bird Rates ends on 4/5/26	$825	$1,075	$875	$875
Standard ends 5/31/26	$925	$1,175	$975	$975
Late 6/1/26 and after	$1,025	$1,275	$1,075	$1,075

Single Day Rates

The Single Day Rate allows you to purchase one full day of the conference (Monday, June 15 or Tuesday, June 16). Only one day may be purchased, not both.

The rate includes:

Full access to all educational sessions on that day

Ability to register for a Mobile Workshop on the conference day selected (no additional fees, space permitting, limit one per attendee), and

Breakfast on the conference day selected.

Receptions are not included at this rate. They can be added on for a $75 fee per reception.

The Single Day Rate excludes Weekend Tours and the ability to bring a guest.

	CPA Member Learn More	Non-Member Learn More	Emerging Leader Learn More	International Participant Learn More
Early Bird Rates 4/5/26	$450	$550	$475	$475
Standard ends 5/31/26	$500	$650	$525	$525
Late 6/1/26 and after	$525	$675	$550	$550

Plan Your Budget Now!

Greater & Greener registration will open in early 2026. We anticipate that conference registration will sell out again this year.

Guests: Bring your spouse or partner

Conference attendees are encouraged to bring their spouses or partners to join Greater & Greener 2026 with special options and programming. When registering for the Greater & Greener Full Conference Program, you will have an opportunity to add a guest(s) to your registration.

Guests only have access to register for opening & closing receptions and weekend tours. Additional pricing applies for weekend tours.

Guest Fees:

CPA Members, Emerging Leaders, International, and Speakers: $325

Non-CPA Members: $375

Guest Access Includes:

Opening Reception (June 14, 2026)

Closing Reception (June 16, 2026)

Weekend Tours (additional cost, at published rates)

Guest Restrictions:

No educational sessions (keynotes, breakouts, mobile workshops)

No Exhibitor Reception access

Not available for Single Day registrants

Important: Anyone who wishes to participate in educational programming must register for the conference. Colleagues attending educational sessions must register separately for the full conference, not as guests.

Weekend Tours

Get a head start visiting Austin’s finest parks and green spaces with these fun, outdoor adventures. Sign up early as space is limited and Weekend Tours often sell out.

Weekend Tours range in price based on length, meals, the number of meals included, and any equipment rentals. Pricing for tours will be available when the conference schedule is released in early 2026.

Mobile Workshops

Complement the indoor learning of our educational sessions with hands-on outdoor Mobile Workshops.

Included in Full Conference Package

Limited to one per attendee

Limited capacity, with pre-registration strongly recommended as they fill quickly

Priority given to advance registrants

Day-of registration available if space permits

Finding Funding to Attend Greater & Greener 2026

More than 60% of the actual costs to attend are subsidized by our sponsors! City Parks Alliance works hard to offer the highest quality conference at the lowest possible rate.

There are multiple ways to save on registration fees, including:

early bird registration

membership discounts

significantly reduced rate for speakers, who have the option of buying a single-day registration or just attending their own session for free

We encourage you to reach out to your local supporters for assistance, including your local community foundation. Visit our Funding Your Way to Greater & Greener resource page for more information.