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1.- WHAT IS THE FIRST CONGRESS OF URBAN PARKS?

The First Congress of Urban Parks is the first edition of an event that will be held annually to gather and train professionals, public officials, technicians, decision makers, academics, students, civil society and suppliers related to the public space in the same place, to boost the urban parks and recreation industry in Mexico, creating a space of three days of training, conferences, workshops and commercial exhibition

2.- WHERE IS THE FIRST CONGRESS OF URBAN PARKS?

In Merida, the capital of Yucatán state and the 2017 Capital of Culture for the Americas. Forbes has named Mérida one of the three most livable cities in Mexico, and the best choice for investment and business. The leading newspaper El País selected Merida as one of 2017´s top 10 cities and lonely planet, a leading international travel publication, named Merida one of the world´s most attractive cities.

3.- WHEN IS THE FIRST CONGRESS OF URBAN PARKS?

The First Congress of Urban Parks will take place in the city of Mérida from April 25 to 27, 2018. During these three days the assistants will have the opportunity to visit the city in our outdoor workshops, learn in our keynote presentations and educational sessions, do networking every day and at social events, besides having access to the commercial exhibition.

4.- VENUE

The event will be held at the new International Congress Center of Yucatán located between Colón and Cupules and street 62 in Colonia Centro. It is within walking distance of multiple hotels

5.- ¿POR QUÉ DEBO ASISTIR?

This event will help professionals in the park industry to increase in number and knowledge, to expand their businesses and develop relationships with other assistants.

• The congress will have: 8 keynote presentations, more than 50 educational sessions and 9 workshops.
• You will establish lasting relationships with other national and international professionals with similar interests and ideas.
• You will be part of the beginning of the great social movement of the parks in Mexico.
• You'll learn key topics about parks and recreation industry with the opportunity to specialize in one of our educational sessions themes.
• Choose which educational sessions to attend and obtain a certification validating your participation and acquired knowledge with an 80% attendance.
• Obtain a National Parks and Recreation Association’s annual membership included in your registration fee.
• Meet the wide range of public space equipment suppliers and do business with them.
• You will have the opportunity to know new projects related to public space, besides meeting leaders in the industry.
• Social events in attractive places of the city.
• You will know professionals who are facing similar challenges to yours.

6.- WHAT ACTIVITIES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE CONGRESS?

The First International Congress of Parks combines technical knowledge in educational sessions, but also offers experiential opportunities through its workshops.

The activities begin on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 with 9 workshops (that will have an additional cost to the congress registration) in which the attendees will visit Mérida’s parks, Puerto de Progreso pier, they will also have the opportunity to know a project of bicycle recreation route, urban gardens among others that will extend their knowledge about public space.

On Thursday and Friday there will be eight lectures and more than 50 educational sessions corresponding to the themes developed: design and planning, public service and citizen participation, city, economy and uses of public space as well as health and environment.

The congress will host two social events, the inauguration on Wednesday 25th and the closure on Friday 27th. These events are unique opportunities for congress attendees to meet, exchange knowledge and information, do networking in a relaxed atmosphere and of course, to have fun.

You will have unlimited access to the commercial exhibition that will take place in the Convention Center all day during keynote presentations and educational sessions. However, there will be designated times exclusively to visit it.

7.- WHO WILL ASSIST THE CONGRESS?

This congress will bring together more than 1,000 leaders including urban planners, government officials, technicians, decision makers, academics, students, civil society and equipment suppliers from all over Mexico and Latin America.

8.- HOW TO GET TO MERIDA?

The best way to get to Merida is through its International Airport, Manuel Crescencio Rejón (MID). Other alternatives are: get to Cancun’s International Airport (CUN) and take a bus to Merida (bus time is around four hours) or stop at Mexico City’s International Airport, Benito Juárez (MEX) arriving at Merida in a flight lasting approximately one and a half hours.

9.- WHERE CAN I STAY?

Close to the International Congress Center you can find the next hotels:

• Ibis Mérida
• Hotel Victoria
• Hotel las Américas Mérida
• Fiesta Americana Mérida
• Intercontinental Mérida
• El Conquistador
• Holiday Inn Mérida
• Wyndham Mérida
• Hayatt Recency Mérida
• Hotel el Marqués

10.- HOW CAN I REGISTER TO ATTEND THE CONGRESS?

You can register to the congress through our website; you simply have to click on the "Register" button and follow the indications. For any question or comment you can write to the mail: inscripciones@anpr.org

11.- HOW MUCH IS THE REGISTRATION COST TO THE CONGRESS?

General Public

• Until December 31st, 2017: $195 USD
• From January 1st until March 1st, 2018: $225 USD
• From March 2nd, 2018 through April 27, 2018: $245 USD

Students (With current credential):

• Until February 1, 2018: $75 USD
• From February 1, 2018 through April 27, 2018: $95 USD

Workshops

• All the workshops that will take place on Wednesday, April 25 are charged separately from the cost of the congress.
• The total investment of each workshop is: $25 USD

12.- DO I HAVE TO REGISTER FOR THE THREE DAYS OF THE CONGRESS?

To maximize the learning experience, we recommend you to register for all three days (including Wednesday 25, workshops day). However, as the entrance to the workshops and the two days of keynote presentations and educational sessions are charged independently, you decide if you participate three or two days.

13.- I AM A KEYNOTE SPEAKER OR SPEAKER IN THE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, HOW DO I REGISTER TO ATTEND THE CONGRESS?

If you were invited as a keynote or educational session speaker and you do not know if you are registered to attend the conference or you have any questions, please contact the mail: contenido@anpr.org with Cristina R. de León.

14.- I WANT TO BE A SPEAKER IN THE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS. WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?

Our call for proposals for educational sessions closes on December 31, 2017. Click on the following link: download convocatoria and follow the instructions.

15.- DO I HAVE TO REGISTER WITH ANTICIPATION OR CAN I DO IT THE DAY THAT THE CONGRESS BEGINS?

We strongly recommend that you register beforehand to ensure your participation in the congress, to take advantage of the discounts for early registration and to plan which educational sessions to assist to get the most out of the congress.

16.- WHO SHOULD I CONTACT FOR HELP REGARDING REGISTRATION?

CAny member of our team can assist you by calling: 01 99 99 44 40 60/01 800 400 PARK (7275) Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

17.- WHERE CAN I REGISTER DURING THE CONGRESS?

You can register at the first level of the International Congress Center of Yucatan following the signage on site.

Schedule

• Wednesday, 4/25/17: 8 am - 8 pm
• Thursday, 04/26/17: 7 am - 5 pm
• Friday, 4/27/17: 7 am - 5 pm

Please have your confirmation email with a clearly printed bar code and a valid official ID to pick up your registration kit.

Once registered, you will receive the congress identification badge. Please use it throughout the congress, educational sessions and social events.

If you lose the badge, the replacement will have an additional cost.

18.- CAN I SHARE MY IDENTIFICATION BADGE WITH SOMEONE ELSE IF I CAN'T ASSIST TO ANY  ACTIVITY?

No, sharing badges is not allowed..

19.- HOW CAN I MAKE MY PAYMENT?

The payment for the registration to the congress can be made through credit card, paypal and other options that are shown in the registration form, which you can access by clicking on this link: enlace.

20.- HOW IS THE CLIMATE IN MERIDA?

In general the climate is tropical, warm and humid. The temperature during the month of April is between 30 and 35 ºC.

21.- WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE FOR THE CONGRESS?

The dress code for the conference is casual. Some experiences of the conference take place outdoors - such as workshops, but the venue has air conditioning permanently.

Social events could be an opportunity to dress up a little more formal if you wish, however these events will be outdoors. We invite you to be prepared for a little warmth!de calor!.