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November 30, 2024
NDPA, Association of Aquatic Professionals

Schedule at a glance

Sunday, February 2: Pre-conference Events Monday, February 3: Educational Sessions, 11:45 a.m.-4:40 p.m.; Opening Social 7 p.m. to close.

Tuesday, February 4: Educational Sessions, 9:15 a.m.-5:25 p.m. Exhibit Hall & Dinner, 5:30-8 p.m.

Wednesday, February 5: Educational Sessions, 9:30 a.m.-5:55 p.m. Exhibit Hall, 1-3 p.m.

Thursday, February 6: Roundtables, Educational Session, 8:55-10:05 a.m.; NDPA Endnote Session, 10:1511:25 a.m.

Friday & Saturday, February 7 & 8: Post-Conference Events.

Join the Aquatic Professionals Conference and Exposition together with the National Drowning Prevention Alliance on February 3-6, 2025, at the TradeWinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach, Florida.

The AOAP Conference is the foremost aquatics event in the nation. The education, networking, and professional development opportunities offered during the conference are one-of-a-kind, and you’ll be joining other professionals to learn about the latest trends, legislation, and issues facing our industry.

Offered in tandem with the National Drowning Prevention Association (NDPA) National Water Safety Conference, the conference delivers content that covers topics including safety and risk management, operations and maintenance, programming and staff management, drowning prevention, Model Aquatic Health Code and more.

Educational tracks include:

• Staff Training.

• Leadership/Executive Development.

• Programming/Special Events/ Partnerships.

• Risk Management/ Legal Liability.

• Dei/Special Needs.

• MAHC Track.

• Technical/Operations.

• Colleges/Universities.

The Annual Conference and Exposition provides an exciting opportunity for sponsoring organizations to showcase their products and services to aquatic professionals from across the country.

In addition to the general sessions, the conference offers concurrent session tracks that will allow attendees the opportunity to customize their learning experiences.

As part of the conference festivities, the association also offers various networking and social opportunities.

For more information contact AOAP at (262) 894-9772 or email at info@aquaticpros.org.

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