Sponsorship information!

The Great Lakes Park Training Institute has been held annually every February since 1947. With over 24,000 alumni attending the Great Lakes Park Training Institute since 1947 from agencies representing 49 states and six countries, Your support as a sponsor is crucial to continuing this unique educational opportunity and gives you exposure to approximately 250 park professionals.
GLPTI 2026 Sponsorship Kit Become a Sponsor
If you have any questions, please email glpti@iu.edu.
Women in Parks Leadership or GLPTI Scholarship Donation
Women in Parks Leadership or GLPTI Scholarship Donation
Support an attendee to participate in the full Women in Parks Leadership program or GLPTI conference. Donation will cover the full cost of registration fees, lodging, and meals at the Potawatomi Inn for one attendee.
Support an Attendee
Become a Presenter

Planning for the 2026 Great Lakes Park Training Institute (GLPTI) is underway! The annual Institute has a more than 75-year tradition of excellence in park and recreation training programs. The Institute is scheduled for February 23-26, 2026 and will consist of a combination of traditional in-person sessions and live-streamed sessions for the virtual audience.
If you are interested in becoming a presenter, please apply via the button below.
Apply to be a Presenter