
Public Lands Alliance 2027
Event Date
February 7–11, 2027
Location
Bellevue, WA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Public Lands Alliance (PLA) Convention and Trade Show is the annual gathering of the nonprofit organizations that support America's public lands, along with their partners and suppliers. The Public Lands Alliance is a national organization dedicated to connecting, strengthening, and representing the nonprofit partners of national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other public lands. The convention brings this community together to learn, network, and chart a path forward for the nation's most treasured places.
PLA 2027 will be held February 7-11, 2027, in Bellevue, Washington, under the theme Innovation for Impact — a call to reimagine what's possible for public lands partnerships through new ideas that strengthen stewardship, access, engagement, and sustainability. The five-day program includes local field trips, general and breakout education sessions, a two-day trade show, roundtables, and the Public Lands Film Festival.
The event is designed for a broad audience — from young professionals and experienced nonprofit leaders to business owners and corporate suppliers serving the public lands community. Attendees come to grow their skills, build relationships, discover products and services, and connect with peers who share a commitment to conserving America's public lands.
Show Highlights
PLA 2027 carries the theme Innovation for Impact, focused on new ideas and solutions for public lands partnerships. The schedule at a glance includes:
- Sun, Feb 7 — Get grounded with local field trips
- Mon, Feb 8 — General and breakout education sessions
- Tues, Feb 9 — Trade show and roundtables
- Wed, Feb 10 — Education, trade show, and the Public Lands Film Festival
- Thurs, Feb 11 — Networking on local public lands
Signature features include the two-day trade show (February 9-10) where nonprofits connect with corporate suppliers, a Silent Auction held in the exhibit hall that supports PLA's Education and Scholarship fund, and the Public Lands Film Festival. Education sessions span the topics most relevant to nonprofit partners, including stewardship, access, engagement, and sustainability.
Booth Pricing
The PLA 2027 Trade Show takes place at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue on Tuesday, February 9, and Wednesday, February 10, 2027, with exhibitor setup on February 8. Booth space is offered in multiple sizes, including 10x10, 10x12, 8x17, 8x10, and 4x10 configurations.
Registration opens in tiers based on Corporate Partner level, with Corporate Partner booth discounts applied as follows:
- Trailblazers — $400 discount per booth (registration opens Oct. 6, 2026)
- Explorers — $200 discount per booth (registration opens Oct. 13, 2026)
- Stewards — $100 discount per booth (registration opens Oct. 20, 2026)
- General Public — no discount (registration opens Oct. 27, 2026)
A registration fee of $250 per Exhibitor Representative applies, but is waived for representatives who reserve accommodations in the official PLA 2027 room block before registering (a hotel confirmation number is required). The maximum number of registrants is 3 people per 10x10, 10x12, and 8x17 booth, and 2 people per 8x10 and 4x10 booth. Sponsorships are also available, starting as low as $1,000 to include company SWAG in attendee tote bags.
Registration
Exhibitor and Corporate Partner registration opens in tiered waves at 12 pm ET, beginning October 6, 2026 for Trailblazers, October 13 for Explorers, October 20 for Stewards, and October 27, 2026 for the general public. Corporate Partners receive an email the day before their registration window opens with instructions and discount codes for early registration; Corporate Partner payments must be made before trade show registration to receive discounts.
Exhibitors should note that a $250-per-representative fee applies unless accommodations are booked in the official PLA 2027 room block prior to registering. Attendee registration and scholarship information are available through the PLA 2027 Registration page. Reservations for hotels should be made only through PLA's official room block link, as PLA is not working with any third-party housing companies or travel agencies.
History
The Public Lands Alliance hosts its Convention and Trade Show annually as the flagship gathering for the nonprofit partners of America's public lands. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose members serve over 700 public lands sites nationwide, supporting national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges through education programs, trail maintenance, retail operations, and general park support. The 2027 edition in Bellevue, Washington, continues this tradition under the theme Innovation for Impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Public Lands Alliance 2027 Convention and Trade Show?
PLA 2027 takes place February 7-11, 2027, in Bellevue, Washington. It is held at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle's Eastside, located at 900 Bellevue Way NE.
Who should attend PLA 2027?
The event is designed for the nonprofit organizations that support America's public lands and their supporters, including young professionals, experienced leaders, and business owners. It brings together the public lands community to learn, network, and grow.
When is the trade show, and how much does a booth cost?
The trade show runs Tuesday, February 9, and Wednesday, February 10, 2027, with exhibitor setup on February 8. Corporate Partners receive booth discounts ranging from $100 to $400 depending on their partnership tier, plus a $250 fee per exhibitor representative that can be waived by booking in the official room block.
How do I book a hotel room for PLA 2027?
Rooms should be reserved only through PLA's official room block link at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, at a group rate of $219/night plus taxes ($188 for the government rate). Rates are available until January 8, 2027, or until the block fills, and booking in the block is required to access PLA 2027 registration discounts.
What is the closest airport and how do I get to the venue?
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the nearest airport, about 26 minutes from Bellevue. Options for reaching the venue include the Bellevue Airport Shuttle starting around $30 per person one way, and public transit via the Link Light Rail.
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