The National Association of Activity Professionals invites passionate presenters, innovators, and leaders to submit proposals for the 2027 NAAP Annual Conference, “Celebrating Differences,” to be held on April 12–14, 2027, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This inspiring conference will highlight diversity, creativity, and person-centered engagement across senior living and healthcare settings. NAAP is seeking dynamic educational sessions that empower activity and life enrichment professionals with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and innovative ideas that support meaningful quality of life. Whether your expertise is in dementia care, leadership, culture change, engagement programming, wellness, staff development, or resident-centered care, we encourage you to share your knowledge and inspire professionals from across the nation. Speaker submissions are now being accepted through the official NAAP conference speaker portal. (See below) Join us as we celebrate the unique strengths, stories, and voices that make our profession extraordinary.
To provide attendees with a wide variety of educational opportunities and perspectives, all educational sessions at the 2027 NAAP Annual Conference, “Celebrating Differences,” will be presented in a one-hour format. This structure allows participants to explore more topics, engage with diverse presenters, and gain practical ideas they can apply immediately in their communities and organizations. NAAP encourages speakers to create focused, engaging, and interactive presentations that deliver meaningful takeaways while supporting professional growth, innovation, and person-centered practices in life enrichment and senior living.
The 2027 NAAP Conference Keynote Speakers have been selected!
We will reveal their names soon, but trust us—you’ll want to be there. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and energized as we celebrate “Celebrating Differences.”
