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APRIL CONFERENCE 2025 Niagara Falls, New York
October 23rd – 25th, 2026
2025 APRIL Conference
Empower Your Inner R.O.S.E.
Resilient. Outspoken. Steadfast. Engaged.
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Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center
375 NE Holladay St, Portland, OR 97232
October 17-19, 2025
Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon is known for its natural beauty, scenic volcanic mountains and amazing river gorges and waterfalls as well its eclectic arts and counter-culture, AND its roses!
Portland is known as the City of Roses or Rose City. Our Conference Theme this year is an ode to that symbolism.
Official Conference Website Available to Visit
Our official 2025 APRIL Conference website with updated schedule information, speaker bios, vendor information, and sponsor information is now avaiable to view. Please check it out and be on the lookout for PDF versions of conference presentation content to be added here as well!
https://www.april-rural.org/conference/
This is where you can find Travel & Other Important Information for Conference Attendees.
Official Conference App Available to Download for Registrants
You can also search the app store for “2025 APRIL Conference” to find and download the app.
Late Conference Registration
Prices:
- APRIL Member Price = $450
- Non-Member Price = $550
- Youth Conference (Oct. 17) Member Price = $150
- Youth Conference (Oct. 17) Non-Member Price = $200
- Pre-Conference Session (Oct. 17) Member Price = $150
- Pre-Conference Session (Oct. 17) Non-Member Price = $200
Please fill out a registration form at the link below to register for the 2025 APRIL Conference: Empower Your Inner R.O.S.E.
If you have questions about registration you may contact Elissa Ellis at
Click Here to Register for the APRIL Conference
APRIL Conference Hotel and Room Rate Information
This year’s conference will be held at:
Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center
375 NE Holladay Street Portland, OR 97232
Hotel Near Oregon Convention Center | Hyatt Regency Portland, OR
[Pre Conference and Youth Conference are held on October 17, 2025]
Vendor/Exhibitor Registration Still Open
Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at the Annual APRIL Conference. Booths may be set up at Hyatt Regency Portland at the Convention Center on Friday, October 17th and must be removed by the end of day Sunday, October 19, 2025. A 6 foot table with skirt and 2 chairs will be provided. There will be an electrical outlet available at each location if available. There is a one time fee of $500.00 for booth rentals for NON Profits and $750.00 for Corporate booth rental. Space is limited and all booths will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Tables for booths will be set up near the conference registration area of the hotel. If you have any special AV requirements such as phone or DSL connection, please contact: Encore at
Extra charges may apply and must be paid by you to the hotel directly. It is suggested that you provide your own extension cords and any other equipment necessary.
Please Note: If you plan on eating with the conference attendees, the additional meal ticket will be a fee of $250.00.
- Conference Vendor/Exhibitor Price (1 table) for Non-Profit Organizatoins = $500
- Conference Vendor/Exhbitor Table Price (1 table) for For-Profit Organizations = $750
- Additional Vendor/Exhibitor Table Price (for a total of 2 tables) = additional $250
- Meal Ticket to Eat Meals at the Conference = $250
Click here for the 2025 APRIL Vendor/Exhibitor Online Registration Form
Click here to Download a Paper Copy of the 2025 APRIL Vendor/Exhibitor Registration Form
APRIL Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
Your conference sponsorship would be greatly appreciated by our membership and the community in which we hold our conference. APRIL has updated our Sponsorship Levels and options for this year’s conference.
Plan for Independent Living Sponsorship Levels:
- Gold $50,000.00
- Silver $25,000.00
- Bronze $15,000.00
Plan for Independent Living sponsors receive waived conference fees; Exhibit Booth if requested; hotel room covered if attending; Conference swag and T-shirt; Full Page color advertising space in the Conference Program; Newsletter and Social Media Recognition included on the APRIL Website throughout the year; honorary membership in APRIL (Gold Level = 10 years; Silver Level = 5 years; Bronze Level = 2 years).
Core Services Sponsorship Levels: This Sponsorship Level includes waived registration, exhibit booth if requested and Conference t-shirt and swag.
Living in the Community Level
- Gold $40,000 (covers the full banquet)
- Silver $20,000 (covers half the banquet)
- Bronze $5,000 (covers an afternoon break)
Peer Mentoring Level
- Gold $15,000 (covers the full luncheon)
- Silver $7,500 (covers half the luncheon)
- Bronze $5,000 (covers an afternoon break)
Systems Advocacy Level
- Gold $10,000 (covers full breakfast)
- Silver $5,000 (covers half breakfast)
- Bronze $3,000 (covers morning break)
Youth Transition Level
- Gold $15,000 (youth pre-conference)
- Silver $7,500 (breakfast, lunch and snacks)
- Bronze $3,000 (youth dance)
IL Skills Level
- Gold $15,000 (ASL and CART)
- Silver $10,000 (ASL)
- Bronze $5,000 (CART)
Information and Referral Sponsorship Levels: Advertising space in the Conference Program, Newsletters, Social Media and Conference Website. All ads are printed in Black and White.
Advocacy Level Sponsorships:General donation to the conference in the amount of $XXX (an amount of your choosing)Information we will need from you for an Advocacy Level Sponsorship Include:
- Name/Title
- Organization
- Address
- City/State/Zip
- Phone
Payment Options:
- Send a check payable to APRIL (address below)
- By Credit Card (call Elissa Ellis at the APRIL Office: 501-753-3400 voice and text options)
- The “donate” button on the APRIL website to make payment via PayPal. Please add note detailing the purpose of the donation.
RETURN PAYMENTS AND ADS TO: APRIL, P. O. Box 203, Plumerville, AR 72127, Elissa Ellis, Deputy Director:
Click Here for the APRIL 2025 Conference Sponsorship Form
