Join us at the
2025 Annual
MAPDD Conference
April 22-25, 2025 Beau Rivage Resort Biloxi, MS
The Mississippi Association of Planning and Development Districts is preparing for the 2025 Annual Conference, taking place April 22-25 at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, MS, and we hope you are making plans to join us.
Conference Registration
Registration for the 2025 MAPDD Annual Conference will open soon.
Registration Fees
| Early Registration | $400 |
| Late Registration | $450 (beginning April 1st) |
| Guest Registration | $150 |
Hotel Accommodations
Beau Rivage Resort
875 Beach Blvd
Biloxi, MS
Standard Room Rate and Resort Fee: $173/night plus applicable taxes
The Beau Rivage room block will open soon in coordination with conference registration.
Agenda
| Tuesday, April 22 | Wednesday, April 23 | Thursday, April 24 | Friday, April 25 |
| *Registration/Exhibitor Setup *Optional Tuesday Activities *Early Bird Reception | *Registration *Exhibits Open *Educational Session | *Registration *Exhibits Open *Educational Sessions *Gala Reception | *Closing Breakfast |
Tuesday Activity Options
TRIO Golden Gator Golf Classic
The TRIO Golden Gator Golf Classic will be held at the Sunkist Country Club in Biloxi. Lunch will be provided for golfers at 11:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Advance registration is required.
Paint and Sip Classes
Paint and Sip Classes will take place on the Convention Floor of the Beau Rivage. Classes will begin at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Pre-registered participants will enjoy a relaxing fun time of painting and refreshments. Advance registration is required.
Brewery Tour
Brewery Tours will take place at Fly Llama Brewing located at 186 Bohn Street between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m for pre-registered participants. Transportation to and from the brewery is on your own. Advance registration is required.
Educational Session Topics
Educational sessions will include a wide range of special interests ranging from city and county government, community planning, economic development, workforce training, geographic information systems, to programs providing services for senior citizens. Educational sessions addressing the topics below as well as many more will be offered during the conference:
- The workplace Evolution: Understanding Workplace Trends and Multigenerational Dynamics
- Bridges to Employment: Workforce Training for Successful Re-Entry
- Disability Awareness & Etiquette
- Accelerate MS Updates
- Community and Economic Development Grant Opportunities
- Grant Opportunities for Water and Wastewater
- PERS Update
- Fiscal Considerations in Human Resources
- Compliance and Policy Updates in Human Resources
- Small Business Loans
- Attracting & Retaining the Next Generation: Workforce in Aging
- Protecting the Vulnerable from Scams
- Staying Active & Independent for Life
- Who’s Caring for the Caregiver
- Brain Health: A Collaborative Journey
- Mastering De-escalation and Post Violence Recovery
- Mandatory Reporting of Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults
- Quality of Life Through Compassionate Care
- Equipping Health Professional in Grief Education
- Documentation Do’s and Don’ts
Sponsorship Opportunities
There are a number of ways your company can participate as a conference sponsor. Sponsorship information for the 2025 conference can be found here. Space is limited, so we encourage you to register soon. If you don’t see a perfect match for your company, please contact conference staff. MAPDD will be happy to work with you to develop an alternative sponsorship opportunity.
For additional information, please contact MAPDD staff here.