# The Insider's Guide to the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference — Episode 171 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-space-radio-225134/the-insider-s-guide-to-the-2025-nrpa-annual-conference-episode-171 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-space-radio-225134/the-insider-s-guide-to-the-2025-nrpa-annual-conference-episode-171.md Podcast: [Open Space Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-space-radio-225134) Published: 2025-09-09T10:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://nrpaopenspace.libsyn.com/the-insiders-guide-to-the-2025-nrpa-annual-conference-episode-171 Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nrpaopenspace/FINISHED_OSR171.mp3?dest-id=540038 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/open-space-radio-225134/episodes/the-insider-s-guide-to-the-2025-nrpa-annual-conference-episode-171 Duration seconds: 2412 ## Resource On this very special episode of Open Space Radio, we discuss all things 2025 NRPA Annual Conference ! It's hard to believe we'll be in Orlando with thousands of our friends, colleagues and peers in just a few days. If you'll be in Orlando, please come say hello to the Open Space team in the exhibit hall. We'll be posted up in the Open Space Lounge, which is booth #1272, right next to the NRPA Member Area. Come hang out for a few, grab some swag and even get on the mic! On today's episode, we have some very special guests who play a big role behind-the-scenes to make the NRPA Annual Conference come to life. They'll be giving you some practical takeaways so you feel informed, less overwhelmed, and excited to dive into everything the conference has to offer. Today we're so excited to welcome Jenna Kuklish, NRPA's education systems program specialist, and Michael Biedenstein, NRPA's Senior Manager of Membership. We chat about all the things you'll need to know before you arrive and some helpful tips for navigating the conference. Tune in below to learn: An overview of key conference highlights and can't-miss experiences Tips for creating a personalized schedule and not missing out on key session or events How to maximize your learning and get Continuing Education Units Practical tips for navigating the Orange County Convention Center and surrounding areas Insider tips from NRPA staff and attendees And much more! Helpful Links: NRPA Events App Exhibit Hall Highlights Full Education Session Schedule Networking Events in Orlando NRPA Network Meetings in Orlando (Including Conference 101: A Crash Course for New Attendees, taking place on Monday, September 15 at 5 p.m. in the Orange County Convention Center) Opening General Session and Day 2 General Session Shuttle Schedule 202… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/open-space-radio-225134/episodes/the-insider-s-guide-to-the-2025-nrpa-annual-conference-episode-171/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-space-radio-225134/the-insider-s-guide-to-the-2025-nrpa-annual-conference-episode-171.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.