Join us at the
2026 Annual
MAPDD Conference
April 21-24, 2026 Beau Rivage Resort Biloxi, MS
The Mississippi Association of Planning and Development Districts is preparing for the 2026 Annual Conference, taking place April 21-24 at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, MS, and we hope you are making plans to join us.
Conference Registration
Registration for the 2026 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: $164/night plus applicable taxes and resort fees
The Beau Rivage room block will open soon in coordination with conference registration.
Agenda
| Tuesday, April 21 | Wednesday, April 22 | Thursday, April 23 | Friday, April 24 |
| *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 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Advance registration is required.
Paint and Sip Classes
Unwind and get creative at our Paint and Sip Class on the Convention Floor at the Beau Rivage Resort, beginning at 2:00 p.m. This relaxed, hands-on experience invites pre-registered participants to enjoy guided painting while sipping refreshments. Advanced registration is required, so reserve your spot and treat yourself to a creative break.
Line Dance Class
Step onto the dance floor and join the fun! A lively Line Dance Class will take place on the Convention Floor at the Beau Rivage Resort, beginning at 2:00 p.m. This upbeat session is perfect for all experience levels. Advance registration is required, so be sure to sign up and don’t miss out on the fun.
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:
- AI as your Grant Management Partner: Streamlining Budgets, Compliance & Communication
- Apprenticeships: Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Today
- What’s Working in Workforce: A Multi-Regional Panel Discussion
- Community and Economic Development Grant Opportunities
- Grant Opportunities for Water and Wastewater
- PERS Update
- Human Resources: Communication and Difficult Conversations
- Small Business Loans
- Case Study Developing PCI Ratings for Roadways
- Utilizing Mapping Technology to Leavy Decision Making
- Person Centeredness in Action: Real World Examples of Person-Centered Thinking
- One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Understanding Mississippi’s HCBS Waivers
- Working Together to Protect our Vulnerable Adults
- Recognizing and Reporting Medicaid Fraud
- Preparing for Long Term Care Needs
- Preparing for Peace: Essential End-of-Life Planning and Documentation
- Dementia Across Communities: Bridging Gaps, Building Support
- Legal Planning for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
- Spring Into Healthy Eating Habits
- Digital Literacy for Older Adults
Sponsorship Opportunities
There are a number of ways your company can participate as a conference sponsor. Sponsorship information for the 2026 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.