Strengthen, Prepare and Share at RMI 2026

Whether a park district, forest preserve, conservation district or special recreation association, your agency faces a broadening range of challenges — from cybersecurity and digital distractions to youth sports conflict and crisis response. Meet these challenges head on with the information you’ll take away from our 2026 PDRMA Risk Management Institute (RMI).

Click here for early-bird registration ($70) through Oct. 16 (at 5 p.m.) followed by regular registration ($90) through Nov. 13 (at 5 p.m.). Join us Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Tinley Park Convention Center.

Don’t miss our keynote — Become a Strategic Human Firewall — presented by Robert Siciliano, an identity theft and digital safety expert. Robert challenges attendees to view cybersecurity as a life skill rather than an IT responsibility. He explains how criminals exploit trust, urgency and perceived legitimacy to manipulate decision making. You'll learn practical habits to protect against fraud, cybercrime and social engineering attacks at home and work.

You can also choose from morning and afternoon breakout sessions about:

• Protecting your identity, digital life and workplace in the AI world.

• Balancing the influx of electronic communications and digital distractions to improve focus, resilience and well-being.

• Learning how to recognize, prevent and respond to conflict in youth sports involving participants, parents, coaches and staff before it escalates.

• Building leadership, preparation and decision-making skills to lead effectively under pressure before, during and after a crisis.