The Campground Conference Schedules Professional Presenters Sharing Timely Intel

The Campground Conference is taking place March 2-4, 2026 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida

The Campground Conference slated for March 2-4, 2026 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida is bursting with professional presenters sharing timely intel on today's real world and digital topics of interest.

Campground Conference organizer Joann Delvescio is inviting campground operators and staff to choose this event for its education and training, in addition to the opportunities to relax and have fun ahead of the 2026 camping season.

"The speakers we have on tap are diving into some intense topics for our attendees, including operational finance and cash flow, NEC code requirements, legal issues, and how to understand and use artificial intelligence in marketing."

Speakers and topics scheduled so far include:

• The 5 Shifts Quietly Redefining Successful Campgrounds. Sarah Krause, Owner, Campground Manpower.
• Real-World Impacts on Campground Operations, Cash Flow, and Long-Term Value. Michael Elliott, CPA, founder of Camp & Park Accounting
• The Legalities of Owning/Operating/Managing a Campground in 2026 and Beyond. Christine Taylor, Esq., Partner, Goldberg Segalla.
• Does Your Campground Have a Story to Tell? Amber Simpson, Owner, Market Digital.
• AI Technologies. Don't Confuse them, Just Use Them! Garrett McKinnon, Campground Views.
• The Power to Protect - Be Prepared for the Electrical Nightmare That Might Be Coming to Your Campground. Heidi Doyle, Utility Supply Group.
• Generative Engine Optimization (AI Chat Bots). Cassandra Rissai, Senior Business Development Officer, Orange 142.
• AI Employees for Outdoor Hospitality Properties. Ravi Parikh, CEO/Founder, Rover Pass.
• Fueling Growth - Financial Products Every Outdoor Operator Should Know. Paul Bosley, Managing Member, Finance Depot.

DelVescio notes the sessions will wrap up with the ever-popular campground owners roundtable where attendees can discuss industry topics and trade notes on everything they learned in seminars and training sessions.

Other notable conference activities and opportunities include:

• Pre-conference outing for campground attendees to TopGolf Orlando on March 1st. Come early for a fun visit to TopGolf Orlando, a sports entertainment complex that features an inclusive, high-tech golf game, a food and beverage menu, all-weather hitting bays, and music. Food and play are sponsored by Lake Kandle Campground (drinks on your own). Pre-registration required. More information about TopGolf Orlando is at https://topgolf.com/us/orlando/.
• Discounted Disney attraction tickets. "Come for the Gathering...Stay for Magic!" as the Walt Disney World Resort welcomes attendees to enjoy special ticket offers including partial day tickets, advance purchase savings up to 20% on 1-day and multi-day ticketsl and flexible dates. More information is on the conference website.
• A trade show on Monday, March 2nd. Vendors are encouraged to sign up to join the follow companies already committed:
  • American Changer
  • App My Community
  • Assisted TV Solutions
  • Business Finance Depot
  • Camp and Park Accounting
  • Campground Manpower
  • CampLife
  • EZ Treat
  • Martek Digital
  • Resnexus
  • RoverPass
  • Union Aqua Parks
  • Utility Supply Group

The conference boasts itself as the place to "See and Be Seen." Companies are encouraged to "Be Seen" with sponsorships and trade show space that is still available. Vendor registration is only $350 and includes one ticket to the exhibitor luncheon. Sponsorships start at $350 and up.

Don't forget to secure a place to stay! The host facility is the Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort(r) Area. A link to the room block is on the conference website at www.campgroundconference.com. There is also a list of nearby airports to help you plan if you're flying to Florida.

The conference is hosted annually by the New Jersey Campground Owners Association (NJCOA). Although NJCOA is the host, and looks forward to welcoming its members, the association extends an invitation to anyone affiliated with the outdoor hospitality industry or thinking of investing in a campground. In 2025 the event brought together attendees representing parks from 13 states including New Jersey, Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wyoming.

For more information, visit www.campgroundconference.com and join the event's Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/campgroundconference.

Ravi Parikh, CEO/Founder, Rover Pass, will present a session entitled, "AI Employees for Outdoor Hospitality Properties."

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