Frequently

Asked Questions

Before the Congress

  • + What is the Parks Congress?

    The Parks Congress is an annual event that aims to gather and train professionals, public officials, technicians, decision makers, academics, students, civil society and suppliers related to public space in one place, to boost the industry of urban parks and recreation. It is a space of four days of training, conferences, workshops and a commercial exhibition with suppliers from Mexico and around the world.

  • + Where is the Parks Congress?

    The Parks Congress will take place in León, Guanajuato, Mexico. We wait for you at the Poliforum León.

  • + • When is the Parks Congress?

    The Parks Congress will be held from June 16 to 19 in León, Mexico. Your activities will be carried out in the following order;

    • Experiential and curricular workshops on June 16 and 17
    • Expo Parks from June 18 and 19
    • Educational sessions and keynote conferences from June 18 to 19.

  • + Convention center

    The Parks Congress will be held at the Poliforum León located in the city of León, Guanajuato.

    The Poliforum León is 18 minutes from Plaza Mayor, 10 minutes from the Historic Center, 7 minutes from the bus station, 19 minutes from Plaza Altacia, 15 minutes from Factory Outlet and close to many other points of interest.

    Address: Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos esq. Blvd. Francisco Villa Col. Oriental. León, Gto. México. C.P. 37510

    Location.

  • + Why should I attend?
    • Expand your network of contacts.
    • Learn how to improve the conditions of the parks in your community.
    • Train and certificate as a professional in urban parks.
    • Share your experiences with professionals from Mexico and the world.
    • Learn stories and success stories from Mexico and the world.
    • Be part of the fastest growing technical and educational community in Mexico.
  • + What activities will be included in the Parks Congress?

    The Parks Congress has several activities, we invite you to know the information of each one within our website. Remember that we have:

    • Keynotes.
    • Educational sessions.
    • Experiential workshops.
    • Curriculum workshops.
    • Welcome party.
    • Closing party.
    • Expo Parques.
    • Glass room.
    • Recreation area.
    • Beer party.
    • Continental breakfast on Thursday and Friday
  • + Who will attend the Parks Congress?

    The congress will bring together more than 1,500 leaders among which are: architects, landscape designers, engineers, urban planners, public officials, technicians, decision makers, academics, students, civil society and equipment suppliers in Mexico and the world.

  • + How to get to León?

    By air:

    León has 231 weekly flights, 144 national flights and 88 international flights. The Poliforum León is 25 minutes from the airport which makes it accessible.

    National flights:

    • Tijuana
    • San José del Cabo
    • Vallarta Port
    • CD. Juárez
    • Monterrey
    • CDMX
    • Cancún

    International flights:

    • Oakland, California
    • Ontario, California
    • Los Ángeles, California
    • Dallas, Texas
    • Houston, Texas
    • Atlanta, Georgia
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • Detroit, Michigan
  • + Where can I stay?

    Visit our LODGING section, to know which hotels have a preferential price for those attending Congreso Parques.

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  • + Where and when can I register?

    You can register for the congress from our website; You will simply have to click on the "Register" button and follow the instructions.

  • + How much does registration to the congress cost?

    We have three categories, Student, Young Professional and Professional. For these three categories we will have presale price and final price. Check the following link to learn more about the information.

  • + What does my entrance to the congress include?

    • Welcome kit.
    • Master lectures.
    • Educational sessions.
    • Admission to Expo Parks.
    • Glass room.
    • Recreation area.
    • Welcome party.
    • Closing party.

  • + Is it necessary to register at 4 days of the Congress?

    To maximize the learning experience, we recommend you sign up for the four days (including the day the workshops will be held). However, as the entrance to the workshops and the congress is charged independently, you decide how to participate.

  • + How can I make my payment?

    Payment for congress registration can be made through credit card, debit card and PayPal. We also have other payment options shown on the registration form.

  • + • I am a speaker or speaker at the educational sessions. How do I register to attend the congress?

    If you were invited as a keynote speaker or as a speaker at the educational sessions and you do not know if you are registered to attend the congress or have any questions, please contact the email: contenido@congresoparques.com or asistente@congresoparques.com

  • + Are food and transportation included in the cost of the congress?

    Transportation from your city to León and internal transfers within the city are NOT included in the cost of the congress. Which means that these expenses will have to be counted in your budget for the trip.

    In addition to the food to be consumed within the welcome and closing social events, Congreso Parques will provide continental breakfast within the area of Expo Parques on Thursdays and Fridays. With the exception of the cases mentioned above, each assistant is responsible for food costs. For your convenience there will be food sale modules inside the convention center.

  • + I want to be a speaker at the educational sessions. What should I do?

    Our call to receive proposals for educational sessions will be open until November 3rd of 2019. Click here to learn about the participation bases. Click here to learn about the participation bases.

  • + Do I have to register for the congress before or can I do it the day it starts?

    We strongly recommend that you register in advance to ensure your participation in the congress, so that you can take advantage of the discounts for early registration and plan which educational sessions to attend to get the most out of the event. However, there will be registration modules during the days of the congress. Do not forget that the quota is limited.

  • + Who do I contact if I need more reports?

    You can write to inscripciones@congresoparques.com or contact us by phone at +52 (999) 944 40 60 in Mexico or at WhatsApp al +52 1 (999) 353 0691

During the Congress