Registration Now Open for 2026 Academy
Registration is now open for Academy 2026, taking place July 21–23, 2026, at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This year’s theme, “Christmas in July,” invites attendees to unwrap their potential through three days of immersive leadership development.
Academy is NPMA’s premier leadership development experience for rising pest management professionals. Over three days, attendees build real skills, strengthen industry relationships, and return with the confidence to take the next step in their careers.
Academy 2026 features interactive Learning Labs, including sessions on leveraging generative AI, sales strategies for commercial and residential growth, leading a multigenerational workforce, employee engagement, and change management and onboarding. The program also includes Brain Dates, small group, peer-led discussions focused on real-world challenges and emerging trends across the industry.
Additional highlights include the Academy Olympics and networking events such as the Welcome Reception and Academy Awards Banquet.
