2026 More Than ChatGPT: How AI Can Help Rec Departments Deliver Exceptional Experiences Webinar

Fee: $10/Member; $25/Nonmember

~Fee includes .1 CEU and access to recorded video for 60 days following the webinar.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere, but how can we actually use it in our parks & rec departments? Come join this exciting session with Rec Technologies to learn practical applications for using AI for recreation that aren’t just using ChatGPT or Canva – featuring actual insights from OpenAI and case studies from innovative parks & rec departments across the US. We’ll also learn about where recent breakthroughs in AI can help us do more with less and create more inclusive and personalized recreation experiences for our communities. From understanding AI “agents” to interpreting different AI policies, we’ll cover how you can put AI to work within your department, without requiring a degree in software engineering.

Speakers: 
Jessi Pak Barrnett
Jessi has 15+ years of sales leadership experience at high-growth tech companies, most recently as VP of Sales at Great Place to Work. She joined Rec Technologies to lead partnerships, driven by a passion for technology that simplifies operations and connects people to the communities they love.

Chris DesRoches
Seasoned operations and systems leader with deep expertise in parks, recreation, and community technology. Currently leading Partnerships at Rec Technologies, where he helps recreation agencies modernize operations through AI-native tools. Former Project and Systems Manager at the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, where he built geospatial and data systems that scaled public engagement to hundreds of thousands of users. Passionate about using technology to improve how communities access and experience recreation.

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When
9/9/2026 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
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