PastForward 2025 Registration Information
Two great ways to attend PastForward in 2025
In-person in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Engaging sessions
- Inspiring keynote speakers
- Networking opportunities with fellow attendees
- Field studies and mobile workshops
Virtual from Anywhere
- Curated selection of live-streamed virtual sessions
- Inspiring keynote speakers
Continuing education credits (CEUs) will be available from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Planning Association (APA) for most educational sessions, field studies, and workshops.
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Rates for In-Person in Milwaukee
Rates shown are for the full PastForward 2025 conference and include access to all scheduled sessions and access to field studies at additional cost.
| Forum Pre-Sale July 1-7 | Regular July 8-Aug. 23 |
Last Minute Aug. 24-Sep. 14 |
During Event |
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| Forum Member | Forum Members, check your email closer to the date for details. | $620 | $900 | $1,000 |
| Government Worker | $620 | $900 | $1,000 | |
| Non-Member | $800 | $1,00 | $1,200 | |
| Student | $150 | $150 | $195 |
One-Day Passes and Guest Registrations are available upon request for the in-person component only. To arrange, please contact us at NTHP@sswmeetings.com.
Rates for Virtual Programming Only
Select programming in Milwaukee will be live-streamed.
| Forum Pre-Sale July 1-7 | Regular July 8-Aug. 23 | Last Minute Aug. 24-Sep. 14 | During Event Sep. 15-18 | |
| Virtual: Forum Member | Forum Members, check your email closer to the date for details. | $225 | $300 | $350 |
| Virtual: Government Worker | $225 | $300 | $350 | |
| Virtual: Non-Member | $275 | $400 | $500 | |
| Virtual: Student | $50 | $50 | $50 |
Membership + Registration
Join Forum for member discounts! Forum members receive discounts on trainings and conferences, take advantage of the significant discounts for PastForward. Membership starts at $195.
For questions about an existing Forum membership, including confirming your membership number contact members@savingplaces.org or 202-588-6164.
Code of Conduct
The National Trust for Historic Preservation wants to ensure that PastForward 2025 is a fulfilling experience for all. Accordingly, all PastForward attendees are expected to follow the Code of Conduct, which applies at all PastForward in-person and virtual events.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your registration and receive a refund, minus a $50 handling fee, if the National Trust receives your request within 30 days of purchase and by August 15, 2025. No refunds will be issued for cancellations requested more than 30 days past the purchase date. No refunds will be given for cancellations requested after August 15, 2025, even if bought less than 30 days prior.
To request a cancellation, you must email us your request in writing. All approved registration refunds will be processed by December 1, 2025.
No-shows are not refunded for any reason. The National Trust does not give credit toward future conferences or National Trust products. The National Trust reserves the right to refuse service.
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