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

Continuing education credits (CEUs) will be available from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Planning Association (APA). Visit the Conference Details page for more information.

Rates for In-Person in Milwaukee

Rates shown are for the full PastForward 2025 onference in Milwaukee and include access to all scheduled sessions and access to field studies at additional cost.

When

Forum Member

Government Worker

Non-Member

Student

One-Day

Forum Pre-sale
July 1-7

Forum Members,
check your email for details.

-

-

-

-

Regular
July 8-Aug. 23

$620

$620

$800

$150

$500

Last Minute
Aug. 24-Sep. 14

$900

$900

$1,000

$150

$800

During Event
Sep. 15-18

$1,000

$1,000

$1,200

$195

$900

See the Conference Details page for more information about the One-Day registration.

Rates for Virtual Programming Only

Select programming in Milwaukee will be livestreamed. The list of available sessions is available on the Livestream page.

When

Forum Member

Government Worker

Non-Member

Student

Forum Pre-sale
July 1-7

Forum Members,
check your email for details.

-

-

-

Regular
July 8-Aug. 23

$225

$225

$275

$50

Last Minute
Aug. 24-Sep. 14

$300

$300

$400

$50

During Event
Sep. 15-18

$350

$350

$500

$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 1-800-315-6847.

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.