Registration PREC 2026
SUBMIT PREC26 PROPOSAL
The Association of Public Radio Engineers is now accepting proposals for presentations for the Public Radio Engineering Conference (PREC) to be held April 16th and 17th, 2026 with both in-person and virtual attendance options.
PREC is an educational conference. We are looking for technical presentations that are neither marketing, nor promoting a specific product, company, or service. The attendees are highly technical and attend the conference to find innovative ideas, solutions to problems, and educational enrichment to carry back to their stations. Our goal is to offer a variety of presentations based upon peer knowledge & experiences, manufacturer solutions, and educational papers that will benefit the public radio broadcast engineering community.
TOPICS: Including but not limited to - Emerging technology & techniques; RF theory and innovations of antennas & transmitters; audio production techniques and solutions; operations including automation and traffic systems; STLs and studio links; console technology; SNMP; budget planning; legal issues & compliance and advocacy; virtualization; facility upgrades; remote studio operation & production; digital services including video, streaming, podcasting, news coverage, and more. Presentations from members about major projects and project planning are also welcome.
DETAILS: Session slots are typically 30-45 minutes with an additional 10 minute Q&A period at the end of the presentation.
WHEN/WHERE: Las Vegas, NV at the Tuscany Suites, April 16-17, 2026.
SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL: To submit your proposal, fill out the form found here:
https://forms.gle/W8ss5NqthZuZ8PC66. It will be reviewed by the PREC Presentations Committee. We are accepting proposals through January 31, 2026, or until all slots are filled with approved presentations.
PREC is an educational conference. We look for technical presentations that are neither marketing, nor promoting a specific product, company, or service. The attendees are highly technical and attend the conference to find innovative ideas, solutions to problems, and educational enrichment to carry back to their stations. Our goal is to offer a variety of presentations based upon peer knowledge & experiences, manufacturer solutions, and educational papers that will benefit the public radio broadcast engineering community.
PREC 2025 is an IN-PERSON event with an option for virtual attendance. PREC’s virtual option has been well attended and we received lots of positive feedback from attendees. In person is better, but our virtual option is a close second!
If you have any further questions, you can reach the committee at presentations@apre.us
We look forward to hearing from you!
Jim Gray
APRE PREC Presentations Committee Chair
jim@optimizedmedia.net
Registration PREC 2026
Apply for a Scholarship to attend PREC 2026!
Thanks to generous sponsorship, several scholarships will be available from the Association of Public Radio Engineers for those interested in attending the Public Radio Engineering Conference 2026 in Las Vegas just prior to the NAB Show 2026. Full Scholarships will cover registration and most airfare costs.
PREC 2026 Scholarship Application
Last Year's 2025 APRE Engineering Awards
Meritorious Service Award Winners:
Honoring two leaders in the public radio system and for their own stations with long and impactful service
Mac Dula, Director of Engineering and Operations, Central Florida Public Media, Orlando, FL
Pierre Lonewolf, Chief Engineer, KOTZ-AM & KINU-FM & TV9, Kotzebue, AK
There will be another opportunity to honor notable engineers and engineering supporters for the 2026 PREC -- Make your nomination with the form on the button below!
2026 Engineering Award Nomination Form