2026 National Planning Conference
Organized by American Planning Association
NPC26 is the American Planning Association's National Planning Conference, held in Detroit, Michigan, focusing on connecting professionals, sharing ideas, and empowering...
- Dates
- Apr 25-28, 2026
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 5,000
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About this conference
NPC26 is the American Planning Association's National Planning Conference, held in Detroit, Michigan, focusing on connecting professionals, sharing ideas, and empowering them to build the future of the planning profession. It includes educational tracks on topics such as Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment; Economic Trends and Transformations; Emerging and Evolving Technology; Inclusive Planning for Social Change; Upskilling for the Future; Housing Challenges and Solutions; Navigating the Political Landscape; and Transportation and Infrastructure. It is the premier event for planning practitioners across all specialties, aiming to improve communities and support citizens' needs nationwide.
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The conference offers extensive sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, including various packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) and individual sponsorships. These options cover booth space, branding, speaking slots in various theaters (Technology, Planning Insights, Career Center), video production (advertorials, interviews, clips), digital advertising on the website and mobile app, dedicated emails to registrants, and onsite activations like the NPC Studio, Keynote sessions, Welcome Reception, Career Center, Wellness Center, Professional Headshot area, Charging Stations, Discovery Zone kiosks, and various digital and physical signage options throughout the convention center. Opportunities are designed to boost visibility, credibility, and client relationships with planning professionals.
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