CNU 34.Northwest Arkansas
Organized by Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)
The 34th annual Congress for the New Urbanism will take place in Northwest Arkansas, a fast-growing, well-funded, and unusually collaborative region.
- Dates
- May 12-16, 2026
- Location
- Northwest Arkansas, AR
- Deadline
- Mar 30, 2026
- Attendees
- 1,500
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About this conference
The 34th annual Congress for the New Urbanism will take place in Northwest Arkansas, a fast-growing, well-funded, and unusually collaborative region. It is an interconnected system of communities including Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, and Springdale, each with distinct identities but a shared future. The conference aims to provide expertise and tools to help these communities grow without losing their unique character. This multi-locational Congress will allow attendees to choose a primary location for their experience, with transportation provided between the major venues. The event will include dozens of sessions, multiple workshops, technical assistance projects, and a variety of tours designed to engage attendees with communities across the region.
Sponsorship options
Sponsoring CNU 34 offers a powerful way to show leadership and invest in the future of Northwest Arkansas. Sponsorship demonstrates commitment to building thriving, connected communities while positioning businesses at the center of important conversations about growth, design, and opportunity. Sponsors can align their brand with forward-thinking solutions in health, education, development, and transportation, engaging directly with thought leaders and community members. Benefits include online and print recognition, social media promotion, Congress registrations, and more. Custom sponsorship packages are available at all levels, with tiers including Champion ($50,000+), Catalyst ($25,000+), Sustainable ($15,000+), Community ($10,000+), Neighborhood ($5,000+), and Supporting Partners ($1,000-$4,999). Specific sponsorship levels also include scholarships.
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