Detroit | April 25 - 28, 2026

NPC226 will take place in Detroit, Michigan between April 25 - 28, 2026. This webpage will be updated once more information becomes available.

American Planning Association announces the upcoming National Planning Conference: NPC25 Denver March 29 - April 1, additionally Online April 23rd through the 25th. Basic triangle shapes form mountains in lime green, mid-dark blue, orange, and a lighter blue slate. City scape drawing accompany the foreground in white and black, including a building skyline, a variety of building styles, trees, lamp posts, and multi-modal vehicles.

Denver | March 29 - April 1
Online | April 23-25

NPC25 program areas will include sessions on these topics:

  • Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment
  • Economic Trends and Transformations
  • Emerging and Evolving Technology
  • Inclusive Planning for Social Change
  • Housing Challenges and Solutions
  • Navigating Politics to Advance Planning
  • Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Upskilling for the Future

NPC24 Minneapolis April 13-16

April 13-16, 2024 | Minneapolis

May 8-10, 2024 | Online

ACCESS EXPERT INSIGHTS

Gain access to industry experts, thought leaders, and planning professionals who present during NPC24. Learn from their expertise, unique perspectives, and the innovative ideas they shared that will help shape the future of planning.

UNCOVER IN-DEPTH CONTENT

Delve into the details of the sessions you missed or explore content you found particularly inspiring. Dive deep into topics like urban sustainability, community engagement, transportation planning, and more.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

With the availability of session recordings, you can learn at your own pace and convenience. Rewatch presentations, pause for notetaking, and revisit concepts that resonate with you.

ENHANCE YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Expand your knowledge and stay up to date with industry trends and best practices. The session recordings provide an excellent opportunity to further your professional development and gain a competitive edge in your planning career.


NPC Online 2024

NPC24 Online Endorsed Events

Shifting Perspectives: Applying Vision Zero to SRTS
Wednesday, May 8th from 11:15 am -12:00 pm CT
Channel 1
CM: .75
Event Information

Connecting Green Infrastructure and Community Action
Wednesday, May 8th from 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm CT
Channel 2
CM: .75
Event Information

Density Under Attack Through Environmental Rights Act Suits
Thursday, May 9th from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm CT
Channel 3
CM: 1 | L: 1
Event Information



APA NPC24, Minneapolis | April 13-16, Online | May 8-10  Planning Directors’ Networking Breakfast Saturday, April 13th from 7:15-8:45am  Hilton Minneapolis Marquette Ballroom 1 Purchase Tickets https://bit.ly/apacpm_planningdirectors_networkingbreakfast  Planners’ Day of Service Girl Scouts of America: Future Planners Saturday, April 13th from 10:30am-1:30pm  Mobile Workshop  CM | 2.5 Event Information https://www.planning.org/events/activity/9284829/ Purchase Tickets https://www.edgereg.net/er/Registration/UpdateInfo.jsp?ActivityID=41929  Striking Gold:  The Story of Gold Line BRT Sunday, April 14th from 8:30-11:00am  Mobile Workshop  CM | 2.25 Event Information https://www.planning.org/events/activity/9284826/  Annual Meeting Sunday, April 14th at 10:00am CT Hilton Hotel Marquette Ballroom 5 1001 Marquette Avenue South Virtual Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85417371740?pwd=Y21ydkhIMEtUbklqREcxeWlCUGVGZz09  Project Management Tools  for All Planners Sunday, April 14th from 2:00-2:45pm  Minneapolis Convention Center  Room 101 HIJ  CM | 0.75 Event Information https://www.planning.org/events/activity/9285040/  APA City Booth  Sunday, April 14th from 4:00-5:00pm Minneapolis Convention Center Divisions’ Booth  Co-Hosting Reception Night Sunday, April 14th at 5:30pm Brit's Pub Clubhouse  1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Purchase Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apa-npc-24-multi-division-reception-tickets-835756759967?aff=erellivmlt  Equity Strategies for  LA’s Clean Energy Transition Monday, April 15 from 9:30-10:15am  Minneapolis Convention Center  Room 200 F - J  CM | 0.75 Event Information https://www.planning.org/events/activity/9284926/  The Care and Feeding  of Your Career Monday, April 15 from 8:30-9:15am Minneapolis Convention Center  Ballroom B  CM | 0.75 Event Information https://www.planning.org/events/activity/9285027/  Creating a Culture Where Employees Thrive Monday, April 15 from 3:00-3:20pm Minneapolis Convention Center  Room 102 AB CM | 0.25 Event Information https://www.planning.org/events/activity/9284978/  APA City Booth Monday, April 15th from 4:00-5:00pm Minneapolis Convention Center Divisions’ Booth  Check Out More Sponsored Events Here https://city.planning.org/events/

NPC24 Minneapolis Sponsored & Endorsed Events

directors breakfast


Planning Directors’ Networking Breakfast

Saturday, April 13th from 7:15-8:45am

Hilton Minneapolis

Marquette Ballroom 1

Purchase Tickets



Day of Service Poster


Planners’ Day of Service

Girl Scouts of America:

Future Planners

Saturday, April 13th from 10:30am-1:30pm

Mobile Workshop

CM | 2.5

Event Information

Purchase Tickets



Striking Gold:

The Story of Gold Line BRT

Sunday, April 14th from 8:30-11:00am

Mobile Workshop

CM | 2.25

Event Information



annual meeting green-1

Annual Meeting

Sunday, April 14th at 10:00am CT

Hilton Hotel Marquette Ballroom 5

1001 Marquette Avenue South

Virtual Meeting Link



Pathways to Leadership:

An APA Evolution

Sunday, April 14th from 10:30-12:00am

Minneapolis Convention Center

Room 101 ABC

Event Information



Project Management Tools

for All Planners

Sunday, April 14th from 2:00-2:45pm

Minneapolis Convention Center

Room 101 HIJ

CM | 0.75

Event Information



APA City Booth

Sunday, April 14th from 4:00-5:00pm

Minneapolis Convention Center

Divisions’ Booth


Multi-Division Reception social


Co-Hosting Reception Night

Sunday, April 14th at 5:30pm

Brit's Pub Clubhouse

1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Purchase Tickets



Equity Strategies for

LA’s Clean Energy Transition

Monday, April 15 from 9:30-10:15am

Minneapolis Convention Center

Room 200 F - J

CM | 0.75

Event Information



The Care and Feeding

of Your Career

Monday, April 15 from 8:30-9:15am

Minneapolis Convention Center

Ballroom B

CM | 0.75

Event Information



Creating a Culture

Where Employees Thrive

Monday, April 15 from 3:00-3:20pm

Minneapolis Convention Center

Room 102 AB

CM | 0.25

Event Information



APA City Booth

Monday, April 15th from 4:00-5:00pm

Minneapolis Convention Center

Divisions’ Booth



Check Out More APA City Events Here

For More 2024 Conference Info



NPC Grant Application-1 (2)


National Planning Conference

2024 Attendance Grant Winners

Awarded by APA City Planning & Management Division

Daizjah Day

Community Planning & Engagement Associate at HeartLands Conservancy


Dakota Harris

Environment, Geography, and Urbanization Student at University of Chicago


Cassandra O'Hearn

Associate Board Member at WHEDco


Virginia Norris

City Planner at City of Myrtle Beach


Applications were accepted through March 1st, 2024, no extensions were provided. Only applicants with an active City Planning & Management Division membership were considered. Grant recipients were notified by March 21, 2024.



We really look forward to seeing you in Minneapolis!

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