Conference

Kansas Planning Conference

November 4–6, 2009
Wichita

Much like our state, which includes everything from rural prairie to urban jungles, the Kansas Planning Conference covers the wide range of issues facing planners in the Sunflower State. Join us in historic Old Town Wichita, recognized by APA as a Great Place in 2008, to refresh your planning skills and network with colleagues. An optional mobile workshop to Greensburg offers the opportunity to learn more about disaster recovery and sustainable planning. We will renew friendships and celebrate planning Thursday evening at the Museum of World Treasures. See you in Wichita!

Keynote Speaker

Jim Segedy, FAICP
Jim Segedy is the Director of Community Planning for the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. He is also Professor Emeritus of Community Planning and Director Emeritus of Community-Based Projects at Ball State University. Jim has won numerous awards for his projects with communities across the country and is a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners. He was chair of the Small Town and Rural Planning Division of APA for 12 years and co-author of the Small Town Planning Handbook.

Special Guest

Graham Billingsley, AICP
Graham Billingsley is the Past President of the AICP Commission and the principal of Billingsley Consultants in Boulder, CO. Billingsley's career in the planning profession spans more than 30 years of service in public and private sectors in Colorado, Texas, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio. His distinctions include national and statewide awards, including a 1988 award from APA for the Dallas Development Code and Zoning Transition Program. Previously, Billingsley served two terms as president of APA's Colorado chapter.

Kansas Planning Conference Scholarship

Deadline: September 30, 2009

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be an active member of the Kansas APA Chapter; and
• Be employed or seeking employment as a professional planner. (Students and Planning Commissioners are not eligible.)

Scholarship Awards:

Scholarships provide a full registration to the Kansas Planning Conference at no charge.

Scholarships do not include mobile workshops offered for an additional fee, travel, or accommodations. Any costs to attend the conference beyond the basic registration fee are the member's responsibility.

2009 Kansas APA Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Deadline: October 15, 2009

About the Conference

The Kansas Planning Conference, hosted by the Kansas Chapter of the American Planning Association, is the annual gathering of professional planners and planning officials in the state. The 2009 conference takes place from November 4 through 6 at the Hotel at Old Town in Wichita. A diverse group of over 100, including professional planners, planning officials, lawyers, architects, and economic development professionals is expected to attend. The conference is also marketed to prospective attendees from Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Iowa, and Colorado, providing our sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors with even more marketing exposure!

Sponsorships

Conference sponsorships are recognized in the Conference Program and in conference marketing materials. Sponsorship levels include complimentary conference registration, free or discounted advertising, and exhibit space. When you also choose to sponsor a special event or refreshment break, your company name will be prominently displayed. Gold-level sponsors will have the opportunity to address all conference attendees by welcoming everyone to one of the two luncheons. All sponsors will be recognized in the Chapter newsletter following the conference, increasing the visibility of your organization.

Exhibit Areas

Exhibits are located in a high traffic area to increase attendee visits with exhibitors. Exhibitor names are listed in the Conference Program. A limited amount of exhibit space is available and is confirmed on a first come, first served basis!

Program Advertisements

The Conference Program offers a number of opportunities for advertisements. Increase awareness about your organization and services by advertising in the program.