April 25 - April 28, 2026 | Detroit
April 25 - April 28, 2026 | Detroit
2026 National Planning Conference
Find Your Groove in Detroit
NPC26 is your ultimate ticket to connect with your professional community. Join us in Detroit and immerse yourself in an inspiring network of peers that will empower you to build the future of the planning profession.
Showcase your brand at APA’s National Planning Conference. Sponsorship connects you with planners nationwide, boosting visibility, credibility, and client relationships
Find Your Groove in Detroit
NPC26 is your ultimate ticket to connect with your professional community. Join us in Detroit and immerse yourself in an inspiring network of peers that will empower you to build the future of the planning profession.
Showcase your brand at APA’s National Planning Conference. Sponsorship connects you with planners nationwide, boosting visibility, credibility, and client relationships
Embrace the Spirit of Detroit — Registration Opens in January
Registration for APA's National Planning Conference opens in January. Discover details and prepare to connect with planners from across the country at this premier event.
Be the first to get the latest updates
Detroit | April 25-28, 2026
Huntington Place Convention Center
Online | May 27–29, 2026
NPC26 educational tracks 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
• Upskilling for the Future
• Housing Challenges and Solutions
• Navigating the Political Landscape
• Transportation and Infrastructure
Embrace the Spirit of Detroit — Registration Opens in January
Registration for APA's National Planning Conference opens in January. Discover details and prepare to connect with planners from across the country at this premier event.
Be the first to get the latest updates
Detroit | April 25-28, 2026
Huntington Place Convention Center
Online | May 27–29, 2026
NPC26 educational tracks 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
• Upskilling for the Future
• Housing Challenges and Solutions
• Navigating the Political Landscape
• Transportation and Infrastructure
NPC26 Highlights
Unparalleled Networking
Connect with fellow professionals, thought leaders, and practitioners in an environment designed to foster meaningful interactions. Share ideas, exchange experiences, and build relationships that will enhance your professional journey.
Inspiring Community
Immerse yourself in a dynamic planning community dedicated to making a positive impact. Participate in thought-provoking discussions, collaborative workshops, and interactive sessions that will fuel your passion for shaping a better future.
Exhibitor/Sponsorship
Move the needle and generate business at NPC26 by reaching the largest audience of planning professionals from local, regional, state, national, and international levels at the only event dedicated to improving our nation’s communities and supporting the needs of all citizens. Booths are selling quickly.
Thanks to Our NPC26 Sponsors
