Call for Proposals and Reviewers

Call for Proposals

Are you passionate about the future of planning? Submit a proposal to speak at NPC26 in Detroit or NPC26 online!

Speaking at the National Planning Conference is a unique opportunity to share your expertise, network with peers, and contribute to your field. Your groundbreaking research, innovative solutions, or inspiring case studies can shape the program of the premier event in planning.

We are accepting proposals that address:

• 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

Proposals will be accepted starting July 30, but now is the time to start crafting your submission.

Call for Reviewers

Not sure about speaking but still want your voice heard? Become a peer reviewer! Give 4-6 hours back to the planning community and shape the program of NPC26 by evaluating session proposals.

What exactly does it mean to be a peer reviewer?

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