Networking and Special Events

This year's conference is filled with opportunities to meet and network with colleagues in many different settings.

Opening Reception

The Grand Hall in the Pennsylvania Convention Center is center stage and host to this year's opening reception.

Click here to see who was there with the mummers and cheesesteaks

Awards Luncheon and APA/AICP Annual Meeting and Awards

The 2007 National Awards for Planning honor planning landmarks and pioneers, journalists, students, citizens, and professionals who have achieved excellence and helped to improve communities' quality of life.

Click here for a list of the award winners

Training Workshops

These workshops provide training for planners at every level of their careers. Whatever the interest and level of skill, there is a conference workshop that fits the bill.

Click here to see all training workshops

Book Signings

APA's PlanningBooks.com will host a number of book signings in Philadelphia. Conferencegoers can meet the authors and purchase their books and PAS reports.

Click here to see the authors who are signing

Poster Sessions

Poster sessions expand conferencegoers' educational experience. Last year, attendees rated this program as one of the highlights of the conference.