May 27 - May 29, 2026 | Online
May 27 - May 29, 2026 | Online
2026 National Planning Conference
Detroit is in the rearview, but NPC26 online is right around the corner.
NPC26 is your ultimate ticket to connect with your professional community. Join us online and immerse yourself in an inspiring network of peers that will empower you to build the future of the planning profession.
Detroit is in the rearview, but NPC26 online is right around the corner.
NPC26 is your ultimate ticket to connect with your professional community. Join us online and immerse yourself in an inspiring network of peers that will empower you to build the future of the planning profession.
What is the National Planning Conference?
The National Planning Conference (NPC) is the flagship event of the American Planning Association. Each Spring, planning professionals from far and wide gather to share innovations from the forefront of planning. Through education sessions in a variety of formats and on a wide array of topics, attendees accumulate insights they can apply directly to their work.
The unique online National Planning conference occurs approximately a month after the in-person conference. An accessible alternative, the online conference features almost unique programming of the same caliber.
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
What is the National Planning Conference?
The National Planning Conference (NPC) is the flagship event of the American Planning Association. Each Spring, planning professionals from far and wide gather to share innovations from the forefront of planning. Through education sessions in a variety of formats and on a wide array of topics, attendees accumulate insights they can apply directly to their work.
The unique online National Planning conference occurs approximately a month after the in-person conference. An accessible alternative, the online conference features almost unique programming of the same caliber.
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
