Call for Proposals | Due August 25, 2016


Planning is on the move, but where is it going? Is your work taking it to the next level?


Share your insights with the planners at APA’s 2017 National Planning Conference in New York City next May. They’ll be eager to hear about new projects and fresh research that are moving the profession in new directions. 


Propose a session, workshop, discussion, or bite-sized presentation and help shape the conference conversation.  


Who can submit

Members and nonmembers alike are welcome as conference speakers, but proposals for the 2017 National Planning Conference must be submitted by an APA member. Nonmembers are encouraged to join APA and enjoy the benefits of belonging to the worldwide community of planners. Alternatively, nonmembers can partner with an APA member to submit a proposal.


How to proceed

Get started by reviewing the list of 2017 conference tracks to see where your proposal might fit in. Then turn to the proposals landing page for info about eligibility, speakers, session types, and key dates, plus helpful tips and good examples. This background will get you ready to finalize your ideas and use the convenient new My Proposal submission portal.


You can work on and save your proposal multiple times, but be sure to submit your completed proposal by August 25.