Wednesday, October 14 - Friday, October 16, 2026 in Albany NY

The 2026 conference, Upstate Renaissance: Collaboration, Momentum, Shared Prosperity, will explore real-world examples, tools, and innovative techniques to advance skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Building consensus for long-term resilience and sustainability

• Recognizing and evaluating transformative redevelopment opportunities

• Applying equity-centered planning approaches

• And more!

The Conference will open with registration at 12 noon on Wednesday, October 14. Enjoy two and half days to engage in conversations on best practices related to various topics in our upstate communities, earn continuing AICP education credits, and build relationships with other members across the state.

Conference News and Updates

Preliminary Conference Agenda

More to come:

• Room block & registration to open in spring 2026.

• Sponsorship opportunities available now!

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Primary Learning Objectives

Primary learning objectives serve three main functions: they determine the session content, clearly communicate the presentation’s aim, and give participants a basis for evaluation. Each session during the conference will be designed to meet a specific planning-related objective which align with the session’s relevance to planning practice and AICP core competencies.