Find Your Groove in Detroit
NPC26 is your ultimate ticket to connect with your professional community. Join us in Detroit and immerse yourself in an inspiring network of peers that will empower you to build the future of the planning profession.
Detroit | April 25-28, 2026
Huntington Place Convention Center
Registration Opens in January 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
Chapter President-Elect Sarah Gatti and others have been elected to lead the APA New York Upstate Chapter in 2027-2028 in the recent consolidated election with the American Planning Association. New officers start the new term on January 1, 2027 for two years. The full election results are available here.