54TH ANNUAL STATE PLANNING CONFERENCE
Go With the Flow: Planning for Dynamic, Resilient, and Adaptive Communities
The 54th Annual Nevada State Planning Conference
October 22–23, Downtown Henderson, Nevada
Join the Nevada Chapter of the American Planning Association for this year’s state conference, themed “Go With the Flow: Planning for Dynamic, Resilient, and Adaptive Communities.”
This two‑day event will bring together planners, practitioners, and community leaders from across Nevada to explore innovative strategies and share forward‑thinking ideas that support adaptability in a rapidly changing world.
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
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Registration Options*
- Early Bird Registration ($250.00*) + Fees and Processing if you register before September 13, 2026. The registration fee will be $300 starting September 13, 2026. Awards Reception included with conference registration.
- Elected/Appointed Official ($100.00*) + Fees and Processing
- Full Time Student ($25.00*) + Fees and Processing
- Awards Reception Only ($75.00*) + Fees and Processing Ticket to the awards reception only. Conference attendance not included.
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Preliminary Schedule of Events:
*Meals are included with registration
Thursday, October 22:
● 7:30 - 9:00 am: Breakfast
● 8:00 am - 9:00 am: Conference Opens. Keynote Address.
● 10:30 am - 11:45 am: Sessions and Mobile Workshops
● 12:00 am – 1:15 pm: Lunch and Plenary Session
● 1:30 pm - 5:45 pm: Sessions and Mobile Workshops
● 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: DoBoer Excellence in Planning Awards Dinner
Friday, October 23:
● 7:30 am – 9:00 am: Breakfast
● 8:00 am – 9:00 am: Plenary Session
● 9:00 am - 11:45 am: Sessions and Mobile Workshops
● 12:00 am – 1:15 pm: Lunch and Annual Chapter Business Meeting
● 1:30 pm - 5:45 pm: Sessions and Mobile Workshops
● 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Evening Mixer
2026 DoBoer Excellence in Planning Awards
Nominations for the 2026 DoBoer Excellence in Planning Awards Open Thru 8/26
Named in honor of Saco Reink DeBoer, author of the Boulder City plan and one of the master city planners of the twentieth century, these awards recognize outstanding planning projects and exceptional individual initiative. Winners exemplify the best efforts of Nevada’s planning community and highlight contributions that positively impact the Silver State. This year’s awards will be presented at the DeBoer Excellence in Planning Awards Dinner on Thursday, October 22nd.
The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday August 26th, at 4:00 PM. A copy of the nomination form can be found below.
Join us in Henderson October 22-23!
54th Annual Nevada State Planning Conference