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Oregon APA / Washington APA 2020 Joint Conference


This year’s theme is Growing Together Virtually, recognizing the importance and challenges of planning for evolving communities, large and small, in these challenging and polarizing times.  The conference will provide the opportunity to share, learn from each other, and grow as professionals. Significant questions the conference will explore include: How can we help communities rebound after COVID-19? What is the role of planners in furthering racial equity? What are early lessons from 2020’s dramatic wildfire season?

Registration and Schedule:

Click here to register today! Early registration ends on Sunday, October 4.  All sessions will be recorded and available for attendees to view after the conference.

Click here to download the reduced rate scholarship application.

Click here to download the conference schedule.

Pricing:

  • Members Early Bird – $150

  • Members Late (after October 4) – $205

  • Non-Members Early Bird – $205

  • Non-Members Late (after October 4) – $260

  • Students – $50

Sponsorship Opportunities:

OAPA and APA WA will bring together more than 300 leading urban managers, academics and practitioners from around the Pacific Northwest to explore the best solutions towards preparing for the next decade. Speakers will present and discuss plans, projects, case studies, researches, evaluations, theories and methodologies.

Sponsoring will provide you with an opportunity to participate in a unique knowledge creation and knowledge sharing with colleagues from all over the Pacific Northwest.

Click here to download the Conference Sponsorship Form for more information about sponsorship levels and benefits.

Conference Committee:

Anna Slatinsky, OAPA Co-Chair, City of Beaverton
Chad Eiken, APA WA Co-Chair, City of Vancouver
Aaron Ray, AICP, OAPA President, Port of Portland
Nancy Eklund, AICP, APA WA President, City of Tukwila
Angie Brewer, AICP, Wasco County
Brian Carrico, WSP