Posted on September 29, 2021

Annual Conference

Education & Training

Annual Conference
The 2021 APA PA Annual Conference, Planning for an Uncertain Future, will be IN-PERSON on October 17-19, 2021 at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square. Conference announcement and registration is available online. Last day to register is October 11, 2021. There will be NO onsite registration.

  • Over 40 classroom sessions
  • 4 mobile workshops offered
  • Up to 12.5 CM credits, including Law and Ethics
  • Welcome Reception at Grand Concourse
  • Opening Plenary “Regional
    Perspectives of Planning in Southwest Pennsylvania” with
    Lance Chimka, Vincent Valdes and Katharine Kelleman
  • Pitkin Lecture “Mapping the Dollars and Sense of Land Use Patterns”with Joe Minicozzi, AICP
  • Monday reception with the Exhibitors
  • Tuesday Plenary “Grounded in Green Stormwater Infrastructure” with Ariam Ford, MCP
  • and more!

APA PA supports measures to ensure the health and safety of our attendees and will follow guidelines put forth by the CDC, State of Pennsylvania, Allegheny County and the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square. If you do not feel comfortable with APA PA measures, then please do not register for the conference. There is no virtual component to the conference.

A big thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers!

Also, Healthy Communities will be spotlighted on Monday, October 18. Check out the conference announcement (page 12) for more information. The day includes:

  • Exciting sessions centered around this emerging topic.
  • Discounted rate available for health professionals and advocates.
  • Networking session to meet colleagues from around Pennsylvania interested in healthy communities.

Lastly, Mobile Workshops at the Conference
Don’t forget to sign up for some fabulous mobile workshops happening at this year’s annual conference! All mobile workshops require an extra fee to cover logistics. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking. See the conference announcement for more details (starting on page 14).

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