We are pleased to announce that the City of Bethlehem will host the Pennsylvania Chapter American Planning Association Conference on October 18-20, 2026. This prestigious event will welcome more than 400 planning professionals who will engage in comprehensive training, strategic networking, and professional development activities.
This year’s conference theme “Forging the Next 250 Through Preservation, Innovation, and Collaboration” will comprehensively highlight the growth and future of Pennsylvania’s planning profession, underscoring the Commonwealth’s pivotal role in transforming its history through regional development and innovation. Sessions will focus on critical topics including land use planning, affordable housing solutions, sustainable infrastructure planning, transportation planning, historic preservation, geographic information systems, and economic development strategies designed to strengthen communities across diverse urban and rural settings. Attendees will gain valuable insights from industry leaders on implementing future-focused planning approaches.
The conference presents an exceptional opportunity for organizations like yours to showcase your expertise and capabilities to planning professionals and policymakers from across the Commonwealth.
Please review our sponsorship brochure for detailed information on partnership opportunities. Should you have any questions or require additional information, I am available to assist you.
To secure your sponsorship, you may contact me directly or complete the sponsorship form at your convenience.
Thank you for considering supporting this important industry event. Your participation would be greatly valued.
On behalf of the Conference Committee and the Lehigh Valley/Berks Section, we look forward to seeing you in Bethlehem!
Regards,
Craig Beavers
Lehigh Valley/Berks Chair
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EXHIBITORS
- 4ward Planning Inc.
- AECOM
- Bowman
- Details Reviewed LLC
- E. Holdings Inc.
- Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
- Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
- Mackin Engineers & Consultants
- OHM Advisors
- Pennsylvania Downtown Center
- Pennsylvania Economy League
- Temple University
- West Chester University
ADVERTISERS
- 4ward Planning Inc.
- AECOM
- Black Bear Fiber
- Bowman
- Buchart Horn
- CAI Technologies
- GFT
- Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
- Integrated Consulting
- Mackin Engineers & Consultants
- McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
- Michael Baker International
- OHM Advisors
- RETTEW
- Temple University
- University of Pennsylvania
- West Chester University
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