APA WA 2024 Conference

Join us on October 16–18 in Bellevue, WA.

The Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA WA) invites you to the 2024 Annual Planning Conference. This year's conference will be held at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, Washington on October 16–18. The theme of the 2024 APA WA Conference is Renewing the Plans: Embracing Innovation & Resiliency. 

The conference will provide the opportunity to share and network with your professional planning colleagues from around the state (and beyond) to share ideas in these changing times.

The Short Course on Local Planning

Short Course | Wednesday, October 16 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM 

The Short Course on Local Planning is an overview for planning commissioners, interested residents, those new to Washington State, and those interested in local leadership positions.  The class includes:

• An overview of the complex mix of land use planning laws that work together to support land-use decision-making in Washington state
• An introduction to comprehensive planning and plan implementation under the Growth Management Act
• A review of the roles in planning and best practices for public participation
• Mandatory training on the Open Public Meetings Act for local government officials, and an introduction to the Public Records Act.

*All courses are offered at no charge and are open to the public.

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The Student Scholarship Auction is BACK! 

A Student Scholarship Auction event will be held this fall at the APA WA Chapter’s 2024 Conference in Bellevue. This fundraising event will benefit students at Washington's three Planning Advisory Board-accredited Planning schools:

1. Eastern Washington University’s undergraduate and graduate planning program
2. University of Washington’s graduate planning program
3. Western Washington University’s undergraduate program

The Student Scholarship Auction event will take place during the conference’s Thursday luncheon on October 17.Read more about the auction and the three reasons why you should attend here.

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Keynote Speakers 

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Sponsorship 

There are several ways to participate in the conference and showcase your organization by becoming a sponsor or an exhibitor.

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Hotel

Both the Courtyard Seattle Bellevue/Downtown and Seattle Marriott Bellevue are excited to welcome you in October. Reserve today before it's too late.

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Schedule 

The APA WA 2024 full conference program will soon be available.

Mobile Workshops

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Thank You to Our Sponsors and Exhibitors
Annual Sponsors Gold
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Conference Sponsors
Lanyard Sponsor	Main Keynote Sponsor
WiFi Sponsor	Awards Lunch Sponsor
Opening Keynote Sponsor	Wednesday Break Sponsor
Thursday Break Sponsor	Opening Reception Sponsor
Continental Breakfast Sponsor
Exhibitors
Framework
SCJ Alliance
Western Washington University
Cascadia Consulting Group
Mithun
West Seattle Bike Dad
Washington State Department of Transportation
Konveio, LLC
Michael Baker International
Blitz Permits