Call for Sessions is NOW OPEN
Mark your calendars! The 2025 Western Slope Planning Conference, Peaks to Plains: Planning Across Colorado’s Diverse Landscapes, is set for October 23–24 in Grand Junction. This annual event is the premier gathering for planners, community leaders, and changemakers from across the state to come together, exchange ideas, and explore the latest in planning practices and trends.
Whether you're an experienced planner or new to the field, this conference is your opportunity to connect with peers, engage in thoughtful discussions, and earn up to 11 CM credits through a variety of sessions. With a full day of programming on October 23 and a half day on October 24, attendees will experience a dynamic mix of educational sessions, mobile tours, and networking opportunities—all set against the backdrop of Colorado’s stunning Western Slope.
Why Attend?
This year’s theme, Peaks to Plains, reflects the diversity of Colorado’s communities and landscapes, and the tailored planning solutions required to support them. You’ll find sessions highlighting:
- Innovative and community-centered planning practices
- Local and national planning trends
- Unique challenges faced by Colorado’s mountain, rural, and urban communities
Whether you’re looking to build your skills, bring back fresh ideas to your community, or simply recharge with others passionate about planning, this is the event for you.
Call for Sessions Now Open!
Submit your session proposal by June 30.
APA Colorado welcomes proposals from all corners of the planning world, whether you’re sharing a success story, unpacking a challenge, or offering a space for planners to problem-solve together. Sessions can be anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour, with a variety of formats encouraged.
This conference is about what makes our work exciting, challenging, and impactful. So don’t hesitate! If you have a story, project, or lesson to share, we want to hear it!
Important Dates:
- May 15: Call for Sessions opens
- June 30: Call for Sessions closes
- July 15: Registration opens
Let’s come together to celebrate the power of planning to shape resilient, vibrant communities across Colorado. We’ll see you in Grand Junction!
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