Colorado Planning Conference
2025 Western Slope Planning Conference
Peaks to Plains: Planning Across Colorado's Diverse Landscape
October 23 - 24, 2025
Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction Convention Center
159 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Join us for the premier event for planners and community leaders across the state. We'll head to Grand Junction this year for the opportunity to earn CM credits through a full day of sessions on October 23rd and a half day of sessions the morning of October 24th. This conference will feature a dynamic lineup of sessions, mobile tours, and networking opportunities that highlight innovative planning practices, local and national trends, and the unique challenges facing Colorado communities. Join us to exchange ideas, gain professional development, and celebrate the impact of planning in shaping vibrant, resilient places.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, October 22:
- Mobile Tour Available in the Afternoon (Registration Required)
Thursday, October 23:
- 7:30 - 9:00 am: Breakfast, Chapter Updates, and Chapter Awards
- 7:30 am - 5:30 pm: Visit Exhibitors
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm: Sessions
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm: Mobile Tours Available (Registration Required)
- 11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Lunch and General Session
- 6:00 pm: Welcome Reception
Friday, October 24:
- 8:30 am - 1:30 pm: Sessions
- 8:30 am - 1:30 pm: Visit Exhibitors
- 8:30 am - 1:30 pm: Mobile Tours Available (Registration Required)
Book Your Hotel Room
There are four hotels directly across from the Grand Junction Convention Center, each with a block of rooms reserved for conference attendees. Pick the hotel that works best for you, and reserve your room before they're all gone!
Deadline to book: September 22, 2025
- Tru by Hilton Grand Junction Downtown (from $179)
- Hampton Inn Grand Junction Downtown (from $169)
- Springfield Hill Suites Grand Junction Downtown (from $189)
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Grand Junction Downtown (from $179)
Important Dates
- July 15 - August 14: Registration Open - Early Bird Rates
- August 1: Conference Program Published
- August 15 - September 15: Registration Open - Regular Rates
- September 15: Registration Closes
- September 22: Deadline to Reserve Hotel Room
Registration Rates
| Early Bird - July 15 to August 14 | Regular Rates - August 15 to September 15 | Late Rates - September 16 to onsite (if space is available only, not guaranteed) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APA Member | $200 | $250 | $350 |
| Non-Member | $250 | $300 | $400 |
| Planning Commissioner | $225 | $275 | $375 |
| Students | $50 | $50 | $100 |
| Mobile Tours | $25 | $25 | $45 |
| Awards Ceremony Only | $75 | $75 | $75 |
Call for Sponsors
Click here to view the sponsorship packages. Use the link below to complete your sponsorship.