National Conference
The Most Anticipated Event of the Year
CIP’s annual national conference combines professional planning education and research, experiential workshops, networking, career development, and fun over three days.
- Over 1000 delegates participating in-person and online
- Special programming for new attendees and students
- Eligible for Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) units for all sessions attended
Upcoming Conference
CIP and the Ordre des urbanistes du Québec (OUQ) will host “FUSION” in Montreal, Quebec.
Conference Program Advisory Committee
This important committee reviews conference proposals and works together to curate an engaging selection of programming.
Application Deadline: September 3, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PT.
Past Conferences
Previous events have taken place across the country. Our past themes have reflected big ideas and timely conversations that affect planners and the communities they live and work in.
Inclusion Fund
In support of our Strategic Plan priority of More Equitable Planning, Together, CIP has established a fund to help include more individuals who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend a CIP national conference.
Applications for the 2026 program will open in late 2025.