SAVE THE DATE! ~ Call for Sessions due January 16 ~ Join the SAME DC Post and the American Planning Association, Federal Planning Division (APA FPD) as the Annual Federal Conference/Workshop returns with a collaboration focused on education and learning opportunities of interest including topics on federal planning, emergency management and preparedness, transportation, technology, etc., to enhance the body of knowledge for federal planning in the public and private sector.
National Press Club, Washington DC
June 16-18, 2026
Sessions on June 16 and 17; Project Tours on June 18.
Please note that while the conference dates have been updated to June 16-18, the call for session abstracts and submission deadlines remain in effect.
We invite practitioners, thought leaders, and innovators across the federal planning community to submit session proposals that advance dialogue, collaboration, and actionable outcomes.
How to submit:
1️⃣ Download the fillable submission form: https://lnkd.in/gq3pM-_f
2️⃣ Email completed forms to FPDProgramSubmittals@gmail.com
by January 16, 2026
3️⃣ Notification of selected sessions will be sent by February 6, 2026
2026 Session Tracks:
• Facilities Planning, Real Estate, and Emergency Management & Preparedness
• Collaboration and Partnerships
• Technology and Artificial Intelligence
• Transportation
• Upskilling for the Future
Additional details and submission requirements are included in the form.
More information on the updated conference program will be shared soon.
SAME DC Contact: Bree Beal, bbeal@kcct.com