Chapter Conference
Planning for Generations!
Join colleagues from across the state and region in Ankeny for the 2025 APA Iowa Chapter conference on October 8-10, 2025 at the FFA Enrichment Center! Continue to check back here in spring 2025 for details on registration, sponsorship opportunities, and volunteering for the planning committee.
Call for Sessions
The Iowa Chapter of the American Planning Association announces its call for session proposals for the 2025 APA Iowa Planning Conference with the theme “Planning for Generations” to be held on October 8th-10th, 2025 in Ankeny, Iowa. Sessions will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: quality of the session proposal, contribution to the mission of the Chapter, content of program goals and outcomes, program delivery style, creativity and all APA CM Eligibility Criteria found at the following link: https://www.planning.org/cm/activities/eligibility/. As you are preparing a submission, please consider including multiple speakers, balancing speakers from the public and private sectors, and the conference theme. If you have questions, please reach out to Marcus Coenen at mcoenen@dmampo.org.
Proposals are due: May 23rd, 2025
Award Nominations
The nomination period for the 2025 APA Iowa Chapter Awards is open through Friday, August 15.
Awards Program and Nomination Form
Students -- Here's your chance to win some cash and attend the conference for FREE! Submit your student poster by September 5, 2025 to be eligible.
Student Poster Contest and Nomination
Hotel Block
Residence Inn Des Moines Ankeny -- $169 per night
1515 SW Main Street, Ankeny, IA
Last day to Book: Monday, September 8, 2025
Book your group rate for American Planning Association -- Iowa Chapter Conference
Sponsors
Thank you to our 2025 Annual Conference Sponsors! If you would like more information about how your organization can support and participate in this event, contact Sponsorship Chair Trey Rouse at trey.rouse@bolton-menk.com
