2025 Missouri-Arkansas Bi-State Conference
The American Planning Association (APA) is thrilled to announce the Missouri-Arkansas Bi-State Planning Conference, set to take place September 15–17, 2025, at the historic Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri. This premier event will bring together planning professionals from across the Midwest for an exciting opportunity to engage with industry experts, explore cutting-edge planning strategies, and shape the future of our cities and communities.
The 2025 Bi-State Conference will feature an exceptional lineup of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, designed to address the most pressing challenges in city and regional planning. Attendees will gain valuable insights into innovative approaches that can directly enhance planning initiatives in their own communities.
Conference Highlights
- Engaging Education Sessions: Learn from top industry leaders on topics such as smart growth, transportation planning, housing strategies, environmental resilience, and more.
- Mobile Tours: Experience first-hand some of St. Louis’s most transformative planning projects through guided, on-the-ground explorations.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with planners, policymakers, and professionals from across Missouri, Arkansas, and beyond.
- Innovative Solutions: Discover cutting-edge tools and strategies to address planning challenges in communities of all sizes.
Call for Sessions
Professionals are invited to submit proposals for presentations, discussions, and mobile tours that highlight best practices and innovative planning strategies.
Sponsorship
Conference sponsorship opportunities area available. Please reach out to James Walden, Danielle Semsrott, or Beth Sketoe if you're interested in being a part of this transformative event, shaping the future of planning across Missouri and Arkansas!
Registration
Registration will open in May. Stay tuned for details!
Keynote Speaker
A highlight of the conference will be keynote speaker Jeff Speck, a renowned city planner and advocate for walkable cities. Speck, the author of Walkable City and co-author of Suburban Nation and The Smart Growth Manual, will share his expertise on how thoughtful urban design can create more livable, sustainable, and economically vibrant communities.