Register Today for the 2025 OAPA/WP/TIPD Planning Conference
October 15–17, 2025
The Riverhouse Lodge, Bend, Oregon
This year’s conference is a special partnership between:
Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association (OAPA)
Western Planner (WP)
APA Tribal & Indigenous Planning Division (TIPD)
Early-bird pricing ends October 3!
Register Today!
Communities across the American West are facing rapid change—climate shifts, housing pressures, demographic transitions, and calls for justice and equity. Planners are uniquely positioned to respond with creativity, collaboration, and foresight. This year’s theme invites reflection, innovation, and regional dialogue to help shape better outcomes for our communities.
Keynote Speakers
· Opening Session – Thursday, October 16: José de Jesús Leal Loera and Paul Fragua will share their insights and experiences to inspire and kick off our conference.
· Friday, October 17: Chuck Sams will take the stage with a powerful closing keynote you won’t want to miss.
Learn more about our keynote speakers: Click here for details
Updated Conference Schedule Available
Mobile Workshops!
If you have already registered and would like to add a mobile workshop to your registration, please email your name and the tour(s) you would like to add to Stephanie Green at oapa@oregonapa.org. Please note that the mobile workshop will be charged to the card on file.
Check Out the Mobile Workshops
Reduced Rate Application Available!
We are committed to making the 2025 OAPA/WP/TIPD Annual Planning Conference accessible to as many planning professionals as possible. To support those facing financial barriers, we are offering Reduced Rate Applications.
Who Qualifies
You may be eligible for a reduced registration rate if:
· You work for an organization that cannot afford to send you to the conference.
· You are currently unemployed and wish to continue your professional development in planning.
How to Apply
Submit your Reduced Rate Application online by Tuesday, October 1, 2025.
Why It Matters
Attending the OAPA conference is an opportunity to:
· Stay informed on the latest trends, tools, and policies shaping planning in Oregon and beyond.
· Connect with peers, mentors, and potential employers.
· Strengthen your professional skills and network—even when budgets are tight.
Don’t miss your chance to participate in this year’s exciting programming at an affordable cost. For questions about eligibility or the application process, email oapa@oregonapa.org.
Click here to apply for a reduced rate registration
The Riverhouse Lodge room block is officially sold out—thank you for booking early!
But we’ve secured a new room block just minutes away at Red Lion Inn & Suites Deschutes River Bend.
· Location: Conveniently close to the conference venue
· Rate: $119 plus tax per night
· Availability: Limited rooms—reserve soon to guarantee the discounted rate
Secure your spot today so you are close to all the 2025 OAPA/WP/TIPD Planning Conference action!
Book Your Room Today!