Planning Research & Practice Conference

Join us for the University of Florida’s Planning Research & Practice Conference, a two-day event hosted by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. This conference brings together researchers, practitioners, students, and industry leaders to explore the ideas, innovations, and real-world applications shaping the future of planning. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner, an academic researcher, or a student entering the field, the Planning Research & Practice Conference offers an engaging environment to learn, network, and be inspired. We invite you to join us and be part of the conversation shaping the future of urban and regional planning.

Event Information


Friday, March 27, 2026 – Saturday, March 28, 2026


Reitz Union, University of Florida Campus, Gainesville, FL


Registration opens: January 2026

Programming

Friday, March 27, 2026

  • Keynote address
  • Opening plenary
  • Student poster competition
  • Parellel topical sessions
  • Ed Stone Lecture, hosted by UF Landscape Architecture

Saturday, March 28, 2026

  • Networking breakfast
  • Parellel topical sessions
  • Student presentations
  • Closing lunch
  • Student Professional Networking Forum

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the next generation of planning by becoming a sponsor of the Planning Research & Practice Conference. Sponsorship offers meaningful visibility, direct engagement with students and professionals, and the opportunity to invest in innovative research and practice shaping communities of the future.

Sponsorship Package


Thank you to Our Sponsors

CTS Engineering

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin

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