The 2026 Western Planner Conference will be held August 26–28 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Planners, practitioners, and community leaders from across the region will gather in Sioux Falls for a joint conference hosted by the South Dakota Planners Association, Western Planners Association, and Tribal & Indigenous Planning Division.

With the theme Urban Vibe, Rural Charm, this conference celebrates the places we plan—from thriving urban centers to small towns and Tribal communities—while tackling the real-world challenges shaping the future of the Western United States.

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