2026 Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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.