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2025 annual conference
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Portsmouth,
VIrginia

July 20-23

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

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We are thrilled to share our 2025 Conference theme:

 

“The Times Are A-Changin': Navigating Virginia's Evolving Planning Landscape”

The Times are A-Changin' and Virginia planners are at the forefront in addressing pressing challenges and emerging opportunities throughout the Commonwealth. As Virginia's communities grapple with fluctuating population patterns, shifting economic trends, climate resilience, housing affordability, political uncertainty, emerging technologies, and evolving transportation needs, planners must adapt to an increasingly complex and dynamic environment. The Chapter's 2025 conference seeks to explore innovative solutions, best practices, and forward-thinking strategies to help communities thrive amidst these changes. We encourage session proposals that highlight practical case studies, policy advancements, community engagement approaches, and cutting-edge planning tools that can shape the future of Virginia’s cities, towns, and rural areas. Join us in sharing your insights and expertise to help chart a path forward in these transformative times.The conference program will delve into these varied topics and include a variety of quick takes, lectures, and deep dives.

2025 Conference Program Schedule

**Please note, programming time is subject to change.

 

There are some networking and other sessions that have yet to be scheduled, so please check back frequently if there is a session you don't see listed.

 

Please feel free to reach out if there is a networking opportunity you don't see listed that you want considered as part of the 2025 program.

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