National Conference
The Most Anticipated Event of the Year
CIP’s annual national conference combines professional planning education and research, experiential workshops, networking, career development, and fun over three days.
- Over 1000 delegates participating in-person and online
- Special programming for new attendees and students
- Eligible for Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) units for all sessions attended
Upcoming Conference
CIP and the Ordre des urbanistes du Québec (OUQ) will host “FUSION” in Montreal, Quebec, from July 7 to 9, 2026.
Call for Presentation Proposals Now Open
The call for proposals is open to all who have an interest in supporting inclusive and vibrant communities. Please consider delegate accessibility needs in your proposal. Learn more about presentation formats here.
FUSION 2026 is a fully bilingual national conference. Presentation proposals may be submitted in either English or French and we encourage presentation proposals to consider a balance of English and French presenters during their session.
Membership in CIP and/or OUQ is not required.
Submission Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PT
Past Conferences
Previous events have taken place across the country. Our past themes have reflected big ideas and timely conversations that affect planners and the communities they live and work in.
Inclusion Fund
In support of our Strategic Plan priority of More Equitable Planning, Together, CIP has established a fund to help include more individuals who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend a CIP national conference.
Applications for the 2026 program will open in late 2025.