2026 Joint Fall Conference
Register Today!
APA Idaho and APA Montana are excited to host a joint conference in Dillon, Montana, September 9–11, at the University of Montana Western.
Join planners from Idaho and Montana for engaging conversations, shared learning, and connection in a small-town setting that offers a unique planning perspective.
We look forward to seeing you in Dillon!
Find more information at: https://mtplanners.org/conference/montana-association-of-planners-2026-annual-conference/
Conference Hotel Information
Book your hotel stay today!
Grab your hotel room now while the best rates are still available and before the blocks fill up!
Andrus Hotel - 406-925-5024
Beaverhead Lodge - 406-683-5555
Sundowner Motel - 406-683-2375
Super 8 Motel - 406-988-0908
Best Western Paradise Inn - 406-683-4214
Quality Inn - 406-683-6831
Fairbridge Inn - 406-683-3636
Angler Village Inn - 406-596-1370
Call for Sessions is Open!
We invite planners and allied professionals from Idaho, Montana, and across the region to submit a session proposal for the 2026 APA MT & ID Conference. Your experience, ideas, and stories can inspire and inform planners across the Mountain West.
Proposals due June 30th, 2026. Submissions received after this date will be accepted and considered until all sessions are full.
This year’s theme is:
Across the Divide: Planning for a Shared Future, Exploring how communities collaborate across jurisdictions, sectors, and landscapes to address shared challenges in the Mountain West.