The 2026 Speaker Series theme, Building Better Communities Together, focuses on strengthening relationships and bringing together the diverse voices that create resilient and livable communities. It will highlight collaborative stories across sectors, disciplines, and communities that have depended on new and old relationships to advance planning. We hope you can join us in person, but we will have a live streaming option for all sessions at the same price as attending in person.

Time:
All sessions will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Please check in prior to 9:30 a.m. and enjoy coffee. Join us for networking after each session from 11:30 a.m. to Noon.

Parking:
Free parking is available at 1271 West Capitol Avenue, behind Walgreens. Bike parking is available outside of the building, and YoloBus routes 37, 40, 41, 42A, 42B, and 240 serve the facility.

Pricing:
Members of Speaker Series Partner Organizations: $25.00/session
Non-Members: $35.00/session
APA Members that are Young Planners (under 35): $20.00/session

Approved for 2.0 AICP CM credits per session.

For more information, please contact:
Professional Events at jeni@proeventsjt.com or (916) 997-7002

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9/25 - Partnerships for Vibrant Places

Hosted by: SACOG

Panelists: Jon Lim, President, Marysville Chinese Community, Inc.; Kary Hauck, CEO, Sapphire Marketing Group; Erika Bumgardner, AICP, Business Development Liaison, City of Woodland; Ian Evans, Executive Director, Yolo County Housing Authority; Rosie Ramos, External Relationships Program Manager, SACOG

Moderator: Lisa Lind, AICP, Blueprint Program Manager, SACOG

A region coming together for transformative change takes partnerships across multiple agencies and organizations. This session will highlight local initiatives that show how established relationships became stronger by including new community partners, and how those partners amplified voices and outcomes.