Join us on November 7 & 8, 2024 in Springfield Massachusetts! The Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island Chapters of the American Planning Association organize an annual regional planning conference known as the Southern New England APA Conference (SNEAPA).
The SNEAPA Conference draws more than 500 planners, engineers, architects, students, and other professionals to share experiences, collaborate, network, and earn maintenance credits for AICP certification.
Held in the fall, the conference is one of the best learning experiences for APA/AICP members in the region. The conference features two days of high quality, hands-on and interactive sessions, mobile workshops, planning law and planning ethics presentations, member networking, vendor contacts, plus a few surprises.
For AICP members, this is a valuable experience to gain those much needed credits for Certification Maintenance. Whether you are an APA member, an AICP member, a student, or a person with an interest in the practice of Planning, this conference always delivers something for everyone!
The SNEAPA Conference draws more than 500 planners, engineers, architects, students, and other professionals to share experiences, collaborate, network, and earn maintenance credits for AICP certification.
Held in the fall, the conference is one of the best learning experiences for APA/AICP members in the region. The conference features two days of high quality, hands-on and interactive sessions, mobile workshops, planning law and planning ethics presentations, member networking, vendor contacts, plus a few surprises.
For AICP members, this is a valuable experience to gain those much needed credits for Certification Maintenance. Whether you are an APA member, an AICP member, a student, or a person with an interest in the practice of Planning, this conference always delivers something for everyone!
Location
Mass Mutual Center
1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA
1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA
Date & Time
November 7, 2024, 8:00 AM - November 8, 2024 - 5:00 PM
Keynote Speaker
Charles “Chuck” Marohn, Founder & President,
Strong Towns
Strong Towns
Strong Towns supports development that allows America’s cities, towns and neighborhoods to be financially strong and resilient. Strong Towns is also about how street design and traffic congestion shape neighborhood safety and finance.
Charles "Chuck" Marohn
In his keynote address, Charles “Chuck” Marohn, the founder and president of Strong Towns, will explain why the conventional approach to traffic engineering is making people less safe, bankrupting towns and cities, destroying the fabric of communities, and actually worsening the problems (like congestion) engineers set out to solve. His presentation will demonstrate that it is possible to build a transportation system that makes you, your family, and your community safer and more prosperous. Learn more about Strong Towns here.
eXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIPS
Quantities for the following are very limited, click the button below to register for a sponsorship.
Thursday Keynote Sponsor: $5,000.00
Direct recognition of sponsorship to all keynote attendees during introductions
Space in prominent location in conference room to display company information on four (4) 24" x 36" boards and easels provided by the sponsor
Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to all keynote attendees
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference program/app
• Program schedule display boards (posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference email notices & updates
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
Exclusive presentation and introduction of keynote speaker prior to keynote address
One (1) Complimentary Registration
Direct recognition of sponsorship to all keynote attendees during introductions
Space in prominent location in conference room to display company information on four (4) 24" x 36" boards and easels provided by the sponsor
Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to all keynote attendees
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference program/app
• Program schedule display boards (posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference email notices & updates
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
Exclusive presentation and introduction of keynote speaker prior to keynote address
One (1) Complimentary Registration
Thursday Night Reception: $3,000.00
Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to all reception attendees
Space in prominent location in conference room to display company information on two (2) 24" x 36" boards and easels provided by the sponsor
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference program/app
• Program schedule display boards (posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference email notices & updates
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
One (1) Complimentary Registration
Discount on four additional reception tickets
Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to all reception attendees
Space in prominent location in conference room to display company information on two (2) 24" x 36" boards and easels provided by the sponsor
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference program/app
• Program schedule display boards (posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference email notices & updates
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
One (1) Complimentary Registration
Discount on four additional reception tickets
RESERVED: Promotional Item #1: $3,500.00
Firm name and logo (shared space with SNEAPA logo) on promotional item distributed to all 500+ conference attendees
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference Program/app
• Program Schedule Display Boards (Posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference Email Notices & Updates
One (1) complimentary two-day conference registration
Firm name and logo (shared space with SNEAPA logo) on promotional item distributed to all 500+ conference attendees
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference Program/app
• Program Schedule Display Boards (Posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference Email Notices & Updates
One (1) complimentary two-day conference registration
Pen Sponsor: $3,000.00
Firm name and logo (shared space with SNEAPA logo) on pen distributed to all 500+ conference attendees
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference Program/app
• Program Schedule Display Boards (Posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference Email Notices & Updates
One (1) complimentary two-day conference registration
Firm name and logo (shared space with SNEAPA logo) on pen distributed to all 500+ conference attendees
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference Program/app
• Program Schedule Display Boards (Posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference Email Notices & Updates
One (1) complimentary two-day conference registration
RESERVED: Friday Chapter Breakfast Sponsor: $1,500.00
Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to chapter breakfast attendees
Direct recognition of sponsorship to all attendees during introductions
Space in prominent location in breakfast rooms to display company information on two (2) 24” x 36” boards and easels provided by the sponsor, as well as on-screen logo placement prior to meetings
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference program/app
• Program schedule display boards (posted outside of breakfast rooms)
• Conference email notices & updates
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to chapter breakfast attendees
Direct recognition of sponsorship to all attendees during introductions
Space in prominent location in breakfast rooms to display company information on two (2) 24” x 36” boards and easels provided by the sponsor, as well as on-screen logo placement prior to meetings
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference program/app
• Program schedule display boards (posted outside of breakfast rooms)
• Conference email notices & updates
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
RESERVED: Thursday Networking Lunch: $3,000.00
Direct recognition of sponsorship to all lunch attendees during introductions
Space in prominent location in conference room to display company information on four (4) 24" x 36" boards and easels provided by the sponsor
Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to all lunch attendees
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference program/app
• Program schedule display boards (posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference email notices & updates
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
One (1) Complimentary Registration
Direct recognition of sponsorship to all lunch attendees during introductions
Space in prominent location in conference room to display company information on four (4) 24" x 36" boards and easels provided by the sponsor
Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to all lunch attendees
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference program/app
• Program schedule display boards (posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference email notices & updates
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
One (1) Complimentary Registration
Friday Lunch: $3,000.00
Direct recognition of sponsorship to all lunch attendees during introductions
Space in prominent location in conference room to display company information on four (4) 24" x 36" boards and easels provided by the sponsor
Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to all lunch attendees
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference program/app
• Program schedule display boards (posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference email notices & updates
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
One (1) Complimentary Registration
Direct recognition of sponsorship to all lunch attendees during introductions
Space in prominent location in conference room to display company information on four (4) 24" x 36" boards and easels provided by the sponsor
Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to all lunch attendees
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference program/app
• Program schedule display boards (posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference email notices & updates
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
One (1) Complimentary Registration
Promotional Item #2: $3,500.00
Firm name and logo (shared space with SNEAPA logo) on promotional item distributed to all 500+ conference attendees
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference Program/app
• Program Schedule Display Boards (Posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference Email Notices & Updates
One (1) complimentary two-day conference registration
Firm name and logo (shared space with SNEAPA logo) on promotional item distributed to all 500+ conference attendees
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference Program/app
• Program Schedule Display Boards (Posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference Email Notices & Updates
One (1) complimentary two-day conference registration
Lanyard & Registration Sponsor; $4,000.00
Firm name and logo (shared space with SNEAPA logo) on lanyard distributed to all 500+ conference attendees
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference Program/app
• Program Schedule Display Boards (Posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference Email Notices & Updates
One (1) complimentary two-day conference registration
Firm name and logo (shared space with SNEAPA logo) on lanyard distributed to all 500+ conference attendees
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference Program/app
• Program Schedule Display Boards (Posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference Email Notices & Updates
One (1) complimentary two-day conference registration
Exhibitor: $1,500.00
Exhibitor station in high-traffic area with one (1) eight-foot table, tablecloth, and two (2) chairs, backdrop. Power to be arranged directly with MassMutual Center, details to be provided.
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference program/app
• Program schedule display boards (posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference email notices & updates
Two (2) complimentary two-day conference registrations (registration required)
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
Exhibitor station in high-traffic area with one (1) eight-foot table, tablecloth, and two (2) chairs, backdrop. Power to be arranged directly with MassMutual Center, details to be provided.
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference program/app
• Program schedule display boards (posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference email notices & updates
Two (2) complimentary two-day conference registrations (registration required)
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
Promotional Item
Thursday Networking Lunch
MA Chapter Breakfast
CT Chapter Breakfast
RI Chapter Breakfast
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General Sponsorships
Below are additional sponsorship opportunities! Click below to register!
Conference Sponsor: $800
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference program/app
• Program schedule display boards (posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference email notices & updates
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
Logo recognition on all lists of Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors including but not limited to:
• Conference program/app
• Program schedule display boards (posted outside of session rooms)
• Conference email notices & updates
Logo recognition with hyperlink and company statement/description on the SNEAPA website
Advertiser: $300.00
Direct recognition of sponsorship to all lunch attendees during introductions
Space in prominent location in conference room to display company information on four (4) 24" x 36" boards and easels provided by the sponsor
Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to all lunch attendees
Logo recognition on all digital Conference Program/app distributed to all 500+ conference attendees
Logo recognition on the SNEAPA website
Direct recognition of sponsorship to all lunch attendees during introductions
Space in prominent location in conference room to display company information on four (4) 24" x 36" boards and easels provided by the sponsor
Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to all lunch attendees
Logo recognition on all digital Conference Program/app distributed to all 500+ conference attendees
Logo recognition on the SNEAPA website
Advertisers
call for session Proposals
The deadline for submitting proposals is August 15, 2024.
Session proposals are wanted that will provide attendees with knowledge and skills necessary to apply best practices in planning, design, and public engagement. Priority will be given to sessions that are engaging to the audience and provide a diversity of participants, new ideas, collaborative approaches, address current and relevant topics and issues.
Click here to learn about the proposal submission process.
Watch an informational webinar about submitting a session proposal.
Click here to review a pdf of the proposal guide.
Click here to review a pdf of the presentation from the informational webinar.
Evening Reception
Join us at the Armory at MGM Springfield on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Details will be posted closer to the event.
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...it'll be here before you know it!
Registration: Coming Soon
Registration opens August 2024.
Schedule: Coming Soon