Conferences

Join us in Orangeburg for our Spring Conference!

The South Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association has begun planning its 2024 Spring Conference, which will take place at the Orangeburg County Conference Center on May 3. Please check this page frequently for updates, including a call for session proposals, registration, program details, and more. If you have any questions, please reach out to Shea Farrar at sheaf@hiltonheadislandsc.gov and Andrew Babb at andrew.babb@bolton-menk.com.

KEY DATES
  • Call for session proposals: Closed
  • Registration Deadline: April 26, 5:00 PM
  • Conference: May 3
CALL FOR SESSIONS (CLOSED)

Please complete this form to propose a session for the Spring Conference on May 3, 2024 in Orangeburg. Note that all elements are considered to be in draft form; conference organizers will work with the Session Leader to refine the session, gather additional information if necessary, and ensure APA certification maintenance credibility. The length of each session may be 60 – 90 minutes depending on the final schedule of the program. Conference sessions are encouraged to be interactive, utilizing panels, while inviting attendees to comment and question.

Completed forms must be submitted by Monday, March 25, 2024, 3:00 PM to be considered. Final presentations for selected sessions must be submitted by Friday, April 26.

 

2024 Spring Conference Session Proposal

APA Certification Maintenance (CM) Criteria (1) are designed to meet a specific planning-related training objective; (2) are led by one or more experts on the subject. An expert is a professional who has made a contribution to the profession through practice, teaching, research or publications; completed works that proclaim individuality and mastery of the principles of planning taught; and whose work demonstrates outstanding quality and professionalism; (3) are designed to teach subject matter appropriate in depth and scope and at a level beyond a planner with at least two years of professional planning experience; (4) are non-promotional in nature; (5) address demonstrated educational needs; (6) communicate a clearly identified educational purpose or objective; (7) use learning methodologies and formats that are appropriate to the activity's educational purpose or objectives; (8) use evaluation mechanisms to assess an activity's quality and relevance. For more information about APA CM Criteria, please visit www.planning.org.

Session speakers/presenters

Is at least one proposed speaker/presenter active AICP?
Do you think your session could be eligible for any of the mandatory CM credits? Check all that apply.
In the event that the schedule cannot accommodate your proposal for the Spring Conference, would you be willing to be considered for inclusion in the Fall Conference program?

CONFERENCE PROGRAM (UPDATED APRIL 8)

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION (LATE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!)

Please complete this form to register for the 2024 Spring Conference in Orangeburg on May 3. Upon clicking submit, you will be directed to payment via PayPal. Thank you!


2024 Spring Conference Late Registration Rates:
 

 

CONFERENCE LOCATION

The conference will take place at the Orangeburg County Conference Center at 1643 Russell St. in downtown Orangeburg.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SC-APA is selling a limited number of quarter-page and half-page sponsored advertisements to be included in our spring conference program pamphlet. You’ll have a loyal and engaged audience and receive a free registration as part of the deal!

Details:

  • Quarter-page ad (3.5″ x 5″ portrait), back of single-fold pamphlet, $250, one free conference registration
  • Half-page ad (7″ x 5″ landscape), interior of single-fold pamphlet, $500, one free conference registration

Don’t worry if you’ve already registered! We can just deduct it from your advertisement invoice, or reimburse you if that’s easier. We’ll need your logo and any additional artwork by Friday, April 26.

Please email Andrew Babb and Ben Cotton if interested. Thank you!