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2026 Federal Planning Workshop
June 16 - 18, 2026
National Press Club, Washington, DC
Visit the Sponsor & Exhibitor Directory to explore the organizations supporting the 2026 Annual Training Workshop!
All attendees must be registered to attend the 2026 Federal Planning Workshop.
All attendees must be registered to attend the 2026 Federal Planning Workshop.
Your registration provides full-access to the two-day 2026 Annual Training Workshop Conference and exclusive networking opportunities.
Your registration provides full-access to the two-day 2026 Annual Training Workshop Conference and exclusive networking opportunities.
Some sponsorship packages include a set number of conference tickets; however, each individual using a sponsored ticket must complete their own registration to attend.
All speakers, panelists, and moderators must also be registered in advance. The National Press Club is a secure facility, and all participants must be registered to receive access credentials for entry.
All registrations and purchases must be completed online. Invoicing and payment by check will not be accepted.
Online registration accepts all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH bank transfer.
Questions
Questions
✉️ info@federalplanningworkshop.org
Please review the Refund and Transfer Policy prior to purchasing individual tickets for this event.
Social Media
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Program Communciations
Please add programs@samedc.org to your safe sender list to receive communciations about this event, including confirmation emails and your attendee QR Code access to the National Press Club.
Your Individual Conference Ticket Includes:
Your Individual Conference Ticket Includes:
Access to two days of Training Workshop sessions on June 16 and June 17
Continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and all-day coffee, tea, and water (outside food and beverages are not permitted) for both days of the conference.
One (1) ticket to the Tuesday, June 16 Networking Social (includes two drink tickets and light hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar available after drink tickets are used.)
Printed name badge and inclusion on the opt-in attendee list
Access to conference downloads, including slides and handouts
Continuing education self-reporting certificate
Sponsorship packages available for separate purchase.
Optional add-on events and excursions available for separate purchase.
Direct Link to purchase Individual tickets
→ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-federal-planning-workshop-june-16-17-individual-registration-tickets-1987362093520
All registrations must be completed online. Registrations will not be accepted via email, phone, or invoicing. Each attendee must be individually registered to confirm participation.
*On-site registration may be available if the conference has not reached capacity. This event is limited to 300 attendees. Please review the refund and transfer policy prior to purchasing tickets.
Direct link for Individual Ticket Registration:
→ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-federal-planning-workshop-june-16-17-individual-registration-tickets-1987362093520
Optional Add-on Tickets are purchased separately to your 2-Day conference tickets.
Optional Add-on Tickets are purchased separately to your 2-Day conference tickets.
All add-on purchases (tickets and sponsorship) are non-refundable, but transferrable until Monday, June 15 at 5 pm ET.
All Thursday events must be pre-purchased to attend. No same-day sales for walking tours or Architectural River Cruise.
You do not have to attend the conference to register for the add-on events and tours. Guests and families are encouraged to attend. Children must be age 8 and above for walking tours. All attendees must purchase a ticket, including children.
Must be 21 years old to consume alcoholic beverages at the Capo Speakeasy and on the Architectural River Cruise.
Sponsors for the add-on events are recognized as limited event sponsors at the event , on the event description page, and in the Sponsorship & Exhibitor Directory. Sponsors purchase sponsorship as a ticket choice for the add-on events. Please see Sponsorship page for more information.
Direct link for All Add-On Event & Excursion Registrations and Sponsorship (Coming Soon)
→https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-federal-planning-workshop-add-on-events-excursions-tickets-1987841786294
Member Discounted Rates
Member Discounted Rates
Members of the American Planning Association (APA) and the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) are eligible for the member discounted rate as shown in the table above. Please provide your membership number to confirm your current membership when registering. All membership-discounted tickets will be verified for current membership.
Government Tickets
Government Tickets
Attendees representing a government agency at the local, state, or federal level may register at the Member or Non-Member rate. Registration must include the attendee’s agency and a valid government email address (.mil, .gov, or .us) for verification.
Contractors and industry partners, even if supporting a government agency, are not eligible to register under government status and must register at the appropriate industry rate.
Attendance Capacity
Attendance Capacity
This conference is limited to 300 attendees. Once capacity is reached, registration will close and on-site registration will not be available. Please add your name to the waitlist on Eventbrite.
If the conference sells out prior to May 15, a limited number of additional tickets may become available due to verification updates or cancellations. Please check back after May 15, and again on une 1 for any updates on availability.
Access to the National Press Club
Access to the National Press Club
All registered attendees will receive a QR Code to access the penthouse of the National Press Club. Please bring the QR code for gated access.
Venue Access & Entry Requirements
Venue Access & Entry Requirements
The National Press Club is a secure facility. All attendees must present a QR code for entry to access the 13th floor. This QR code will be distributed prior to the conference and must be saved to your phone or printed for arrival. Ticket confirmation alone will not grant access.
Please enter through the main entrance on 14th Street NW and take the elevators to the 13th floor. Additional directions, including transit and parking, are available on the National Press Club website.
Conference Location
National Press Club
529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor
Washington, DC 20045
Agenda & Format
Agenda & Format
The full conference agenda will be available on this event website. All sessions will be held in person, with scheduled breaks and networking opportunities throughout the program. Sessions will not be recorded.
Speakers and sessions are subject to change.
Conference Dress Code
Conference Dress Code
Business or business casual attire is recommended. Military attendees may wear the uniform of the day, including short-sleeved variations, as appropriate.
Travel Information
Travel Information
Please see the Travel Page for information on transportation, nearby hotels, and other details to help you get to the conference. Transportation and hotel stays are not included in your conference ticket purchase.
Conference Downloads & Links
Conference Downloads & Links
Please see the Contact Page for all links, downloads, and conference calendar invitations.
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