Join Us for the 2024 OKI Planning Conference:
Planning Horizons
The American Planning Association (APA) Indiana Chapter, in collaboration with the Ohio and Kentucky Chapters, is thrilled to host the 2024 OKI Regional Planning Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana!
Planning Horizons is the theme for this year's conference, focusing on the future of planning across the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana region. The conference brings together planners and related professionals for a dynamic exchange of ideas and best practices.
Join us in Fort Wayne to learn, share and experience the community of Planners from Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The energy and excitement for this regional event is going to be contagious...you won't want to miss it!
Register today!!
Registration Policy
By clicking “Invoice Me” or “Pay Online” you are agreeing to pay the registration fee whether or not you attend the event. If you are no longer able to attend the event, you must formally cancel your registration or you are expected to pay the full registration fee. Please see the cancellation policy to see how cancellations will be reimbursed.
Hotel Information
All attendees are encouraged to make plans to stay at the conference hotel. Use the reservation booking link or call the hotel as instructed below to receive a special discounted rate on your room nights. Booking this way will help the conference meet its financial commitments to the hotel, plus it has the convenience of only being an elevator ride away from the sessions!
Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center
1020 Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, IN 4680
(260) 420-1100
Discounted Room Rate: $164/night, rate available until October 29, 2024.
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Conference Location
The OKI 2024 Planning Horizons conference will be held at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, placing you right in the beating heart of Fort Wayne's walkable downtown. Step outside the convention center doors and discover a dynamic cityscape brimming with possibilities. Explore a network of restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions all within easy strolling distance. The Grand Wayne Convention Center itself boasts modern facilities and flexible spaces, making it the perfect hub for connecting with colleagues and shaping the future of regional planning.
Grand Wayne Convention Center
120 W Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Pre Conference and Mobile Programs
Register for these programs when you register for the conference. NOTE: If you want to register for one or more of these programs AFTER you register, please contact Andy Longo at alongo@thecorydongroup.com or 317-634-5963.
Wednesday, November 20.
Planning for Age Friendly Neighborhoods. (3 CM) Program to be held at
Hop River Brewing. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Transportation provided. Cost $30
Shuttered to Showcase: A Tour of the Electric Works Campus. (2 CM)
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Transportation provided. Cost $25
Cows to Crowds: Land Use and Agri-Tourism in Rural Allen County. (CM 1.5)
Tour of Kuehnert Dairy Farms. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Transportation provided. Cost $25
Urbanist Pub Crawl in downtown Fort Wayne. Meet in Hilton Lobby. 5:30 pm to 7:00
pm before opening reception.
Thursday, November 21
Collaborative Change: How Public Private Partnerships are Creating (CM 1.25)
a Dynamic Downtown.11:00am to 12:20 pm. Meet at entrance of Parkview Field along
W. Jefferson St. This is a walking tour.
Yes, We Kahn! Preserving a legendary Architect's Building for the 21st Century. (CM 1.25)
11:00 am to 12:20 am. Meet in Hilton Lobby for this walking tour.
From Vision to Reality: A Walking Story of Creating a New Riverfront Park and Lessons Learned. (CM 1.25) 3:15 pm to 4:45 pm. Transportation provided. Cost is $10
Haunted Fort Wayne: Murder, Mystery and Mayhem. 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Meet in lobby of PNC Bank Tower after Reception. Cost is $30.
Friday, November 22
Empty to Engaging: Enhancing Public Spaces Through Alleyway Activation and Public Art in Downtown Fort Wayne. (CM 1.25) 10:30 am to noon. Meet at Washington St. doors at the Grand Wayne Center for this Walking Tour.
Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Reinvigorating the Historic Landing District.
(CM 1.25) 10:30 am to noon. Meet in Hilton lobby for this Walking Tour.
Conference Cancellation and Refund Policy
Attendees please review.
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