- When you register, you will be asked to agree to this waiver.
- Visit the Plan Your Trip page for information about booking a hotel.
- If you have any questions, contact events@nacto.org.
Registration Information
Registration is closed.
Your ticket to the conference includes:
Access to the entire conference program
>All plenaries, peer sessions, Meet the Cities, opening reception, and networking opportunities. No need to sign up separately for any of these!
>Your choice of three WalkShops.
When you register, you will choose which WalkShops to attend. Click "session selector" and choose one per day. You can change these choices by clicking "Manage Registration Details" on your confirmation email. You can sign up for three WalkShops, one WalkShop per day. WalkShops fill up quickly on a "first come first serve" basis.
*Your ticket does not automatically include access to pre-conference Workshops (more information below).*
Food & refreshments
>2 Breakfasts (Wednesday and Thursday morning)
>2 Lunches (Wednesday and Thursday afternoon)
>Coffee and tea Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday afternoon, and Thursday afternoon
>Snacks and drinks at our Opening Reception
Professional Credits
AICP credits: After the conference, visit the American Planning Association website to register for AICP CM credits for the plenaries, breakout sessions, workshops, and WalkShops that you attended!
Other professional credits: Please complete the Professional Development Hours Tracking Document for tracking. You are responsible for filling out the form and sending it according to the protocols of the professional organization.
About Workshops (additional tickets required)
NACTO offers a small selection of specialized workshops that provide skill-building and deep dives on topics. Workshops take place the morning of Tuesday, May 12, before the conference begins. Workshops are not included with registration and require advance registration to attend.
You must register for the conference to purchase a workshop ticket. When registering for the conference, you can add on the workshop of your choice.
Private Sector Registration
There are a limited number of spots available for private sector participants at Designing Cities 2026: Minneapolis. To maintain our focus on our members, we limit private sector registration to 3 people per company, unless that company is sponsoring the conference.
Private sector companies that aren't sponsoring the conference apply to attend. Applications were due March 6, 2026.
Registration Schedule
January 21: Member registration opens
February 18: General registration opens
April 24: Registration closes (we often sell out earlier than this!)
Registration Payment & Cancellation
Payment Method & Invoicing
We accept credit card payment only. We are unable to accept checks or provide invoices for individuals or groups. There is no onsite registration.
Cancellation Policy
Registration fees will be refunded if a request is received in writing no later than April 30, 2026. Email refund requests to events@nacto.org.
NACTO will offer the ability to transfer tickets to a colleague up until May 5, 2026. You must email events@nacto.org with the request. Please include the name and email address of the colleague that you are transferring the ticket to. NACTO will not handle the exchange of funds between ticket holders. That is the responsibility of the initial ticket holder.
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