Student MAP Conference

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Michigan State University

8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Student Members: $25 - Registration fee increases to $30 after January 30th

Register

Issues with registration? We most likely need to update your MAP account with your 6-digit APA ID (found by logging in at planning.org). Please contact Andy at MAP to update: alarsen@planningmi.org

View the Roundtable Mentor List View the Full Agenda SMAP 26 Student Presentations Desciptions

Location:
MSU Union (49 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824).

Registration / Check-in:
Check-in is on the second floor by the Ballroom.

Time
:
Registration and light breakfast starts at 8:30am, programming starts at 9:30am. 

Parking
:
Division Street Garage (199 Division St, East Lansing, MI 48823).
We can validate parking for up to 65 vehicles for less than 8 hours. We recommend carpooling or using transit. Please bring your parking ticket with you for validation. Validation is ONLY available for parking at the Division Street Garage.

 

The Student Michigan Association of Planning (SMAP) Conference is an opportunity for planning students at universities throughout the state to learn about new planning research and best practices, get career advice, and network with planning professionals. 

This year's program is crafted with input from planning students at Michigan State University, Grand Valley State University, Eastern Michigan University, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University.

 

Thank you to our 2026  SMAP sponsors!


Beckett & Raeder, Inc.
Carlisle | Wortman Associates, Inc.
Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes, PLC Sponsor
Giffels Webster
McKenna
Miller Johnson
MSU
Spalding DeDecker
U of M Taubman College
Wade Trim
Williams & Works