Student MAP Conference (SMAP)                                                        

The Student Michigan Association of Planning (SMAP) Conference is an opportunity for urban and regional planning students from universities throughout Michigan to gather for professional development, networking and skill building. This event provides students a venue where they can connect and network with professional planners affecting change each day in their communities. Come join us and learn about cutting edge research and real world projects that help define the future of planning.

Program highlights:

• Featured speakers Tim Augustine, Partner/Senior Vice President, Atwell and Lisa Nuszkowski, Founder & Executive Director, MOGO Detroit
• Student presentations on autonomous vehicles, housing prices, and inclusive investment
• Breakout sessions on community engagement, online GIS, and real estate for planners
• Advice from early career professionals 
• Roundtable conversations with professional planners and employers