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conference | October 6, 13, 20

Moving forward in economic development
and sustainability, technology and healing.

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#OPPI2021

#NOWWHAT2021

Beyond 25 Banner

conference | October 6, 13, 20

Moving forward in economic development and sustainability, technology and healing.

Register Now

#OPPI2021

#NOWWHAT2021

WELCOME TO OPPI21

Wednesday, October 6   |    Wednesday, October 13   |   Wednesday, October 20
 
This year, we are once again running OPPI21 as a virtual conference, with all sessions being
broadcast online so you can enjoy the program from the comfort of your home or office.

If circumstances allow, we are looking into the possibility of gathering in-person in Kitchener-Watelroo for certain portions of the conference program. The health and safety of our conference speakers, attendees, and staff is of the utmost importance. OPPI will continue to monitor the latest government and public health recommendations and will share more information at a later date, should it be safe to conduct any portion of the conference in person.
 

OPPI Council President, Justine, welcomes you!

You’re invited to OPPI21, Ontario’s largest annual conference for planning professionals.
 
Ontario’s municipalities and the planning community have spent most of 2020 responding to the pandemic.
 
Now. What.
 
At OPPI21, we will explore where we go from here: what it means to move forward in economic development and sustainability, technology, and healing – issues that are fundamental to life in 2021 and beyond.
 
It would be an understatement to say that the last year has been a challenging one. The pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of our lives, made us question how we do things, and forced us to adapt.
 
For the planning profession, it has presented an opportunity to redefine the role of professional planners as a vital part of the recovery of Ontario’s communities. We are living in a historic moment of change and we, as professional planners, have an important role in guiding that change to ensure it sets future generations up for success. How we define Now. What. will be marked by our strength, compassion, and resilience.
 
As vaccines roll out and the weather improves, there is reason to be optimistic about our future in a post-pandemic world. Now is the perfect time to come together to network, listen, learn, and grow at OPPI21 so we can continue to inform choices and inspire our communities.
 
We look forward to seeing you at OPPI21 this fall.
 
Justine Giancola, MCIP, RPP
President, Ontario Professional Planners Institute
 

Questions
Questions about the OPPI21 conference?
Review our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact oppi@absolutevents.com.

Thank you to the OPPI Planning Knowledge Exchange committee
OPPI's Planning Knowledge Exchange (PKE) committee is made of up of members who help to curate content, source useful knowledge, and coordinate programming for the OPPI annual conference. Thank you to the following volunteers for reviewing and selecting this year's conference sessions. 
  • Ashley Bilodeau, RPP
  • Brad Bradford
  • Christine McCuaig, RPP
  • Clarence Woudsma, RPP
  • David Falletta, RPP
  • Garett Stevenson, RPP
  • Marianne Cassin, RPP
  • Nicole Hanson, RPP
  • Olusola Olufemi, RPP
  • Ryan Mounsey, RPP
  • Scott Taylor, RPP
  • Zahra Jaffer
  • Ryan Des Roches, OPPI Staff
  • Miriam Salazar Véjar, OPPI Staff