2026 Northern New England Planning Conference
Manchester, New Hampshire
October 21 - 23, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire
Conference Registration is now open.
Check out the Agenda
Speaker Bios
There are six mobile session opportunities this year. Registration for each mobile session is required. Only those participating in the conference can attend the mobile tours. Each session is first come, first serve with a maximum number of participants. Attendees are limited to no more than 2 tours. The primary contact of the mobile session will reach out 2 weeks before the conference with more details. Below is a link to the descriptions of the mobile sessions.
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Join us on Thursday Morning at 7:00 a.m. for a run or a walk through the historic mill yard, the north end and downtown, Arms Park mural and the Eversource lookout deck at the falls/dam. Ravi Venkataraman & Sarah Wrightsman will be your tour guides. Check out the routes.
We are looking for one or two individuals with AV & IT expertise to assist us during the conference. There are specific times we would need assistance but otherwise you can participate in sessions and networking. Complementary conference registration which includes all meals. Stipends may also be included.
Any questions or general conference inquiries to Nancy Kilbride, NNECAPA Administrator, at eventsyourwaynh22@gmail.com.
Book your room at the Double Tree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm Street, Manchester NH 03101
Room rates: regular room king and double: $174 + tax = $188.79 per night
Corner room - King only: $194.00 + tax = $210.49 per night
On the reservation website, confirm your check-in and check-out date. You are able to book rooms at the above rates for 3 days prior and 3 days after the conference. Overnight guest parking: $8.00 per night.
https://book.passkey.com/e/51242667
Save the Date ~ Future Northern NE Planning Conferences:
October 25 - 27, 2027, DoubleTree, Burlington, Vermont
November 1 - 3, 2028, Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, Maine
Become a Conference Sponsor
Become a Sustaining Partner. Receive 12 months of exposure and attendance to the NNE Planning Conference
Sustaining Sponsor Levels and Benefits
Thank you to our Conference Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors:
Northstar-Planning
SE Group
Gold Sponsors:
Resilience Planning and Design LLC
New Hampshire Housing
Haley Ward
FB Environmental Associates, LLC
Ben Shaffer Recreation
Sebago Technics
Stantec
BETA Group, Inc.
Stone Environmental
Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Pare Corporation
Levine Planning Strategies, LLC
Thanks to Our Platinum Sustaining Partners!
Barrett Planning Group LLC
Innes Land Strategies Group
Jacobs
Thanks to Our Gold Sustaining Partners
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BerryDunn
Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission