2021 North American Virtual Conference
Registration Now Open!
We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for The 10th Annual International Association for Public Participation’s (IAP2) North American Virtual Conference, September 13-16, 2021.
Early registration discounts are available until July 1, 2021.
This year’s conference theme Sound Partnerships: Community Engagement in Times of Change offers a reflection from the past year highlighting the lessons learned and the innovations that came from carrying public participation values through a global pandemic and racial justice reckoning. The event will be an inspiration and call to action as we continue to equitably advance public participation in our communities and neighborhoods. We look forward to seeing you virtually in September!
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A Message to Our P2 Community
Dear IAP2 USA Members and Community,
We can’t talk about public input into public decisions without talking about tragedy of voices being silenced through the violence of racism and systemic biases that breach public trust. The killings of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, George Floyd in Minnesota, Breonna Taylor in Kentucky, and violence against so many others due to racism and its legacy have revealed to all there’s much work to be done. Racism and systemic biases are antithetical to all IAP2 USA stands for. Continue Reading
Upcoming Events
NAC Virtual September 13-16, 2021Mark your calendar for September 13-16, 2021 for the virtual North American Conference. The situation around COVID-19 may be uncertain, but at IAP2, we’re certain of this: our virtual Conference is headed for success. Registration opens soon.
This webinar will introduce an innovative, visual tool for practitioners to understand the IAP2 spectrum from an Indigenous perspective and ways that they can integrate principles of mutual learning, inclusion, and empowerment in their work. | AnnouncementsTraining Webinars Professional Certification Core Values Awards Mentorship Program Student Services |
Recent IAP2 Learning Webinars
March Learning Webinar: 2020 Core Values Awards Winners
Hear from and learn about the 2020 Core Values Awards' winners from the USA and Canada.
December Learning Webinar: COVID-19 Check-in
Four practitioners share their experiences in running P2 processes in a time when traditional in-person sessions have been severely restricted. Trainer/practitioner Susanna Haas Lyons, Azkaa Rahman of the City of Edmonton, Elizabeth Buehler of the Corporation of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Alysia Osborne of the City of Charlotte, North Carolina discussed what they’ve learned.
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We know that your lives are being turned upside down. Plans that you have made are changing and it seems that every time you turn around there is something new being said. Feeling overwhelmed is an understatement! We're here to help.
Check out our online resources page for more information!
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