2026 Land Use Law and Planning Conference

The 2026 Land Use Law and Planning Conference is California's premier event for land use professionals, scheduled for Friday, January 23, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Biltmore Los Angeles. This annual conference is hosted by the W. P. Carey Center for Real Estate and Finance in partnership with the California Planning & Development Report (CP&DR).

The conference will provide comprehensive updates on California legislation, case law, and policy, with sessions covering topics such as recent legal developments, policy changes, and emerging trends in land use and planning. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leaders in planning, law, development, and real estate.

Keynote speaker Rick Cole, Pasadena City Council Member, will share insights on the evolving challenges and opportunities in California's land use landscape. The event also offers networking opportunities for professionals to connect and discuss the latest developments shaping land use and planning across the state.

This conference is designed for public officials, planners, attorneys, developers, builders, real estate professionals, environmental professionals, regulators, students, and scholars involved in land use, planning, or environmental issues in California.