Annual Training Workshop

Stay Tuned for 2026 Workshop Details

The Federal Planning Division will hold its 2026 Annual Training Workshop in Washington, D.C. This effort will be held in partnership with the SAME Washington, D.C., Post. Be sure to monitor our social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) for updates and be sure your membership is up to date so you receive our email communications.

The call for sessions is open now. This workshop will host sessions in five tracks:

• Facilities Planning, Real Estate, and Emergency Management & Preparedness
• Collaboration and Partnerships
• Technology/Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Transportation
• Upskilling for the Future

Deadline extended! Submissions are due by February 27, 2026 to FPDProgramSubmittals@gmail.com and will be reviewed by the FPD 2026 Workshop Program Committee. Reviewers will not review proposals submitted by their own organization. Download the application packet here (Microsoft Word format) and send it in with your email.

Proposal coordinators will be notified of acceptance by March 27, 2026. If similar proposals are submitted, the Program Committee may contact proposal coordinators to recommend consolidating or combining. Short format sessions may also be combined with similar sessions to create larger blocks for the program schedule.

Join Us in Germany

Are you tired of watching pre-recorded videos to meet annual training requirements? Would you rather participate in an in-person training opportunity to broaden your planning knowledge and connect with fellow planners and others in the AEC community in person? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

FPD, as part of an emerging partnership with the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), will play a key role in the upcoming Europe Tri-Service Regional Summit, scheduled for 3-5 March 2026, at the Frankfurt Marriott in Frankfurt, Germany. We are working to provide meaningful and engaging content, to include the opportunity to earn in-person Certification Maintenance (CM) training credits with a combination of concurrent training sessions focused on Europe-centric content and a unique walking tour that will offer a glimpse into U.S. military history in Germany while providing an understanding of modern planning practices. Tour highlights include experiencing examples of campus planning, architecture, project execution, and modular construction techniques that have direct applications on military installations.

Visit the SAME summit website at https://www.same.org/event/europe-tri-services-regional-summit/ for additional information, including links to registration, call for presentations, agenda, and lodging information. Stay tuned for additional details in the days ahead. Please contact Steve Baird, AICP, at bairdjs@bv.com for additional information.