2025 World Town Planning Day Gala
The 2025 return of the Planning Institute of British Columbia World Town Planning Day – Celebrating the Profession gala event will take place Saturday, November 8th at the Pan Pacific Vancouver in downtown Vancouver, BC.
Join us for this special occasion as we celebrate the professional achievements of our members! Planners from across BC, the Yukon and beyond, along with special invited guests from government, academia and related professions, students, and new emerging planning professionals will all gather in Vancouver for this great annual event!
In addition to membership recognition of new Registered Professional Planners and members who have held professional membership in the Institute for 25 years or more, the formal evening event will include various opportunities to connect, network and socialize with friends and colleagues. The evening features a pre-dinner reception with musical entertainment by the Emilio Suarez Jazz Trio, followed by a plated dinner and our evening program of recognition and presentations.
We hope you will join us in celebrating the planning profession on Saturday, November 8th!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Please click here for the 2025 Sponsorship Package or contact Sophie King, Manager of Professional Learning, Events & Partnerships at: sophie.king@pibc.bc.ca.
World Urbanism Day
World Urbanism Day, also known as "World Town Planning Day", was founded in 1949 by the late Professor Carlos Maria della Paolera of the University of Buenos Aires, to advance public and professional interest in planning. It is celebrated in more than 30 countries on four continents each November 8th. It is a special day to recognize and promote the role of planning in creating livable communities.
Downtown, Vancouver, BC,
British Columbia,
V6C 3E1
