2027 Placemaking Conference March 22, 2027

OU's Institute for Quality Communities has asked us to share the Save the Date for their biennial Placemaking Conference on March 22, 2027.

New this year will be the IQC Experience—a series of in-depth panel discussions, interactive engagement opportunities, and guided tours throughout downtown Norman, Oklahoma. The IQC Experience will take place on Tuesday, March 23rd. 

More details about the 2027 Placemaking Conference and the IQC Experience will be announced soon. Early-bird registration will open in November 2026.

WHAT IS THE PLACEMAKING CONFERENCE?

The Placemaking Conference, a signature program of the Institute for Quality Communities at the University of Oklahoma Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture, is a biennial event inviting students, advocates, professionals, and civic leaders to learn from experts on topics and techniques in community development. Through lectures from the likes of Candy Chang, Victor Dover, Toni Griffin, Fred Kent, Rick Lowe, Jeff Speck and dozens of others, the Placemaking Conference has built a rich legacy of bringing students, designers, planners, and advocates into conversation with leading voices in the field.