WPD Coffee & Conversations
WPD's Coffee & Conversations series is a monthly virtual networking opportunity for members and guests. Join us on Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month at 3:00PM (eastern) for a 1-hour discussion. Each month, we bring you a new guest and discussion topic.
Register: 2026 Coffee & Conversations Series
2026 Coffee & Conversations: Upcoming Events
September 16, 2026: September is National Hispanic Heritage Month! We'll be discussing Latina Power with Daisy Romero Marquez and Isabella Sardina of APA's Latinos & Planning Division.
2026 Past Events
January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM (EST): 2026 State of the Division and Annual Business Meeting hosted by WPD Chair Caroline Dwyer, AICP
February 18, 2026 at at 3:00 PM (EST): Black History Month Conversation featuring Dr. Alaina Jackson, Managing Director, Global Detroit
April 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM (EDT): Welcome to Detroit! Conversation featuring Dara O'Byrne, AICP, Deputy Director, Planning & Development Department, and Martha Potere, Senior Advisor of Neighborhood Economic Development, City of Detroit
June 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM (EDT): Women & Planning and LGBTQ+ & Planning Divisions for a special Pride Month Coffee & Conversations featuring Linda Amato, FAICP, Nathan Davis, Justin Dula, Stefanie Esteban, and Ethan Shafer.
July 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM (EDT): Virtual Design Thinking Workshop with Kayla Barbour, Executive Director of APA Design Thinking Interest Group.