RTPI Northern Ireland organises a programme of events throughout the year to offer CPD opportunities and the chance to meet with fellow planners in a more social environment.

One of our main annual events is the Northern Ireland Planning Conference, which is held in September each year - look out for details.

Keep your details up-to-date to ensure you hear about our events.

We have sponsorship packages available for our various events and publications throughout the year.  If you would be interested in becoming a sponsor or discussing it further please contact Julie Sullivan

Booking is essential for all of our events. Please read our booking terms and conditions before booking a place.

2026 NI Events

• Awards for Planning Excellence open for entries - 15 January (entries close 10 March)
• NI Annual Dinner - 5 March, Titanic Hotel Belfast - Bookings now closed
• ICLRD Research Launch - 29 April, Canal Court Hotel, Newry
• Welcome Event/Awards Announcement - 11 June (invitation only)
• NI Annual Planning Conference - 8 September, Europa Hotel Belfast
• Politicians in Planning - 15 October, Burnavon Arts and Cultural Centre, Cookstown
• Annual Law Update - 19 November, W5 Belfast

All events are subject to date or venue change