APT Annual Conference
2026 Conference Website
Learn about Indianapolis (Video)
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Info
Craft Trades Spotlight
Future & Previous Conferences
Fellowship & Scholarship Opportunities
APT is thrilled to be in Indianapolis, IN, this October.
Early Bird rates are in effect May 13-August 17, 2026--don't miss out!
For full registration, general information, sponsorship information, hotel block, and all conference details, visit the conference website.
2026 Annual Conference
For a sneak peak at Indianapolis and the conference, enjoy the video below.
2026 Conference Sizzle Reel
Join 750+ experts, influential decision makers, and industry leaders working to ensure heritage places endure-from urban and rural buildings to districts, downtowns, and landscapes. Each year the conference, APT offers exhibit booths, branding opportunities, showcase opportunities, and more.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Information
Craft Trades Spotlight
Now Accepting Applications
Free for Craft Tradespeople, see page 6 for details.
Due May 22, 2026
Are you a craft tradesperson? Are you looking to spotlight your skills in a
sea of Architects and Engineers who are eager to learn? Do you want to
expose more preservation professionals to the unique skills you can
bring to their projects or to the importance and value of the trades?
Sign up for a Craft Trades Spotlight. Spotlight participants will be
provided with an approximately 10’ x 20’ space, with multi-sided
audience viewing, and should showcase hands-on trade crafts being
performed.
Future Conferences-Save the Date!
2026 Annual Conference
Indianapolis, IN
October 26-30, 2026
2027 Annual Conference
Birmingham, AL
October 19-23, 2027
APT is committed to making the conference as dynamic and accessible as possible. Whether you are a student or practitioner working in the field, APT offers scholarships, fellowships, and prizes to help defray the cost of the conference, and in some instances, ongoing research. Use the links below to learn more.