Medical Emergency Assistance

A first aid station is located inside the Exhibit Hall in front of the 100 aisle. In an emergency, either go directly to the first aid station, or alert someone at the Registration Center or League Information Booth.

Handicapped Access

Elevator access to each level can be found near the center and right side of the atrium. On the first level, elevators are near the entrance to the parking garage. On the second level, they are to the left of Exhibit Hall entrances “A” and “B.” Elevators on the third level are near rooms 307 and 310. The fourth level elevator access is near rooms 407 and 410. For Scooter or Wheelchair rentals, please call the UPS Business Center (located in the Convention Center Atrium) at 609-449-2480. For wheelchair-accessible shuttle services, please contact Sherri Carrelli at Academy Bus, 800-709-1339, ext. 2750.

Food Service and Restaurants

A restaurant is conveniently located in the 2500 aisle of the Exhibit Hall. It will be serving continental breakfasts, snacks, sandwiches, deli platters, and beverages. In addition, there are two small snack bars with limited menus in the front of the Exhibit Hall (aisles 100 and 1500).

Members of the League staff, wearing white staff ribbons on their badges, will be available at:
• The Registration Center
• The League Booth
• The Information Booth near the registration area on the second level

Please don’t hesitate to ask for assistance.

Yes! Each year the Conference app provides a way to easily view and search the schedule, view speakers, receive alerts, and view an interactive exhibit floor. Registered attendees can even create personalized schedules to target what they want to see, hear, and do (when logged in).

If you downloaded app in 2022, the 2023 app will not update with information for 2023. You will need to download the new 2023 version.

Download Day is October 4 - the app will be available in app stores October 4.

App FAQs

You may do so by accessing the speaker portal.

When uploading photos, the best image to use is a square. The system resizes images to 400x400px for a uniform look on the website.

A tutorial on using the speaker portal.

Login on the Speaker Portal webpage.

If you do not know your password, use the forgot your password option. An email will be sent to you to reset your password. Make sure that you are using the same password that was used by the session coordinator to contact you for coordinating the session.

• View a full listing of the sessions that you are participating in.
• Update your contact information.
• Upload a photo and complete your bio.  
  (For photos, the best image is a square. Images will be resized to 400x400px for a uniform look).
• Upload handouts, which enables Conference attendees to access handouts in the app.
• View a listing of League Staff contacts.

Yes! You may upload your handouts and/or presentation in the speaker portal. Doing so allows Conference attendees to access them from the website or in the Conference app.

After logging in to the speaker portal, click on the "Submit Handouts" link that appears next to the session.

Hashtag It!

Be sure to use the official Annual League Conference hashtag: #njleague.

Include the Website

Including a link to the Annual Conference website will help attendees find information on the schedule and registration.

Sample Post

Next week I'm excited to share my thoughts on best practices for protecting your municipality at "Cybersecurity: Navigating Liability Insurance Coverage" during the Annual League Conference. Join me in Room 404 at 9am. www.njlm.org/Conference #njleague

Images

Save an image below by right clicking on the day of your choice. Remember to use #njleague and a link to the Conference website (www.njlm.org/Conference) in your post!

Municipal Speakers

You will be automatically registered by League staff, and an invoice for the cost of your registration will be sent to your email address. Once registration has been paid and confirmed, you will have access to the League's educational sessions and the exhibit hall during regular conference hours, and the ability to earn CEUs.

State, county, state utilities or authorities, non-profit organizations, and non-government speakers

You will automatically be registered by League staff and receive a complimentary badge. Your complimentary registration will include access to the League's educational sessions and the exhibit hall during regular Conference hours. You may also receive CEU credit for the session you are participating in. However, if you would like to attend additional conference sessions to receive CEU credit, you will need to purchase a paid badge.

To have your badge converted to a paid registration, contact Marie Kizer at 609-695-3481 extension 113 or Johnnifer Harris at 609-695-3481 extension 119.

When using the complimentary badge, after Conference if you wish to receive credit for the session that you participated in, email Danielle Holland-Htut, Continuing Education/Special Programs Manager.

Exhibitor Learning Sessions

Panelists on Exhibitor Learning Sessions follow registration guidelines for exhibitors. Please contact Kristin Lawrence, Director, Conference Business Development, at Email: klawrence@njlm.org for details. 

Additional Registration Questions

For additional rates, registration details, and/or to register, visit the Conference Registration webpage.

Yes. After Conference week, to receive credit for the session that you particiated in email Danielle Holland-Htut for assistance.

Speakers with no municipal affiliation will receive a complimentary badge to attend the Conference. The complimentary badge allows access to attend all sessions and the exhibit hall, however, you may only receive CEU credit for the session that you are scheduled to speak at. If you would like to receive credits for other sessions, you will need to purchase a paid badge. 

League Sessions

All sessions are equipped with a dais, table top lectern with microphone and a microphone in the aisle for audience Q&A.

Note on PowerPoints & Other Visual Presentations

If you would like to present a PowerPoint presentation, you must contact the League staff member that is coordinating your session (see the contact information listed on the right-side of this page). The League will order a table and screen for your session; presenters must bring a laptop, projector and extension cord (at least 20' long).

Exhibitor Learning Sessions

The above items listed for League sessions differ from the standard room set-up for Exhibitor Learning Sessions. For information on room setup, please email klawrence@njlm.org.

Notify the staff located at the Room Monitor Station immediately. Room Monitor stations are located near the escalators on the 3rd and 4th levels (near rooms 305/306 and 405/406).

It is also possible that a League staff member may be present in the area. You can identify League staff as they will have a white ribbon affixed to their name badges. Any League staff member can assist you.

Notify the staff located at the Room Monitor Station immediately. Room Monitor stations are located near the escalators on the 3rd and 4th levels (near rooms 305/306 and 405/406).

It is also possible that a League staff member may be present in the area. You can identify League staff as they will have a white ribbon affixed to their name badges. Any League staff member can assist you.

Over 125 sessions take place during the Conference. Because of this, it is necessary to utlize the same room for multiple sessions.

League Sessions

Rooms will be set up a minimum of one hour before the session start time for League sessions.

Exhibitor Learning Sessions

For information on the setup of Exhibitor Learning Sessions, please email klawrence@njlm.org.

League Staff

Contact the League staff member coordinating your session. A listing of League staff can be found on the League website.

Affiliate Sessions

If you are working on a session with a League Affiliate Group, please contact them directly for assistance.

Exhibitor Learning Sessions

If you have questions about Exhibitor Learning Sessions, Contact Kristin Lawrence, Director, Conference Business Development, email klawrence@njlm.org.

Yes! Each year the Conference app provides a way to easily view and search the schedule, view speakers, receive alerts, and view an interactive exhibit floor. Registered attendees can even create personalized schedules to target what they want to see, hear, and do (when logged in).

If you downloaded app in 2022, the 2023 app will not update with information for 2023. You will need to download the new 2023 version.

Download Day is October 4 - the app will be available in app stores October 4.

App FAQs

All information updated and uploaded into the Speaker Portal automatically transfers to the Conference app.

Access the Speaker Portal.

Exhibitors are companies that provide products and services used by New Jersey’s local governments.  Some industries represented are:  Housing, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, Telecommunications, Document Management, Heavy Equipment, Office Products, Recreation,  IT, Environmental, Technology, Banking, Emergency products, Insurance, Healthcare, Security, Energy, Recycling, Stormwater, etc.

The conference is an education and business event for local government officials.

The Annual Conference is attended by New Jersey local elected and appointed officials, governing body members, purchasing agents, professional administrators, department heads and numerous other public sector officials. The attendees represent a vertical “slice” of government; a unique opportunity to meet numerous officials involved in the decision making process.

The conference is not a public or consumer show. It is an education and business event for government officials.

Set-Up

Monday, November 14: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hours

Tuesday, November 15: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 16: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 17: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Break down

Thursday, November 17: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

If you exhibited in 2021, a welcome email with your account access was sent to the primary contact on file. 
You will have to login on the Reserve Exhibit Space webpage to complete the Exhibit Space Contract and payment.

If you are a new exhibitor, please follow the instructions for "New Exhibitors" on the Reserve Exhibit Space webpage. 

Each 10'x10' exhibit space includes the following:

• Listing in the Conference Program, app, and conference website
• eBooth on the interactive floor plan
• Listing in the June, October, and November issues of NJ Municipalities magazine
• Use of the Conference logo for marketing
• Booth rails and drape: 8’ h (back) x 3’ h (side)
• 7”x44” booth sign with exhibit name and booth number
• Use of the exhibitor lock-up room (for securing small valuables overnight)
• Complimentary registrations for 6 personnel
• Complimentary pre and post conference delegate mailing lists (no phone, fax or email)
• Discounted rate on additional League mailing lists
• Complimentary copy of the 2023 Municipal Directory (distributed to exhibitors in March 2023)

NOTE: Exhibitors are responsible for all booth furnishings (tables, chairs, carpet, etc.) and utilities (electric, internet, etc.). These items are not included with the booth but can be ordered through the Exhibitor Service Manual (available in August).
Exhibitors may also provide their own furnishings.

Yes! Each year the Conference app provides a way to easily view and search the schedule, view speakers, receive alerts, and view an interactive exhibit floor. Registered attendees can even create personalized schedules to target what they want to see, hear, and do (when logged in).

If you downloaded app in 2022, the 2023 app will not update with information for 2023. You will need to download the new 2023 version.

Download Day is October 4 - the app will be available in app stores October 4.

App FAQs

All information updated and uploaded into the Speaker Portal automatically transfers to the Conference app.

Access the Speaker Portal.