Benefits of Attending 

Five Reasons to Attend the League Conference

Whether a first-time or longtime Conference attendee, you can take away many potential benefits and dramatically enhance your understanding of local government.

Something for every level of experience

Are you a newcomer, a mid-career professional or elected official, or a well-established expert in all things local government looking for peer-to-peer contact, while committed to maintaining licenses and building your network? As the largest gathering of municipal officials in the United States, the League Conference brings together people you might not ordinarily meet, but who could introduce you to new ways of thinking, doing, and achieving.

Face-to-face connections

Gathering with like-minded people from around the state will help you maintain and build your network of contacts and resources, putting you in a position to serve your community better than ever. New and evergreen sessions feature thought leaders in their fields sharing their insights and providing one-to-one interfaces that municipal officials need to succeed. 

The answers you need

The Conference is the place to get your questions answered, from informational basics to advanced trend management techniques. The many CEUs available for professional and technical certifications are just a part of education.
And the learning doesn't stop at the sessions. The Exhibit Hall provides a wealth of information about the latest projects and services that may be new to you. You can discover just how these products can be customized to your municipality's specific needs and enhance your operations and activities.

Inspiration for governing

Throughout the Conference, you will have the unique opportunity to hear about and see firsthand the latest technological, operational, and service options for local governments. Over the course of the three-day event, refresh your to-do list and recharge your energy with new techniques and ideas.

Hands-on skill building

With 21 Affiliate organizations and other communities of leaders and learners gathered, as well as more than 800 vendors, you can gain fresh perspectives on your day-to-day operations from a wide variety of participants that transfer directly from the Conference to your community.