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113th ICMA Annual Conference

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Submission deadline: November 13, 2026
Event date: September 25, 2027
Format: In person
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Compensation: Not listed

About this call

The 113th ICMA Annual Conference brings local government management professionals together in Philadelphia to share strategies and solutions. ICMA seeks session proposals aligned with its Practices for Effective Local Government Management and Leadership, covering subjects such as governance, organizational innovation, community engagement, financial stability, and public safety. Proposed formats include educational sessions, facilitated discussions, skill-building workshops, Quick Bites, and lightning talks.

Topics

Strategic governance and policyFuture-ready organizationsWorkforce and cultureCommunity engagement and belongingInnovation and service deliveryFinancial stabilityLeadership, growth, and resilienceEconomic development and community resiliencePublic safetyEmerging issues in local government

Audience

Local government management professionalsLocal government leaders

Session formats

60-minute educational session60-minute facilitated discussion120-minute skill-building workshop30-minute Quick Bite6-minute, 40-second lightning talk