ICMA Annual Conference 2026
ICMA's 112th Annual Conference takes place in Long Beach, California, with keynote speakers and off-site learning sessions.
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
- Dates
- October 17–21, 2026
- Venue
- Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Scale
- Largest gathering of local government professionals worldwide
TL;DR
- ICMA Annual Conference 2026 runs October 17–21, 2026, at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Long Beach, California.
- Registration fees were scheduled to be published before registration opened, and groups of four or more receive 15% off.
- ICMA describes the conference as the largest gathering of local government professionals worldwide.
- Published programming includes keynote speakers, leadership and professional development, networking, immersive off-site learning sessions, and affiliate-hosted events.
About
ICMA's 112th Annual Conference is positioned as the largest gathering of local government professionals worldwide. It includes off-site learning sessions across Long Beach and surrounding communities, plus ICMA affiliate-hosted events.
Who you'll find in the room
Local government managers and professionals
The organizer identifies local government managers and professionals worldwide as the audience.
Featured speakers
6 listedSimon Sinek
General Session Keynote, Leading with Purpose fireside chat
Jon Meacham
General Session Keynote, Hope Through History
Kim Scott
General Session Keynote, Lead with Candor
Brady Wilson
Game Changers Speaker
Eric Zimmer
Game Changers Speaker
Chris Hsuing
The Curve, Fireside Moderator
Venue & travel
Venue
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802Questions people ask
6 answeredICMA Annual Conference 2026 runs from October 17 through October 21, 2026.
It is held at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802.
Local government managers and professionals worldwide are the published audience.
It is worth considering when the agenda, networking goals, and audience fit your team's objectives; otherwise, the time and travel commitment may not justify attendance.
Smart casual or business casual is a practical default, with comfortable shoes for sessions and networking.
ICMA describes it as the largest gathering of local government professionals worldwide.
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