ICMA 2026 Annual Conference

The 2026 ICMA Annual Conference, hosted by the International City/County Management Association, will take place October 17–21, 2026, at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802. As the premier gathering for local government professionals, the conference will bring together more than 5,000 attendees from around the world to discuss emerging challenges and innovative approaches to public management.

Through expert-led sessions, keynote presentations, professional development opportunities, and networking events, attendees will explore topics including artificial intelligence in government, workforce retention, sustainable governance, leadership development, and community engagement.