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ICMA Your Week at ICMA 2026

Welcome to Long Beach: Kicking off ICMA 2026

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ICMA Collaboration Zone

Coming to the Main Stage

General Session Keynotes

Sunday, October 18 | 1:30 PM

Leading with Purpose

Fireside Chat moderated by Chief Chris Hsuing, executive director of public safety leadership, The Curve

Simon Sinek

Monday, October 19 | 10:00 AM

Hope Through History

Jon Meacham

How to Survive Turbulent Times

Tuesday, October 20 | 10:30 AM

Lead with Candor

Kim Scott

How Great Leaders Care Personally, Challenge Directly, and Build Stronger Teams

Wednesday, October 21 | 11:00 AM

COLLECTIVE RESILENCETM

Liz Bohannon

Breaking Silos: Harnessing Sturdy Relationships for a Resilient Municipal Workforce

Game Changers

Join our game changer speaker sessions for stories from those leading by example.

Sunday, October 18 | 10:15 AM

Brady Wilson

Spotting the Invisible Forces that Fuel Incivility (and How to Neutralize Them)

Monday, October 19 | 1:15 PM

Eric Zimmer

How a Little Becomes a Lot: Small Changes for a Job That Never Lets Up

Sunday, October 18 | 11:30 AM

Leigh-Ann Buchanan

Leading Beyond the Public Good: Innovating Your Way to Public Excellence

Tuesday, October 20 | 1:30 PM

Rachel Stern

Thinking Like an Investor When You Buy AI

Arrive Early. Lead Stronger.

Plan for pre-conference learning!

Plan your travel for a weekend arrival to secure your seat in our expanded Saturday and Sunday Micro-Certifications.

Conference Venue

Exhibit/Sponsor

Showcase Your Community

Mobile Workshops

Experience #localgov firsthand in the LBC and its surrounding communities. At tHese immersive learning sessions you will experience real-world projects, cultural initiatives, and more.

Affiliate Events

Check out these events hosted by ICMA affiliates.

Sporting Events

There are a variety of sporting activities where you can have fun while connecting with your colleagues.

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Attendee Experiences

Discover the one-of-a-kind experiences awaiting you in Long Beac.h.

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