Attendee Experiences

Check out the unique experiences offered to attendees
throughout the conference!

How to Split Payments Using Multiple Credit Cards

Please note that if you wish to use a separate credit card to pay for a Partner or Guest Registration or for any extra Ticketed Event, you will need to first register yourself for the Conference and then when you receive your confirmation, you will need to go back and access your registration record, where you will then be able to register for additional items and utilize a separate credit card to pay for them.

Saturday Evening Reception

Austin Public Library
Saturday, September 30
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tickets: $45

Join us for a special evening at the Austin Public Library – a unique venue showcasing art, books, education, technology, and beautiful spaces for networking. Guests will enjoy delicious appetizers, refreshing drinks, and entertainment. End your evening with desserts and coffee on the beautiful rooftop overlooking Lady Bird Lake and the Palmer Events Center.

Tickets are $45 and can be added to your registration. If you need assistance in adding this ticket to your current registration, please contact: conferenceteam@icma.org.

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception

Location: Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Halls 1 – 3
Date/Hours:
Sunday, October 1 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Immediately following the Opening General Session, join us in the Exhibit Hall to mix and mingle with the best service providers for local government. This is your opportunity to look for products and services that will help you solve organizational challenges. Refreshments and light delicious hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Passport to Prizes

Location: Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Halls 1 – 3
Date/Hours:
Sunday, Oct. 1, 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Visit all of the participating exhibitors listed on the back of the game card during exhibit hours to receive stamps on your game card. Once all boxes are validated, print your contact information on the card’s back and drop your Passport in one of the two prize raffle drums within the exhibit hall.

ICMA will notify all winners via email. Only one (1) entry is allowed per person. Exhibitors, sponsors, guests, children, and non-local government professionals are ineligible to win. Prizes include gift cards, 2024 ICMA Annual Conference registrations, and ICMA Swag. Prizes are not redeemable for cash.

Cloud Touch Kiosks

Location: Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Halls 1 – 3

Explore the cutting-edge Cloud Touch Kiosks at the 2023 ICMA Annual Conference in the vibrant setting of the Austin Convention Center. Seamlessly blending technology and convenience, these interactive digital displays are designed to enhance your conference experience. Navigate effortlessly through the exhibit hall with the intuitive exhibit map, stay updated on the comprehensive schedule of events, and indulge in a moment of relaxation with an engaging game of Candy Crush during breaks between sessions. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with these state-of-the-art kiosks, elevating your conference journey to new heights.

Relaxation Lounge

Location: Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Halls 1 – 3

Attending a conference can be exhausting! Take a break at the ICMA Relaxation Lounge in the Exhibit Hall for a back, hand/arm, or foot massage! A moment of Zen during a busy day will awaken your senses and re-energize you so you can get the most out of your conference experience!

Headshot Lounge

Location: Austin Convention Center, Escalators by Exhibit Hall 2
Date/Hours:
Sunday, October 1 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, October 2 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 3 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Stop by the Headshot Lounge for your complimentary headshot.

If you’ve been meaning to update your headshot, this is your chance! Refresh your photo with a quick and painless session with our on-site photographers.

Texas Longhorn Photo Opportunity

Location: Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Halls 1 – 3
Date/Hours:
Sunday, October 1 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 3 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Texas Longhorn will be welcoming you in the Exhibit Hall. Come say “howdy” and then “cheese” as you snap a photo with the largest mammal in the state.

Alvies Boot Party

Location: Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Halls 1-3
Date/Hours:
Sunday, October 1 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 3 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

**Sign Up by Monday, October 2**
Sign up required, signing up is not a commitment to a purchase. Purchases will be made on-site.

Kick your feet up, Alvies will come to you! At the Alvies Boot Party, we’re bringing a slice of Texan tradition right to the Exhibit Hall floor.

Step into the heart of Austin style with this unique opportunity to get custom-fitted with genuine leather boots from the iconic Austin-based brand, Alvies.

How it works?
Secure your spot at the Alvies Boot Party by signing up here. When you arrive, you’ll find a selection of meticulously crafted boots, all in your size, ready and waiting for you to try on. Purchase onsite so you can strut your style through the convention center donning your new boots right away. Imagine the envy of fellow attendees as you showcase your Alvies during the Tuesday Night Event. Or if you prefer to lighten your luggage load, choose to have your boots conveniently shipped to your home. Save your spot today!

Zencity’s AIce Cream Social

Location: Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Halls 1 – 3
Date/Hours:
Monday, October 2 12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Scoop into the Future of Flavor at Zencity’s AIce Cream Social! Join us at booth #313 for a delectable treat as sweet as our insights. Indulge in innovative flavors and chill conversations as we dish out the scoop on AI and community trust.

Puppy Park

Location: Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Halls 1 – 3
Date/Hours:
Monday, October 2 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 3 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

With the support of the Austin Humane Society, an adorable Puppy Park will be featured in the Exhibit Hall. Make your day even more enjoyable and visit with these adorable puppies who are looking for some sweet cuddles!

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

Location: Austin Convention Center, Halls 1 – 3
Date/Hours:
Monday, October 2 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 3 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

After working up an appetite from a morning of learning and networking, stop by the Exhibit Hall for a complimentary and customizable boxed lunch and beverage to enjoy while networking with exhibitors.

Tuesday Night Event

Palmer Events Center
Tuesday, October 3
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Tickets: $55

Enjoy an Austin authentic evening at the Palmer Events Center. Great food, refreshing and crafty drinks, live music, interactive entertainment, live animals, scenic views of the Austin skyline and networking will make for an unforgettable experience! This event is one that you won’t want to miss!

Tickets are $55 and can be added to your registration. If you need assistance in adding this ticket to your current registration, please contact: conferenceteam@icma.org.