An Abundance of Content Relevant to Local Government Professionals

With over 200 education sessions, discussions, keynotes, game changer speakers, micro-certifications, mobile workshops and product theaters, there will be plenty of opportunities to learn from your peers, industry professionals, and others too!

Session tracks have been aligned with ICMA’s 14 Practices for Effective Local Government Management and Leadership.

The ability to adopt and leverage digital technologies and capabilities to achieve strategic goals and create value is essential. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, local governments face unique challenges and opportunities as they strive to deliver efficient and effective services to their communities. This track highlights operational technologies, tools and other innovations that allow organizations to advance their operations, asset integrity, risk management, and business continuity and growth. Topics may include approaches to Navigating the Digital Transformation Journey, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cybersecurity, Resilience and Privacy, Digital Service Delivery, Innovative Civic Engagement, E-Government Regulations and Compliance, Digital Inclusion and Equity, Effective IT Governance, and managing to the speed of emerging technologies, such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and 5G, that can be leveraged to enhance services, improve efficiency, and drive innovation in local government.

What have we learned about effectively engaging others in developing, achieving, articulating, and embodying a shared set of values, ethics, shared sense of purpose, and shared vision in the face of so much change and uncertainty? This track will explore how public servants can adapt leadership approaches to navigate current and future challenges.

The “wicked problems” impacting places can lead to opportunities for government staff and local stakeholders to communicate, build trust, and collaborate in new ways. This track will explore approaches that are making a difference in community resilience and quality of life.

ICMA and the local government management profession have built a 100+ year history around ethical, efficient, transparent, and results-oriented oversight of local government operations. To ensure leaders and the local government workforce continue to meet those obligations, this track will focus on the challenges and opportunities in future-proofing processes, systems, and policies. Also includes HR, workforce, staffing, etc.

Designed for individuals committed to unlocking their fullest potential, enhancing their well-being, and creating positive change in their lives- – focusing on making oneself better. This track highlights: Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence: Explore the practice of mindfulness and its role in developing emotional intelligence. Learn techniques for managing stress, improving self-awareness, and fostering healthier relationships. Goal setting and Achievement: discover the art of setting meaningful, achievable goals that align with your values and aspirations. Acquire strategies to overcome obstacles and stay motivated on your path to success. Positive Well—Being: dive into the principles of positive psychology and discover how to cultivate happiness and well-being in your life. Explore the science of flourishing and strategies for enhancing life satisfaction. Resilience and Adversity Mastery: Learn how to build resilience in the face of life’s challenges. Explore techniques for bouncing back from setbacks and emerging stronger and more resilient than ever. Personal Growth Strategies: Gain insights into various personal growth frameworks and approaches, from self-reflection to self-improvement techniques. Identify your unique strengths and areas for growth. Life Balance and Time Management: Find harmony in your life by mastering the art of time management and work-life balance. Discover practical strategies for juggling your personal and professional responsibilities. Transformational Leadership: Unleash your leadership potential by understanding how personal growth contributes to effective leadership. Explore leadership models that prioritize authenticity and personal development.

Across the range of local government service areas, current expectations, systems, and delivery models often look vastly different than when many managers entered the profession. This track will explore how, where, when, and by whom the work gets done present opportunities for reimagination to make the best use of resources and meet the needs of the public. Also includes public safety and emergency services operations.

Local governments and communities worldwide are in varying states of rebounding from the pandemic, natural disasters, and other economic shifts. This track will help leaders monitor and adapt to disruptive industries and trends, as well as identify opportunities to promote economic mobility and inclusive, sustainable development.

Sharpen Your Focus by Earning an ICMA Micro-certificate

ICMA’s micro-certificate programs are four-hour bootcamps for those who want to grow their competencies in subjects most relevant to their professional lives, in ways that allow them to acquire skills that are not only vertical, but transversal.

An additional registration fee of $299 is required.

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Experience Local Government Firsthand in Pittsburgh with Mobile Workshops

The ICMA Annual Conference offers several exciting mobile workshops for opportunities to view local government sites in Pittsburgh.

An additional registration fee of $30 is required.

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