2026 ICMA Annual Conference

October 17 – 21 (Exhibit Dates: October 18-20)

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center- Long Beach, CA

The ICMA Annual Conference is the premier conference dedicated to local government leadership and management.  The ICMA Annual Conference will offer your organization the perfect opportunity to meet the key decision makers in the local government market and share your newest ideas and solutions. Experience five transformative days filled with relevant education sessions, unique networking opportunities in the exhibit hall, attendee activations and evening events.

Attendee Demographics

Exhibit Space Rental Fee & Payment Schedule

2026 EXHIBIT SPACE RENTAL RATES

Inline Booth $3,700 per 100 square feet + corner charge
Government/Nonprofit $3,200 per 100 square feet + corner charge
Corner Charge $250 per exposed corner

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Before June 12, 2026 50% non-refundable deposit required with reservation
After June 12, 2026 100% payment in full due with reservation

Exhibit Schedule** 

MOVE-IN HOURS

October 16, 2026
*20×20 islands or larger		 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 17, 2026 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 18, 2026 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

EXHIBIT HOURS

October 18, 2026 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
October 19, 2026 11:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
October 20, 2026 11:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

MOVE-OUT HOURS

October 20, 2026 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
October 21, 2026 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

**Schedule Subject to Change

Quick Links:

Floorplan: 2026 ICMA Annual Conference – Event Map
Reserve A Booth: 2026 ICMA Annual Conference: Exhibitor Login
View the Sponsorship Prospectus: ICMA-Long-Beach-Pprospectus-F6.pdf
Exhibitor Hub: Home – 2026 ICMA Annual Conference

Booth Logistics:

All exhibitors will be emailed a link to an online exhibitor kit. This kit will include all the important information that exhibitors will need to furnish their booth (carpeting, electrical, internet, furniture, food & beverage). The following are NOT included in the exhibit booth fee: carpet (mandatory), furnishings, electricity, audiovisual equipment, shipping, drayage and individual booth security. Please note that carpet is required for all booths. The official general service contractor is The Expo Group. The Exhibitor Services Kit will be emailed once it is available.

Exhibit Booths Include:

  • Two full conference badges per 10’ x 10’ booth. Additional badges can be purchased for $499.
  • Sunday Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception
  • Complimentary lunch Monday and Tuesday in the Exhibit Hall
  • Company listing in the online floor plan and mobile app
  • Identification sign for in-line booths
  • Complimentary afternoon beverage breaks Monday and Tuesday in the Exhibit Hall
  • In-line booths receive an 8’ draped back wall and 3’ draped side rails