We Want Everyone, Everywhere to Join the World’s Largest Conference for Local Government Leaders
The 2023 ICMA Annual Conference is your global gateway to network with your peers, gain leadership skills and practical approaches for improving local government. Offering both in-Person and on-demand options, we invite you to be part of it all and join fellow local government leaders in Austin, TX, September 30-October 4, 2023.
Inspirational keynote speakers with diverse backgrounds and expertise
New tools and techniques presented by experts in the local government management profession

Networking opportunities with local government professionals from around the world

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Step 1
Register for the 2023 ICMA Annual Conference
OPENING JUNE 2023
Step 2
Reserve your hotel room through MGE
OPENING JUNE 2023
2023 ICMA: Austin
International ICMA Member
(non-U.S., non-Canada)
Best Value Rate (ends 8/16/23) | Regular Rate (starts 8/17/23) |
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$790 |
$865 |
International Non-Member
(non-U.S., non-Canada)
Best Value Rate (ends 8/16/23) | Regular Rate (starts 8/17/23) |
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$1,580 |
$1,730 |
Included Experiences
Access to keynotes, featured speakers, and 140+ educational breakout sessions and roundtables featuring 5 content tracks
Most education sessions and General Sessions will be recorded. All recorded sessions will be available On Demand for registered attendees.
- Peer-to-peer networking
- An Exhibit Hall featuring companies showcasing the latest and greatest in local government innovations, attendee engagement opportunities and much more!
- Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception
- Attendee lunches Monday/Tuesday, coffee breaks and networking opportunities
- Team/Group discounts for 5 or more attendees
Experience | Details |
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Saturday Night Reception | Available for an additional fee » |
Tuesday Night Networking Event | Available for an additional fee » |
ICMA Micro-Certification Sessions | Available for an additional fee |
Mobile Workshops and Sporting Events | Available for an additional fee |
If you have questions or seek assistance with funding, please don’t hesitate to reach out to conferenceteam@icma.org.
ICMA is here to help you prepare to travel to the United States

Visa Information and Requirements
If you require a visa to visit the United States, it is recommended that you apply as soon as travel to the 2023 Annual Conference is contemplated. Visit the U.S. State Department website for complete information.

Letter of Invitation
If required, you may download a general letter of invitation to participate.
2023 ICMA: On Demand
For those unable to attend the conference in-person, all on demand recordings will be available for purchase.
International
(non-U.S., non-Canada)
ICMA Member | Non-member |
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$80 |
$150 |
Included Experiences
Online access to all on-demand recordings
- Team/Group discounts for 5 or more attendees
Sessions for International Attendees
This is a sampling of the sessions relevant to attendees from the International Community.
Alternating Between Floods and Drought – The Role of Chennai City in Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change
The session will provide participants with information about the complex institutional ecosystem to implement climate action plans in Indian cities; the various interventions for improving resilience of the urban poor against climate vulnerabilities; and the cross-jurisdictional plans and interventions for reducing GHG emissions and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Indian cities house almost half of the country’s population and contribute 60 percent to the total GDP. Chennai, a city home to 8.5 million people is the fourth largest city in India and has increasingly faced the brunt of climatic hazards over the last two decades. Climate change is rapidly altering the city’s weather patterns; the city is witnessing heavier rainfalls in shorter spells resulting in floods, and also deficient monsoons leading to drought. The Urban Management Centre (UMC) is supporting the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to prepare a climate action plan. Amidst the plethora of government and private stakeholders, GCC is convening efforts and mitigating negative climate impacts, especially for the urban poor residing in 215 slum settlements that are likely to be submerged by sea level rise by the year 2100. Cities contribute a significant share to environmental degradation and GHG emissions, but they also present opportunities and role models of sustainability, efficiency, inclusivity and committed actions. Chennai city is demonstrating its commitment by targeting to achieve the goals of carbon neutrality and water balance by the year 2050. The session will provide participants with information about the complex institutional ecosystem to implement climate action plans in Indian cities; the various interventions for improving resilience of the urban poor against climate vulnerabilities; and the cross-jurisdictional plans and interventions for reducing GHG emissions and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
How Does a Small Council from Northern Ireland Become One of the Top Performers in the UK?
Using an interwoven and agile approach, the Council has earned its place as one of the Top 10 Councils in the UK (England and Scotland) for recycling, and ranked regionally as the top performing council in relation to attracting investment, jobs and turnaround times for processing planning applications.
Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council was established on 1st April 2015, a result of local government reform and the merger of two councils. This brought about substantial organisational, legislative, fiscal and cultural challenges, as well as the additional responsibilities from central government. The Council has a clear focus on the vision and organisational values, it recognises that aligning strategic and cultural aspirations is key to success.
As an organisation, we quickly had to develop new teams and new ways of working that would provide excellent services and would improve the lives of our citizens.
From the outset, our key objective was to work together. Our forty Elected Members and the leadership team understood the interconnectedness of Council business. To our residents, we are simply ‘The Council’, not separate service-area silos, and their expectation is that we get the job done, without getting derailed with internal bureaucracy and perceived barriers between business areas and external partners.
Knowing that a ‘parallel but separate’ approach could deliver a satisfactory functional output, however, to deliver exceptional outcomes we acknowledged the need to become a dynamic, cross-cutting organisation. This provided us with the ability to nurture creative approaches and partnership working to maximise service delivery for our citizens.
Using an interwoven and agile approach, the Council has earned its place as one of the Top 10 Councils in the UK (England and Scotland) for recycling, and ranked regionally as the top performing council in relation to attracting investment, jobs and turnaround times for processing planning applications.
Leading in a Complex Political Environment in Northern Ireland
Leading a political organisation in Northern Ireland requires visionary leadership and a determination to put people and outcomes ahead of political tensions, organisational boundaries and bureaucracy.
Leading a political organisation in Northern Ireland requires visionary leadership and a determination to put people and outcomes ahead of political tensions, organisational boundaries and bureaucracy.
An innovative programme was put in place to support Elected Members to continue to fulfil the vital role they play in working with and supporting communities. Good governance and a bespoke programme of learning and development were provided to support Elected Members to lead, make connections and build places where people can thrive.
The Council has successfully delivered a major, strategic and complex transformational change programme. The choreography, pacing, decision making and sequencing of change has elevated service delivery to a new level of excellence with demonstrable success in terms of community benefits and outcomes.
With leadership from Elected Members, this Council has earned its reputation as a pace-setter for ground-breaking innovation in leadership.
Ramallah’s Resilience Journey, How We Learned From Different International Best Practices and We Created Our Own City Vision
Ramallah has become a model sustainable city, not only for the region, but also worldwide. The presentation will include background on the city of Ramallah, its vision, and main challenges.
Ramallah has become a model sustainable city, not only for the region, but also worldwide. The presentation will include background on the city of Ramallah, its vision, and main challenges. Ramallah has adopted the 2030 UN Agenda as a framework for city planning and is working on the three main dimensions of sustainable development: social inclusion, economic development, and environmental protection, as well as culture, which Ramallah has added on as a fourth dimension. Ramallah is realizing the global Sustainable Development Goals through concrete programs in the city.
US and European Local Government Programs and Services Supporting Refugees, Immigrants and Asylum Seekers
Learn about the programs and initiatives that cities in Europe and the United States are using to support these new residents through language classes, vocational training, job search assistance, business assistance, and cultural learning.
Cities and countries across the globe are receiving and integrating refugees, immigrants and asylum seekers into their communities and societies in a variety of ways. Learn about the programs and initiatives that cities in Europe and the United States are using to support these new residents through language classes, vocational training, job search assistance, business assistance, and cultural learning.
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