Funding Your Path to Long Beach, California: Conference Assistance Scholarships Open
April 21, 2026
Apply by May 15 for assistance to attend the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference in Long Beach/Los Angeles County, California.
ICMA Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Exchange
March 16, 2026
Submit your application by Monday, May 11, 2026.
Conference Education Committee to Meet in January
January 27, 2026
Committee will meet January 29-31 at the site of ICMA’s 112th Annual Conference in Long Beach, California.
Protecting Institutional Knowledge: How AI Is Transforming Local Government Onboarding, Efficiency, and Retirement
December 4, 2025
Local governments are using AI to preserve institutional knowledge, speed onboarding, boost staff efficiency, and capture expertise before retirement reshapes the workforce.
Watch ICMA President Mike Land’s Address at #ICMA2025
November 11, 2025
Incoming ICMA President Mike Land emphasized the crucial role of local government professionals in community resilience.
Civic Readiness Starts Early: The Possibilities for Local Leaders
November 7, 2025
Insights from the ICMA Annual Conference game changer session, sponsored by OpenGov, on how to model democratic participation in nonpartisan and developmentally appropriate ways.
My Mount Rushmore: Four Keys to Success for Today’s Local Government Leaders
October 31, 2025
From Julia D. Novak’s “My Mount Rushmore” keynote panel at the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference come timeless insights that are essential for today’s local government leaders.
Where’s the Fun? How Emotional Infrastructure Strengthens Communities
October 30, 2025
Urbanist Peter Kageyama closes the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference with a heartfelt reminder that connection, play, and creativity are the pulse of thriving communities.
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