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2026 ICMA: Long Beach!

Join us for ICMA’s 112th Annual Conference on October 17-21 at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Long Beach, CA. We will bring together the largest gathering of local government professionals worldwide for unparalleled leadership and professional development, networking and more.

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

Join, Go, and Save! Special Discount for New Members Only

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Split payments using multiple credit cards

How to Split Payments

  1. Register yourself for the Annual Conference only
  2. Once you receive an email confirmation, you will be provided with a link to access your registration record
  3. Add additional items and utilize a separate credit card to pay for them

ICMA Members

Best Value Rate Regular Rate

$915

$999

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Nonmembers

Best Value Rate Regular Rate

$1,845

$2,015

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Attendee Type Best Value Rate
thru 8/26		 Regular Rate
starting 8/27
ICMA Member $915 $999
Non-Member $1,845 $2,015
Early-Mid Career to Dept. Head Member $570 $660
First Time in Conference Region Member $685 $775
First Time in Conference Region and Early-Mid Career to Dept. Head Member $340 $425
Life & Retired Members $300 $300
Full-Time Academic $370 $370
International ICMA Member (non-U.S., non-Canada)* $915 $999
International Non-Member (non-U.S., non-Canada)* $1,845 $2015
Partner/Guest/Spouse $150 $150
Child (18 and younger) Complimentary Complimentary
ICMA Honorary Member Complimentary Complimentary
ICMA Member-in-Transition Complimentary Complimentary
ICMA Senior Advisor Complimentary Complimentary
Student Member Complimentary Complimentary
ICMA Management Fellows & Interns Complimentary Complimentary
ICMA Veteran Fellow Complimentary Complimentary
One Day Registration Member** $435 $475
One Day Registration Nonmember** $875 $960
Additional Exhibitor Badge $499 $499

*Individuals seeking assistance with funding should contact conferenceteam@icma.org. Subject to availability.

** One Day Registration is not applicable to Team/Group discounts.

Full Registration Includes

  • Access to keynotes, featured speakers, and educational breakout sessions and roundtables

  • 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

  • Peer-to-peer networking

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Need Help?

For answers to conference registration questions, call Maritz Global Events at (219) 354-6679 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday or e-mail questions, cancellations, or changes to your reservation to ICMA@maritz.com.

Group Registration – Supercharge Your Team’s Potential

Register 4 or more together for a 15% discount off each registration fee.

Attending the ICMA Annual Conference as a team can increase your chances of walking away with tactics that can drive your local government’s success. With our group rate, even nonmembers who are part of your team can benefit from the group rate discount!

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Other Information About Registration

To register as a member, your ICMA membership status must be current. If you would like to verify your status, call ICMA Member Benefits & Services toll free at 800-745-8780 or 202-962-3680; or email customerservices@icma.org.

Note: ICMA membership is for individuals only. If you are not currently a member, use the nonmember category fees.

Take this opportunity to join ICMA and receive discounts on conference registration as well as many other membership benefits. To join online or download a membership application, visit the ICMA Join page.

Exhibitors will receive an email from ICMA’s official Registration and Housing provider, Maritz, containing a link to registration.  The main company contact for exhibiting companies will receive the email which will allow them to register all booth and company personnel.  An incomplete registration confirmation will be sent to company personnel who can then complete their registration, secure a hotel room, add a guest, as well as purchase tickets.

For questions, please email conferenceteam@icma.org.

Cancellations must be received in writing (conferenceteam@icma.org) by Wednesday, September 23, 2026. There are no refunds for cancellations received after Wednesday, September 23, 2026. All cancellations will have a $150 processing fee deducted from their refund, if applicable.

Substitutions may be made. There is no processing fee for a substitution, and you will either be charged or refunded the difference between the two registration fees. Substitutions must be received in writing (conferenceteam@icma.org) by Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

For answers to conference registration questions, call Maritz Global Events at (219) 354-6679 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday or e-mail questions, cancellations, or changes to your reservation to ICMA@maritz.com.