The 2022 ICMA Annual Conference offers education sessions, impactful keynote speakers, a robust exhibit hall, and unique networking opportunities. Specific session details are coming soon, but you can start planning out your experience now with our schedule-at-a-glance below.
Times are listed in Eastern time (ET).
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Assistant’s Exchange Program |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Host Committee Lounge |
| 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Move-In |
| 8:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | The Art of Assistant Leadership (Parts 1-2) |
| 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | ICMA Micro-Certifications | Pre-Registration Required |
| 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Mobile Workshops | Pre-Registration Required |
| 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.* | VIP Ohio State Buckeye Football Tailgate Experience | *Attendees have the opportunity to stay until 6:00pm. | Pre-Registration Required |
| 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | ICMA Micro-Certifications | Pre-Registration Required |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Education Sessions/Roundtables |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Education Sessions/Roundtables |
| 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | National Veterans Memorial and Museum Reception | Pre-Registration Required |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 6:45 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Host Committee Lounge |
| 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Sporting Events | Pre-Registration Required |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | 5K Run and Walk | Pre-Registration Required |
| 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Move-In |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Make The Most Out of Your ICMA Annual Conference Experience |
| 8:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | The Art of Assistant Leadership (Parts 3-4) |
| 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | ICMA Micro-Certifications | Pre-Registration Required |
| 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Education Sessions/Roundtables |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Education Sessions/Roundtables |
| 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Mobile Workshops | Pre-Registration Required |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Education Sessions/Roundtables |
| 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Equity & Inclusion Leaders Lunch | Pre-Registration Required |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Education Sessions/Roundtables |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Regional Meetings |
| 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Opening General Session |
| 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception (EXCLUSIVE HALL HOURS) |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Student Happy Hour |
| 6:30 p.m. | Open for Exhibitor/Sponsor/Affiliate Events |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Host Committee Lounge |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Education Sessions/Roundtables |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Coffee Break |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | General Session |
| 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall |
| 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch in the Exhibit Hall (EXCLUSIVE HALL HOURS) |
| 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. | SheLeadsGov Luncheon | Pre-Registration Required |
| 11:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Mobile Workshops | Pre-Registration Required |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | ICreaMA at the Zencity Beach Club – Booth 401 |
| 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Education Sessions/Roundtables |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Refreshment Break |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Education Sessions/Roundtables |
| 4:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | CivicPRIDE Mixer: A Coming Out Party! |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Celebration of Service Reception – INVITATION ONLY |
| 5:00 p.m. | State/Affiliate/Alumni Receptions; Open for Exhibitor/Sponsor Events |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Host Committee Lounge |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Education Sessions/Roundtables |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Coffee Break |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | General Session |
| 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall |
| 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch in the Exhibit Hall (EXCLUSIVE HALL HOURS) |
| 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Assistant’s Luncheon | Pre-Registration Required |
| 11:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Mobile Workshops | Pre-Registration Required |
| 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Education Sessions/Roundtables |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Education Sessions/Roundtables |
| 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Move-Out |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Education Sessions/Roundtables |
| 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Tuesday Night Event: Center of Science and Industry (COSI) | Pre-Registration Required |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Registration |
| 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Host Committee Lounge |
| 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Move-Out |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast and Learning: Education Sessions |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Inspirational Closing General Session |
Note to ICMA Affiliates
Any non-ICMA planned and approved activity, event, or meeting that is held during the 2022 ICMA Annual Conference Schedule is considered an affiliate activity and must be approved in advance by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Conferences & Sponsorships team.
Learn about the Affiliate Meetings Policy »
Organizations (exhibitors, sponsors, not-for-profit groups, government agencies, etc.) that wish to hold meetings of any size or nature, and in any location during the 2022 ICMA Annual Conference Schedule must complete the ICMA Affiliate Activity Form and have it approved by ICMA. Affiliate activity guidelines are subject to change.