The 2026 ICMA Annual Conference offers education sessions, impactful keynote speakers, a robust Exhibit Hall,
and unique networking opportunities.
All events take place at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center unless otherwise noted.
| Time | Event Type |
|---|---|
| Breakfast on Own | |
| 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | The LBC Attendee Lounge Open |
| 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | ICMA Micro Certifications – TICKETED EVENT |
| 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Sporting Events – TICKETED EVENT, Offsite Locations |
| 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Mobile Workshops – TICKETED EVENTS, Offsite Locations |
| 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Headshot Lounge |
| 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | The Collaboration Zone |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Education Sessions |
| 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch On Own |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Education Sessions |
| 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | ICMA Micro Certifications – TICKETED EVENT |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Education Sessions |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Education Sessions |
| 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | ICMA Opening Party: After Hours in the LBC – TICKETED EVENT, The Terrace Plaza, LBCEC |
| Time | Event Type |
|---|---|
| Breakfast on Own | |
| 6:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 6:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | The LBC Attendee Lounge Open |
| 7:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Sporting Events – TICKETED EVENT, Offsite Locations |
| 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | ICMA Micro Certifications – TICKETED EVENT |
| 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Headshot Lounge |
| 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | The Collaboration Zone |
| 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Mobile Workshops – TICKETED EVENT, Offsite Locations |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Regional Meetings |
| 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Education Sessions |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Education Sessions |
| 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | First-Time Attendee Meet and Greet |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch on Own |
| 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Opening General Session |
| 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Product Theaters |
| 4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Product Theaters |
| 5:30 p.m. | Open for Exhibitor/Sponsor/Affiliate Events |
| 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Global Reception |
| Time | Event Type |
|---|---|
| Breakfast on Own | |
| 7:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 7:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | The LBC Attendee Lounge Open |
| 7:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Skill-Building Workshops |
| 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | The Collaboration Zone |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Education Sessions |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | General Session |
| 11:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Headshot Lounge |
| 11:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 11:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | The Collaboration Zone |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch in the Exhibit Hall |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | SheLeadsGov Luncheon – TICKETED EVENT, Hyatt Regency Long Beach |
| 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Mobile Workshops – Ticketed Event, Offsite Locations |
| 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Product Theater Sessions |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Product Theater Sessions |
| 12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Skill-Building Workshops |
| 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Education Sessions |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Product Theater Sessions |
| 2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Product Theater Sessions |
| 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Break |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Education Sessions |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Product Theater Sessions |
| 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Skill-Building Workshops |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Product Theater Sessions |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Education Sessions |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | ICMA Local Government Awards and Recognition Ceremony |
| 4:20 p.m. | Passport to Prizes Drawing |
| 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | ICMA Local Government Awards and Recognition Reception |
| 5:15 p.m. | Open Evening for Exhibitor/Sponsor/Affiliate Events |
| Time | Event Type |
|---|---|
| Breakfast on Own | |
| 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | The LBC Attendee Lounge Open |
| 8:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Skill-Building Workshops |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | The Collaboration Zone |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Education Sessions |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | ICMA Business Meeting |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | General Session |
| 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch in the Exhibit Hall |
| 11:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 11:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Headshot Lounge |
| 11:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | The Collaboration Zone |
| 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Mobile Workshops – TICKETED EVENT, Offsite Locations |
| 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Product Theater Sessions |
| 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Assistant’s Luncheon – TICKETED EVENT, Hyatt Regency Long Beach |
| 12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Skill-Building Workshops |
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Product Theater Sessions |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Education Sessions |
| 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Product Theater Sessions |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Product Theater Sessions |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Break |
| 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Education Sessions |
| 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Skill-Building Workshops |
| 3:45 p.m. | Passport to Prizes Drawing |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Education Sessions |
| 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Open Evening for Exhibitor/Sponsor/Affiliate Events |
| 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | ICMA Networking Event on the Queen Mary, TICKETED EVENT |
| Time | Event Type |
|---|---|
| Breakfast on Own | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Registration Open |
| 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | The LBC Attendee Lounge Open |
| 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | The Collaboration Zone |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Education Sessions |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Skill-Building Workshops |
| 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Education Sessions |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Closing General Session |
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