For 107 years, the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference is where thousands of local government management professionals have gathered to share and get new ideas, strategies, resources, and solutions for managing local governments in today’s complex environment. The 2022 ICMA Annual Conference will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC), 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215. With four da...

Join us on July 28 and 29 for a virtual learning event for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officers (or those doing the work without the title), and local government professionals interested in ideas and institutions to deepen strategies, shape actions, and create solutions. This two-day event will take deep dives on everything equity from allocations to zones where attendees can expect inspiration and encouragement to move from discourse to...

We’ve all seen it play out through the media – a community leader does a poor job of relaying the message about a difficult issue and the community reacts through protests, tense town hall meetings, and angry comments on social media. Engagement with residents is about skill sets, but it is also an art. Communities that do it well are often seen as eutopias and those that do it poorly are labeled dystopias. Join us on April 14, for...

ICMA Coaching Program Free Webinar Series Anger has become commonplace in today's political discussions and has left many of wondering how to diffuse these volatile situations. A few simple strategies can help increase the ability to have a productive conversation and keep the wheels of your city/county government efficiently turning. What we'll cover: What is causing hate and divisiveness in today’s politics? Is there a place for anger...

Welcome to the World's Largest Conference for Local Government Management Professionals The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference is where local government management professionals discover essential tools and strategies for managing local governments in today’s complex environment. United by a shared mission, attendees from around the world come together to make their communities a better place to liv...

What is govtech? It is new technologies that empower government employees, improve public services, and make a real difference in everything from the housing crisis to climate change. It is also a growing market worth over $400 billion that is attracting a new generation of technologists, designers and mission-driven entrepreneurs who are collaborating with government partners to help drive a movement. #ThisIsGovtech is a new webinar series ex...