The Congress of Cities and Exposition is the National League of Cities most important annual conference drawing more than 4000 local elected officials every year. In the past the conference has been held the first week of December. This year, the conference will be held in early November. It is a chance for local elected officials to share ideas about how to make their communities better for their citizens. This year’s conference will be a unique opportunity to see up close the host city of New Orleans and their accomplishments as they go from disaster to recovery. Delegates will see first hand how a city has dealt with a monumental catastrophe and come back stronger and better than ever. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime conference.

Who Should Attend and Why?
Whether new or veteran, all elected and appointed officials, and municipal employees and state league members should attend this conference. This comprehensive professional development opportunity offers a unique mix of general sessions, conference workshops and networking sessions aimed at providing the insight and tools needed to solve your cities problems. Hear from high profile national speakers, discover new approaches to leadership and governance, and gain access to a broad network of information and resources, and network and share experiences with other local elected officials from around the country. Help solve your cities problems by sharing ideas and networking with peers.