Overview

The Congress of Cities and Exposition held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center from November 28th through December 1st will bring together local leaders from cities across the United States. Conference participants will find a range of learning and networking opportunities highlighting successful programs from the City of Boston and communities across the country.

The Congress of Cities program will focus on three overarching strategies for cities: Promoting Strong Local Economies, Building Sustainable Communities and Strengthening Neighborhoods and Families. Each of the strategies will be explored through keynote addresses, workshops, peer networking sessions, mobile workshops, leadership training seminars, the City Showcase, and the Exhibit Hall. Before and after the main conference programming NLC will offer the traditional governance activities, state municipal league activities and meetings of NLC committees, councils and constituency groups.  

• Promote Strong Local Economies by learning how to promote 21st century workforce skills and to spur, support, attract and retain businesses.  
• Build Sustainable Communities by learning how to develop the partnerships and strategies to go beyond standalone investments in a city's built environment and move toward integrated approaches that facilitate connected, intelligent and sustainable communities.  
• Strengthen Neighborhoods and Families by fostering supportive families, homes and neighborhoods, to provide critical opportunities for individuals to grow, learn and prosper.

Full Program and Exposition Guide

Dynamic Workshops

A wide ranging selection of workshops are designed to engage participants and share the most promising skills, strategies, and best practices to continue to keep the nation's cities and towns prosperous.

Mobile Workshops

Host city Boston is offering off-site workshops, free of charge to registered delegates, to showcase collaborative solutions to issues facing local government.

Governance Activities

Throughout the conference, NLC member-city officials will participate in the important work of governing the association.  Most of the governance meetings listed are open to the public and you are encouraged to stop in to observe and consider how you might become involved.

Leadership Training Seminars

Educational seminars are crafted so participants obtain current resources, develop strategies, build skills, and engage in small group discussions and exercises with their peers from other communities.

Spouse & Guest Tours

Special tours created each year by the host city offer spouses and guests the chance to explore the city for its educational value.

Exhibit Hall Opportunities

Exhibitors can increase their visibility among attendees by investing in an exhibit hall opportunity. These opportunities, exclusive to exhibitors, will give your company/organization expanded recognition during the two days of the exposition.

Schedule

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

• 1:00 pm
  Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Advocacy Committee Meeting

• 1:00 pm
  Community and Economic Development Policy and Advocacy Committee Meeting

• 1:00 pm
  Information Technology and Communications Policy and Advocacy Meeting

• 1:00 pm
  Human Development Policy and Advocacy Committee Meeting

• 1:00 pm
  Transportation Infrastructure and Services Policy and Advocacy Committee Meeting

• 1:00 pm
  Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Policy and Advocacy Committee

• 1:00 pm
  Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Advocacy Committee Meeting

Thursday, November 29, 2012

• 1:15 pm
  First Tier Suburbs Steering Committee Meeting

• 1:15 pm
  Military Communities Peer Network

• 1:15 pm
  University Communities Council Meeting

• 1:15 pm
  Large Cities Council

• 1:15 pm
  Small Cities Council Meeting

• 1:30 pm
  Resolutions Committee

Saturday, December 01, 2012

• 8:30 am
  Small Cities Council Steering Committee Meeting

Hotel/Travel

Boston Convention & Exposition Center
Boston, MA
(617)954-2800

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