Conferences


The National League of Cities' two annual conferences provide educational programming, training opportunities, and peer networking. They also provide the venue for NLC's goverance activities including the meetings of the Board of Directors, Advisory Council and other NLC committees and councils.;


Congress of Cities and Exposition

NLC's premier gathering of city officials, the Congress of Cities is held each year in November or December in a selected city.  The conference provides educational content on the most pressing challenges facing city leaders. Conference attendees hear from prominent speakers and issue experts, participate in leadership training sessions, attend issue-specific workshops, mobile workshops, and leadership training sessions.  

Congressional City Conference

Held every March in Washington, DC, the Congressional City Conference provides the opportunity for city leaders to learn about key federal issues and actions that affect cities and towns.  City leaders meet with administration and congressional officials and visit their representatives on Capitol Hill.