Each year NLC hosts two national conferences and a wide range of regional and issue-specific events. From webinars to press conferences to leadership training seminars, NLC events provide city leaders with the knowledge they need to build better communities.
Visit the online calendar for a complete listing of NLC's upcoming events.
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.
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, visit best practices keynote speakers, issue workshops, mobile workshops, leadership training sessions