Congressional City Conference (CCC) is where local leaders engage on policy, learn from experts and make connections. Watch the livestream of the first general session of the 2026 conference to learn more about how local governments are delivering for their communities every day. Add to calendar to watch the livestream below and subscribe to NLC’s YouTube channel to get a notification when NLC goes live.

Speakers

Kevin Kramer
President
Councilman, Louisville, KY
Clarence E. Anthony
CEO & Executive Director

America 250 Panel

America’s 250th celebration is a unique opportunity for local communities across the country. This historic occasion is not only a time to reflect on the past—it is an opportunity for local leaders to inspire civic pride, strengthen community engagement and look to the role cities, towns and villages will play in creating a vision for the next 250 years together.  Hear from four local leaders at the Congressional City Conference about how they are marking this milestone and engaging their community.

Panelists

Zeke Cohen
Council President
Baltimore, Md.
Blessing ‘Yemi’ Mobolade
Mayor
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Cherelle Parker
Mayor
Philadelphia, Penn.
Deanna Reed
Mayor
Harrisonburg, Va.