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. Watch the livestream below and subscribe to NLC’s YouTube channel to get a notification when NLC goes live.
Speakers
NLC President
Councilman, Louisville, Ky.
NLC First Vice President
Mayor, Savannah, Ga.
President of FirstNet & Public Sector Mobility
AT&T
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
Council President
Baltimore, Md.
Mayor
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Mayor
Philadelphia, Penn.
Mayor
Harrisonburg, Va.
Legal Panel
Legal Panel The federal funding landscape has changed significantly for local governments. Get a big picture of the federal policy changes from legal experts, who will also discuss the lawsuits impacting local government grants and federal funding.
Panelists
Executive Director and CEO
League of California Cities
Executive Director/General Counsel, International Municipal Lawyers Association
Chicago, Ill.
Watch the Monday Afternoon General Session
Don’t miss the CEOs from the Big 7 Local Government associations together on stage for the first time, as well a panel on housing.