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.
Panel on State & Local Leadership
For the first time on one stage, the National League of Cities will bring together the leaders of the major local and state organizations at Congressional City Conference to discuss the major issues facing communities nationwide and highlight the power of federal, state and local collaboration to meet the moment.
Panelists

CEO & Executive Director
National League of Cities

CEO, National Governors Association (NGA)

Executive Director and CEO
The Council of State Governments (CSG)

CEO and Executive Director City/County Management Association (ICMA)

CEO, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)

CEO and Executive Director of U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM)
Housing Panel
As Congress debates critical housing legislation, Mayor Angela Birney of Redmond, WA, Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, DC and Mayor Corey Woods of Tempe, AZ will discuss how they have pushed effective housing strategies in their communities. Don’t miss the conversation at Congressional City Conference.
Panelists

Redmond, WA

Washington, DC

Tempe, AZ
Watch the Monday Morning General Session
Don’t miss remarks from NLC President and Louisville, Ky. Councilmember Kevin Kramer, National League of Cities CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony, and the America 250 Panel.