Registration and housing for the 2023 ICMA Annual Conference will open on Wednesday, June 14 at 12:00 PM ET. The conference will take place September 30–October 4, 2023, at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas, the Live Music Capital of the World^®.

With nearly 200 education sessions, discussions, keynotes, game changer speakers, micro-certifications, mobile workshops and product theaters, there will be plenty of opportunities to learn from your peers, industry professionals, and others too! Session tracks have been aligned with ICMA’s 14 Practices for Effective Local Government Management and Leadership and are ICMA-CM accredited and AICP accredited.

Early and group discounted registration rates will be available.

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We are accepting applications for Conference Scholarships

In order to help members experience the difference that the ICMA Annual Conference has made for so many, ICMA offers the opportunity to apply for assistance. Scholarships will offer complimentary registration as well as a travel stipend. Visit our website for the details and apply today!

Justification Toolkit: Gain Approval to Attend the ICMA Annual Conference

You know why should be at the ICMA Annual Conference in Austin. Now it's time to convince your supervisor/elected officials to provide professional and financial support. ICMA can help. Download our justification toolkit with suggestions on how to get your request approved.

A few things you may not know about Austin:

1. Yelp places Austin as #5 of the most inclusive cities in the U.S. (June 2019).
2. Austin has the largest urban bat colony in North America.
3. Austin is the only city in the world that operates moonlight towers.
4. Austin didn’t have a professional sports team until 2021. Now they have the Austin FC soccer team, who made their debut in the 2021 MLS season. However, the University of Texas at Austin Longhorns are Austin’s pride and joy. Hook ’em, Horns!
5. Austin annually hosts a Formula One Race.
6. Austin is one of the sunniest cities in America with an average of 300 days of sunshine.
7. The Texas State Capitol building is the second largest in the United States.
8. Austin celebrates Eeyore’s birthday, the fictional character from Winnie the Pooh.
9. Austin was named the “Top Beer Destination in the World” in 2019. With over 50 breweries, it has one of the largest concentrations of award-winning craft breweries in the country.
10. Austin City Limits is the longest running music television program, debuting in 1947.
11. Austin ranked #4 in the Ultimate Eats list of “World’s Top Food Experiences” Austin has also become well known for its thriving food truck scene.
12. Austin has many museums, including one dedicated to junk. The Cathedral of Junk is located in the backyard of a small house. Austin’s Museum of Illusions has over 70 exhibits as optical illusions, holograms, and interactive illusion rooms, providing a sensory and proprioceptive experience for all!
13. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was voted “Best Domestic Airport Worldwide.”
14. Austin “keeps things weird” (so says its famous catchphrase) and is considered the Live Music Capital of the World®.

With vibrant entertainment, arts and culture, inspiring cuisine, and stunning outdoor experiences, Austin lets you create a soundtrack all your own. We hope you will put the Live Music Capital of the World® on your playlist and join us in Austin!

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 14 at 12 noon ET

for the opening of registration and housing for the 2023 ICMA Annual Conference!

Don’t miss the largest gathering of local government professionals from around the world!

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