Registration and housing for ICMA’s 2023 Annual Conference will open on June 14, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. ET. The conference will take place September 30–October 4, 2023, at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.

This year, there will be more than 200 educational sessions, as well as networking opportunities, luncheons, workshops, sporting events, and more.

The 2023 ICMA Annual Conference Lookbook has everything you need to plan your conference experience, such as information on registration, education tracks, and hotels, along with the five-day agenda at a glance.

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Join us for ICMA-CM and AICP-accredited sessions that will address current issues facing local government professionals, your organizations, and communities on the topics of:

• Democracy, Civics and Civility: covering civic cohesion and building civic leadership.
• Local Government Principles: covering personal and professional integrity, community engagement, equity and inclusion, staff effectiveness, personal resiliency and development, workforce development and management, collaboration, ethics, and resiliency.
• Local Government Tools and Skills: covering political climate, economic development, climate, sustainability, collaboration, council-manager relations, infrastructure, and technology.
• Service Excellence: covering service delivery, building better communities, emergency management and response, public safety, climate, and transportation.
• Strategic Leadership: covering strategic planning, policy facilitation and implementation, managing in the current political environment

You will also enjoy vibrant and inspiring keynote and game changer speakers, interactive roundtables and many opportunities to connect and network with your peers.

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Don't miss your chance to experience Austin's iconic Sixth Street bars, restaurants, and nightlife. It's the perfect time to take advantage of the city’s eclectic live-music scene centered around country, blues and rock. Experience some of Austin's greatest cuisines including Tex-Mex, BBQ, tacos, and don't forget about the local breweries, wineries, and more.

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