Registration and housing for the 2024 ICMA Annual Conference will open on Wednesday, June 12 at 12:00 noon ET. The conference will take place September 21–September 25, 2024, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, in Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Pennsylvania!^.

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.

Visit the Annual Conference Website

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 the website for 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 Pittsburgh. Now it's time to convince your supervisor/elected officials to provide professional and financial support. ICMA can help. Download our justification letter and review the toolkit with suggestions on how to get your request approved.

For international attendees

Depending on your citizenship, you may need to obtain a Visa before coming to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Visit the Conference website for details.

Ten things you may not know about Pittsburgh

1. Pittsburgh ranks among the top cities in the United States for green-certified building space and is consistently ranked among the top 10 tech cities in the country.
2. Once a center for the production of steel, iron, and glass, Pittsburgh is now an advancing leader in aerospace, AI, medicine, education, health care, robotics, software engineering, and other tech-forward industries.
3. Pittsburgh is also known as "The City of Bridges." It has 446 bridges--more than Venice, Italy.
4. Pittsburgh is the largest inland port in the country.
5. The Andy Warhol Museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America.
6. The Duquesne Incline is the oldest running funicular in the United States. 
7. Pittsburgh is a city wrapped in three rivers: the Allegheny, the Monongahela, and the Ohio.
8. Pittsburgh is a city for foodies! It’s the birthplace of the Klondike bar, Heinz ketchup, and the legendary Big Mac, which was invented near Pittsburgh in 1967.
9. Roslyn Place in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood is the last wooden street remaining in Pennsylvania. The road was constructed in 1914 of 26,000 wooden blocks.
10. Pittsburgh is one of 25 cities chosen for its vision and leadership on climate action.

Join us in Pittsburgh and enjoy this future-facing green-tech hub, with trails and parks intertwined throughout. No matter your interests, you’re sure to find something to love in Pittsburgh!

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

for the opening of registration and housing for the 2024 ICMA Annual Conference.

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