As ICMA’s 2026 Annual Conference concluded, keynote speaker Liz Bohannon revealed why the greatest source of resilience isn’t individual strength, but human connection.

Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jon Meacham draws on America’s past to show how local government leaders can build trust and give their communities hope.

Eric Zimmer shared practical strategies for managing stress, overcoming self-doubt, and making meaningful progress in a demanding profession.

Bestselling author Kim Scott challenged local government leaders to embrace honest feedback, build genuine relationships, and rethink what it really means to be kind.

Leigh-Ann Buchanan explores how understanding your natural innovation strengths can help you build community trust and deliver public excellence.

How intentional leadership, psychological safety, and meaningful performance measures can help strengthen teams, build trust, and deliver better outcomes.

At the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference, Brady Wilson challenged attendees to look at the unmet human needs that drive bad behavior.

Help local government leaders tackle key challenges. Submit a session proposal for the 2027 ICMA Annual Conference by Friday, November 13.

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