Key actions and discussion themes from the ICMA Executive Board’s July 31 and September 4, 2026, virtual meetings and October 16–17, 2026, meeting in Long Beach, California.

The AI Matrix, a Leadership ICMA capstone project, is a scoring framework designed to help organizations evaluate AI tools before implementation.

Data-driven decision making doesn't have to be rocket science. Learn how local governments can take the next steps with data - and it's easier than you might think!

Govtech Ventures founder Rachel Stern shared a practical framework for evaluating AI solutions, managing risk, and making smarter technology investments in local government.

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.

Keeping competition and integrity at the center of bid specification development.

The Governance Relations System gives elected officials and professional managers a shared playbook for success.