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11-13 February 2026 / Normal, IL

ILCMA Winter Conference

Each year, ILCMA members are invited to attend two conferences to discuss current practices in local government and attend training sessions to develop managerial skills. The summer conference is a full program of educational seminars equal to the programming offered at the winter conference but also encourages family participation.  The winter conference focuses primarily on the nuts and bolts of local government management.

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21-24 February 2026 /

2026 NACo Legislative Conference

The NACo Legislative Conference brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that matter most to county governments.

Attendees will experience timely, high-impact policy sessions and will interact with executive branch officials, members of Congress and their staff. 

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21-24 February 2026 / Washington D.C.

2026 NACo Legislative Conference

The NACo Legislative Conference brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that matter most to county governments.

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10-12 March 2026 / Raleigh, NC

Smart Cities Connect Spring

Don't miss the largest gathering of smart IoT technologies and services companies serving cities across North America and the globe. See the future of smart cities unfold in the Smart Cities Connect Exposition.

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14-15 April 2026 /

Tomorrow.city USA

Tomorrow.City USA convenes leaders shaping the future of cities. Participate in high-level networking opportunities, experience cutting-edge technologies, and engage in powerful thought leadership in areas of government, finance, transportation, infrastructure, digital transformation, public safety & security, AI, healthcare, and clean energy.

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16-20 May 2026 /

CCISDA Spring Conference

Blending mid-century charm with modern amenities, this lively destination sets the stage for our signature gathering of county IT leaders and industry innovators. Join us for an energizing week of thought-provoking sessions, hands-on tech showcases, and meaningful connections, all just minutes from the coast.

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How Data, Not Influence, Can Fix Public-Sector Procurement

Aaron Walker, Director of Product

I’ve seen both ends of the procurement process and had a front-row seat to how organizations decide what to buy, what influences their decisions, and where transparency has always been missing. Across every stage of the process, decisions have been shaped less by evidence and more by influence - leaving buyers without the clarity they need to evaluate technology on merit.For the past ten years, I’ve worked across three very different corners of the market intelligence world.
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