# International City/County Management Association - ICMA

- Dates: 17 October 2026 to 21 October 2026
- Location: Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, United States
- Organiser: ICMA affiliates
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector
- Expected attendance: 2,819

## About

The ICMA Annual Conference focuses on the future of local government and creating an inspirational culture in city and county government. It is for professionals involved in local government.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://conference.icma.org/)
- [Registration](https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowICM261)
- [Agenda](https://conference.icma.org/event-agenda/)

## Speakers

- Simon Sinek
- Jon Meacham

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Mai**: 160 m from the venue, 107 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, 90802
  - [Hotel website](https://hotelmai.com/)
- **Marriott Long Beach Downtown**: 240 m from the venue, 111 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, 90802
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lgbmc-marriott-long-beach-downtown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-562-437-5900
- **Courtyard Long Beach Downtown**: 330 m from the venue, 500 East 1st Street, Long Beach, 90802
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/lgbcy)
  - Phone: +1 562-435-8511
- **Hotel Royal**: 360 m from the venue, 431 East Broadway, Long Beach, 90802
- **The Inn of Long Beach**: 410 m from the venue
- **Travelodge Convention Center**: 430 m from the venue, 80 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, 90802
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge/long-beach-california/long-beach-convention-center-travelodge/overview)
  - Phone: +1 562-435-2471
- **Hyatt Regency Long Beach**: 450 m from the venue, 200 South Pine Avenue, Long Beach, 90802
  - [Hotel website](https://longbeach.regency.hyatt.com/)
  - Phone: +1 562-491-1234
- **Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach**: 550 m from the venue, 285 Bay Street, Long Beach, 90802
  - [Hotel website](https://thepikelongbeach.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html)
  - Phone: +1 562-432-1234

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #ICMA2026

- [Reimagining local government, democracy and trust with Julia Novak, CEO ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY_FhzAkdQE)
  - Julia Novak, CEO & Executive Director of ICMA, the International City/County Management Association, brings together city and county managers, the people who get the work done alongside mayors and ...
- [James Freed: Life After Victory Over ICMA | Ep. 92 - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVyINa7fl6I)
  - Last September after mounting pressure, the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) finally capitulated and settled the James Freed lawsuit a...

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