2026 Congressional City Conference Registration Now Open - NLC Congressional City Conference

2026 Congressional City Conference Registration Now Open!

Curious about what CCC is like? Check out our 2025 recap video!

Congressional City Conference (CCC) is where local leaders engage on policy, learn from experts and make connections.

NLC Hotel rates end February 18 and Early Bird registration ends February 26. Lock in your room and rate today!

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

RATES & REGISTRATION

Hear from NLC Leadership

Mayor Steve Patterson
Athens, Ohio
NLC President

Councilmember Kevin Kramer
Louisville, Kentucky
NLC First Vice President

Mayor Van R. Johnson II
Savannah, Georgia
NLC Second Vice President

Councilmember David Sander
Rancho Cordova, California
NLC Immediate Past President

Clarence E. Anthony
CEO and Executive Director, National League of Cities

Exclusive Access

Each year, CCC attendees can add Hill Day to their registration at no additional cost and meet with Members of Congress to leverage critical messaging that communicates the needs of their communities.

Gain Policy Insights

Hear from federal agency experts and other advocacy professionals on the federal-local connections and the impact of federal policy on local governments.

Build Connections

Strengthen your partnerships with policy experts and other local government advocates.

Get the Tools you Need

Network with federal agencies to leverage federal programs and funding.

2025 Featured Speakers

United States Vice President
JD Vance

Lee Zeldin
Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Senator John Thune
South Dakota
Senate Majority Leader
(Video Remarks)

U.S. Representative Greg Stanton
(AZ-4)

Mayor Andrew Ginther
Columbus, Ohio
U.S. Conference of Mayors President

Rosie Rios
Chair of America 250
Former U.S. Treasurer

Panel Discussions

Disaster Preparedness

America’s Housing Comeback

POLITICO: Reporter’s Insights on DOGE

Protecting Municipal Tax Exemption

Legal Perspectives: Executive Actions and Local Government

NLC MEMBERS: VIEW PANEL RECORDINGS ON NLC.ORG

Hear From Our Leadership

Councilmember
Kevin Kramer
Louisville, Ky
NLC President

Mayor
Van R. Johnson II
Savannah, Ga
NLC First Vice President

Vice Mayor
Doreen Garlid
Tempe, AZ
NLC Second Vice President

Mayor
Steve Patterson
Athens, Oh
NLC Immediate Past President

Clarence E. Anthony
CEO & Executive Director, National League of Cities

2025 Attendee Highlights

At the 2025 Congressional City Conference, local leaders prepared to engage with a new administration and strengthened their local-federal partnership.

More exciting CCC Updates to Come!

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