2026 Congressional City Conference Registration Now Open

Register Now for 2026 Congressional City Conference

Louisville Councilmember and NLC President Kevin Kramer invites you to Congressional City Conference!

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

Announcing Scott Agnew, AT&T

Local governments deliver for their communities every day, often in collaboration with the private sector. That’s why NLC is excited to welcome Scott Agnew of AT&T to the Congressional City Conference to engage with more than 2,000 locally elected officials on FirstNet, built with AT&T—America’s public safety wireless broadband network that keeps communities connected during emergencies, natural disasters, and more.

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Just Announced: Transportation Panel

U.S. Representative
Rob Bresnahan
Eighth District, Pennsylvania

U.S. Representative
Kristen McDonald Rivet
Eighth District, Michigan

Mayor
Mike Lombardo
Pittston, Pennsylvania

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Featured Speakers

U.S. Senator
Sheldon Whitehouse
Rhode Island

U.S. Representative
Kathy Castor
14th District, Florida

Councilmember
Kevin Kramer
Louisville, Ky.
NLC President

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

Vice Mayor
Doreen Garlid
Tempe, Ariz.
NLC Second Vice President

Mayor
Steve Patterson
Athens, Oh.
NLC Immediate Past President

Mayor
Freddie O’Connell
Nashville, Tenn.

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

America 250 Panel

America’s 250^th celebration is a unique opportunity for local communities across the country. This historic occasion is not only a time to reflect on the past—it is an opportunity for local leaders to inspire civic pride, strengthen community engagement and look to the role cities, towns and villages will play in creating a vision for the next 250 years together.  Hear from four local leaders at Congressional City Conference how they are marking this milestone and engaging their community.

Zeke Cohen
Council President
Baltimore, Md.

Blessing ‘Yemi’ Mobolade
Mayor
Colorado Springs, Colo.

Cherelle Parker
Mayor
Philadelphia, Penn.

Deanna Reed
Mayor
Harrisonburg, Va.

Legal Panel

The federal funding landscape has changed significantly for local governments. Get a big picture of the federal policy changes from legal experts Amanda Karras of the International Municipal Lawyers Association, Mary Richardson Lowry, corporation counsel in conversation with Carolyn Coleman from the League of California Cities. Our panelists will also discuss the lawsuits impacting local government grants and federal funding.

Carolyn Coleman
Executive Director and CEO
League of California Cities

Amanda Karras
Executive Director/General Counsel
International Municipal Lawyers Association

Mary B. Richardson-Lowry
Corporation Counsel
Chicago, Ill.

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What It Sounds Like When Local Governments Deliver

Save this playlist on Spotify and listen to the sounds of Congressional City Conference as you learn, connect and advocate!

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.

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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.