2023 ICMA Annual Conference
Join us for the 2023 ICMA Annual Conference in Austin, TX to level up your leadership skills and network with industry professionals.
Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX
Sat 09/30/23 – Wed 10/04/23
See schedule below
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Event Overview
Connect with government professionals from around the world.
The 2023 International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference will be held at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX. ICMA will bring local government professionals from around the world together for unparalleled leadership and professional development, networking, and best-in-class programming you won’t want to miss.
Event Schedule & Details
ICMA 2023 Schedule
Friday, September 29
Fri 09/29/23
14:00 EST
- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Assistant’s Exchange Program
- 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Assistant’s Exchange Program Wrap-Up Happy Hour
Saturday, September 30
Sat 09/30/23
7:30am - 5:30pm CST
- 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
- 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ICMA Micro Certifications, Ticketed event
- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sporting Events, Ticketed event
- 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ATX Attendee Lounge, Included with registration
- 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Education Sessions/Discussions, Included with registration
- 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ICMA Micro Certifications, Ticketed event
- 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Education Sessions/Discussions, Included with registration
- 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Education Sessions/Discussions, Included with registration
- 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday Night Networking Event, Ticketed event
- 9:00 p.m. Open Evening for Events, Exhibitor/Sponsor/Affiliate
Sunday, October 1
Sun 10/01/23
6:45am - 5:00pm CST
- 6:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
- 7:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sporting Events, Ticketed event
- 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ATX Attendee Lounge, Included with registration
- 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. International Committee Meeting
- 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. ICMA Micro Certifications, Ticketed event
- 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Senior Advisors Meeting
- 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Education Sessions/Discussions, Included with registration
- 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Region Meetings
- 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Education Sessions/Discussions, Included with registration
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Speed Coaching
- 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Equity & Inclusion Leaders Luncheon, Ticketed event
- 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Education Sessions/Discussions Included with registration
- 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. First-Time Attendee Reception
- 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Opening General Session, Included with registration
- 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception (Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours)
- 6:31 p.m. Open Evening for Events, Exhibitor/Sponsor/Affiliate
- 6:35 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. LGHN Annual Dinner Ticketed event
- 9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. ICMA Global Reception
Monday, October 2
Mon 10/02/23
7:00am - 5:00pm CST
- 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ATX Attendee Lounge, Included with registration
- 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Education Sessions/Discussions, Included with Registration
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. General Session, Included with registration
- 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open, Included with registration
- 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch in the Exhibit Hall (Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours), Included with registration
- 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. SheLeadsGov Luncheon, Ticketed event
- 11:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mobile Workshops, Ticketed event
- 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Product Theater Sessions, Included with registration
- 12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Product Theater Sessions, Included with registration
- 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Product Theater Sessions, Included with registration
- 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Education Sessions/Discussions, Included with registration
- 2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall PM Break, Included with registration
- 2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Product Theater Sessions, Included with registration
- 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Product Theater Sessions, Included with registration
- 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Education Sessions/Discussions, Included with registration
- 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Global Engagement Meeting
- 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Education Sessions/Discussions, Included with registration
- 5:00 p.m. Open Evening for Events, Exhibitor/Sponsor/Affiliate
- 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Veterans Reception
- 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. CivicPride Reception
- 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. ICMA Awards and the Voice of the People Awards Reception
Tuesday, October 3
Tue 10/03/23
7:00am - 5:00pm CST
- 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ATX Attendee Lounge, Included with registration
- 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Education Sessions/Discussions, Included with registration
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. General Session, Included with registration
- 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open, Included with registration
- 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch in the Exhibit Hall (Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours)
- 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Assistant’s Luncheon, Ticketed event
- 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Product Theater Sessions
- 12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Product Theater Sessions
- 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Product Theater Sessions
- 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mobile Workshops, Ticketed event
- 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Education Sessions/Discussions
- 2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall PM Break
- 2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Product Theater Sessions
- 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Education Sessions/Discussions
- 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Education Sessions/Discussions
- 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Event, Ticketed event
- 9:00 p.m. Open Evening for Exhibitor/Sponsor/Affiliate Events
Wednesday, October 4
Wed 10/04/23
7:30am - 11:45am CST
- 7:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Registration Open
- 8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. ATX Attendee Lounge
- 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 p.m. Grab and Go Breakfast
- 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 p.m. Education Sessions
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Inspirational Closing General Session
- 11:30 a.m. Open for Exhibitor/Sponsor/Affiliate Events
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