2025 ICMA Annual Conference Highlights
In addition to our NACA events at ICMA Annual below, we also have our Affiliate updates to share!
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STOP BY THE NACA MEMBERS TABLE!
Date: October 25, 2025 - October 29, 2025
Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm (ET)
Venue: Tampa Convention Center
Room Name: ICMA Hub, 1st Floor by Rooms 118-119
Join us at the NACA members’ table to gain more information on upcoming NACA events, membership, and our wonderful network of county professionals. Whether you're a seasoned county professional or new to the profession, don't miss out on the chance to learn more about our wonderful network!
SATURDAY
NACA Board Meeting (invitation only)
Date: Saturday, Oct 25, 2025
Time: 9 AM - 10 AM (ET)
Venue: Tampa Convention Center
Meeting Room Name: 307-308
SUNDAY
Date: Sunday, Oct 26, 2025
Time: 6 PM - 8 PM (ET)
Venue: Yeoman's Cask & Lion 202 N. Morgan Street
NACA invites you to join county professionals for an evening of networking in an engaging atmosphere. Enjoy food and drinks while mingling, sharing insights, and building valuable relationships. Don't miss this chance to connect with peers and strengthen your professional network!
MONDAY
County Administrators' Idea Exchange
Date: Monday, Oct 27, 2025
Time: 3 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)
Venue: Tampa Marriott Water Street
Meeting Room Name: Florida Ballroom Salon VI
Join us for an exclusive county-focused session designed specifically for county administrators/managers, assistants, and their staff. This session provides a platform to discuss critical topics facing county administrators internally. The Idea Exchange provides an opportunity for county administrators from across the country to discuss issues specifically relevant to counties in an informal setting. Join the conversation to discuss innovative efforts on recruiting and retaining the workforce, best practices in implementing behavioral health programs, navigating the latest executive orders, and more! Audience: county administrators/managers, assistants, and their staff. Friends of NACA are welcome. (Others, please see staff for sponsorship information.)
Date: Monday, Oct 27, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 8 PM (ET)
Venue: Tampa Marriott Water Street
Room Name: Florida Ballroom Salons IV-VI
Join members of LGHN, NFBPA, NACA, and I-NAPA for the Affiliates' Reception. The event celebrates the associations' members, partners, and friends. Attendees will enjoy small bites and beverages hosted by the affiliates. All ICMA conference attendees are invited and welcome to attend.
TUESDAY
County Administrator Idea Exchange
Date: Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025
Time: 10 AM - 11:30 AM (ET)
Venue: Tampa Marriott Water Street
Meeting Room Name: Florida Ballroom Salon VI
Join us for an exclusive county-focused session designed specifically for county administrators/managers, assistants, and their staff. This session provides a platform to discuss critical topics facing county administrators internally. The Idea Exchange provides an opportunity for county administrators from across the country to discuss issues specifically relevant to counties in an informal setting. Join the conversation to discuss innovative efforts on recruiting and retaining the workforce, best practices in implementing behavioral health programs, navigating the latest executive orders, and more! Audience: county administrators/managers, assistants, and their staff. Friends of NACA are welcome. (Others, please see staff for sponsorship information.)
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For members attending the ICMA Conference in Tampa, FL October 25 - 29, 2025, you can find LGHN in the Exhibit Hall at booth 1122. Also, please plan to join us for the following networking events.
LGHN's Annual Dinner on October 26 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the Columbia Restaurant, Ybor City, FL. All are welcome!! Purchase your tickets at the link below today.
Affiliates' Annual Reception on October 27 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Marriott Water Street, Ballrooms IV - VI. Hosted by LGHN, I-NAPA, NACA and NFBPA, all are welcome and the event is free to attend.
NFBPA's City/County Managers' Breakfast from 7:00 am to 8:30 am at the Marriott. Purchase tickets here.
And join us for the following thought leadership sessions hosted by our Affiliates.
Resiliency Planning in Action on Saturday, October 25 from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm, Tampa Convention Center, Room 116.
Leadership, Leadership, and Rethinking Leadership on Monday, October 27 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, Tampa Convention Center, Room 105-106.
City and County Unhoused Planning Strategies on Monday, October 27, 2025 from 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm, Tampa Convention Center, Ballroom C.
Empowering Youth and Emerging Leaders on Monday, October 27, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Tampa Convention Center, Room 105-106.
Smart Growth, Bold Moves: Innovative Practices and Lessons Learned in Community and Economic Development on Wednesday, October 29 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am, Tampa Convention Center, Room 120-121.
"Third Places" to Keep Community Members Connected and Building a Thriving Community on Wednesday, October 29 from 9:15 am to 10:15 am, Tampa Convention Center, Room 105-106.
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Join NFBPA and our partner organizations for a series of energizing workshops! Hear from seasoned experts as they share insights, strategies, and bold ideas to elevate public sector leadership and community impact.
Resiliency Planning in Action: Preparing Local Government Facilities and Infrastructure for the Unexpected
Saturday, October 25, 2025
3:15PM to 4:15PM
Tampa Convention Center, Room 116In an era defined by uncertainty, local governments are facing an expanding range of disruptions from climate change and cyber threats to economic instability and unforeseen emergencies. This session will explore comprehensive resiliency planning as a vital strategy for protecting critical facilities and infrastructure against both known and emerging risks. Attendees will gain practical insights and tools to strengthen their preparedness across diverse threat scenarios, ensuring continuity of operations and long-term sustainability. Join us to learn how local leaders are rethinking infrastructure planning to build safer, stronger, and more adaptable communities.
Local Government Hispanic Network (LGHN) Annual Dinner
Sunday, October 26, 2025
7:00PM – 9:30PM
Columbia Restaurant | 2117 East 7th AvenueJoin the Local Government Hispanic Network’s members, affiliates, partners, and friends on October 26, 2025, at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, Tampa, FL from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm for its annual dinner at the ICMA conference. Registration is required and limited. All are welcome!
Leadership, Leadership, and Rethinking Leadership
Monday, October 27, 2025
1:30PM – 2:30PM
Tampa Convention Center, Room 105-106This discussion provides insights into how emerging leaders can exert influence and lead effectively, even from nontraditional roles or positions. Presenters will share strategies for creating impact without formal authority, building networks, and navigating challenges unique to underrepresented leaders. Attendees will gain actionable advice on how to lead from behind the scenes and drive meaningful change in their organizations and communities.
City and County Unhoused Planning Strategies
Monday, October 27, 2025
2:45PM – 3:45PM
Tampa Convention Center, Ballroom CJoin city and county leaders to learn about the common challenges they face to meet the needs of unhoused members of their communities. In this session, you will learn about the array of strategies city and county leaders rely upon to coordinate services, along with transitional and permanent housing solutions to meet the needs of unhoused community members. The panel will also share strategies and tactics used to address community-wide public safety and community appeal concerns.
Empowering Youth and Emerging Leaders
Monday, October 27, 2025
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Tampa Convention Center, Room 105-106This session invites attendees to explore how communities can support civic engagement and leadership development across all ages—from elementary students to early career professionals. With a focus on empowering youth and emerging leaders in local government, participants will engage in small group discussions centered on opportunities, challenges, and strategies for fostering inclusive engagement. Emphasizing shared goals of empowerment and intergenerational collaboration, the session creates space for attendees to exchange ideas, reflect on their own community efforts, and co-create strategies for a more civically engaged and representative future. A digital toolkit of actionable resources and insights will be shared following the session.
Smart Growth, Bold Moves: Innovative Practices and Lessons Learned in Community and Economic Development
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
8:00AM – 9:00AM
Tampa Convention Center, Room 120-121Focusing on the intersection of economic growth, community well-being, and sustainability, this session showcases forward-thinking projects and innovative initiatives that have transformed communities through technology, creativity, regional collaboration, and public-private partnerships. Panelists will share real-world examples and lessons learned from cities and regions, new and old, that have embraced forward-thinking policies and innovative initiatives, inspiring attendees to reimagine community and economic development in their own areas.
From placemaking to local economic empowerment, participants will gain fresh insights into how they can incorporate these bold, practical solutions into their own communities, as well as the importance of collaboration, data-driven decision-making, community-led initiatives, and cross-sector partnerships for sustainable development.
“Third Places” to Keep Community Members Connected and Building a Thriving Community
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
9:15AM – 10:15AM
Tampa Convention Center, Room 105-106Third places improve community vibrancy and promote the well-being of people. More and more, especially post-COVID, cities and counties see the needs and benefits of intentionally creating locations and events to bring community members together for the exchange of information and news. Third places have traditionally included pubs, cafes, churches, or libraries. Hear how community leaders see the role of government changing to both break down social silos and to develop third spaces that put people in touch with one another to listen, learn, share and build sustaining and supportive relationships.