Join Cal Cities in Anaheim this September for the Annual Conference and Expo

Register by July 15 to get $50 off your registration

By Cal Cities Education Staff

Registration is now open for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center, Sept. 23-25! Last year, over 2,000 city officials attended the conference to find solutions for challenging issues, connect with colleagues, and meet directly with city service providers.

Educational sessions

Cal Cities received close to 300 educational session proposals for this year’s annual conference. These sessions were whittled down to the most important and engaging sessions through a member-driven review process. The 40+ selected educational sessions will cover a range of topics, including housing, natural disasters, economic development, public safety, and more!

The preliminary conference schedule is on the Annual Conference and Expo webpage under the Program section. More details will be announced over the summer — including session details. Check back often for updates!

Policy and resolutions

Cal Cities members can propose and adopt new policies at the annual conference. The Resolutions Committee — comprised of representatives from each caucus, division, department, and policy committee, as well as individuals appointed by the Cal Cities President — will meet on Thursday during the conference to consider proposed resolutions.

Resolutions approved by a policy committee and/or the Resolutions Committee are next considered by the General Assembly on the last day of the conference. Each member city designates a city official as its voting delegate at the General Assembly. If approved by the General Assembly, resolutions become Cal Cities policy.

The deadline to submit a general resolution for consideration is Saturday, July. 25. For more information on the resolution process and deadlines, refer to the Resolutions and General Assembly webpage.

Registration and hotels

Through July 15, registration for all three days starts at $675 for city officials from any member city. After July 15, full conference registration for city officials is $725. Full conference registration includes access to general and concurrent sessions, the expo hall, CitiPAC and diversity caucus receptions, as well as grab-and-go breakfast on Thursday and Friday and lunch on Thursday.

A limited number of hotel rooms are available at reduced rates for registered attendees and exhibitors. After registering, attendees will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Cal Cities’ housing information page to book discounted rooms. There are plenty of hotels in Anaheim, but discounted rooms often sell out before the Sept. 1 deadline: Reserve yours early!

Cal Cities strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Event Registration Specialist Megan Dunn. Every effort will be made to honor requests submitted.

To learn more about the conference, including frequently asked questions, review the Annual Conference and Expo webpage. Scammers may contact you claiming to be the housing bureau/service for the conference. Cal Cities does not use a housing service. Only trust emails from @calcities.org or the official hotel you book with.