Hear from high-flying, forward-thinking keynote speakers Stephanie Chung and Greg Lindsay at the 2026 annual conference!

Hear Chung’s unique story of leadership on Wednesday and start planning for the communities of the future with Lindsay on Thursday

By Cal Cities Education Staff

Aviation industry executive leader Stephanie Chung will share tips for leading diverse teams, and futurist Greg Lindsay will discuss how to build for a warmer future at this year’s Annual Conference and Expo. Held in Anaheim, Sept. 23-25, the annual conference equips city leaders with the cutting-edge knowledge, resources, and tools they need to support their communities.

Stephanie Chung, an executive leader with energy and experience leading diverse teams, will kick off the conference on Wednesday. Chung will share short-term motivation tips that lead to long-term success and outline how leaders can build trust and influence outcomes through conversation.

Then on Thursday, Greg Lindsay, an urbanist and futurist, will talk about where we will live in an increasingly warmer future. Lindsay, who combined science, demographic data, and artificial intelligence to predict where climate-resilient communities will be, will discuss how to build with intention for the future.

Keep an eye out in the coming weeks for details about Friday’s keynote speaker, who is out of this world!

Full conference schedule posted

Session descriptions for the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo are now online! This year’s conference features a slate of practical solutions to complex challenges, including dangerous e-bike usage, bulk public comments, employee burnout, escalating fire risk, and changing immigration laws.

To make the most of your conference experience, start planning your conference schedule today! On the annual conference webpage, scroll down to “Program” and select “View Detailed Program” to look through current session details, including times, speakers, and session descriptions. Check back often, as details may change.

Registration closes Sept. 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.

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 sell attendee lists or be the housing bureau/service for the conference. Cal Cities does not sell attendee lists or use a housing service. Only trust emails from @calcities.org or the official hotel you book with.