Annual Conference

The FLC Annual Conference is an opportunity for municipal officials and senior staff to enhance leadership skills, learn from industry experts, share ideas with peers, discuss strategies for Florida’s future, and hear about the latest in products and services for municipal governments.

The 2026 Annual Conference will be held on August 13-15 at The Diplomat in Hollywood. View Announcement

Conference Agenda

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration Desk Open
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Florida League of Mayors Nominating Committee Meeting
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Florida League of Mayors Business Meeting
For more information, contact [email protected].
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Florida League of Mayors Workshop
Additional registration required through the Florida League of Mayors; contact [email protected] for more details.
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Florida League of Mayors Reception
Additional registration required through the Florida League of Mayors; contact [email protected] for more details.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Continuing Education in Ethics: Have You Completed Your Hours?
Florida’s municipal elected officers are required to take four hours of specific continuing education in ethics per year. The session includes two hours on Florida Ethics Law, one hour of public meetings, and one hour of public records. Registration is limited to the first 175 people and will be first-come, first-served.
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Florida League of Mayors Board of Directors Meeting
10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Workshop
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Workshop
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. “Cities 101” Workshop
Designed for newly elected or newly appointed officials, this crash course covers Florida municipalities, the services they provide, and governing challenges.
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Workshops
3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Florida League of Cities Nominating Committee Meeting
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Connect, Collaborate, and Caffeinate: Speed Networking for Conference Attendees
Fuel up with coffee and snacks while engaging in fast-paced conversations and making meaningful connections with fellow local government leaders. Don’t forget your business cards.
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. President’s Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall

Friday, August 14, 2026

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Breakfast
Additional registration required through the Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials.
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. FREE Sunrise Yoga
Pre-registration is required, and the class is limited to the first 40 participants.
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
7:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open
9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Workshops
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Opening General Session
Featuring the presentation of the E. Harris Drew Award and a keynote presentation by presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin.
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Sidewalk Café in Exhibit Hall (Cash Sales)
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Special Issues General Session: Property Tax Amendment
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Workshops
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Workshops
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Membership Networking Event
Evening Open

Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Various Local/Regional League Breakfast Meetings
Contact your local league for more information. RSVP is required by July 31 to guarantee a seat.
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Registration Desk Open
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Annual Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Second General Session
Featuring recognition of the Years of Service awards and a keynote address by Jefferson Fisher.
12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Past Presidents’ Luncheon and Installation of New President
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Workshop
6:15 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Inaugural Celebration
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with FLASHBACK Americana, a journey through the decades of our greatest music.

2025 Conference Information

The Florida League of Cities 2025 Annual Conference was held August 13-16 at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Workshop presentations and a selection of recorded sessions are available below. 

Future Dates + Locations

August 13-15, 2026
THE DIPLOMAT  – HOLLYWOOD

August 19-21, 2027
HILTON ORLANDO

August 17-19, 2028
THE DIPLOMAT – HOLLYWOOD

July 19-21, 2029
HILTON ORLANDO


Contact Melanie Howe if you have questions about the conference. If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor or sponsor, contact Lily Etemadi for more information.