The wait is officially over. Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10 at 12:00 p.m. ET, registration and housing for the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference in Long Beach go live! 

Whether you are a seasoned ICMA conference veteran or joining us in Long Beach for the very first time, the launch day playbook is exactly the same: speed and preparation are everything to secure the best value rate AND your ICMA hotel room. 

To ensure a seamless registration and housing experience and to make sure you get your preconference sessions, take five minutes today to complete this 4-step launch checklist:

1. Adjust Your Travel Dates for the Pre-Conference Lineup. Don't just book Sunday to Wednesday. Review your travel budget today and look closely at the preconference schedule. If you want to lock in the newly expanded Saturday and Sunday micro-certifications, plan for a Friday or Saturday arrival. Booking those extra nights upfront ensures you won’t have to scramble or switch hotels. 
2. Verify Your ICMA Login Credentials Today. Don't let a forgotten password delay your registration tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. ET. Take 60 seconds right now to log into your ICMA account. Make sure your membership status is active and your profile details are up to date so you automatically trigger the correct member discounts at checkout. 
3. Maximize Your Budget with Team Discounts. If you are registering multiple staff members from your jurisdiction, make sure you take advantage of the ICMA team rate. Registering four or more attendees together unlocks a 15% discount off each registration fee—making it easier than ever to bring your department heads and deputies along. Coordinate your attendee list today so you can input everyone simultaneously tomorrow and lock in those jurisdiction-wide savings instantly. With our group rate, even nonmembers who are part of your team can benefit from the group rate discount! > Learn more
4. Leverage the "Join, Go, and Save" Offer If you or a colleague are not yet ICMA members, tomorrow is the absolute best time to join. Launching June 10, the Join, Go, and Save promotion allows new members to unlock 50% off a first-year membership fee* and immediately register for the annual conference at the deeply discounted member rate. If you want to maximize your savings and bring nonmember department heads into the loop, have them ready to take advantage of this dual offer the second the gateway opens. > Learn more

Set Your Alarms The gateway opens tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT. Set your calendar alerts, protect that hour on your schedule, and get ready to secure your seat to the premier gathering of local government professionals! 

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