AWC Annual Conference

Three Rivers Convention Center
7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, WA 99336

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What does Annual Conference offer?

 

Inspiring sessions

Dive into the basics, be inspired by new ideas, and learn how to innovate at city hall.

 

Valuable networking

Connect and collaborate with city colleagues from across the state.

 

AWC Business Meeting

The AWC Business Meeting brings together hundreds of city leaders to consider proposed resolutions, elect the AWC Board of Directors, and enact policy.

 

Certificate of Municipal Leadership credits

Elected officials earn 10 CML credits for attending Annual Conference.

In the event Annual Conference is cancelled, or any portion of the event is cancelled, we will make every attempt to notify you. However, AWC will not be held responsible for any travel or lodging costs related to such cancellation.

Questions?

For questions about the conference, please contact registration@awcnet.org.

Registration or cancellation questions and special accommodations
registration@awcnet.org
Please contact us at least seven business days prior to the workshop if any disability accommodations are needed. For TDD users, please use the state’s toll-free relay service, (800) 833-6388, and ask the operator to dial the AWC number.

Conference and event code of conduct

AWC events are intended to provide a productive and safe environment for learning and networking for attendees and other participants.

AWC is committed to creating an inclusive environment that is free from discrimination or harassment, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, or any other protected categories under applicable law. All participants must agree to and abide by the policies outlined in this code of conduct. This includes registered attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, staff, and vendors.

We operate on a zero-tolerance policy with our code of conduct. If AWC determines an event participant has failed to abide by this code of conduct, then AWC may remove the participant from the event without refund of fees (if any) and may take whatever further actions it deems appropriate, such as notification of participant’s entity/employer or other authorities, and disqualification from attending future events.

This event is held for the benefit of AWC and its members. We reserve the right to cancel registration of attendees which, in our determination, would be contrary to the interests of AWC members or other attendees.

Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to:

• Offensive or unwanted behavior or language related to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, or any other protected categories under applicable law.
• Visual or verbal harassment, such as sexual images or sexual language at the event, including presentations, slide decks, videos, photographs, or written remarks.
• Intimidation or bullying, both online and/or in person.
• Any other illegal activity not already covered above.
• Sharing event registration or meeting links with another person(s).
• Failure to follow any of the rules or regulations of the event or instructions of AWC staff.
• Recording of sessions (including audio, video, and photography) without permission.
• Sustained disruption of sessions or other events.
• Actual or implied threat of physical harm.
• Actual or implied threat of professional, reputational, or financial damage or harm.