AWC Annual Conference
See you at the AWC Annual Conference, June 24-27, 2025 in Kennewick! Register now.
AWC’s Annual Conference is the premier training event for mayors, councilmembers, city managers and administrators, and other senior-level municipal staff in Washington state.
The conference agenda is designed to equip city officials with the tools they need to address complex issues back home, ranging from affordable housing strategies, public safety, and infrastructure funding, to AI at city hall, parliamentary procedure, youth engagement, collaborative leadership, and much more. City-focused sessions provide an opportunity for municipal officials to engage with statewide leaders, share ideas and successes among peers, and return home with innovative ideas and valuable contacts.
Join us in Kennwick for AWC's Annual Conference!
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 and elect the AWC Board of Directors.
Certificate of Municipal Leadership credits
Elected officials earn 10 CML credits for attending Annual Conference.
Who should attend?
- City councilmembers, mayors, managers and administrators, and department heads
- State agency, nonprofit, and business personnel with a close working relationship to city decision-makers
Check out photos from the 2024 AWC Annual Conference!
Mark your calendar now for future AWC Annual Conference dates!
- June 23-26, 2026 – Spokane
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.
Please carefully review our full event code of conduct.