Conference schedule
All conference sessions and events are at the Three Rivers Convention Center, unless otherwise noted.
Subject to change.
Tuesday, June 24
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1 – 5 pm
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Exhibitor move-in
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1 – 5 pm
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Pre-conference session and mobile tour (separate registration required)
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11:30 am – 6 pm
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AWC Registration Kiosk open
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4:30 – 5:30 pm
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First-time attendee meet and greet
Join us for an informal meet and greet and reception before heading to the President’s Welcome Reception. Meet with other first-time Annual Conference attendees, members of the AWC Board of Directors and Past Presidents.
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5:30 – 7 pm
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President's Welcome Reception
Join your colleagues for this fun and engaging reception. This is an opportunity to mingle, enjoy light appetizers and hosted bar, and make plans for your conference experience. Dinner on your own.
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Wednesday, June 25
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6:30 am – 6 pm
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AWC Registration Kiosk open
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7:30 am – 4 pm
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Exhibit Hall open
We’re excited to invite you to explore our vibrant Exhibit Hall and meet our fantastic exhibitors! Learn about their latest products, services, and exciting solutions.
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7:30 – 8:30 am
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Networking breakfast
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8:30 – 11:30 am
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Concurrent sessions, mobile tours, dialogue hubs
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Noon – 1:30 pm
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Opening general session, welcome, Parade of Flags, and city awards recognition
Lunch provided.
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1:30 – 2 pm
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Dessert and exhibit break
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2 – 5:30 pm
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Concurrent sessions, mobile tours, dialogue hubs
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5:30 – 7 pm
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Exhibit Reception
Gather in the Exhibit Hall to network with your colleagues and vendors. Light appetizers, exhibitor prizes, and hosted bar. Dinner on your own.
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Thursday, June 26
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6 am – 5:30 pm
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AWC Registration Kiosk open
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6:30 – 8 am
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Wellness activity: AWC Fun Run and Walk
Lace up your sneakers and hit the sidewalks for this Annual Conference tradition!
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7 – 10:45 am
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Exhibit Hall open
This is your last chance to explore our vibrant Exhibit Hall and meet our fantastic exhibitors!
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7:30 – 8:30 am
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Networking breakfast
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8:45 – 10:15 am
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General session
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10:15 – 10:45 am
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Exhibit break
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10:45 – 11:45 am
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Concurrent sessions
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11:45 am – Noon
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Break
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Noon – 1 pm
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AWC Center for Quality Communities fundraising lunch
Join us as we honor this year’s scholarship recipients and continue our efforts to raise funds that nurture young community members to take on new leadership roles.
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1 – 1:30 pm
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Networking break
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1:30 – 3:45 pm
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Concurrent sessions, mobile tours, dialogue hubs
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3:45 – 4 pm
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Break
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4 – 5:45 pm
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AWC Business Meeting
Enjoy an ice cream break and participate in your association’s Business Meeting. The agenda includes items such as the election of AWC’s Officers and Board of Directors. If you are a voting delegate, please plan to attend in person or online to cast your vote.
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5:45 – 7 pm
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Evening Reception
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Friday, June 27
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7– 10:30 am
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AWC Registration Kiosk open
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7:30 – 8:30 am
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Networking breakfast
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8 – 11 am
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Concurrent sessions, dialogue hubs, and closing sessions
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11 am
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Adjourn, safe travels!
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Certificate of Municipal Leadership competency areas
- Community planning and development (C) – focuses on land use, infrastructure, zoning, annexation, strategic planning, and economic development
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (D) – focuses on ways to build more equitable communities
- Effective local leadership (E) – focuses on soft skills, human resource development, and community outreach
- Public sector resource management (P) – focuses on fiscal, finance, and forecasting
- Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements (R) – focuses on elected official roles and responsibilities, legal issues, meeting management, and records management
Learn more about the CML program.
Updated: 1/23/25