Member Expo

Save the date! October 7-8, 2026 | Chelan

Through AWC's Member Expo, members of AWC’s Member Pooling Programs come together to learn more about the power of pooling and the value of investing in employees. Engaging speakers discuss relevant topics about health, risk management and safety, workers’ compensation, and impacts of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

This conference is for:

• Mayors and city staff who are members of any AWC Member Pooling Program
• Staff from other jurisdictions who are members of an AWC Member Pooling Program

Note: Attendance at the Expo is limited to those jurisdictions that are members of AWC’s Employee Benefit Trust, Risk Management Service Agency, Workers' Comp Retro Program, or the Drug & Alcohol Consortium.

Healthy Worksite Summit

Save the date! March 10-11, 2027 | Lynnwood

National experts inspire innovation. The Healthy Worksite Summit brings wellness coordinators and other professionals together for a day of exhibits, panel discussions, and interactive workshops to promote idea sharing.

This conference is for:

• Wellness coordinators, human resource leaders, and management at public and private worksites
• Safety & risk management professionals
• Health professionals and insurance industry professionals

Labor Relations Institute

2027 | TBA

Labor Relations Institute is the premier training event for public sector human resources professionals in Washington. The Institute offers important legal updates, practical guidance, labor relations strategies, and networking opportunities to help attendees navigate the complex and ever-changing world of HR.

This conference is for:

• City and county human resources and labor relations directors and staff, managers and administrators, department heads and supervisors, attorneys, and elected officials
• Officials in similar positions who work for special purpose districts and state agencies

Note: Attendance at the institute is limited to those whole solely represent the interests of management. AWC city membership or associate membership is also required. Learn about associate membership.