The National League of Cities
is heading to Music City!
Join the National League of Cities for our annual City Summit — where local leaders connect, learn and engage. City Summit is designed for local leadership that delivers! Be part of the largest gathering of local elected officials and local government advocates.
Join us on November 18 for special pre-conference activities, including executive education, the First Time Attendee event and mobile workshops! Browse the Schedule at a Glance to learn more.
Workshop descriptions Now Available! Learn More
Just Announced: Jon Meacham
Presidential Historian &
Pulitzer-prize winning Author
Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham is one of America’s most prominent public intellectuals. A highly sought-after commentator, Meacham regularly appears on MSNBC, CNN, and other news outlets. A skilled orator with a depth of knowledge about politics, religion, and current affairs, Meacham has the unique ability to bring history to life and offer historical context to current events and issues impacting our daily lives – whether we realize it or not – to audiences of all backgrounds and levels of understanding.
Photo Credit: Heidi Ross
Hear from NLC Leadership
Councilmember
Kevin Kramer
Louisville, Ky
NLC President
Mayor
Van R. Johnson II
Savannah, Ga
NLC First Vice President
Vice Mayor
Doreen Garlid
Tempe, AZ
NLC Second Vice President
Mayor
STeve Patterson
Athens, Oh
NLC Immediate Past President
Clarence E. Anthony
CEO & Executive Director, National League of Cities
What You Can Expect
Build your leadership skills and gain proven strategies to support the work you are doing in your community.
2025 City Summit Recap Video
Curious what City Summit is like? Our recap video from Salt Lake City gives you a glimpse into our can’t-miss annual event!
Sounds of City Summit
City Summit may be over, but the impact continues! As you bring your insights, ideas, and inspiration back to your municipality, save our City Summit playlist to your Spotify profile for anytime you need a boost. Follow NLC’s Spotify profile for more playlists!
