WHY
ATTEND
City Summit 2025
For a century, the National League of Cities has been supporting local leaders in building thriving cities, towns and villages. This November, secure your spot at City Summit to ensure you are a part of NLC’s City Summit conference in Salt Lake City.
City Summit is one of the most comprehensive conferences for local elected officials and municipal staff. Preview our travel planner to explore our tentative schedule.
We offer a variety of workshops to all registrants across ten focus tracks.
To learn more about the workshops, visit our workshop description page or download them below.
With over 3,000 colleagues under one roof, you will have access to:
Learn
- Workshops that cover trending and emerging topics that impact local governments.
- Timely resources that can help your community thrive.
- Executive education to build your leadership skills.
Grow Your Network
- Get fresh perspectives from a variety of leaders experiencing the same challenges you see in your municipality.
- Find your community with NLC councils, committees, and constituency groups.
Need More Reasons to Make Your Case?
Need to convince your supervisor that you should attend City Summit? Here are a few tips to help you make the case for your attendance…
- Meet other staff and professionals working for local government with whom you can exchange ideas and learn from.
- Connect with experts and hear from renowned speakers specializing in the issues and topics confronting local governments.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest information and access cutting-edge technology and resources to help your municipality operate more efficiently and effectively.
City Summit is one of the most comprehensive conferences for local elected officials and municipal staff. View the agenda for the full list of events
And don’t forget to say thank you when you return home.
- Share information by volunteering to connect peers with someone you met.
- Consider putting together a goodie bag (save some of the free swag you picked up in the vendor hall) to show appreciation.
Bring a Colleague
If you’ve been to City Summit before, you probably know someone who could benefit from this amazing experience.
Invite them to join us…you can save with group registrations.
Workshop Descriptions
Learn more about the workshops available at City Summit so you can plan accordingly!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the registration rates?
Registration rates vary based on your NLC membership/conference attendee type and the date on which you register for the conference. Visit the rates page for more information.
What are the 2025 registration deadlines?
CCC Attendee Rate: March 10th – April 18th, 2025
Early-bird Rate: March 10th – June 1st, 2025
Advance Rate: June 2nd – September 1st, 2025
Regular Rate: September 2nd – November 18th, 2025
Onsite Rate: November 19th – 22nd, 2025
How do participants register?
Click the “Register” button in the upper-right-hand corner of your screen.
What hotels are available during the conference?
This year’s hotels are listed below, for more information visit the Hotel & Travel page.
Co-Headquarter Hotels
Hyatt Regency
170 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Salt Lake Marriott at Downtown City Creek
75 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Additional Hotels
Salt Lake City Marriott City Center: 220 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
AC Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown: 225 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Doubletree Suites Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown: 110 W 600 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Downtown: 425 S 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hilton Salt Lake City Center: 255 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City: 15 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel: 150 W 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
What is the dress code for this conference?
Business attire and nice business casual are appropriate.
How do I cancel my registration?
All requests must be sent in writing to nlccs@maritz.com by October 28, 2025, and are subject to a $125 cancellation fee. No partial refunds will be made if you decide not to attend functions. No registrations nor cancellations will be accepted by phone. No cancellations will be accepted after October 28, 2025. Substitutions are permitted and can be made at any time.
What is the benefit of group registration?
Groups of five or more will receive complimentary sixth registration, provided the registrations are paid in full. To get the group incentive, all individuals must register at the same time. After group registration is completed, each team member will receive a confirmation email. Group registrations do not apply to these registration categories: student, youth chaperone, or youth delegates, spouse/guest. Substitutions are welcome.
How do I cancel my Spouse/Guest registration?
All Spouse/Guest registrations are refundable; requests must be made in writing to nlccs@maritz.com. Substitutions are welcome.
What is included in the Spouse/Guest Registration Fee?
This registration type entitles family members of fully paid delegates to attend all general sessions and social events. The fee to register a Spouse/Guest is $325.00. This does not include access to Executive Education sessions, Mobile Workshops or functions which require an additional ticket/fee for entry. Children 2-18 attending the conference with their parent/legal guardian must be registered as a child. This registration type is not applicable for elected officials or city staff. This registration type is entirely separate from, and does not grant access to, the Youth Delegate Program.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about my registration and housing reservations?
Please call our registration and housing team at Maritz: nlccs@maritz.com; (747) 226-7785
Who can I contact about sponsoring this year’s event?
The 2025 Sponsorship opportunities are posted on the Sponsorship page. Questions? Contact us at sponsorships@nlc.org.
How is NLC handling press registration?
Members of the media with proper credentials must register for the conference (complimentary). Contact media@nlc.org for questions and to confirm your registration. Most conference activities are open to the media, but some sessions will be private or closed to the media.
What is included as a part of the Student Registration?
Student registrations include all conference sessions except for NLCU Executive Education sessions, mobile tours, and students must be 18+ to attend the conference closing event on Saturday evening. Attendees must be actively enrolled in a degree program. *This registration type cannot attend youth delegate programming*
Note – these registration categories are not eligible for group discount pricing, and you must provide proof of a student email address during the time of registration.
Who should I contact for membership questions?
Please send all your inquiries to membership@nlc.org.
Will there be an exhibit hall at City Summit?
Our Exhibitor Prospectus is available on the City Summit website. Questions? Contact us at sponsorships@nlc.org.
Is NLC looking for keynote speakers?
General Session speaker invitations are determined by program and organization goals set by NLC leadership. If you have suggestions, feel free to send them to conferences@nlc.org.
When and where are future Conferences?
CCC (in Washington, DC):
- March 16-18, 2026 (pre-conference March 14-15)
- March 15-17, 2027 (pre-conference March 13-14)
- March 6-8, 2028 (pre-conference March 4-5)
City Summit:
- Nashville, TN: November 19-21, 2026 (pre-conference November 18)
- Houston, TX: November 17-20, 2027 (pre-conference November 16)
- Columbus, OH: November 15-18, 2028 (pre-conference, November 14)
What are the NLCU Executive Education Sessions?
NLC University trainings are designed for city leaders seeking to gain tangible skill sets to apply locally and to build their communities. We encourage advanced registration to better ensure your spot in the training. These training courses take place as a part of our pre-conference activities on November 19th. Registration for the sessions will be available this summer. Please continue to check back on CitySummit.nlc.org for updates.
What workshops will be available at the conference?
The workshop descriptions for City Summit can be viewed here
Who should I contact if I have questions about the NLCU Executive Education Programming?
NLCU Executive Education sessions are first come, first serve, and onsite availability is limited. Please send all NLCU inquiries to university@nlc.org.
What Mobile Workshops are offered at City Summit this year?
Mobile Workshops are curated by our Salt Lake City host city team and will be on Wednesday, 11/19 and Thursday, 11/20. This year’s Mobile Workshop descriptions can be found on the Mobile Workshop page and attendees should sign up via the registration portal. We encourage advanced registration as the workshops have limited spots available. Mobile Workshops are free for conference attendees (excluding Exhibitors, Youth Delegates, Youth Chaperones, Students, and Spouse/Guests). A no-show fee of $50.00 will be charged if you are registered for a workshop and do not attend.
If you have questions about the mobile workshops, please visit the FAQs on mobile workshop page