Annual Conference and Expo

October 8- 10, 2025

Long Beach Convention Center

300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA

Mark your calendars for our 2025 Annual Conference and Expo, October 8-10 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach.

This year’s conference will feature general sessions, workshops, and networking events for hundreds of leaders from all sections of city government, including mayors, council members, city managers, city clerks, city attorneys, fiscal officers, and other city staff.

Educational sessions and the expo support city leaders by equipping them with the latest knowledge, resources, and tools to advance their communities and assist officials in their daily roles and operations within their city.

Registration will open in early June.

For questions, please contact Senior Manager, Education and Events  Christina George.

Please review our event and meeting policies.

Call for Proposals

The League of California Cities is seeking unique, forward-looking topics for the 2025 Annual Conference and Expo. Take advantage of this special opportunity to gain visibility and share expertise at the premier educational event for California local elected officials, city department directors, and decision-makers by submitting a session proposal.  

Cal Cities is seeking thorough, thoughtful, and complete proposals that tell how your session can help elected city officials improve their communities, leadership abilities, and knowledge within their roles. Submissions from any individual, group, business, or organization on any topic are welcome. Proposals must be submitted online through the session proposal form by Friday, March 28.

We encourage you to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to share your ideas, knowledge, and expertise with this important audience! For questions on the call for proposals process, contact Kayla Boutros.

Interested in submitting a proposal for City Attorneys programming? Click here.