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2025 Annual Conference and Expo

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Wednesday, October 08, 2025 - Friday, October 10, 2025 iCalendar Pacific Standard Time

The League of California Cities is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Annual Conference and Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center, Oct. 8-10!

The conference will feature inspiring keynote speakers and presentations on key topics for local leaders, plus numerous opportunities for peer-to-peer sharing with fellow California city officials.

Our popular Expo Hall will be brimming with opportunities to engage with organizations that provide essential services to cities. Expo spaces are available! Please visit our Exhibitor and Sponsorship page for more information on how to get involved and showcase your organization.

Importantly, the member-driven General Assembly and Resolutions process will take place during the conference. This is a great opportunity for a wide range of members to participate in the development of Cal Cities policy.

For registration questions, please contact Event Registration Specialist, Megan Dunn.

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

Please see our event and meeting policies.

Registration Information

Capacity is limited, and registration is subject to sell out prior to the deadline. Register early!

Full registration includes

Admission to general and concurrent sessions and the expo hall
Wednesday host city reception
Admission to CitiPAC and diversity caucus receptions
Thursday grab-and-go breakfast, Thursday lunch, and Friday grab-and-go breakfast

Pre-registration deadline

Online registration ends Friday, Sept. 26. After this date, please register on-site if space allows.

Registration Process:

Register online through your MyCalCities account. If you have not yet used your MyCalCities account, please review details about the portal and contact us with questions.

If you are registering someone other than yourself, first sign in as yourself and then choose the option to register someone else.

NOTE: A credit card is required for registration through MyCalCities. If you need to pay with a check, create your account and then reach out to Megan Dunn to request a mail-in registration form. Full payment is due at the time of registration.

Conference registration is required for all conference activities, including department, division, and caucus meetings as well as the General Assembly. Sharing of registration is prohibited.

To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Megan Dunn. Every effort will be made to honor requests submitted.

Full Conference Registration Fees
Save $50 on the published full conference registration fees if you register by Thursday, July 24.
Member-City Official	$ 725
Non-member City Official	$1,725
Other Public Official	$ 800
All Others	$ 900

One-Day Registration Fees
Member City Official	$ 375
Non-Member City Official	$1,375
Other Public Official	$ 425
All Others	$ 475

Additional Registration Opportunities
These events are not included in full conference or one day registration.
Pre-Conference Tours and Workshops - View event details.
Member City Official	$ 200
Non-Member City Official	$ 375
Guest/Spouse Reception Pass*	$ 125
*The guest/spouse fee is restricted to persons who are not city or public officials, are not related to any Cal Cities Partner or sponsor, and would have no professional reason to attend the conference. It includes admission to the Expo Hall, Wednesday’s host city reception and the CitiPAC Event. There is no refund for the cancellation of a guest/spouse registration. It is not advisable to use city funds to register a guest/spouse. If you believe you are eligible for a guest/spouse pass, please contact Megan Dunn.

Refund Policy

Advance registrants unable to attend will receive a refund of the rate paid, minus a $75 processing charge, only when a written request is submitted to Megan Dunn, and received on or before Sept. 26. Refunds will not be available after this date. If you are unable to attend, you may substitute a colleague for your entire registration.

Hotel and Travel

A limited number of discounted hotel rooms are available for registered attendees and exhibitors of the 2025 Annual Conference and Expo. Reserve by Tuesday, Sept. 16, or before rooms sell out.

STEP ONE:

Register via your MyCalCities account.
Instructions on how to access your account can be found at here.

STEP TWO:

After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to the Cal Cities housing information page to book your room at the discounted rate.

Important Scam Notice: Cal Cities does not use a housing service. Only trust emails from @calcities.org or the official hotel.

Parking and Transportation

Please visit the Long Beach Convention Center webpage for parking information. Parking prices are subject to change without notice.

Shuttles will also be available between certain hotels and the convention center. Please check the housing information page to confirm if your hotel is on the shuttle route. The shuttle schedule will be released at a later date.

Nearby airports:

Long Beach Airport (LGB): 10 miles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): 22 miles
John Wayne Airport (SNA): 30 miles

Program

View Session Materials

Schedule at a Glance
(Schedule is subject to change.)
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Various Times	Pre-Conference Tours and Workshops (additional registration required)
Wednesday, Oct. 8
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Registration open/Voting Delegates Booth open
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Pre-Conference Tours and Workshops (additional registration required)
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.	AB 1234 Ethics Training
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Regional Division Lunches, Department and Caucus Meetings**
12:30 - 1:00 p.m.	First-Time Attendee Orientation
1:15 - 3:00 p.m.	Opening General Session*
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.	Expo Hall Grand Opening*
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.	Concurrent Sessions, Expo Hall Open, and Department and Caucus Meetings**
5:15 - 7:30 p.m.	Host City Reception
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.	CitiPAC Event
Thursday, Oct. 9
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Registration open/Voting Delegates Booth open
8:30 a.m.	Petition Resolutions Due
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.	Concurrent Sessions and Caucus Meetings**
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Expo Hall Open
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.	General Session*
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Attendee Lunch in Expo Hall
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Regional Division Lunches**
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.	Resolutions Committee
1:00 - 5:15 p.m.	Concurrent Sessions; Department, Issues Group, and Caucus Meetings**
Evening	Regional Division and Caucus Events**
Friday, Oct. 10
7:30 - 11:30 a.m.	Registration open
7:00 - 8:15 a.m.	Regional Division Breakfasts**
8:00 - 10:45 a.m.	Concurrent Sessions
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.	General Assembly
8:45 - 10:45 a.m.	AB 1661 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Closing General Session*
No competing events may be scheduled during this time. *Check with the staff assigned to your group for the specific day/time for this event. Additional registration may be required.