Wednesday, August 12, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Florida League of Mayors Nominating Committee Meeting
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Florida League of Mayors Business Meeting
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Florida League of Mayors Workshop
Additional registration required through the Florida League of Mayors; contact
[email protected] for more details.
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Florida League of Mayors Reception
Additional registration required through the Florida League of Mayors; contact
[email protected] for more details.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Continuing Education in Ethics: Have You Completed Your Hours?
Florida’s municipal elected officers are required to take four hours of specific continuing education in ethics per year. The session includes two hours on Florida Ethics Law, one hour of public meetings, and one hour of public records. Registration is limited to the first 175 people and will be first-come, first-served.
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Florida League of Mayors Board of Directors Meeting
10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Workshop
- Navigating Natural Disasters
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Workshop
- Datacenters: Big Data, Bigger Impact
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
“Cities 101” Workshop
Designed for newly elected or newly appointed officials, this crash course covers Florida municipalities, the services they provide, and governing challenges.
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Concurrent Workshops
- Better Decisions, Better Places: Improving Local Land Use Outcomes
- AI in City Hall: What Local Leaders Need to Know
3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Florida League of Cities Nominating Committee Meeting
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Federal Action Strike Team Meeting
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Connect, Collaborate, and Caffeinate: Speed Networking for Conference Attendees
Fuel up with coffee and snacks while engaging in fast-paced conversations and making meaningful connections with fellow local government leaders. Don’t forget your business cards.
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
President’s Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Friday, August 14, 2026
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Breakfast
Additional registration required through the Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials.
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
FREE Sunrise Yoga
Pre-registration is required, and the class is limited to the first 40 participants.
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
7:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Concurrent Workshops
- Understanding Residents’ Perspectives on Growth
- Small Cities, Big Ideas: Leadership Lessons that Work
11:00 a.m.
Vendor Session
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Opening General Session
Featuring the presentation of the E. Harris Drew Award and a keynote presentation by presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin.
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Sidewalk Café in Exhibit Hall (Cash Sales)
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
General Session: Property Tax Amendment
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Concurrent Workshops
- Beyond the Post: Social Media for Cities
- Council-Manager Partnership: One Team, Different Roles
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Advocacy Committee Meeting
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Workshop
- Your Budget, Your Story: Communicating Local Spending with Clarity and Confidence
4:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
FLC Board Meeting
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Membership Networking Event
Evening Open
Saturday, August 15, 2026
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Various Local/Regional League Breakfast Meetings
Contact your local league for more information. RSVP is required by July 31 to guarantee a seat.
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Annual Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Second General Session
Featuring recognition of the Years of Service awards and a keynote address by Jefferson Fisher.
12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Past Presidents’ Luncheon and Installation of New President
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Workshop
- Leading Through Uncertainty
6:15 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Inaugural Celebration
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with FLASHBACK Americana, a journey through the decades of our greatest music.
