Annual Conference

When local voices come together, great things happen. Our cities and issues may not be the same, but we're all united in making local choices.

The FLC annual conference is an opportunity for municipal officials and senior staff to enhance leadership skills, learn from municipal experts, share ideas with peers, discuss strategies for Florida’s future and hear about the latest in products and services for municipal governments.

2024 Conference Information

The Florida League of Cities 2024 Annual Conference will be held August 15-17 at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood.

The conference is an opportunity for municipal officials and senior staff to enhance leadership skills, learn from municipal experts, share ideas with peers, discuss strategies for Florida’s future and discover the latest products and services for municipal governments.

This year’s conference will include breakout sessions, committee meetings, keynote presentations, awards and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network and share.

Registration is now open! Register Online

Paid registration is required to receive housing information, so sign up early! The hotel reservation deadline is July 12, and the conference registration deadline is August 2. Click here to view the full announcement with additional details.

Be sure to join us on August 7 from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. for the Know Before You Go webinar! Register Now

Sponsor and exhibitor information for the 2024 Annual Conference is now available. Click here to download the 2024 FLC Annual Conference Exhibitor Kit.

Tentative Program Agenda

Following is a tentative schedule of conference events. Be sure to check back for updates!

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Title	Time	Location
Registration Desk Open	12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	TBD
Florida League of Mayors Nominating Committee Meeting	1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	TBD
Florida League of Mayors Forum	2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	TBD
Florida League of Mayors Business Meeting	4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	TBD
Florida League of Mayors Reception	5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	TBD

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Title	Time	Location
Registration Desk Open	7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.	TBD
Florida League of Mayors Board of Directors Meeting	8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	TBD
Continuing Education in Ethics: Have You Completed Your Hours?	8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	TBD
Exhibit Hall Open	10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.	TBD
Legislative Policy Committee Joint Meeting	1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	TBD
“Cities 101” Workshop	1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	TBD
Workshops	3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	TBD
Connect, Collaborate and Caffeinate: Speed Networking for Elected Officials and Staff	5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	TBD
President’s Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall	6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	TBD

Friday, August 16, 2024

Title	Time	Location
Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Breakfast	7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	TBD
FREE Sunrise Yoga on the Beach	7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Diplomat Beach Area
Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall	7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	TBD
Registration Desk Open	7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	TBD
Federal Action Strike Team (FAST) Meeting	8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	TBD
Workshops	9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	TBD
Opening General Session with Keynote Speaker Richard Florida	10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	TBD
Sidewalk Café in Exhibit Hall (Cash Sales)	12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	TBD
Workshops	1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.	TBD
Workshops	3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m	TBD
Workshops	4:10 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	TBD
Membership Networking Event	6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	TBD

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Title	Time	Location
Various Local/Regional League Breakfast Meetings	7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	TBD
Registration Desk Open	7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	TBD
Annual Business Meeting	9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.	TBD
Second General Session featuring Keynote Speaker Erica Dhawan	10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.	TBD
Past Presidents’ Luncheon and Installation of New President	12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.	TBD
Workshop	2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m	TBD
Inaugural Celebration	6:15 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.	TBD

2023 Workshop Presentations

The 2023 Annual Conference was held August 10-12 at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek (14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, FL 32821). Click here to view the minutes.

Workshop presentations and a selection of recorded sessions are available below. (Please Note: Not all sessions/workshops had presentation materials and some presenters may choose not to share their presentations online.)