2024 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition
About the Conference
The National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference is the premier gathering of elected and appointed officials from the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs. Conference content includes discussion of federal policies impacting counties, workshops lifting up county best practices, engaging general sessions, mobile tours across our host county, and more. NACo members also have the opportunity to influence the association’s direction and future during the Annual Business Meeting on the final day of the conference.
Register Today
Click the button below to register today. Registration includes access to all workshops, committee meetings, general sessions and conference-wide receptions.
Registration Rates
| Early Bird | Advanced | On-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|
On or before 4/19/24 |
On or before 6/3/24 |
On or before 7/15/24 |
|
NACo Member County |
$530 |
$600 |
$720 |
Non-Member County |
$750 |
$840 |
$1020 |
NACo Corporate Member |
$560 |
$640 |
$760 |
Corporate Non-Member |
$850 |
$960 |
$1150 |
Government and Nonprofit Rate |
$570 |
$650 |
$780 |
CIO Forum Pre-Conference Event |
$100 |
$150 |
$175 |
Registration Policies
For questions or assistance with registration contact us via email or phone at 202.942.4292 or nacomeetings@naco.org and indicate “Annual Conference 2024” in the subject line.
Members of the press are invited to request consideration for press credentials. To do so, please email nweissman@naco.org.
We welcome attendees to register guests who plan to attend a portion of the event. Guest registration includes entrance to:
- Exhibit hall opening reception
- All-conference closing reception
Guest registration rates are:
- $150 for Early Bird
- $180 for Advance
- $200 for Onsite
In the coming months, NACo and our hosts in Hillsborough County will also release a guest information program detailing all the county has to offer for guests!
Registrations cancelled by May 31, 2024 will be refunded less a $50 administration fee. Cancellation requests made between June 1 and June 28 will receive a 50 percent refund. Refunds will not be available after June 28, 2024, including for unused registrations or "no-shows." (This applies to all registration types including guest and spouse fees.)
All cancellations must be made in writing by emailing cancellations@naco.org.
Payment is due at the time of registration. Exceptions can be made to allow for payment by check on a case by case basis. All fees must be paid in full prior to arrival in order to obtain your badge and registration materials at the conference.
To transfer a registration, please contact nacomeetings@naco.org and provide the name and email of the person whose registration you are transferring and the name and email address of the person to whom the registration should be reassigned.
Conference Schedule
For purposes of travel planning, check out the daily summaries below. Click here to explore full schedule of events and workshops.
Conference Days
Thursday
July 11 (Pre-Conference)
Thursday’s pre-conference events include the CIO Forum and Reception.
Friday
July 12
The first full day of the conference includes an orientation for first-time attendees in the morning, policy steering committee meetings throughout the day, and a welcome reception in the exhibit hall in the evening. NACo affiliates, affinity groups and state associations will also host meetings and receptions in the evening.
Saturday
July 13
Day two of the conference features standing, ad hoc, task force and caucus meetings along with a series of best practice and policy-focused workshops. The opening general session takes place in the afternoon, followed by a forum with candidates for the office of NACo Second Vice President.
Sunday
July 14
Conference day three kicks off with two workshop blocks and the NACo Board of Directors meeting, followed by an all-attendee luncheon and Achievement Awards ceremony. In the afternoon, attendees may choose between three educational summits or mobile tours offered by our host county.
Monday
July 15
The last day of the conference opens with NACo’s Annual Business Meeting, where NACo members will vote on NACo policy positions, consider proposed bylaws changes and elect NACo leadership for 2024-2025. Regional caucus meetings follow the Annual Business Meeting, along with a final workshop block. The closing reception will take place in the evening at the Florida Aquarium.
Housing
NACo has contracted hotel blocks at several hotels surrounding the Tampa Convention Center. Upon registering, attendees will receive information in their confirmation email on how to book housing directly with the hotels at NACo’s contracted rates.
Tampa Convention Center
333 S Franklin St, Tampa, Fla. 33602
Hotel Rates
Rates listed below will be applicable until June 14, 2024 and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Rooms may sell out early; once the block is sold out, the hotel’s market price applies regardless of the date of booking. Please confirm all cancelation policies and deposit requirements when booking your reservation.
| Hotel Name | Rate |
|---|---|
Tampa Marriott Waterstreet |
$185 |
JW Marriott |
$199 |
Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown |
$210 |
Westin Waterside |
$184 |
Hilton Tampa Downtown |
$189 |
Tampa Riverwalk Hotel |
$189 |
Aloft |
$199 |
Hyatt Place and Hyatt House |
$159 |
Some hotel room rates are subject to a Hospitality District Levy (currently $1.95) per room per night plus applicable state and local taxes (currently 14.5%) in effect at the time of check-out.
Health & Safety
NACo is committed to hosting a safe and hospitable event. To learn more about conference requirements for attendees, please review the documents below.
Click here to access the NACo 2024 Annual Conference Waiver of Liability and Code of Conduct.