NACo Events
Countdown to LUCA: Practical Strategies for Local, Tribal and State Governments
Join us for the first webinar in a series focused on practical steps communities can take to prepare for effective census participation.
The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act: What Counties Need to Know about Federal Permitting Reform
Join NACo staff to learn more about how recently-introduced legislation would modernize the federal permitting process, reduce unnecessary delays, accelerate project delivery and ensure local expertise is incorporated into federal decision-making.
NACo Policy Insider Webinar Series: Understanding the Federal Landscape for Counties, November 5
Join NACo for a bi-weekly webinar offering an overview of the full federal policy landscape impacting counties.
Supreme Court Preview for Local Governments: 2026 - 2027 Term
Hosted by the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC), join legal experts in a discussion of the new Supreme Court term and what decisions local governments should watch.
Secure & Responsible AI: Building Trust and Cyber Resilience in Local Government
As artificial intelligence transforms how local governments deliver essential services, county leaders face a critical challenge: how can they embrace AI innovation while protecting sensitive data, managing cybersecurity risks, and maintaining public trust?
Breaking Down the Midterm Elections: Insight and Analysis for County Leaders
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
Join members of NACo’s Government Affairs team one week after the 2026 midterm elections for a breakdown of results. The webinar will cover both how election unfolded, as well as what the election results mean for county policy priorities in the “lame duck” and the 120th Congress.
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Conference
2027 NACo Legislative Conference
The NACo Legislative Conference brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that matter most to county governments.
Conference
2026 Fall Board of Directors Meeting and Building Better Futures: A County Leaders' Symposium on Youth Outcomes
Hosted by NACo President George Dunlap as part of his presidential spotlight, in partnership with NACo’s Board of Directors and Large Urban County Caucus, the event will focus on practical strategies and collaborative approaches that counties can advance at the local level—from proven prevention and early intervention models to cross-sector partnerships that align resources and expand opportunity.
Upcoming Conferences
| Conference | Location | Date |
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Washington, D.C. |
Feb. 19 – 23
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2027 Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference |
Douglas County, Nev. |
May 25 – 28 |
2027 Annual Conference & Expo |
Chatham County/Savannah, Ga.
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Jul. 23 – 26 |
2028 Legislative Conference |
Washington, D.C. |
Feb. 11 – 15 |
2028 Annual Conference & Expo |
Marion County/Indianapolis, Ind. |
Jul. 21 – 24 |
Webinar Series
NACo Policy Insider: Understanding the Federal Landscape for Counties
Last year's Inside Washington series is now NACo Policy Insider, a bi-weekly webinar offering an overview of the full federal policy landscape impacting counties, as well as deeper dives into specific policy areas, equipping county leaders with insights, context, and strategies to engage effectively on key issues from transportation and infrastructure, to public lands, to health and human services, and more.
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