2025 Federal-State Policy Exchange

About the Forum

The National Council of County Association Executives (NCCAE) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) will host the Federal-State Policy Exchange (formerly, the Knowledge Management Forum), August 27–29 in Cook County (Chicago), Ill.

The forum will bring together representatives from the state associations and NACo for strategic discussions on shared policy priorities, with a focus on emerging county issues, such as tax reform, land use authority and artificial intelligence.

Agenda at a Glance

All meetings will take place at the GFOA Headquarters (203 N LaSalle Street Suite 2700, Chicago, Ill.) unless stated otherwise.

Wednesday, August 27

1:30 p.m.

Opening Discussion - The Big Shift

Introductory discussion on federalism

3:15 p.m.

Mobile Tour

TBD

5:30 p.m.

Reception

Location TBD

Thursday, August 28

9:00 a.m.	Breakfast
9:30 a.m.	Morning Sessions Property Tax Reform, Local Land Use Authority
12:00 p.m.	Lunch Show & Tell
1:45 p.m.	Afternoon Sessions Artificial Intelligence
3:30 p.m.	Mobile Tour Chicago River Architecture Boat Tour
6:00 p.m.	Dinner Location TBD

Friday, August 29

9:00 a.m.	Breakfast
9:30 a.m.	Morning Sessions Planning for Growth and Development
11:30 a.m.	Closing Discussion The Future of Federalism
12:30 p.m.	Event Ends (Boxed Lunch To-Go)

Housing

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at research@naco.org.