About the Exchange

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 exchange 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.

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Registration includes access to all mobile tours, sessions, receptions and dinners.

All correspondence regarding registration will come from either research@naco.org, nacomeetings@naco.org or naco@naco.org. Please add these email addresses to your safe sender list. Should you receive false correspondence, please report and email nacomeetings@naco.org.

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Agenda at a Glance

All meetings will take place at the GFOA Headquarters (203 N LaSalle Street Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60601) unless stated otherwise.

Wednesday, August 27

1:30 p.m.

The Big Shift: Federal Policy and Local Government Impacts

Welcome and Introductory Discussion

3:15 p.m.

Federalism Stress Test: The Future of Chicago Regional Transit

Location: Cook County Bureau of Administration Building, 118 N. Clark St

6:30 p.m.

Opening Dinner

Thursday, August 28

9:00 a.m.

Networking Breakfast

9:30 a.m.

Property Tax Reform

Panel and Discussion

11:15 a.m.

Land Use Authority

Small Group Discussions

12:00 p.m.

State Association Show & Tell

Lunch Session

1:45 p.m.

Navigating AI Policies

Presentation and Interactive Discussion

3:00 p.m.

Break then walk to boat tour

4:00 p.m.

Chicago River Architecture Boat Tour

 

 Dinner on Your Own

Friday, August 29

9:00 a.m.

Networking Breakfast

9:30 a.m.

Planning for Growth and Development: Key Challenges and Solutions

Presentation and Interactive Discussion

10:30 a.m.

The Future of Federalism

Closing Discussion

11:30 a.m.

Forum Ends (Boxed lunches available)

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.