2025 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.
Registration
Registration includes access to all workshops, committee meetings, general sessions and conference-wide receptions.
All correspondence regarding registration will come from either 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.
Registration Rates & Policies
| Early Bird | Advanced | Onsite | |
|---|---|---|---|
until April 28 |
April 29 – June 4 |
June 5 – July 15 |
|
NACo County Member |
$550 |
$620 |
$740 |
NACo Corporate Member |
$580 |
$660 |
$780 |
County Non-Member |
$770 |
$860 |
$1,050 |
Corporate Non-Member |
$870 |
$980 |
$1,180 |
Gov't, Non-Profit and Affiliate |
$550 |
$650 |
$750 |
Student |
$190 |
$190 |
$190 |
Spouse/Guest |
$100 |
$100 |
$100 |
Paid registrations cancelled by May 31, 2025 will be refunded less a $50 administration fee. Cancellation requests made after May 31 and before June 30 will be subject to an administrative fee equal to 50% of the registration fee (this applies to all registration types including Partner/Spouse and Technology Innovation Forum fees). After June 30, requests for refunds will not be honored. Unused registrations will not be refunded. All cancellations must be made in writing by emailing nacomeetings@naco.org. Telephone cancellations are not accepted.
Conference Schedule
Check out the daily summaries below. Click here to explore full schedule of events and workshops.
Conference Days
Thursday
July 10 (Pre-Conference)
Pre-conference activities include the Technology Innovation Forum and a disaster response training. Both require separate pre-registration.
Friday
July 11
The first day of the conference includes the first-time attendee breakfast for county and state association participants, followed by a full day of policy steering committee meetings. Friday evening includes the grand opening of the exhibit hall – including local entertainment – and an all-conference opening reception at the Reading Terminal Market.
Saturday
July 12
Day two includes dozens of ad hoc committee, task force, advisory board and caucus meetings. The opening general session will take place over lunch, followed by additional committee meetings and the Board of Directors forum. Candidates for NACo’s second vice president will present and take questions during the 2nd Vice President Candidate Forum that afternoon.
Sunday
July 13
The third day of the conference starts with the NACo Board of Directors meeting and includes multiple all-day learning forums focused on key issues for county governments: resilience, land use, disaster response, workforce, behavioral health and more. Additional workshops related to leadership and financial best practices will be offered, followed by the closing general session in the afternoon.
Monday
July 14
The NACo Annual Business Meeting will take place in the morning, where association members will approve policy resolutions, review bylaws changes and elect a new slate of leadership for the association.
Housing
NACo has contracted hotel blocks at several hotels surrounding the Philadelphia 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.
All hotel and housing confirmations will initially come from the NACo Housing Team info@cvent.com. And final confirmation emails (with hotel confirmation numbers) will come from the hotel directly. Should you receive false correspondence, please report and email nacomeetings@naco.org.
Hotel Rates
Rates listed below will be applicable until June 13, 2025, but are based on availability and may deplete prior to this date. 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.
| Hotels | Room Rate |
|---|---|
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown |
$229 |
Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center |
$209 |
Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center |
$215 |
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City |
$209 |
Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Convention Center |
$229 |
Le Méridien Philadelphia |
$229 |
Loews Philadelphia |
$239 |
Residence Inn Center City |
$219 |
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square |
$209 |
The Notary Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection |
$239 |
Discover Philadelphia
The City and County of Philadelphia is known for its rich history, iconic landmarks, vibrant culture, and diverse neighborhoods. The city has something for everyone. Explore top recommendations to plan activities and dining during your stay. Historic sites, quaint shopping districts, vibrant nightlife and more – from day to night, there’s always something to see or do in Philadelphia.
Location
City and County of Philadelphia
NACo’s 90th Annual Conference will take place in the City and County of Philadelphia. Most sessions will be held at the Philadelphia Convention Center (PCC), located at 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Some sessions may be held at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street, 1200 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Check the final schedule to confirm where each session is hosted.
Philadelphia Convention Center
1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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 2025 Annual Conference Waiver of Liability and Code of Conduct.
