Transform Local Government and Showcase Your Brand as a Sponsor of the 2026 ICMA LGR Conference

The ICMA Local Government Reimagined Conferences offer pivotal opportunities to connect your brand with key decision-makers shaping the future of municipalities across the nation.

Sponsorship Package -$7,000

Includes:

  • Tabletop Display: Showcase your solutions and connect with attendees in the Networking Hub, an active space for demos, conversations, and resource sharing.
  • Conference Registrations:Two full registrations are included, giving your team access to all sessions, meals, networking events, and conference programming.
  • Attendee Lists (pre-and post-conference) Reach attendees ahead of the event and follow up after. Lists include only those who opt in to third-party communications.
  • Branding & Recognition: Your company will be prominently featured:

    • On the conference website.
    • In email promotions.
    • On on-site signage.
    • On house slides.
    • In the printed/digital Conference Program Guide (including the Networking Hub Gamecard).

Additional Enhancements – Starting at $3,500

PechaKucha® Style Session Sponsorship (10 sessions available per city)

ICMA Lighting Talks (Inspired by PechaKucha®Format)

A lightning talk is a short presentation inspired by PechaKucha® format. PechaKucha(pronounced pet-chah-KOO-chah) is a Japanese term that translates loosely to “chit-chat” or “the sound of conversation.”

Lightning Talks have 20 slides that auto-advance every 20 seconds for a total of 6 minutes and 40 seconds. They are a fast-paced, visual and highly engaging way to tell a story, highlight technology, or share a compelling case study.

Attendees especially appreciate high-energy, non-commercial content delivered in a fun, concise, and engaging way, making this an opportunity to make a meaningful impact with an attentive audience gathered together in one room.

Sponsor recognition includes: 

  • Featured branding for the full PechaKucha® style sessions.
  • Logo placement on screen between presentations.
  • Recognition in the Conference Program Guide and session description.
  • Inclusion in pre-event marketing that spotlights the session as a modern storytelling experience.
  • Food and beverage refreshments within the room.

Why it’s valuable:

This format is new for most local government professionals, which naturally elevates interest and turnout. Sponsors benefit from an association with innovation, creativity, and forward-looking ideas.

Coffee Break/Lunch/Reception Sponsorships
Boost brand visibility through some of the most social and well-attended moments of the conference. Includes signage at food stations and recognition on the website.

Postcard Station (One Available)
A fun, high-engagement activation where attendees write and send postcards to colleagues, friends, or themselves. Includes branded signage and your logo on the postcard design.

Why Your Sponsorship Matters

Engage directly with forward-thinking local government leaders who are actively exploring new approaches to management, leadership, AI, and community engagement.

Align your brand with innovation and resilience by supporting these conferences designed to help public administrators navigate emerging technologies, polarized environments, and evolving community needs.

Showcase your solutions in high-visibility settings where attendees are looking for practical tools, proven strategies, and trusted partners to help reimagine operations and deliver better outcomes for their communities.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact

Megan Sherman 

Senior Manager, Conferences & Sponsorships

msherman@icma.org | 202-962-3697