Registration for the WCMA Summer Conference is now open
Join WCMA for professional development, peer support, and networking at the annual summer conference. This year's conference theme is: Stronger Together: Leadership. Service. Trust. The WCMA summer conference is attended by over 130 local government managers and administrators and other executive level municipal leaders from across Washington State.
 

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Conference Lodging
WCMA's room block is at The Hilton Garden Inn and SpringHill Suites Marriott. Room block closes Tuesday, July 21, 2026. After this date, standard room rates will apply. WCMA is not responsible for lodging cancellations or no-shows.

Hilton Garden Inn Tri-Cities/Kennewick
701 N Young St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 735-4600
WCMA room block rate: $118.00

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kennewick Tri-Cities
7048 W Grandridge Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 820-3026
WCMA room block rate: $149.00
 

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Attendee Fees:
Early Bird, Closes June 30
Member Early Bird - $390
Student/Retired/Honorary/Life Member Early Bird - $190
Non-Member Early Bird - $590
*Early Bird rate is subject to an 8.8% sales tax.

Regular, July 1 -  July 24
Member - $460
Student/Retired/Honorary/Life Member - $260
Non-Member - $660

Late, After July 25
Member - $500
Student/Retired/Honorary/Life Member - $300
Non-Member - $700

Conference Meals (Included with conference registration):
Tuesday President’s Welcome Reception
Wednesday Continental Breakfast
Wednesday Lunch
Wednesday WCMA Uncorked: An Evening of Wine and Connection (hosted reception)
Thursday Breakfast
Thursday Lunch
Thursday Banquet
Friday Breakfast
 

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Keynote Speaker 
Amy Leneker 
A first-generation college student and lifelong learner, Amy has studied leadership at Yale, neuroscience at the NeuroLeadership Institute, and stress resilience at Harvard Medical School. She leads the annual national research study The State of Stress and Joy at Work, and her work has been featured in Bloomberg, Forbes, NPR and more. She writes a monthly column for Fast Company and is the host of the weekly podcast, Less Stress and More Joy. She is also the National Bestselling author of Cheers to Monday: The Surprisingly Simple Method to Lead and Live with Less Stress and More Joy. 

Cheers to Monday special book offer
Purchase Amy Leneker’s National Bestselling book Cheers to Monday at a special WCMA Conference price. Add a copy for you and your team during conference registration. Orders placed online will be available for pick-up at the conference.
 

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NWWLA’s 2026 Women’s Leadership Summit
In partnership with WCMA, the Northwest Women’s Leadership Academy (NWWLA) invites you to the second annual Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS26). All are welcome to join us for a morning of leadership development, connection, and practical learning designed for local government professionals at every stage of their careers.
 
This year’s theme, Rooted. Respected. Resilient., will focus on staying rooted in public service values, building organizations where all feel respected, and learning strategies to be more resilient to navigate complex challenges. Through collaborative discussions and leadership insights, the Summit supports leaders in sustaining future-ready workplaces, building networks to achieve career goals, and serving our communities exceptionally.
 
The Summit features Leadership Lab: Authority, Boundaries, and Making Hard Calls, presented by Kellye Mazzoli, City Boss Coaching (former Deputy City Manager, City of Bothell). This interactive workshop will help leaders strengthen judgment and navigate complex challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
 
Participants will also enjoy Superpowers & Sidekicks: How Executive Leaders Leverage Different Strengths for Better Outcomes, a dynamic panel featuring City Managers/Administrators and Deputies who will share how complementary leadership styles and diverse perspectives contribute to stronger decision-making, more effective partnerships, and better organizational outcomes.
 
Together, these sessions offer practical tools, fresh insights, and opportunities to connect with peers.
 
For more information about the Summit and NWWLA, visit www.nwwla.org.

 

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