Events

OVERVIEW AGENDA *Please note, agenda is subject to change at any time As the main finding of the Future of Municipal Government project to date is that intermunicipal collaboration is key to building thriving communities, the Summit will focus on factors identified as key to enhancing the effectiveness of collaboration. The Summit will also be designed to reflect another key finding “that one size does not fit all”. What collaboration looks like will vary by size, geography and capacity of the municipalities involved. The Summit will provide participants practical ideas and examples you can adapt to enhance collaboration efforts in your own community. It will also provide you the opportunity to shape Alberta Municipalities advocacy for policy, program and legislative changes needed to support more effective intermunicipal collaboration. This year, the President’s Summit on the Future of Municipal Government is being held in conjunction with the Spring Municipal Leaders' Caucus which will run from March 30 at noon to March 31. The Municipal Leaders' Caucus will focus on key, top-of-mind issue affecting communities, and give you a chance to hear from government officials prior to this year's election. More details on the MLC and President’s Summit will be available soon, including hotel booking information. Registration for both events will open in February. Cost While the President's Summit and Municipal Leaders' Caucus are separate events, members are encouraged to attend both, but are not required to. Please note, do to the interactive nature of the President's Summit, it will NOT be available virtually.  In-person events include food and beverage. President's Summit registration includes an evening event on March 29 which will include dinner and entertainment. Full Registration (Both events, in-person) - $350 President's Summit Only In-Person (March 29 to March 30 at noon) - $200 Municipal Leaders' Caucus Only In-Person (March 30 at noon - March 31) - $200 Municipal Leaders' Caucus Virtual - $100 Accommodations A hotel room block has been set-up at The Westin for attendees. Rates start at $195+tax per night.  Click here to book your room

Join us for the 2023 Spring Municipal Leaders' Caucus (MLC), taking place at the Westin Edmonton on March 30 and 31. This important event will cover key, top-of-mind issues facing your communities, and give you a chance to hear from government leaders ahead of the provincial election. The event will kick off with lunch on Thursday, March 30, and run until lunch on Friday, March 31.  This year’s Spring MLC is being held in conjunction with a President’s Summit on the Future of Municipal Government which will run from March 29 to noon on March 30. The Summit will focus on opportunities and challenges related to intermunicipal collaboration. More details on the MLC and President’s Summit will be available soon, including hotel booking details and overview agenda. Registration for both events will open in February. Requests For Decision (RFD) - Deadline March 6 The Spring MLC also provides an opportunity for members to bring forward Requests for Decisions (RFDs) on issues that should be addressed in advance of the 2023 Convention in September. Members interested in sponsoring an RFD are encouraged to reach out to advocacy [at] abmunis.ca, to determine if an RFD is the right tool to bring forward an issue for consideration by ABmunis members. An RFD template is also available that provides tips on how to draft an RFD. More information on the difference between RFDs and resolutions is available on our webpage on Requesting Action by Alberta Municipalities.  Cost While the President's Summit and Municipal Leaders' Caucus are separate events, members are encouraged to attend both, but are not required to. Please note, do to the interactive nature of the President's Summit, it will NOT be available virtually.  In-person events include food and beverage. President's Summit registration includes an evening event on March 29 which will include dinner and entertainment. Full Registration (Both events, in-person) - $350 President's Summit Only (March 29 to March 30 at noon) - $200 Municipal Leaders' Caucus Only (March 30 at noon - March 31) - $200 Municipal Leaders' Caucus Virtual - $100 Accommodations A hotel room block has been set-up at The Westin for attendees. Rates start at $195+tax per night.  Click here to book your room

Save the date! Our annual Convention and Trade Show will take place in Edmonton at the Edmonton Convention Centre in 2023.