
The 2025 conference will be held October 14-17, 2025 at the Portola Hotel & Spa in downtown Monterey. This year, we are celebrating 75 years of MMANC inspiring, informing and connecting local government leaders with a conference theme of “Illuminate.” Speakers will focus on four exciting session tracks:

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Early bird registration is full. Conference rates are as follows.
REGISTRATION TYPE | REGULAR REGISTRATION (through Aug. 15) | LATE REGISTRATION (through Sept. 15) |
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MMANC Member (Full and Associate Members) | $655 | $755 |
MMANC Student Member | $355 | $435 |
Member in Transition (Registration code required) | $455 | $535 |
Intern/Fellow (Registration code required) | $455 | $535 |
Nonmember | $855 | $995 |
*If you are a conference speaker or conference sponsor/exhibitor, more information on your registration will be emailed to you separately.
**To verify your status as a “Member in Transition”, please email Membership@mmanc.org
***If you are a MMANC Past President or retired from local government, please email VP@mmanc.org to request a registration code.
****If you can only attend part of the conference, please email Carrie Monti at cmonti@elkgrovecity.org to request a single-day registration code.
Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities
Don’t miss out on added visibility—explore exclusive sponsorship and exhibit opportunities through our A La Carte Sponsorship Form below!
Conference Awards: (Deadline: August 15)
Nominations for the following awards are due by Friday, August 15. Nomination forms are available below.
- Wes McClure Outstanding Assistant Award: Named for Wes McClure, City Manager of San Leandro from 1948-1976, this award recognizes outstanding achievement in local government work and a strong commitment to public service, regardless of job title.
- Luminary Award: New this year in honor of MMANC’s 75th anniversary, this award will recognize a past MMANC president demonstrating exceptional leadership, enduring commitment, and continued contributions that have illuminated the path for others long after their presidency.
- Ed Sajor Memorial Student Award: Named for Ed Sajor, past PG&E executive and supporter of the California City Management Foundation, this award recognizes outstanding student members dedicated to entering a career in public administration or local government management.
Conference Scholarships: (Deadline: August 15)
This year, we’re proud to offer three scholarship opportunities. The application period for the first-time attendee scholarship has closed, but we are still accepting applications for the following scholarships through Friday, August 15.
You may apply for all applicable scholarship categories using the links above. Scholarship recipients receive a complimentary three-day conference registration. More information and requirements may be found within the applications.
*Note: travel, lodging, meals not already covered by the conference and other incidentals are not covered by scholarships. Applications for the First-Time Attendee Scholarship closed on April 10; applications for the Student Scholarship and Intern/Fellow Scholarship have been extended to August 15.
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“I left the 2023 conference inspired to lead and grateful for all the meaningful relationships I’ve been able to build through MMANC.”
“Very high quality conference – I learned a lot and met a ton of amazing local government professionals!”
“We grew together, learned together and shared. There were technical takeaways and vulnerable moments shared, all ultimately contributing to 3 days of elevating myself and filling my cup.”
“There is something so incredibly special about the community I have found in MMANC. I have made invaluable friendships and connections and I am so thankful for the wonderful people that comprise this organization and the magic that is present when we all gather together.”
“The 2023 conference provided many opportunities to meet new people and to learn both innovative trends to improve cities, but also professional development to bolster resilience.”
“The 2024 sessions were amazing!”
“LOOOOOVEED it as always!”
“Great execution of the conference and the MMANC team were extremely welcoming to all and did a great job facilitating network opportunities.”
“I was very impressed as a first-time attendee!”