2026 Training School and Annual Meeting

January 13, 2026 Update

Thank you to all of our 2026 exhibitors and state agencies. Our 2026 trade show at our Annual Meeting & Training School is now sold out.

January 6, 2026 Update

Limited sponsorship opportunities remain! 

Thank you to our generous committed sponsors so far: Wright Risk Management, New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR), Comp Alliance, Hays Financial Group, Charter Communications, Key Bank, AJ3 Solutions, PFM Asset Management, Hodgson Russ, LLP, and the State Purchasing Alliance of NY (SPANY). 

To view our sponsorship opportunities that remain, please click here.

December 10, 2025 Update

Tuesday Night Experience: The Outsiders on Broadway - Our initial block of $69 rear-mezzanine tickets has sold out due to overwhelming demand. We are now offering a new block of $99 mezzanine seats, still at an exceptional group-rate savings. Book by January 5, 2026 – after this date we will not be offering Broadway Tickets. 

October 31, 2025 Update

Our tentative 2026 Annual Meeting & Training School agenda and conference overview has been released and is posted to our website here.

Join fellow municipal leaders from across New York State at this year’s annual conference, where we honor the 250th anniversary of America's founding—a moment to reflect on our shared history while preparing for the challenges ahead.

With a renewed focus on practical solutions, policy insight, and innovation, this year’s conference offers expanded exhibitor time, engaging panel sessions with key regulators, and breakout tracks tailored to both rural and urban communities.

Want to show your support? Become an event sponsor. Our 2026 trade show has sold out.

This Year’s Programming is Designed with New York Towns in Mind:
Cybersecurity:
Protect municipal data and infrastructure with up-to-date strategies and tools.
Code Enforcement:
Explore enforcement best practices and legal updates to support safer, more compliant communities.
Grants & Funding Opportunities:
Learn how to navigate state and federal funding sources to bring vital resources back to your town.
History & Tourism:
Leverage local heritage to drive tourism, strengthen community identity, and boost local economies.
Energy & Solar Initiatives:
Discover how New York towns are adopting sustainable energy solutions and meeting climate goals.
Best Practices in the Evolving Workplace:
Address workforce changes, remote operations, and HR challenges facing today’s local governments.
Conservation & Environmental Goals:
Support your community’s green initiatives with insights into successful conservation strategies and state targets.

Registration* & Accommodations 

Please choose your registration option carefully so you can take full advantage of all of the educational and networking opportunities at our event. Early bird pricing for both event registration and hotel room booking is available until November 16, 2025

Don't forget to BOOK your room by Jan. 23, 2026. 

    Call the New York Marriott Marquis at 1(877)303-0104; or
     Visit: https://book.passkey.com/e/51084536

Vouchers are NOT an accepted form of payment for your hotel stay.

To register via a paper registration, obtain a tax exempt form and/or coordinate a bus or group arrival with the hotel, please click here. *For refunds, less a $10 processing fee, notice of cancellation must be received 10 days prior to day of event - NO REFUNDS after that date.

 
When
2/14/2026 10:00 AM - 2/18/2026 6:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Where
1535 Broadway New York, NY 10036 UNITED STATES

Program

Description
Kick off the event with our Early Bird Reception, open to all attendees! This casual gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues, meet new faces, and ease into the conference atmosphere. Each guest will receive one complimentary drink ticket; additional beverages will be available for purchase at the cash bar. Light refreshments will be provided.
Time
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
2/14/2026 5:00 PM
When
2/15/2026 9:00 AM - 2/17/2026 11:59 PM
2/15/2026 9:00 AM
Celebrate excellence in local government—join us on Monday, February 16th, for our inaugural Awards Luncheon! This ticketed event will honor recipients selected by the NYAOT 2025–2026 Member Engagement Committee for the Public Servant Meritorious Award, the Innovation in Local Government Award, and the Towns of Excellence Program.
2/16/2026
Time
7:00 PM
Spots available
5
2/17/2026 7:00 PM

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