Looking for cost-saving services and ways to meet colleagues? Find both at the annual conference

The Annual Conference and Expo, scheduled for Sept. 20-22 in Sacramento, is the place to discover solutions for city-specific issues and connect with colleagues from throughout the state.

In addition to learning from peers through engaging educational sessions, attendees can visit an expo hall to discover city-focused services and organizations. To get the most out of your time in the expo hall, review an online map and list of exhibitors — updated as new vendors are added — before visiting.

This year’s expo already includes nearly 200 cost-saving services and state-of-the-art products! Arrive ready with information from your departments on the types of products and services they need to solve challenges or enhance their communities.

The expo hall will also feature the winners of this year’s prestigious Helen Putnam Award for Excellence. The award program honors and promotes the work of member cities throughout the state that have made unique contributions to residents and businesses, which have resulted in lower costs or more effective delivery of services.

Attendees can also participate in a scavenger hunt for the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence winners. Find all the Helen Putnam booths for a chance at a prize courtesy of Cal Cities Partners.

Evening receptions

One of the best times to visit the expo hall is during the Host City Reception on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Stroll through the expo as you make new friends and see old ones while enjoying delicious appetizers, tasty beverages, and good tunes.

After the Host City Reception, jump aboard the Delta King riverboat for the annual CitiPAC Reception, starting at 7:00 p.m. The CitiPAC Reception is a great way to meet colleagues from throughout the state while supporting advocacy efforts for cities at the ballot box. And if you missed dinner or the host city reception, do not worry: There will be plenty of good food, beverages, music, and lighthearted games. Be sure to register for the CitiPAC Reception online so you can skip the line!

Individuals falsely claiming to be the housing bureau/service for the 2023 Annual Conference and Expo may attempt to contact you. Cal Cities has contracted with LiveCon as the official housing service for the annual conference. Official emails regarding the conference will come from a calcities.org or live-con.com email account, as well as your hotel.