8:50 – 10:00 a.m.
Welcome/Introductions/Keynote: Lead Simply MODEL. CONNECT. INVOLVE.
Presented by Holly Hoffman
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Session 1: The Power of Tax Increment Financing
Session 2: Handling Hard Conversations
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch & ICMA Updates ICMA Update – Matt Fulton, ICMA Midwest Regional Director
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Luncheon Keynote: Unlocking the Potential of AI: How Local Governments Can Lead the Way
by Alex Goryachev, Technology and Innovative Strategist
2:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Session 1: The Practical Aspects of DEI
Session 2: Putting Your Strategic Plan into Action
3:45 – 5:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Session 1: Q & A for Aspiring Managers/Administrators: How to Succeed as a LocalGovernment Leader
Session 2: Senior Advisor Insights: Legends of the Round Table
5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Reception at Medici’s
6:15 – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner at Medici’s
7:15 – 8:15 p.m.
Comedy at the Normal Theater
8:30 – 11:30 p.m.
IAMMA Social Event at Medici’s
Friday, February 9
6:15 a.m.
ILCMA 5K Run/1.5M Walk
Meet in Marriott Lobby
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast with Brad
Legislative Update – Brad Cole, Executive Director, IML
9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Session 1: Developing Local Government Leaders
Session 2: Collaboration Lab
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Closing Keynote: Leadership and Mental Health: Having Resiliency in a Troubled World
by Desmond Lomax
