2026 City Managers Conference

The Meritage, Napa, CA   Visit Website
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - Friday, February 13, 2026   iCalendar Pacific Standard Time

Designed for city managers and assistant or deputy city managers, this conference provides city officials with the essential information and updates needed to effectively run their cities and best position their communities for the future. This year's topics will include sessions on ethics, relationships with council members, mental health, implementing strategic plans, AI, and more.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For questions, please contact Event Sponsorship and Exposition Manager, Amy Wade.

For registration questions, please contact Event Registration Specialist, Megan Dunn.

For program questions, please contact Event Program Manager, Erin Wylder.

In advance of the conference, please review Cal Cities' event and meeting policies.

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Registration Information

Capacity is limited, and registration is subject to sell out prior to the deadline. Register early!

Full registration includes
  • Admission to all educational sessions
  • Admission to the Wednesday evening networking reception, Thursday breakfast and lunch, and Friday breakfas
Pre-registration deadline

Online registration ends Wednesday, Feb. 4. After this date, please add your name to the waitlist and you will be contacted if space becomes available.

Registration Process:

Register online through your MyCalCities account. If you have not yet used your MyCalCities account, please review details about the portal and contact us with questions.

If you are registering someone other than yourself, first sign in as yourself and then choose the option to register someone else.

NOTE: A credit card is required for registration through MyCalCities. If you need to pay with a check, create your account and then reach out to Megan Dunn to request a mail-in registration form. Full payment is due at the time of registration.

To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Megan Dunn. Every effort will be made to honor requests submitted.

Full Conference Registration Fees
*Online registration ends Wednesday, Feb. 4, or when the conference sells out. After this date, please add your name to the waitlist and you will be contacted if space becomes available.
Member-City Officials and Staff$ 775
MMANC / MMASC Members$625
Non-Member City Officials and Staff$1,775
All Others$ 900


 

One-Day Registration Fees
Member City Officials and Staff$ 395
MMANC / MMASC Members$320
Non-Member City Officials and Staff$1,395
All Others$ 470
Guest/Spouse Reception Pass*$ 75
*The guest/spouse fee is restricted to persons who are not city or public officials, are not related to any Cal Cities Partner or sponsor, and would have no professional reason to attend the conference. It includes admission to Wednesday’s networking reception only. There is no refund for the cancellation of a guest/spouse registration. It is not advisable to use city funds to register a guest/spouse. If you believe you are eligible for a guest/spouse pass, please contact Megan Dunn.

Refund Policy

Advance registrants unable to attend will receive a refund of the rate paid, minus a $75 processing charge, only when a written request is submitted to Megan Dunn, and received on or before Feb. 4. Refunds will not be available after this date. If you are unable to attend, you may substitute a colleague for your entire registration.

Hotel and Travel

A limited number of discounted hotel rooms are available for registered conference attendees. Reserve by Friday, Jan. 9, or before rooms sell out.

STEP ONE:

Register via your MyCalCities account.

You must be registered for the conference prior to booking a hotel room. Your city/company may be financially responsible for all cancellation/attrition fees after Friday, Jan. 9.

STEP TWO:

After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with access to the hotel booking link.

The Meritage Resort
875 Bordeaux Way
Napa, CA 94558

Group Hotel Rate (per night): $239 – Single/Double Occupancy (plus tax and fees)
The above rate does not include the discounted resort fee of $20 and additional taxes and fees.

PLEASE NOTE: Information provided when registering or reserving your hotel room for the conference may be shared between Cal Cities and the hotel(s). This information will be limited to your first and last name, email, and the dates of your stay at the hotel.

Important Scam Notice: Cal Cities does not use a housing service. Only trust emails from @calcities.org or the official hotel.

Parking and Transportation

Parking is complimentary for those attending the conference.

Nearby airports:

The Meritage is located 55 miles from Oakland International Airport and 65 miles from both San Francisco International Airport and Sacramento International Airport.

Program

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Schedule at a Glance
(Schedule is subject to change.)
Wednesday, February 11
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Registration Open
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Visit our Elite Sponsors
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.Opening General Session
1:45 - 2:15 p.m.Elite Sponsor Break
2:15 - 3:30 p.m.Concurrent Session
3:45 - 5:00 p.m.Keynote
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.Networking Reception
Thursday, February 12
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Registration Open
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Visit with Elite Sponsors
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.Networking Breakfast
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.Concurrent Sessions
10:15 - 10:45 a.m.Elite Sponsor Break
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Concurrent Sessions
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Networking Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.General Session
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.Elite Sponsor Break
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.Concurrent Sessions
February 13
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.Registration Open
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.Networking Breakfast
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.Breakfast Roundtable Discussions
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Closing Educational Session

The conference is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please click the "Register" button below and follow the prompts.

Thank you to our Sponsors!