Meetings & Events
In addition to regular meetings of the executive committee, advisory councils and boards, the League hosts two large events—Winter Conference and the Annual Convention—as well as an annual planning meeting.
Convention 91: Arkansas Municipal League's 91st Convention
JUNE 18-20, 2025 | STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER
Online registration will be available June 1-19 for $400 Member; $450 Nonmember. All registrations must be processed online at register.arml.org with a credit card. Registrations made via telephone will not be accepted.
For questions, sponsorships or speaking opportunities please email [email protected].
On Wednesday, June 18, following the Joint City, County & Local Affairs Committee meeting, keynote Becky McCray will speak on turning ideas into action with less overhead, less friction and more meaningful participation from more people. The Idea Friendly Method: Open Up to New Ideas will help say goodbye to endless meetings, negativity and conflict, and say hello to actionable steps to bring ideas to life with the research-backed Idea Friendly method, positioning small towns to thrive. Also, Wednesday’s Opening Night Dinner in Wally Allen Ballroom will feature live music, networking opportunities and an interactive action station-style dinner designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs.
Thursday, June 19, in between two very important General Sessions on the 2025 General Assembly’s Legislative Session and the significance of the Juneteenth holiday, 13 breakout sessions can be found on register.arml.org that will be available for ACE Hub Certification Credit. Burgers and hot dogs will be served in the Exhibition Hall as a great way to network with other cities and thank our sponsors.
Friday, June 20, after the Annual Business Meetings and State of the League, we’ll hear from a panel of mayors for a lighthearted discussion about the three dreaded Ds: Drugs, Dogs & Drainage. We’ll welcome the incoming president and 2025–2026 slate of officers with a fried chicken buffet lunch and awards luncheon before heading home.
2025 Regional Certification Training: Tackling Neglected Properties + Introduction to the Arkansas Civic Education Program.
September 12 | Hope Center, Russellville | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
2025 Regional Trainings
We are excited to bring this new training to as many cities and towns as possible. As we are working to find locations, please email Valerie Shively at [email protected] if your city has the capacity to host an event. For scheduled trainings in Magnolia, Russellville, Stuttgart and Jonesboro, please see the calendar below.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Convention 91
- June 18-20
- Little Rock, Statehouse Convention Center
Annual Planning Meeting
- Wednesday-Friday, August 20-22
- Greenwood
Regional Certification Training
- Friday, September 12
- Hope Center, Russellville
Regional Certification Training
- Friday, October 10
- Grand Prairie Center, Stuttgart
Regional Certification Training
- Friday, November 14
- A-State, Jonesboro