Local Government Conference - Opening Government and Engaging Citizens

Thursday, November 1, 2012 - Friday, November 2, 2012

Local Government Conference - Opening Government and Engaging Citizens Calendar

 

Thursday, November 1, 2012

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Cocktails & Conversation Pre-Conference Event

Location: River Room - Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North, London, ON

New for 2012, we’ve added a Cocktails & Conversation, which takes place on Thursday, November 1, 2012. Don't miss this unique opportunity to have cocktails and conversation with a leading thinker in the field of local government, Brock Carlton, CEO of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. 

Brock will discuss the changing role of municipalities within intergovernmental relations, and for a national perspective on the key challenges facing local governments in the future.

Tickets are limited. Appetizers will be provided and a cash bar available. 

The registration fee for Cocktails & Conversation is $50 per person.

 

Friday, November 2, 2012

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

2012 Local Government Alumni Conference

Location: Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North, London, ON

This year’s conference theme is Opening Government and Engaging Citizens.

Our agenda features a keynote address from former City of Toronto Mayor David Miller, dialogue with MassLBP Principal and Co-Founder Peter McLeod, and presentations from municipal leaders Rick O’Connor, Sean Galloway and Denise O’Connor on examples of how municipalities are embracing a new model of openness and engagement.

The conference program can be viewed online (.pdf).

Conference Registration Fees:

  • Alumni Early-bird: $90 (register and pay by Sunday, October 14, 2012) 
  • Alumni regular: $100
  • Non-alumni Early-bird: $100 (register and pay by Sunday, October 14, 2012) 
  • Non-alumni regular: $110
  • MPA full-time student fee: $45