Annual Dinner Meeting

& Education Day

Thursday, September 17, 2026

at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI

Event Information

The League of Cities and Towns Annual Dinner and Education Day is the official meeting of the full membership. The event's activities begin with an afternoon educational session followed by a networking reception and sit-down dinner attended by League members, administration leaders, and invited guests. The speaking program offers an overview of the League's accomplishments and recognizes distinguished public servants receiving the Daniel Beardsley Excellence in Municipal Government Awards. 

Agenda

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Educational Session (Topic to be announced)

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Networking Reception

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dinner Meeting & Awards Presentation

Daniel Beardsley Excellence in Municipal Government Awards

In honor of the League's longest-serving Executive Director, Daniel Beardsley, the Board of Directors of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns created an award to recognize municipal employees from communities large and small who exemplify excellence in commitment, service, and engagement with their city or town. For more details and to nominate a municipal employee from your community: NOMINATIONS

Event Sponsorships

Several sponsorship opportunities are offered to support the Annual Dinner and Education Day's programming.

Interested parties can find more information on the SPONSORSHIPS page. For questions: Contact Heidi Gelsomino or Jennifer Slattery (401) 272-3434

• Dinner Sponsorship ($8,500)
  Includes signage on each dinner table, recognition during remarks, up to 8 tickets for reception and dinner
• Education Session Sponsorship ($6,000)
  Includes recognition during training session, 4 tickets to reception and dinner
• Reception Sponsorship ($3,500)
  Includes signage at reception, logo on drink tickets, 2 tickets to reception and dinner
• Expo Table (Limited spaces available at $1,500)
  Includes expo table during networking reception and 2 tickets to dinner