2026 RI League Annual Convention
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The League's signature event, the Annual Convention draws hundreds of local government employees and elected officials from across Rhode Island. This year's meeting features a vendor expo, several breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and a raffle for great prizes (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN).

 Export to Your Calendar 3/19/2026
When: March 19, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Crowne Plaza at the Crossings
801 Greenwich Ave
Warwick, Rhode Island  02886
United States
Contact: Jennifer Slattery
jslattery@rileague.org
4012723434



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8:30 A.M.

Registration & Expo Opens

Continental Breakfast Served in Expo Hall until 9:30 A.M.

To be entered in the raffle, fill up your sticker card by visiting vendor booths at the Expo.

  

SESSION I

9:30 - 10:30 A.M.

Integrating Design-Build Delivery for Right Sized InfrastructureHow RI Can Achieve its Housing GoalsElections Infrastructure: The Federal Landscape & How You Can Make an Impact from Your MunicipalityCommunity Choice Aggregation: Building Energy & Financial Resiliency for ResidentsRethinking Budgeting: From Idea to ImpactUnderstanding Battery Energy Storage - Information for Planners and Decision Makers

 

SESSION II

10:45 - 11:45 A.M. 

From Concept to Practice: RI Situation Tables Save LivesHow Municipalities Can Use Technology Tools to Optimize Work and Improve EfficiencyEffective Records & Information Management PracticesOpen-Book Bidding Process for Energy Efficiency ProjectsCollaboration for More Efficient Tax ProcessesNew Housing Through Infrastructure Partnership: The Tri-Town Housing Development Opportunity

 11:45 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. 

GRAB & GO LUNCH 

in Expo Hall with Ticket

Seating Available in Rotunda or Tiverton Room

 

SESSION III

1:00 - 2:00 P.M. 

Becoming a Data-Driven OrganizationHow RI Cities & Towns can Save Millions, Lower Costs & Improve RecyclingUniting Your Community with a Municipal Strategic PlanEnergy Prices are Rising: Why? How to Protect your CommunityTax Base by Design: A Cranston & Westerly Discussion About Housing Types, Public Input, and Future Revenues Beyond Parks: Connecting Departments & Connecting Community

2:10 - 2:40 P.M.

LEAGUE RAFFLE IN BRISTOL A 

Individual must be present to win or a new winner will be selected.

 

SESSION IV

 

2:45 - 3:45 P.M.  

Mission Ready: Tactical Approaches to Municipal Efficiency, Change, and Customer ServiceTidewater Landing - From Vision to Vibrancy:  Delivering a Connected Waterfront Through Public-Private Partnership10-Step Investment Management ProcessGeothermal: Sustainable Heating & Cooling Using RI's Natural ResourcesEmployer Support of the Guard & Reserve ProgramRhode Island's Opioid Settlements: What Do Municipalities Need To Know?

3:45 - 4:00 P.M.

CLOSING REMARKS

Contact Us

Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns
One State Street, Suite 502
Providence, RI 02908