Hundreds Gather for League Annual Convention

Thursday, March 20, 2025 - Warwick, RI

The Crowne Plaza at the Crossings in Warwick, Rhode Island, was the gathering site for hundreds of city and town leaders, employees, vendors, and subject matter experts for a day of 'all things municipal' at the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns' Annual Convention on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The event drew a record number of attendees who came for a day of education sessions, vendor meetings and expo, and to network with colleagues across the state. 

“We love to see Rhode Island’s communities coming together. This year was the largest convention in our history, and it was wonderful to see so many cities and towns collaborating with one another and with the many fantastic businesses and organizations that continue to support the League and our municipalities. Together, we’re working to make Rhode Island a better place to live and work,” said Randy Rossi, executive director of the League.

Participants selected from a menu of 20 educational presentations on a range of topics including employee engagement, cybersecurity for election officials, resources for municipal housing needs, as well as multiple sessions on the impact of artificial intelligence in city and town operations.

Over 100 vendors turned out to share information about their products and services with city and town employees at the expo portion of the convention. Municipal attendees got to test out interactive playground equipment, learn about software to speed up operations, and gain connections and ideas for money-saving practices. 

Capping off the day was a raffle with exciting prizes generously donated by the convention sponsors and vendors as well as a general session offered by the Rhode Island Interlocal Risk Management Trust on 'Navigating First Amendment Audits'. 

Next year's annual convention will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026 also at the Crowne Plaza. Interested sponsors and vendors should contact the League for more information at 401-272-3434.