Convention Schedule

2026 Convention At-A-Glance

  

REGISTRATION in Grand Foyer

8:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

  

BREAKFAST in Exposition Hall

8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.

  

SESSION I

9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.

Integrating Design-Build Delivery for Right-Sized Infrastructure

Bristol A

How Rhode Island Can Achieve its Housing Goals

Bristol B

Elections Infrastructure: The Federal Landscape & How You Can Make an Impact from Your Municipality

Narragansett

Energy Prices Are Rising: Why—and How to Protect Your Community

Ocean

Rethinking Budgeting: From Idea to Impact

Rhode Island

Understanding Battery Energy Storage: Information for Planners & Decision-Makers

Patriots

SESSION II

10:45 A.M. –11:45 A.M.

Becoming a Data-Driven Organization

Bristol A

How Rhode Island Cities & Towns Can Save Millions, Lower Costs, & Improve Recycling

Bristol B

Effective Records & Information Management Practices

Narragansett

Open-Book Bid Process for Energy Efficiency Projects

Ocean

Collaboration for More Efficient Tax Processes

Rhode Island

Rhode Island’s Opioid Settlements: What Do Municipalities Need to Know?

Patriots

 

 

GRAB & GO LUNCH in Exposition Hall

11:45 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

  

LUNCH RAFFLE in Rotunda

 

  

Session III

1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

From Concept to Practice: Rhode Island's Situation Tables Change Lives

Bristol A

How Municipalities Can Use Technology Tools to Optimize Work and Improve Efficiency

Bristol B

Uniting Your Community with a Municipal Strategic Plan

Narragansett

Community Choice Aggregation: Empowering Resident Savings

Ocean

Tax Base by Design: A Cranston & Westerly Discussion About Housing Types, Public Input, & Future Revenues

Rhode Island

Beyond Parks: Connecting Departments & Connecting Communities

Patriots

  

LEAGUE RAFFLE in Bristol A

2:10 P.M. - 2:40 P.M.

 

 

SESSION IV

2:45 P.M. - 3:45 P.M.

Mission Ready: Tactical Approaches to Municipal Efficiency, Change, & Customer Service

Bristol A

Tidewater Landing - From Vision to Vibrancy: Delivering a Connected Waterfront Through Public-Private Partnership

Bristol B

10-Step Investment Management Process

Narragansett

Geothermal: Sustainable Heating & Cooling Using Rhode Island’s Natural Resources

Ocean

Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve Program

Rhode Island

New Housing Through Infrastructure Partnership: The Tri-Town Housing Development Opportunity

Patriots


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