2026 Municipal Leadership Summit
Wednesday, October 7 – Saturday, October 10, 2026
Hershey Lodge and Convention Center
This year’s theme, Connecting Communities, Sustainable Futures, recognizes that sustainability extends beyond environmental initiatives. It is reflected in the policies, investments, partnerships, and everyday decisions that help communities thrive long term. Prepare to be inspired as each session uncovers multifaceted pathways municipalities can take from pioneering leadership and innovative workforce development, to engaging the public, revolutionizing finance, reinventing infrastructure, boosting economic vitality, and championing environmental stewardship, each session will explore and ignite your passion in ways municipalities can build capacity, strengthen resilience, and create lasting value for their residents.
By viewing sustainability through a broad municipal lens, attendees will discover how the concept touches nearly every aspect of local government. Join us in Hershey as we explore the connections that strengthen our communities today while laying the foundation for a sustainable and successful future.
Program highlights include:
- Emergency Medical Service Solutions and Successes
- Technology in Municipal Government
- Generational Gaps in the Municipal Workforce
- Election and Polling Updates in PA
- Regenerating Local Government
- Municipal Shared Services
- Managing Community Cats and Wildlife
- eScooter and eBike Regulations
- Water Runoffs and Sustainability Efforts
- Tourism in Pennsylvania
*Please note that the Summit 2026 agenda is still being finalized and topics are subject to change.
Networking & Social Highlights:
- Wandering Waterways Bus Tour
- Daily networking receptions
- Business Leaders Speed Showcase and exhibit hall networking
- Awards Breakfast
- PSATC Annual Banquet
- Evening Entertainment & Game Night Fundraising Event
- See Hershey Like You’ve Never Seen It Before!
*New This Year
Pre-Conference Workshop: Penn State Foundations in Local Government Leadership Certificate Program
For any questions regarding registration, contact Stevie Cona at scona@pml.org or (717) 236-9469, ext. *256.
