Upcoming Events

NACo Policy Insider Webinar Series: Understanding the Federal Landscape for Counties

Last year's Inside Washington series is now NACo Policy Insider, a bi-weekly webinar offering an overview of the full federal policy landscape impacting counties, as well as deeper dives into specific policy areas, equipping county leaders with insights, context, and strategies to engage effectively on key issues from transportation and infrastructure, to public lands, to disasters, to health and human services, and more. 

For more information, visit the series page.

Strategies for Sustainable Retiree Health Benefits

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has fundamentally reshaped the Medicare landscape, creating both opportunities and challenges for employers, public sector organizations, and pension funds that sponsor retiree health benefits. While retirees are benefiting from lower prescription drug costs and capped out-of-pocket spending, plan sponsors are now facing significantly higher financial exposure — especially within Medicare Part D.

This webinar will explore how the post-IRA environment is changing Group Medicare economics and what plan sponsors can do to protect both retiree outcomes and long-term fiscal sustainability. Attendees will gain insight into emerging cost pressures, including rising healthcare utilization, increased catastrophic drug liability, and evolving CMS reimbursement dynamics.

Participants will also learn actionable strategies to help manage costs without compromising retiree care, including:

• Optimizing pharmacy benefit design in the new Part D environment
• Leveraging value-based care models to reduce hospitalizations and emergency room visits
• Implementing site-of-care strategies to lower medical spend
• Investing in preventive care and wellness initiatives to improve long-term outcomes
• Using data transparency and claims analytics to support smarter decision-making 

What to Know Before You Go to NACo's Annual Conference

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

If this is your first time attending NACo’s Annual Conference, this webinar is for you! In this brief session, you’ll learn how to navigate the conference schedule and make the most of all available opportunities, including:

• Mobile tours
• Policy steering committee meetings
• Educational summits and workshops on pressing trends, and
• Regional caucus meetings

Grassroots Advocacy Series: In-District Advocacy During Congressional Recess

Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Prepare to make the most of the August congressional recess with this practical, how-to webinar for county leaders. This session will walk through NACo’s new recess advocacy guide and provide step-by-step guidance on engaging members of Congress while they are in their districts. Attendees will learn how to request meetings and site visits, understand when to pursue in-office versus on-site engagement and gain tips for hosting effective visits and maintaining relationships with congressional offices. The session will also highlight key in-district periods on the congressional calendar to help counties plan and act with confidence.

Island-Strong Finances: How Kauai County Built Resilience from the Inside Out

Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET

Hawaii's counties carry a unique weight: the responsibility of serving tight-knit communities while managing the financial pressures that come with island life. For Kauai County, the Garden Island, that responsibility has meant building a financial foundation strong enough to weather uncertainty from the inside out. With a $550 million budget and a community navigating rising housing costs, shifting economic drivers, and the ongoing demands of core public services, every dollar counts.

In this session, Kauai County Treasurer Nancee Robles shares how her office partnered with three+one to generate over $20 million for county programs. Join NACo and three+one's Vice President of Client Servicing, Mike Ablowich, alongside Treasurer Robles for a conversation about what it means to protect taxpayer dollars, serve your community with integrity, and what counties across the country can learn from Kauai's approach.

This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here.

Geospatial County Review

Monday, July 13, 2026 |  2:00 p.m - 2:40 p.m. Eastern Time

The decisions being made right now about where data centers are built, how energy moves through our communities, and how public services reach the people who depend on them are being shaped by geospatial technology. And the question before us is a simple one: will county leaders help shape that conversation, or will we watch it unfold without us? 🏛️

I'm writing to invite you to lend your voice to the GeoGov Summit 2026, taking place September 9–10 at the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Herndon, Virginia. This is not a spectator's event. We need county leaders in the room and at the podium.

Here is specifically where we need you:

🎤 Our Opening Plenary on Data Centers. We are seeking local representatives from counties to speak during Plenary 1: Geospatial in Public Policy. This session explores how spatial computing helps communities make informed decisions around energy, transmission, data centers, and public service delivery. Few counties in this nation understand the weight of these decisions the way yours does, and that firsthand experience is exactly what this conversation needs.

🏛️ Our State and Local Governance Deep Dives. We are looking for county representatives to join focused sessions on how governance actually works on the ground, the real challenges, the real wins, the honest lessons.

Supreme Court Review for Local Governments: 2025-2026

Monday, July 27, 2026 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET

Hosted by the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC), join legal experts in a discussion of the Supreme Court’s important decisions of the term impacting local governments. The Supreme Court heard several monumental cases this term, including cases related to:  

1. Local government tax foreclosure and the amount of equity that is due back to a homeowner after a tax sale;
2. Election law and redistricting issues;
3. Law enforcement issues including qualified immunity and geofence warrants;
4. Birthright citizenship; and
5. The Second Amendment

Strategic Cloud Adoption in the Public Sector: Insights from Fulton County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 |  2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Fulton County’s journey to the cloud is reshaping how government delivers services at scale. In this webinar, the county’s CIO will share how Fulton County is leveraging cloud platforms and modern technologies to improve operational efficiency, break down silos, and better connect services across departments. Attendees will gain insight into the strategy, challenges, and lessons learned from driving digital transformation in one of the nation’s largest county governments—and how technology is enabling more responsive, resilient, and resident-centered services.

Tech Xchange Q3 Focus Group: Workforce Challenges

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 |  2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Are Counties Solving Workforce Challenges—or Just Stretching the Staff They Have?

Counties continue to face persistent workforce challenges, including recruitment, retention, and evolving skill needs. While many jurisdictions have adopted new tools and approaches to address gaps, questions remain about whether these efforts are creating long-term capacity or simply extending existing staff.
 
This focus group will explore how counties are adapting their workforce strategies, leveraging technology to support operations, and identifying sustainable approaches to meeting service demands in a constrained labor environment.

Funding Your Future: Mapping County Technology to Grant Opportunities

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 |  2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Ready to turn your communications modernization plans into funded reality? This webinar provides a practical roadmap for aligning technology initiatives with available grant funding in justice reform, rural health, mental health, and public safety.

We will share firsthand experience navigating the funding landscape and successfully securing support for technology investments, and break down specific funding sources and demonstrates how to position Zoom solutions within grant applications.

Tech Xchange Q4 Focus Group: Cyber Risk

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |  2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Are Counties Keeping Up with Cyber Risk—or Falling Further Behind?

Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, placing increasing pressure on counties to protect critical systems and sensitive data. While awareness and investment have grown, many counties face ongoing challenges related to funding, staffing, and rapidly changing risks.
 
This focus group will explore how counties are approaching cybersecurity, prioritizing investments, and strengthening resilience in an increasingly complex threat environment.