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.

Pre‑Proposal Conference - Online Marketplace RFP CO-2026-0006

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET

Join Douglas County, Neb. and NACo’s Public Promise Procurement team for the Preproposal Conference for RFP CO‑2026‑0006 where you can learn about an opportunity to participate in a nationwide Online Marketplace and Fixed‑Price Catalogs Master Agreement. Prospective suppliers, public agency users, and county leaders will gain insights, ask questions, and connect with the team driving this transformative procurement initiative. Don’t miss this powerful kickoff to a national contract opportunity.

County Data Governance Decoded: Aligning Strategy with Government Needs

Monday, March 30, 2026 |  3:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time

As counties prepare for the transformative impacts of artificial intelligence, and evolving compliance demands, robust data governance strategies have become essential. This webinar will explore actionable techniques to modernize data frameworks to align with county priorities, improve asset inventories, refine retention policies, and foster data-aware cultures. 

Featuring lessons learned from a panel of county leaders who participated in a data governance workgroup, attendees will gain insights into what works, what doesn’t, and how to align strategy for resilience and compliance. Topics will include aligning data and information governance, leveraging AI tools to enhance data quality, conducting governance audits, and implementing lifecycle management practices to reduce risks and improve efficiency.

County Leaders Navigating FEMA Changes: A Fireside Chat

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET.

​​​​​​Disaster response does not pause for political transitions, staffing shortages, or federal ambiguity. Counties remain the first line of action. The more prepared counties are operationally and strategically, the more likely they are to see stronger outcomes today and greater resilience in the future.

This session will not focus on politics. It is designed to equip county administrators with clarity, perspective, and concrete steps they can take immediately.

For more information, visit the event page.

NACo Members Get More Webinar

Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 2 - 3 p.m. ET

​​​​​​Learn how to maximize your NACo member benefits. Are you a newly elected official or is your county a new NACo member? If so, this meeting is for you. Join and learn how NACo’s resources and programs can best serve your county. From custom data profiles to policy steering committees, discover how NACo members advance county priorities, save money, support the county workforce and implement local solutions. 

For more information, visit the event page.

Emerging Dynamics in the Pharmacy Marketplace: Direct-to-Consumer and Plan Sponsors’ Rx Benefits

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

This webinar will feature Josh Fredell, Senior Vice President, PBM, Payor and Life Science Solutions at CVS Health, who will provide an expert overview of the rapidly evolving world of pharmacy benefits. Key discussion points will include the impact of the Direct to Consumer marketplace and prominent entrants such as TrumpRx, Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus model, GoodRx, and others, with a particular focus on GLP‑1 therapies.

The session will explore current industry trends, how plan sponsors are responding, and strategic considerations for navigating this shifting landscape. Attendees will gain valuable insight into market forces shaping consumer access, payer decision‑making, and future implications for benefit design.

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.

For more information, visit the event page!

National Stormwater Policy Forum Webinar

Lowering Records Request Costs: Practical Tactics for Local Governments

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 2 - 3 p.m. ET.

​​​​​​Effectively managing public records requests is crucial for controlling operational expenses and ensuring compliance. This webinar identifies key cost drivers in public records management and provides strategies to minimize manual processing and mitigate legal risks. Gain strategic insights from the Capistrano School District case study and discover how centralized technology solutions can drive operational efficiency. 

Attendees will learn: 

• How to identify and address the primary cost drivers of public records requests
• Proven strategies to reduce manual processing and improve efficiency
• Best practices for avoiding costly litigation and ensuring compliance
• Key takeaways from the Capistrano School District’s real-world experience
• The strategic benefits of implementing a centralized technology platform to streamline public records management