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TLG Govapalooza


The Movement for Tomorrow's Local Government, Today!

Use the code "NACA" when registering to receive a $100 discount!

NACA has partnered with the Alliance for Innovation for its Govapalooza conference March 1-5, 2021. 

A truly historic event, TLG Govapalooza will bring together thousands of elected officials, appointed leaders, department heads, local government employees, academics, students, business executives, nonprofit partners, and committed individuals to engage in an incredible celebration of the very best in local government.

Stephen Wozniak, Apple Inc co-founder, is one of the keynote speakers, as well as Rebecca Ryan, a renown economist and futurist. There’s a definite focus on innovation and creativity in local government for this event, and we feel this is an exciting time to explore all that this conference will offer as we transition into 2021.

NACA Events

How to Fail (Forward) – Fostering Cultures of Innovation in Local Government

Monday, 10:00 – 11:30 AM PT 

NACA will host the Centre for Public Impact in an interactive workshop. We’ll come togethter with a network of like-minded government officials that are emboldened to nurture cultures of experimentation in their workplaces. We will introduce the Fail Forward program more broadly, then share out the findings from the work and provide opportunity for audience questions. The most interactive part of the workshop will be in small breakout groups, in which participants will discuss their own experiences with learning from failure and experimentation and work together to brainstorm strategies to improve their abilities to do so.

The Convening Power of Counties

Wednesday, 8:45 – 9:45 AM PT

From nonprofits, to cities, towns, and villages to state agencies, counties are uniquely placed to bring stakeholders to the table to accomplish shared goals, address mutual issues, and be honest brokers for hard conversations. This session will explore ways in which counties have exercised their convening power, what those outcomes were, and discuss how other can leverage their counties as regional conveners.

NACA Idea Exchange

Thursday, 10:45 – 12:15 PM PT

The Idea Exchange provides an opportunity to discuss issues in an informal setting. This meeting is open to all interested in participating in a lively discussion.

Topics for Discussion

  1. The COVID Comeback

    • Budget impacts, federal outlook

    • Vaccine distribution, public health orders, mask mandates

    • Small business assistance

    • Post-COVID services and operations

    • Broadband connectivity

    • Mental health, homelessness, affordable housing

  2. The Race for Talent

    • Succession planning

    • Talent Retention

    • Competing with the private sector

    • Internships/fellowships

  3. Moments of Change

    • Addressing racial and social justice via county roles in criminal justice, including courts and jails.

  4. Connecting to Your County

    • How do non-county government leaders, non-profits, lay leaders, and community influencers begin a cooperative relationship with their county leadership?

  5. What challenges are on your mind? Additional topics are always welcome!

Learn more at https://www.transformgov.org/govapalooza/

Use the code "NACA" when registering to receive a $100 discount!

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