Upcoming Events

The Cities Initiative’s key event is its Annual Meeting, which is held in a different member city each year. Cities Initiative also hosts webinar series several times each year and holds one or two regional meetings in rotating locations.

Browse for information on upcoming webinars, Great Lakes Conferences and Meetings or any upcoming Speeches and Presentations. 

2026

• September 10 – Municipal Innovation Exchange (MIX) – The Circular Blue Economy, Waterloo, ON
• September 22 – Municipal Innovation Exchange (MIX) – Improving Great Lakes Water Quality, Kingston, ON
• October 5 – Summit on the St. Lawrence, Montréal, QC.  View partnership opportunities.
• November 12 – 2026 U.S. Water Leaders Summit, Cleveland, OH.  View partnership opportunities.
• December 10 – Member-Only Mid-Year Meeting, Virtual
• December 9-10 Fresh Coast Forum and Day on the Hill, Ottawa, ON

2027

• January 27 – Confluence Forum, Toronto, ON
• March 2-4 – Great Lakes Day, Washington, DC
• May 12-14 – Annual Conference, Québec, QC

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