2025 RI League Annual Convention

The League’s signature event, the Annual Convention draws hundreds of local government employees and elected officials from across Rhode Island. This year’s meeting features a vendor expo, several breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and a raffle for great prizes (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN). Online registration is available until: 3/14/2025

8:30 A.M. Registration & Expo Opens 

  (Continental Breakfast Served in Expo Hall until 9:30 A.M.)

9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Session One

– Staying Inside the Lines: The Must-Have Info to Steer Clear of Ethics Violations 

  – Harnessing AI for Municipal Innovation: Policies, Practices, and Real-World Applications

  – The Situation Table: Collaborative Outreach for At-Risk Residents

  – Energy Strategies that Save Your Community Money and Make Your Job Easier

  – Municipal Main Street Supports: Site Readiness, Streetscape, and Resilience Programs

– Financing Essential Capital Equipment 

10:45 – 11:45 A.M.   Session Two

  – From Trough to Crest: Riding the Waves of Employee Engagement

  – The Future of Payment Technology: Innovations and Trends

  – Addressing the Challenges of Short-Term Rentals: Legal Cases, Legislative Commissions, and Local Implications

  – Responding to Risk: Zoning for Climate Resilience

  – Preparing RI Cities & Towns: Resident Options to Age in Community

  – Embracing AI in the Finance & Budget Office: Strategies to Help you Leave on Time

11:45 – 1:00 P.M.     Grab and Go Lunches Available in Expo Hall with Ticket

(Seating Available in Rotunda or Tiverton Room)

1:00 – 2:00 P.M. Session Three

– Enhancing Continuum of Behavioral Health Care: Multi-Agency Collaboration for Comprehensive Recovery-Oriented System

– Cybersecurity for Election Officials: Safeguarding Democracy with Secure Voting

– Automation & AI: Use Cases and ‘What’s In It for You?’

– From Waste to Opportunity: Save Money & Save the Landfill

– New Resources for Municipal Housing Needs

– Shopping Smart: Mastering Rhode Island’s Municipal Purchasing Statutes

2:15 – 2:30 P.M. League Raffle: Sponsored by M&J Engineering

(Individual must be present to win or a new winner will be selected.)

2:30 – 3:45 P.M. General Session: Offered by the Rhode Island Interlocal Risk Management Trust

– Navigating First Amendment Audits: Best Practices for Municipal Employees and Officials

3:45 – 4:00 P.M. CLOSING REMARKS