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2025 RI League Annual Convention
March 20 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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