Conference

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2025 Virginia Small Towns Conference | Longwood University, Farmville

This two-day event will feature a full day of programming on June 5, followed by an evening reception at the Hotel Weyanoke Farmville. The conference will conclude at noon on June 6. Elected officials, including council members and mayors, town managers, and leadership staff are invited to learn, network, and share resources and ideas.

Location

Upchurch University Center | Soza Ballroom

Nearby parking will be complimentary. Lot location to be posted prior to the event.

Agenda:

Coming soon!

Attendee Registration Options:

Full Registration - $195.00 (per person)

Sponsor Registration Options:

General Conference Sponsorship (max 4) - $3,000.00

• Includes two complimentary registrations, a display table in the event space, an opportunity to introduce your organization to attendees,  branding on conference materials and in the room.
• Please register the primary attendee and then send the name, title, and email address of the additional attendee to Keyara Johnson, kjohnson@vml.org prior to the event.

Lodging:

VML has a block of discounted rooms for June 4-6 at the Hotel Weyanoke (202 High Street, Farmville, VA 23901). To reserve rooms in the block:

1. Go to the hotel's website here >.
2. Select the dates from the calendar at the top right-hand corner of the website.
3. Select "Book Now".
4. On the next page, under the "Add Code" section, scroll down and select opt ion 3 "Group Attendee".
5. Enter code G837. 

To book by phone, call 434-658-7500 and ask to book rooms under the “VML Event” block. 

Alternate Lodging Options:

If the room block at the Hotel Weyanoke is sold out, or you prefer to stay elsewhere, other nearby options include:

• Hampton Inn Farmville (300 Sunchase Blvd, Farmville, VA 23901) | 434-392-8826 or book online here >
• Tru by Hilton Farmville (1913 S Main St, Farmville, VA 23901) | 434-414-1500 or book online here >