Conference

Information

Registration / Pricing

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED

Annual Conference attendee registration - $525

Annual Conference guest registration - $300

Mayors Institute attendee registration - $300 

Mayors Institute guest registration - $160

Awards Banquet only (not required if registering for the full conference) - $160

Guest/Spouse Candlemaking Workshop (ticketed event) - $65.00

• Registration for the candlemaking workshop ends on September 30.

• If you have already registered for the conference, please contact Rob Bullington, rbullington@vml.org to have the workshop added to your registration.

Agendas:

Mayors Institute Agenda (posted 10/7/2026)

Annual Conference-at-a-Glance Agenda & Hotel Map (posted 10/7/2026)

Location

Both events will take place at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott (235 East Main Street, 23510).

Note - the venue is now cashless.

Lodging

NOTE: The last day to reserve rooms at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in the VML block was September 25.

• Rooms can be reserved at the standard rate here >.

VisitNorfolk Resources

Show Your Badge Attendee/Guest Discounts: https://www.visitnorfolk.com/show-your-badge-3/

• Show your convention/meeting badge at dozens of Norfolk locations to receive discounts on dining, shopping, attractions and more

Dining Options: https://www.visitnorfolk.com/restaurants/

Things to Do: https://www.visitnorfolk.com/things-to-do/

Events: https://www.visitnorfolk.com/events/

Other Resources: https://www.visitnorfolk.com/resources/

Questions

For questions about the event, please contact Rob Bullington, rbullington@vml.org

For questions about lodging, please contact Sandra Harrington, sharrington@vml.org