October 3-5, 2021
Conference-at-a-Glance
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The Virginia Municipal League welcomed a return to an in-person Annual Conference in early October with a three-day event at the beautiful Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg featuring the Towns of Loudoun County.
Contact Sandra Harrington at sharrington@vml.org for information on the 2021 VML Annual Conference.
Please note: Unlike past years, the Mayors Institute was not be held in conjunction with the Annual Conference. The 2021 Mayors Institute was held July 15-16 in Charlottesville.
Use the links below to learn more about each of the following:
What to Expect
Business & Sponsor Registration | Sponsors
What to Expect
Conference at a Glance*
VML will be offering an array of events and opportunities over the course of three days. During your time at the 2021 VML Annual Conference you can expect:
Learning: General and breakout sessions on the issues that matter most to local governments, mobile workshops, FOIA/COIA training, and more!
Business: 2021 Annual Business Meeting; Section meetings and elections; Remarks from the outgoing and incoming president.
Recognition: Innovation Awards presentations
Fun! Sunday evening will feature a fabulous Host City Night at the Marshall House in Leesburg; Monday evening will conclude with the VML Reception & Banquet; throughout the event there will be ample time to network, see old friends, and make some new ones. Plus, those who are interested in playing a little golf can choose to participate in the VML Golf Outing Tuesday afternoon (additional fee required, details coming soon!)
*Details are subject the change. Please refer to the Conference Mobile App for full session and speaker descriptions.
Business & Sponsor Registration
This year’s VML annual conference at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg promises to be among the best in VML’s history. Our members are looking forward to the opportunity to learn together and share stories in-person following an extended time apart. As in year’s past, organizations and businesses are encouraged to join us at this important annual gathering.
However, please be aware that the Annual Conference will not have a traditional exhibit hall. Instead, VML looks forward to welcoming businesses and organizations to our conference as members of our Community Business Member (CBM) program.
For those businesses and organizations that would like to have a presence at our Annual Conference – with opportunities to interact with officials and staff from our member localities – becoming a VML Community Business Member is a great way to go.
We’ve added conference-specific options to each level of CBM membership. Please review the below opportunities and don’t hesitate to contact us with questions.
Register your membership (with 2021 conference benefits!) here >.
Bronze – $1,000
- Virtual presence on the 2021 Annual Conference app.
- One in-person registration for the 2021 Annual Conference.
- Additional registrations available at $400 each.
- Options to participate in raffles and provide branded goods and materials.
- Official recognition in conference program.
- Plus, the year-round benefits of Bronze CBM membership! Learn more here >.
Silver – $2,500
- Table for your representatives in the conference area (Note – due to space limitations, these are subject to availability)
- Virtual presence on the 2021 Annual Conference app
- Two in-person registrations for the 2021 Annual Conference
- Additional registrations available at $400 each.
- Options to participate in raffles and provide branded goods and materials.
- Official recognition in conference program.
- Plus, the year-round benefits of Silver CBM membership! Learn more here >.
Gold – $5,000 and above
At the Gold Level, benefits can include those listed below (commensurate to the level of support) tailored to best suit the needs of the member organization. We’re happy to work with you to make your involvement with VML the best for your organization. To discuss options, contact Rob Bullington, rbullington@vml.org.
- Sponsorship: Listed as overall 2021 Annual Conference sponsor with recognition throughout the event space.
- Option to introduce yourself to members at the start of a specific session or workshop and distribute branded materials during that gathering.
- Table for your representatives in the conference area (Note – due to space limitations, these are subject to availability)
- Virtual presence on the 2021 Annual Conference app
- In-person registrations for the 2021 Annual Conference (max. 4 registrations)
- Additional registrations available at $400 each.
- Option to participate in raffles and provide members branded goods and materials.
- Official recognition in conference program.
- Plus, the year-round benefits of Gold CBM membership! Learn more here >.
Diamond – $10,000 and above
At the Diamond Level, benefits can include those listed below (commensurate to the level of support) tailored to best suit the needs of the member organization. We’re happy to work with you to make your involvement with VML the best for your organization. To discuss options, contact Rob Bullington, rbullington@vml.org.
- Sponsorship: Listed as a prominent 2021 Annual Conference sponsor with banner, signage, and advertising opportunities in the event space.
- Invitation to lead a 2021 Annual Conference workshop or session on a specific topic (TBD in consultation with VML staff)
- Table for your representatives in the 2021 Annual Conference area (Diamond level members are guaranteed a table)
- Virtual presence on the 2021 Annual Conference app
- In-person registrations for the 2021 Annual Conference (max. 6 registrations)
- Additional registrations available at $400 each.
- Option to participate in raffles and provide members branded goods and materials.
- Official recognition in conference program.
- Plus, the year-round benefits of Diamond CBM membership! Learn more here >.
Register your membership (with 2021 conference benefits!) here >.
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