2026 MMASC Annual Conference Call for Speakers – Concurrent/Breakout Submissions

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2026 Annual Conference – Built to Last: Resilient Communities, Courageous Leadership

Municipal Management Association of Southern California’s (MMASC) Annual Conference attracts approximately 400 attendees, the majority of whom are early to mid-level managers representing cities, counties, and special districts and consulting firms. MMASC is looking for engaging, thought-provoking speakers with a unique story or perspective. Speakers who can provide a dynamic presentation on any number of topics related to local government. MMASC’s objective for its attendees is to have them return to work inspired to take action with a renewed sense of passion for why they pursued a career in local government.

Call for Speakers

MMASC is currently accepting submissions for session presenters from individuals, groups, organizations, MMASC members, and our Corporate Partners for the upcoming 2026 MMASC Annual Conference.

The deadline for speaker proposals is Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Proposal Submission and Selection Process

All proposals must be submitted through the online proposal collection process. You will be required to fill out the online form below with contact information and required fields. Proposals submitted will be reviewed by the MMASC Annual Conference Committee, which will make selections based on content, objectives, relevance, significance, originality, clarity, and speaker experience.

NOTE: Sessions from the Public Works, Finance, and Community or Economic Development fields will receive special consideration.

All persons who submit proposals will receive notification of the committee’s decision no later than August 4, 2026. For questions please email acprogramming@mmasc.org.

Terms and Conditions(Required)

I/We understand that the PowerPoint for my/our presentation, along with any accompanying resources, will be due ten (10) business days in advance of my scheduled presentation to ensure attendees can access these materials through the conference platform.

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Primary Contact Full Name(Required)

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Session Information

Session Title(Required)

Brief Summary of Session (2-3 sentences)(Required)

Full Session Proposal (up to 1,000 characters)(Required)

Session Type(Required)

Speaker(s) with prepared content and audience Q&A.

Panel of speakers participating in a discussion with prepared questions.

Skill Workshop: where participants get information and spend parts of the session working on an activity/plan/assessment/etc.

Other (Please provide details below)

Other (Details)

Room Set Up – Please check all audience room set ups that your session will work for.(Required)

Auditorium/Theater Style Seating (no tables).

Auditorium/Theater Style Seating with Long Tables in front of Audience.

Round Tables.

High-Top Tables with room for participants to move around.

Session Time – Most Sessions run 60 min – 75 min. Please indicate the amount of time you will need for your session.(Required)

I would need far less than 60 min for my session.

I can fit my session in 60-75 min.

I need 75-90 min for my session.

AV/Stage Needs – Please select any of the needs you would like to request (these are subject to availability).(Required)

Internet for presentation needs.

Table and/or couch for panelists to sit at.

Multiple microphones.

Speaker Information

In order to allow for the most robust discussion in the allotted time, we kindly request that sessions include no more than 3 speakers and a moderator.

Speaker #1 Name(Required)

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Speaker #1 Agency(Required)

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Speaker #2 Name(Required)

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Speaker #3 Name(Required)

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Speaker #3 Agency(Required)

Speaker #4 Bio(Required)

Speaker #4 Name(Required)

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Speaker #3 Bio(Required)

Acknowledgement(Required)

I acknowledge that MMASC does not pay speaker moratoriums or provide conference lodging to speakers selected for concurrent/break out sessions for its Annual Conference. If selected, speakers will receive $100 off of Annual Conference 3-Day registration or comped single day registration. All speakers are responsible for arranging their own lodging.

Thank you for submitting your session proposal

All persons who submit proposals will receive notification of the committee’s decision no later than August 4, 2026. For questions please email acprogramming@mmasc.org.

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