Upcoming Events

The Cities Initiative's key event is its Annual Meeting, which is held in a different member city each year. Cities Initiative also hosts webinar series several times each year and holds one or two regional meetings in rotating locations.

Browse for information on upcoming webinars, Great Lakes Conferences and Meetings or any upcoming Speeches and Presentations. 

2026

• Great Lakes Day – March 3 – 5, 2026, Washington, D.C. – Join leaders from around the basin and make your voice heard on Capitol Hill! The Cities Initiative delegation will meet with Members of Congress, federal agencies and industry partners to discuss key issues impacting our communities, economy and shared resources. Complete this form to express your interest.
• May 6-8:  2026 Annual Conference, Hamilton, ON –  From May 6-8, 2026, we will gather for our next Annual Conference in Hamilton, Ontario, as we explore the development of the Fresh Coast Economic Corridor. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative has embarked on an exciting journey to transform our region’s economy with an ambitious bet that we will be the fastest growing region in North America over the next 10 years. Learn more and Register.

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