Thursday, Oct. 22– Friday, Oct. 23, 2026

Mesa Convention Center
263 N Center St,
Mesa, AZ 85201

REGISTRATION FEES

Member Conference Fees:

Existing Government Leader - $230.00 Those currently serving in or retired from a position in local, county, state or federal government, including interested elected officials. Also included are quasi-government representatives, such as non-profit leaders and higher education faculty.

Business Partners* - $300.00 For-profit agencies, consultants who serve and/or contract with government.

*Also includes those who do not fall under the Existing Government Leader or Emerging Leaders categories.

Emerging Leaders (Students*) - $65.00 Students, interns, or other individuals actively seeking a future career and/or advancement in government.

*For full-time students, not working full-time in the public or private sector.

Non-Member Conference Fees:

Non-Member - Existing Government Leader - $300.00
Non-Member - Business Partners - $315.00
Non-Member - Emerging Leaders (Students) - $100.00
AZ WLG Sponsor - $315.00

REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST

Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 22. Welcome Remarks begin at 8:45 a.m. We encourage attendees to arrive early to avoid check-in lines, secure your seat and enjoy a light continental breakfast and networking!

PARKING AND TRANSIT INFORMATION

Parking is convenient and complimentary at the Mesa Convention Center. See map below for parking instructions.

For more information, visit Mesa Convention Center parking and transit information.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Don't miss this amazing moment to suport HERizon: Built for This Moment AZWLG 2026 Conference.

The AZ WLG 2025 Conference will be on Thursday, November 6, 2025 and Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Phoenix Convention Center – South Building. Sponsorship is critical to Arizona Women Leading Government (AZ WLG) and our conference. When your organization sponsors the AZ WLG conference, you support women in local government, including administrative staff, managers, and elected leaders, having an opportunity to network, learn, and grow. Our 2025 conference had approximately 400 attendees. Past sponsors have included cities, large and small private businesses such as banks, and associations like the Arizona City/County Managers Association (ACMA).

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