New Jersey State League of Municipalities Gears Up for Annual Conference in AC
“New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference Brings Thousands to Atlantic City for 110th Annual Gathering.
ATLANTIC CITY – From Tuesday, Nov. 18 to Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, local elected officials, municipal professionals and hundreds of service providers will gather in Atlantic City for the 110th annual NJLM Annual Conference hosted by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities (NJLM). Annual NJLM Conference+2Annual NJLM Conference+2
Here’s what attendees—including City of Atlantic City and other South Jersey municipal leaders—can expect, plus what the gathering means for communities across the Garden State.
What to Expect
- The conference will bring more than 16,000 attendees and approximately 700 exhibiting companies to the Atlantic City Convention Center. Annual NJLM Conference+2Annual NJLM Conference+2
- Exhibit hall hours run from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Thursday. Annual NJLM Conference+1
- Educational sessions, clinics and workshops cover a wide range of municipal-government topics including economic development, infrastructure, sustainability, housing and more. Facebook+1
- There is a dedicated conference app available for attendees to build a personal schedule, access exhibitor listings and receive last-minute updates. Annual NJLM Conference
Why It Matters for Atlantic City & South Jersey
For Atlantic City and its neighboring municipalities, the conference offers several significant benefits:
- Networking & visibility: Local officials can meet colleagues from across the state, share best practices, and bring back fresh ideas for community programming, storm-water management, public-works efficiency and more.
- Economic impact: With thousands of attendees staying in hotels, dining locally and using the Convention Center, the event contributes to Atlantic City’s economy during a slow-season period.
- Access to innovation: The exhibit hall features hundreds of companies that provide services to local governments (e.g., infrastructure, technology, environmental, recreation). Municipal staff can explore new vendors, tools and programs for their communities. Annual NJLM Conference
- Professional development: Many sessions provide continuing education units (CEUs) and help municipal officials stay current on emerging issues, laws and standards in local government. Annual NJLM Conference+1
Entertainment and Community Events
The conference isn't just a time for education and formal networking. Various organizations are hosting networking mixers and parties.
On Tuesday, Mayor Marty Small is holding his annual kickoff event at the Island Water Park from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. featuring Power 99 FM's DJ Diamond Kuts.
Also on Tuesday, there will be a Women on the Move Dessert & Coctail Reception at Harrah's from 9 p.m. to Midnight on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is Hosting a Press Conference to present the New Jersey Statewide Black Agenda at 12:30 p.m. at St. James AME Church.
Later that Night, Baraka will host the North Jersey Explosion at The Borgata from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursday.
Spotlight: South Jersey Delegation & Initiatives
As the conference converges in Atlantic City, local officials from the region—including the City of Atlantic City, Atlantic County and surrounding municipalities—have a unique opportunity to showcase and scale local efforts. For example:
- Atlantic City’s work in community engagement, municipal branding and district communications may inspire peer municipalities.
- Regional partnerships (for example across the county or between municipal and school district communications) can leverage the conference to build collaborations.
- Emerging themes like disaster-resilience, coastal infrastructure and workforce development are especially relevant for coastal communities like Atlantic City.
Looking Ahead
With exhibit space already sold out for 2025, according to conference organizers, future editions of the NJLM gathering remain in high demand. Annual NJLM Conference For local officials who attend this year, the key will be translating insights and connections made in Atlantic City into actionable strategies when they return home.
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