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GOVERNING Leadership Forums - 2012

Apr. 26 - Dec. 5, 2012 | through December 5, 2012 | In Selected Host Cities

“[It] really spoke to the issues that we are grappling with today. I was greatly inspired by this conference.”

- Leadership Forum 2011 attendee from the
North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services

Governing today is more complex than ever, with fluctuating revenues, increasing service demands, population growth, aging infrastructure and an economy in transition. For 25 years, state and local leaders have looked to GOVERNING for the information, insight, and inspiration they need to govern effectively. What are other states and regions doing? What strategies have worked to meet specific challenges and why? Who are the thought leaders and influencers worth listening to? What should leadership and policy priorities be given current economic and political realities?

GOVERNING’s Leadership Forum Series brings public and private sector executives together for meaningful dialogue on how to effectively lead our states and localities.

Convened in strategic states, each forum will be a unique gathering of senior managers, elected officials and industry leaders. The program for each forum will be developed through an advisory board comprised of government executives from the region and private sector thought leaders. Together, public and private sector leaders – coupled with the unique and authoritative editorial perspective of GOVERNING – will identify the most pressing issues faced by each region and explore the strategies, trends and best practices for meeting the challenges ahead.

Developing an Open Dialogue The event will be discussion-driven, designed to engage forum attendees early and often. Brief presentations will allow for optimum audience interaction, and GOVERNING editorial will be involved in event delivery. Event participants will receive an unparalleled opportunity to develop and foster relationships and partnerships with state and local leadership and colleagues.

Agenda Overview
• Keynote: sets the stage for the days event, explains why this forum matters
• Plenary session: builds on the keynote, involves moderated discussion
• 2-3 breakouts, in-depth Track sessions on important topics of regional interest
• Lunch keynote speaker who inspires and celebrates public service
• 2-3 breakout, in-depth Track sessions on important topics of regional interest
• Plenary session: a wrap-up of the major themes and lessons learned
• Closing reception

The Leaders of a Region The audience of each forum will be comprised of executive and management-level officials across jurisdictions, agencies and the region – 100-125 attendees.

2012 Selected Host Cities

	Georgia: Atlanta April 26, 2012 For more information on this event click here.		Texas: Austin September 6, 2012 For more information on this event click here.
	North Carolina: Raleigh May 3, 2012 For more information on this event click here.		California: Sacramento October 3, 2012 For more information on this event click here.
	Michigan: Lansing June 7, 2012 For more information on this event click here.		New York: Albany November 8, 2012 For more information on this event click here.
	Massachusetts: Boston June 26, 2012 For more information on this event click here.		Arizona: Phoenix December 5, 2012 For more information on this event click here.