Adapting for What’s Next: Leadership in a Changing Municipal Landscape
Municipal professionals are navigating constant change—from evolving workforce needs and emerging technology to increasing public expectations and growing demands on municipal capacity.
The 2026 AMANS Fall Conference will bring municipal professionals, sector leaders and partners together for three days of practical learning, meaningful discussion and valuable connection.
Through keynote presentations, concurrent sessions, provincial updates and peer-to-peer learning opportunities, delegates will explore how municipal organizations can adapt, lead and continue delivering strong public service in a changing environment.
Registration Is Now Open
Early-bird rates are available until September 25, 2026.
Visit the Conference Website & RegisterWhat Delegates Can Expect
A focused program designed for today’s municipal environment.
Relevant Professional Development
Explore sessions addressing leadership through change, municipal sustainability, workforce transformation, workplace pressures, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, public engagement and service delivery.
Practical Municipal Perspectives
Hear from municipal leaders, subject-matter experts and organizations working directly within the sector. Sessions will offer practical information, fresh perspectives and ideas delegates can bring back to their organizations.
Opportunities to Connect
Build relationships with municipal colleagues from across Nova Scotia through informal networking, peer discussions, receptions, wellness activities and evening events.
Pre-Conference Learning
Extend your conference experience with optional professional development opportunities on Tuesday, October 13. Separate registration and fees apply.
Open to the Municipal Sector
The AMANS Fall Conference is open to AMANS members and non-members. Municipal employees from a wide range of departments, roles and professional backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
More Than a Conference Program
Along with a full professional development program, delegates can look forward to:
- Coffee with Municipal Leaders
- Peer networking and informal conversations
- Wellness and recreational activities
- Music Video Bingo
- The President’s Reception and Banquet
- An after-banquet reception
- Opportunities to connect with conference exhibitors and partners
Plan Your Conference Experience
The complete conference website is the central source for everything delegates need to plan their participation.
Conference Program: Schedule, session descriptions and speaker information
Registration: Registration options, fees and important deadlines
Pre-Conference Day: Professional development opportunities on October 13
Plan Your Stay: Accommodation and conference-location information
Conference Experience: Networking, wellness and social activities
Partners: Sponsor and exhibitor information
We look forward to welcoming municipal professionals from across Nova Scotia to Dartmouth this October.
