2025 VLGMA Summer Conference
Cast Away - Out at Sea
Cast Away - Out at Sea
Dear Conference Attendees,
We are thrilled to invite you to the 2025 Local Government Managers Conference, where the theme for this year’s event is inspired by the iconic film Cast Away. This thought-provoking theme is designed to explore the challenges and triumphs we face as local government professionals, much like Tom Hanks' character, Chuck Noland, in his struggle for survival and growth while stranded on a remote island.
In the spirit of Cast Away, our conference will focus on resilience, adaptation, and innovation—qualities essential to successfully managing in today’s ever-evolving landscape. From navigating the unforeseen to charting new courses, our sessions will help you develop the skills and mindset to thrive in challenging environments and make a lasting impact in your communities.
Whether you’re an experienced manager or just beginning your career, this conference will provide you with the tools, strategies, and connections to thrive in a constantly changing environment. Join us for dynamic discussions, interactive workshops, and plenty of opportunities to network with fellow professionals who share your commitment to public service.
We look forward to seeing you on this exciting journey of learning, growth, and resilience!
Best regards,
Joseph N. Quesenberry Eric S. Pollitt, MPA
Town Manager – Town of Warsaw County Administrator – Amelia County
Conference Co-Chair Conference Co-Chair
VLGMA 3rd Vice-President & Professional Development Chair:
Christian Goodwin, County Administrator, Louisa County
“The lesson from Cast Away is simple: The ability to adapt and thrive, no matter how dire the circumstances, is within all of us. Let’s explore that together at the 2025 Local Government Managers Conference!”
Registration & Hotel Information :
You must be signed in under the individual who you wish to register. The name of the attendee cannot be changed after the fact. If you need assistance logging into your account, please contact staff at alysse@virginia.edu.
Those with a current VLGMA membership may register at the member-only price of $400. If you need to verify your membership status, please contact staff at alysse@virginia.edu. If you are not a VLGMA member, the conference registration fee is $450.
Space for the Thursday evening off-site social activity will be first come first serve. There is no additional fee, but if you plan to join, please make sure it is selected when you go through the registration steps. Space is limited!
No free conference cancellations will be accepted after Friday, June 13th.
The conference will be held at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel. Rooms will go quickly, especially for Tuesday night, so I encourage you to secure a room as soon as possible!
The block will close on Friday, May 23rd!
Parking:
Option 1: Guests who are booked within the group block receive self-parking in the garage Complimentary per the sales agreement.
Entrance is located on 30th street between Pacific Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, overnight guests will pull a ticket upon entry, park the vehicle starting on the 2nd floor, you must bring the parking ticket to the front desk for validation, front desk will provide the guests with a barcode that will be placed on the ticket that was pulled. This allows for in-out privileges during their stay.
Option 2: Valet service is available at $20.00 per day per vehicle. This is a discounted rate. The current Valet fee is $30.00 for overnight. Valet is available 24 hours.