Nov. 17-19, 2026
Tacoma Convention Center
Pierce County
About County Leaders
The County Leaders Conference hosted by the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) brings together elected/appointed officials, and department heads from all of Washington’s 39 counties for a 3-day event focused on networking, skills development, and collaborative learning related to county government. This annual meeting of leaders includes:
- Administrators
- Clerks of the Board / Council
- Commissioners / Councilmembers
- Engineers
- Human Services
- Planning Directors
- Public Health Officials
- Solid Waste Managers
- WSU Extension
Attendee Registration & Information
Look forward to networking opportunities, learning sessions, and great food! We can’t wait to bring back all the fun of last year plus more!
Register Now to Secure Your Early Bird Rates!
Don’t wait! Secure your spot now to get $75 off your full-conference registration and access to our room blocks before they fill up.
Overnight Lodging
Please book at our group links below. Each block is first-come, first-served.
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Rate: $136 before tax
Room Block Closes October 23
Parking: $18 reduced rate per night for overnight guests
Hotel Murano
Rate: $159 before tax
Room Block Closes October 24
Parking: $15 reduced rate per night for overnight guests
Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration
Registration is now open for sponsors and exhibitors at WSAC’s largest event of the year! Review the vendor prospectus to see all available conference sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities and find the best fit for your marketing goals and budget.
Those interested in joining WSAC’s Corporate Member Program now will be eligible for membership benefits at CLC, including a free exhibit table for top partners (while spaces last) and pre-conference access to the attendee list.
Information about WSAC’s Corporate Member Program and the application can be found by visiting WSAC’s Solutions Center. Please direct questions regarding sponsor and exhibitor opportunities or about joining WSAC’s Corporate Member Program to Jessica Roth (jroth@wsac.org).
2026 Sponsors & Exhibitors
Washington counties are engaged in delivering a broad range of services, from public health and safety to road construction, environmental mitigation, and social services. With over 35,000 employees serving over 7.5 million residents, counties are looking to private and nonprofit sectors for innovation and solutions to improve their performance.
Conference sponsors and exhibitors will get to market their products and services to Washington’s county decision-makers while strengthening their relationships in the public sector.