County Leaders – County Leaders Conference

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 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!

View Program Guide

Overnight Lodging

Please book at our group links below. Each block is first-come, first-served.

Hotel Murano

Rate: $159 before tax
Room Block Closes October 24
Parking: $15 reduced rate per night for overnight guests

Murano Booking Here

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Rate: $143 before tax
Room Block Closes October 23
Parking: $18 reduced rate per night for overnight guests

ROOM BLOCK FULL

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.