County Leaders 2024
Nov. 19 – 21
Hilton Vancouver
Vancouver, WA – Clark County
About County Leaders
The County Leaders Conference hosted by the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) brings together over 300 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
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Events & Speakers
Tuesday Evening Opening Reception
There’s no better way to get to know other attendees and gear up for the County Leaders Conference!
Wednesday Casino & Games Night
Poker, Black Jack, and more are waiting in this fun event with fun prizes for the winners and a full dinner included! (This is not a cash event.)
Meet Your Keynote Speakers
Dr. Alonzo Kelly
Dr. Kelly will engage county leaders on strategic leadership. With the foundational belief that our lives carry a well defined PURPOSE, GROWTH is a minimum requirement for success, and that EVOLUTION is the only way to ensure our personal and professional survival.
Dr. Chris Thornberg
Dr. Thornberg will bring updates on the economy and give an informed economic forecast that will aid county leaders in informed decision-making during the budgeting season.
Who’s Attending the Conference?
Curious about who will be attending this year’s County Leaders Conference? Click a county on the interactive map below to see who is registered from which county, so you can know exactly who you’ll be networking with!
Click a county to see who’s attending!
2024 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.
Join over 350 decision-makers at the County Leaders Conference and showcase your product or service and build new partnerships with the public sector.
REGISTER TODAY
Sponsor and Exhibitor Registration is Open!
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
County Supporters
EXHIBITORS