The Municipal Association of South Carolina Annual Meeting gives municipal leaders an opportunity to come together and learn in a focused environment about issues, solutions and opportunities facing South Carolina cities and towns.
Wednesday, July 17
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Registration
Pre-function Hallway
Thursday, July 18
8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Registration
Pre-function Hallway
8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
Pre-function Hallway
9:00 a.m. – noon Preconference Workshops
- The Power of Personal Branding and Storytelling $70
Studio 220 - Preconference Workshop: Unlock Your Communication Confidence: The Improv Advantage
(limited space) $70
Ballroom F-H
- Preconference Mobile Workshop: Mauldin’s BridgeWay Station (limited space) $100
includes breakfast
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
Ballroom A-D
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
- How to Manage Rising Municipal Insurance Costs
Ballroom F-H - Collaboration and Economic Opportunity: A Partnership for Inclusive Innovation
Studio 220
3:15 – 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
- Partnering for Wellbeing: Effective Mental Health Resources for Local Governments
Ballroom F-H
- Revitalize Your Downtown District: Unlock the Power of Economic Development Incentives
Studio 220
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Visit Exhibits
Ballroom A-D
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception With Exhibitors
Regency Ballroom
Friday, July 19
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration
Pre-function Hallway
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
Pre-Function Hallway
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Opening General Session Keynote: Brian Carter – Demystifying the World of AI
Ballroom C- H
11:15 a.m. – noon Concurrent Sessions
- Small Projects, Big Impact: Activating Your Community Through Placemaking Projects
Ballroom A-B - Police Departments and Crisis Intervention Teams
Studio 220
12:15 – 2:15 p.m. Awards Luncheon $50
Ballroom C- H
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
- Your City’s Future Workforce: Unleashing Gen Z and Millennial Talent
Ballroom A- B - Large City Roundtable (for cities with population of 20,000 or more)
Studio 220
3:45 – 4:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
- Brownfields Redevelopment: Resources for Turning Your Community’s Liabilities Into Assets
Ballroom A-B
- Building Better Cities: Cultivating Leaders Through Civic Academies
Studio 220
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Mayors’ Roundtable
Studio 220
Saturday, July 20
8:30 a.m. – noon Registration
Pre-Function Hallway
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
Pre-Function Hallway
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. 2024 State Legislative Wrapup
Ballroom C
10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
- Taming the Town Hall: Simple Strategies for Productive Public Discourse
Ballroom C
- “Can’t We All Just Get Along?” Cities and Counties Working Together
Ballroom F-H
11:15 a.m. – noon Concurrent Sessions
- Navigating Business Licensing
Ballroom F-H - WeShopSC: Empowering Your Locally Owned Small Business Community
Ballroom C
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Municipal Association Family BBQ
Adults: $50, Children under 12: $25
Regency Ballroom
Mobile App
Download the Municipal Association of SC app to connect with speakers and other attendees and receive meeting updates. Download the app from either the App Store or Google Play (Search term: Municipal Association of SC).
Hotel Information
The Hyatt Regency Greenville is the host hotel and location for all meetings and events. There are several overflow hotels to accommodate meeting attendees. For more hotel information, visit the 2024 hotel information page online.
Shuttle Service and Parking
City parking garages are available with hourly and daily rates.
Shuttles will run from the AC Hotel and the Springhill Suites/Residence Inn during the following hours. Guest staying at Marriott Courtyard should catch the shuttle at the AC Hotel. Shuttles will not run from the Aloft hotel.
Thursday, July 18 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, July 19 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 20 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Depending on traffic and road conditions, shuttles should arrive at hotels every 15 – 30 minutes. Plan accordingly.