NJLM Annual Conference 2026
A three-day annual gathering for New Jersey local elected officials and municipal professionals, held the week before Thanksgiving. It combines education sessions, continuing education credit and a large exhibit hall of suppliers to local government.
This edition has ended. The details below are kept for reference. Check the organizer's site for the next edition.
November 17 to 19, 2026, Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ. Dates confirmed on the organizer's page: 2026-11-07. Recheck before you book, since organizers change details.
Independent planning reference. Delta Arc is not the organizer and does not sell tickets. Delta Arc has not announced attendance at this event, and listing it is not an endorsement.
What to see
- The League lists more than 175 educational sessions across three days and continuing education credit in more than 14 categories. Source
- An exhibit hall of more than 700 exhibitors serving local government, with exhibitor learning sessions at midday. Source
- The Women in Municipal Government event and the League's Delegate Luncheon are named among the conference highlights. Source
What to plan
Parking and the venue
Parking
Parking in the convention center garage is limited and usually full by 9 a.m., with a 7 foot height limit and no in and out privileges. The League advises parking at an exterior lot and points to the Visit Atlantic City citywide parking list and a parking map. Source
Transit
NJ TRANSIT rail serves the Atlantic City Rail Terminal. The nearest airports are Atlantic City International and Philadelphia International, with a bus connection between them. Shuttles run between the convention center and hotels in the League room blocks. Source
Accessibility
All shuttle buses are ADA compliant and a wheelchair-accessible shuttle can be requested by form. The convention center has elevators to all levels, ramps, Braille signage, accessible restrooms, marked parking spaces and hearing assistance headsets through its audiovisual provider. Source
Where to stay
The convention center's Where to Stay page lists its preferred hotel partners, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in the Marina District and Hard Rock Atlantic City, with no claim about distance. Source
Official housing page. Use it first: offers that use a show's name are not always connected to the organizer.
Dining near the venue
OVG Hospitality handles catering, and concession items are offered during each event. The center's restaurant list starts with Chick-fil-A, Philly Pretzel Factory, Dock's Oyster House, Dougherty's Steakhouse & Raw Bar, Knife and Fork Inn and Chickie's and Pete's. Source
From the airport
Airports
Airport to the venue
The airport is about 12 miles from the city. Taxis, Uber and Lyft use designated pickup areas outside the terminal, with help near baggage claim. Source
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft use designated pickup areas outside the terminal. Source
Taxis
Taxis use designated pickup areas outside the terminal, with assistance near baggage claim. Source
Black car and SUV pickup
Coming soon. Delta Arc will add this from an official source.
Public transit
NJ TRANSIT's rail line links Philadelphia 30th Street Station to the Atlantic City Rail Terminal. Jitneys run the length of Pacific Avenue and connect to the Marina District and the convention center. Source
Questions worth asking there
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Common questions
When is NJLM Annual Conference 2026?
November 17 to 19, 2026.
Where is NJLM Annual Conference 2026 held?
Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ.
Where do I park for NJLM Annual Conference 2026?
Parking in the convention center garage is limited and usually full by 9 a.m., with a 7 foot height limit and no in and out privileges. The League advises parking at an exterior lot and points to the Visit Atlantic City citywide parking list and a parking map.
How do I get to NJLM Annual Conference 2026 from the airport?
The airport is about 12 miles from the city. Taxis, Uber and Lyft use designated pickup areas outside the terminal, with help near baggage claim.
Where should I stay for NJLM Annual Conference 2026?
The convention center's Where to Stay page lists its preferred hotel partners, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in the Marina District and Hard Rock Atlantic City, with no claim about distance.
Where can I eat near NJLM Annual Conference 2026?
OVG Hospitality handles catering, and concession items are offered during each event. The center's restaurant list starts with Chick-fil-A, Philly Pretzel Factory, Dock's Oyster House, Dougherty's Steakhouse & Raw Bar, Knife and Fork Inn and Chickie's and Pete's.
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Parking and getting there
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Hotels and travel
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How to cite this page. Delta Arc, LLC. “NJLM Annual Conference 2026 planning reference.” DA-EV-njlm-annual-conference-2026, version 1, as of 2026-11-07. https://thedeltaarc.com/events/njlm-annual-conference-2026/