On behalf of the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), we cordially invite you to register for our 88th annual conference taking place June 7-10, 2026.
As the sector's premier networking event for municipal professionals, our 2026 conference — Lakeside Leadership — invites you to come to camp to build new connections and impactful relationships, learn, and grow together as municipal professionals. Through 3.5 days of team-building activities, networking, and practical professional development with sessions focused on top sector issues, the conference has something for everyone.
Our 2026 conference will be hosted at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville — the perfect setting to immerse yourself in nature and explore fresh perspectives. We’re thrilled to be back in Zone 5 and look forward to reconnecting and recharging together as a community!
Thanks to your insights, we’re introducing a number of new elements to this year’s event with the goal of elevating your overall AMCTO Conference experience. This year's event features three different Sunday Fun-Day options, a bonfire beach party for our Monday night excursion, an all-new Awards Gala after-party (AMCTO After Dark), and more. If you’re interested in participating in these fun-filled activities, we recommend registering early as space is limited.
As we're all aware, 2026 is a busy year in the sector with the upcoming Ontario municipal elections in the fall. This year's conference will feature several opportunities to learn and share best practices related to election administration, including dedicated elections networking and information sessions. We encourage all attendees to take advantage of these peer learning opportunities to help prepare you for October.
We want to thank our 2026 Conference Planning Committee for their hard work in helping us put together an excellent conference program that includes sessions from local government professionals with knowledgeable, first-hand experience and subject matter expertise across a wide variety of topics. We also want to thank our on-site venue staff and accommodation teams for their support in helping us to deliver what is sure to be a high-quality and memorable overall delegate experience.
For those who are unable to join us in person in Huntsville, we are proud to once again offer a virtual livestream option. This will allow you to take part in the conference from the comfort of your home or office and give you the opportunity to revisit session recordings and materials within our learning management system, AMCTO Connect, following the event.
We encourage you to explore all that this year's conference has to offer on our website and check back to stay up-to-date on the latest event news and updates. For further information or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our conference planning team.
On behalf of the AMCTO Board of Directors and staff, we thank you in advance for your ongoing support of our Association, for your continued commitment to professional development and municipal excellence.
See you at camp!
Sincerely,
Danielle Manton, AOMC, Dipl.M.M.
2025-2026 President
General Manager, Corporate Services, City of Cambridge
David Arbuckle, MPA
Executive Director, AMCTO