September 24-27, 2024
Lexington, KY

KLC Conference & Expo

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Sept. 24-27
Central Bank Center, Lexington

Get ready to Get in the Game at this year's KLC Conference & Expo! We're pushing boundaries and setting new expectations to ensure you leave inspired, informed, and ready to make a difference.

What to Expect:

  • 🏀 KLC Insurance Tournament of Cities: Are you ready to dominate the game? The Pop-A-Shot® tournament will span the entire conference, with an initial bracket of 64, before the last four face off on Friday morning for the championship, the city trophy, and the ultimate KLC fan pack. Due to the multi-day nature of the tournament, participation is limited to those registered for the entire conference. See complete rules here.
  • 🚀 Leadership Insights: Hear from EKU Men's Basketball Coach A.W. Hamilton on driving success and leading with purpose.
  • 📊 In-Depth Housing Gap Review: Dive into the numbers and discuss local insights from the new five-year Kentucky Housing Gap Study with Kentucky Housing Corporation and Bowen National Research.
  • 🏆 Enhanced Awards Program: Join us Friday morning for a newly revamped awards ceremony celebrating outstanding achievements.
  •  New Kentucky Utilities Track: Engage with cutting-edge sessions to spark innovation and growth.
  • ✨ And So Much More!

Our commitment to innovation means the conference experience constantly evolves to keep you engaged and ahead of the curve. This year's theme, Get in the Game, encourages all KLC members to participate and actively drive Kentucky's economic engine - cities!

General Info

KLC Member - Full Conference Registration: $469
First-Time KLC Conference Attendee - KLC Members ONLY: $369
Non-Member - Full Conference Registration: $569
Past KLC President - Full Conference Registration: $319
Past KLC President - President's Banquet Thursday, 9/26 ONLY: $0
One Day: Wednesday, 9/25 ONLY: $249
One Day: Friday, 9/27 ONLY - INCLUDES Awards Breakfast, Keynote and Pop-a-Shot Championship: $99
Guest - Awards Breakfast ONLY - Friday, 9/27: $50

Hotel Info

SOLD OUT Hyatt Regency Lexington
401 West High Street
Lexington, KY
Phone: 859-253-1234
Room Rate: $149 + taxes/fees

SOLD OUT Hilton Lexington/Downtown
369 West Vine Street
Lexington, KY
Phone: 859-231-9000
Room Rate: $165 + taxes/fees

Marriott Lexington City Center (Overflow)
121 West Vine Street
Lexington, KY
Phone: 859-253-1000 (GROUP CODE- KKMKKMA)
Room Rate: $179 + Taxes/Fees/Parking

SpringHill Suites (Overflow)
863 South Broadway
Lexington, KY
Phone: 859-225-1500
Room Rate: $159 + taxes/fees

The Manchester (Overflow)
941 Manchester Street
Lexington, KY
Phone: 859-785-3900 (GROUP CODE: GAS0924KLC)
Room Rate: $179 + Taxes/Fees/Parking

Contacts

Gracie Brown

Member Education & Project Specialist

Amy Carrington Stout

Member Education Manager

Sarah Stoll

Business Development Manager

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