We are thrilled to host our 2025 Summer Meeting in the beautiful City of Albuquerque, NM, which marks the first time MIP will host in the American Southwest. We’re working with Mayor Tim Keller and his fabulous team to put together a dynamic agenda that incorporates MIP’s session lineup along with the best of what the City has to offer. The draft agenda shared below is intended to help you plan your travel; we’ll be updating it regularly over the coming months as we confirm sessions and speakers.
Registration, logistics and agenda
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Registration Details
All US mayors are invited! Other elected local government leaders and staff should confirm with their mayor’s office before registering.
MEMBER CITIES
As always, registration is free for member cities – both mayors and staff/city representatives. Not sure if you are a member city? Click to see a list of current members. Not a member? Joining is easy and our rates are designed to be low barrier. Learn more about membership here!
You do NOT need to be a member city to attend:
NON-MEMBER CITIES
Mayors: $375/person
Council members or city staff: $450/person
SPECIAL NEIGHBOR RATE!
Mayor Keller invites mayors from New Mexico and its closest neighbors to apply a $100 discount to their registration! You are eligible for this discount if your city is located in any of the following states: AR, CO, NM, OK, UT, TX, KS. Please indicate this in your registration below and the discount will be automatically calculated.
NGO’S
Our NGO rate is $475.00. If you are with a non-governmental organization, such as a non-profit or academic institution, please contact knspear@mayorsinnovation.org for an invitation.
SPONSORS
The primary way we work with for-profit businesses and other mayors-serving organizations is as sponsors. Interested in sponsoring? Contact knspear@mayorsinnovation.org to get started!
REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS
In the event that you are unable to attend, we are able to refund registration fees for those who notify us by July 18, 2025. After this date this date, while we can no longer refund registration fees, we’d be happy to welcome an alternate attendee.
Travel & Logistics
Our conference hotel is the Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town, the City’s cultural and historical center. Rooms are available at a group rate of $179 (plus taxes) per night. To book, call reservations at (505) 843-7829 or visit our Booking Link and use Group Code 2507MAYOR. The cutoff date to book at this rate is Tuesday, July 8th.
We know that many of our mayors like to travel with their families or companions, and we welcome this! We’ve ensured that single and double room types are available in our room block, and welcome guests to join you during receptions and sessions. We simply as that you indicate this in your registration form or reach out to let us know.
The hotel is just a 10-minute drive from the Albuquerque International Sunport (airport), our recommended flight destination from your city.
Agenda
Our Summer meeting includes a mix of policy panels, networking events, and city tours that highlight and bring to life the innovative policy and partnerships happening in Albuquerque, NM.
Our agenda runs from approximately 5pm Wednesday, July 30th (with a welcome reception) until around 2pm Friday, Aug. 1st. We are considering how best to incorporate optional tours and excursions, and encourage you to register. For those looking to stick around and experience more of Albuquerque, we are looking at optional post-conference events and will have additional information posted here soon about historic landmarks and exciting events that you can add to your itinerary if you’re spending more time in the area.
Dear fellow Mayors,
I am looking forward to hosting the Mayors Innovation Project 2025 Summer Meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico! Please join us July 30 – August 1, 2025 to enjoy our city and this important national learning conference for mayors and city leaders.
Albuquerque is recognized as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country and is known for its architecture, artwork, cultural centers, and cuisine.
As Albuquerque’s mayor, I have prioritized job creation, innovation, and broad-based economic growth. I am passionate about our city’s Community Safety Department sending trained professionals to non-violent 911 calls, and I’m grateful that 91 percent of our residents live within a 10 minute walk to a park or trail. You’ll hear more about our Open Space program and how we’re growing our sports economy.
While you are here I hope you’ll enjoy our historic neighborhoods, beautiful scenery and world famous green chile or stroll through our historic Old Town.
As always, registration if free for Mayors Innovation Project member city mayors and staff, though all mayors are welcome to attend. In recognition of our many local and regional partnerships, we’re also offering $100 off registration for mayors in New Mexico and adjacent states.
At the Summer Meeting, you’ll have the chance to connect with your peers and national experts to talk about the challenges and workable solutions for the issues we’re facing at home. Please join me for a conference experience you won’t want to miss!
Kind regards,
Thank you to our generous conference sponsors!
