42nd MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show
January 21 and 22, 2021

Not even a pandemic can stop the MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show, which will be held in January as it is every year. As our members have been doing for months now, we will be switching gears to host a dynamic, timely and engaging conference “virtually.”

Using a highly interactive online platform, the Annual Meeting will retain its many popular features:
• A range of informative and timely workshops
• Compelling and inspiring speakers
• A general business meeting and important policy discussions
• A robust Trade Show featuring the latest services and solutions for cities and towns

There will also be creative networking opportunities – and fun!

The member registration rate is being reduced to just $85! And attendees will participate from their homes and offices, eliminating the need for travel and accommodations.

This year’s two-day meeting will be held on a Thursday and Friday, rather than the typical Friday and Saturday.

The MMA is working hard to plan a high-energy and can’t-miss event. As always, program information will be posted here as soon as it becomes available.

The 2021 event theme is “Leading Through Challenge and Change.”

The MMA’s Annual Meeting is a great opportunity for local officials to:

  • Learn about solutions to problems facing your community
  • Meet people who can assist you with resources and ideas
  • Learn about valuable products and services for cities and towns
  • Attend programs that will strengthen your ability to lead and serve your community

• Information for exhibitors

What members are saying about the MMA Annual Meeting…

Brianna Sunryd

“This year’s MMA Annual Meeting will be my third virtual conference tailored specifically to local government professionals in the last few months. The care and attention that goes into creating these virtual events is impressive!

“The online format will allow me to attend more sessions than I normally would be able to in-person, and provides easy access to the content, speakers and recordings, even after the conference has ended. Not having to travel or pay for accommodations provides flexibility and cost savings that will make the event more accessible than ever.”

– Brianna Sunryd, Communications Manager & Community Participation Officer, Amherst

 

Denise Casey

“While the 2021 MMA Annual Meeting will be virtual, and not ideal for an ‘extroverted people person’ like me, it still promises attendees the same high-quality networking, educational and informational opportunities as the traditional Annual Meeting.”

– Denise Casey, Deputy Town Manager, North Andover

 

 

Chris Coleman

“Since the beginning of the pandemic, the MMA has been providing several virtual meetings each week and continues to find new ways to improve members’ experience and knowledge. I am confident that this experience will lead to a well thought out and planned virtual Annual Meeting.

“Based on my recent experience with a large virtual conference – on the same platform that the MMA is using – I’m very much looking forward to Annual Meeting. I look forward to seeing my colleagues and friends online, as well as meeting some new colleagues.”

– Chris Coleman, Town Administrator, Westwood

 

Leon Gaumond

“The MMA Annual Meeting is one of the events I look forward to every year. It gives me an opportunity to hear best practices from around the state and even gives us some needed facetime with our colleagues (even if it’s virtual facetime).”
– Leon Gaumond, Town Manager, Weston

2020 Annual Meeting Keynote: Deborah Lee James

2019 Annual Meeting Keynote: Anna Maria Chávez

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