Past Events

The most recent events are listed at the top.

• Inspiring Women in Public Administration Conference - July 14, 2017 - Kansas City, MO
  • Theme: Strength in Diversity. Diversity in Strengths.
  • Keynote Speakers: Monika Black (TandemSpring), Neeli Bendapudi (University of Kansas' Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor)
• Kansas City / County Management Conference - April 27-28, 2017 - Lawrence, Kansas
  • Theme: Leading Through Change
  • Keynote Speaker: Mark Funkhouser
• Inspiring Women in Public Administration Conference - July 15, 2016 - Olathe, KS
  • Theme: Challenge Accepted: Women Redefining Leadership​
  • Keynote Speakers: Kathleen Sebelius, Nicole Galloway
• Public Service Recognition Week - May 1–7, 2016
• Kansas City/County Management Conference - April 28-29, 2016 - KU Lawrence Campus
  • Theme: Keep Calm & Carry On: Trying Hard in Trying Times
  • Keynote Speaker: Darin Atteberry
• Inspiring Women in Public Administration Conference - June 25, 2015 - KU Edwards Campus
  • Theme: Confidence: The Power to Be Great Leaders​
  • Keynote Speakers: Pat Martel, Val Demings
• Public Service Recognition Week - May 3–9, 2015
• Kansas City/County Management Conference - April 16-17, 2015 - KU Lawrence Campus
  • Theme: Conversations for Better Communities
  • Keynote Speaker: Charles Epp
• Inspiring Women in Public Administration Conference - June 26, 2014 - KU Edwards Campus
  • Theme: Daring Greatly​
  • Keynote Speakers: Julia Novak & Patty Gentrup, Joyce Wilson
• Retirement Reception for Charles Jones - June 18, 2014 - KU Edwards Campus
• Public Service Recognition Week - May 4-10, 2014
• Kansas City/County Management Conference - April 17-18, 2014 - KU Lawrence Campus
  • Theme: Leading the 21st Century Community
  • Keynote Speaker: John Nalbandian
• National Forum for Black Public Administrators Executive Leadership Institute - February 5-8, 2014 - KU Lawrence Campus
• Public Service Recognition Week - May 5-11, 2013
• Kansas City/County Management Conference - April 18-19, 2013 - KU Lawrence Campus
  • Theme: Organizing for the Future
  • Keynote Speaker: Carolyn Coleman
• Inspiring Women in Public Administration Conference - April 17, 2013 - KU Edwards Campus
  • Theme: Having It All / Making the Leap: Inspiration for Your Professional Journey​
  • Keynote Speakers: Kay Waldo Barnes, Bonnie Svrcek
• National Forum for Black Public Administrators Executive Leadership Institute - February 6-9, 2013
• Inspiring Women in Public Administration - June 28, 2012
  • Keynote Speakers: Rosie Rios, Sheryl Sculley, Susan Stanton
• Public Service Recognition Week - May 6-12, 2012
• KU & CH2M HILL Pre-Conference at TLG Conference - April 17, 2012