September 19-22, 2023
Lexington, KY

KLC Conference & Expo

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2023 KLC Conference & Expo


Stand up and join us at Kentucky’s largest gathering of city officials on Sept. 19 - 22 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington.

Full registration includes participation in all breakout sessions, welcome reception, opening ceremony, keynote speakers, exhibit hall, awards luncheon, president’s reception and banquet, live entertainment, cracker barrels, charity events, and much more.

Here are just a few of the great things we have planned for you:

  • David Horning – Stand Up & Lead: How “Thinking Like a Comedian” Creates Standout Cultures
  • Disaster Recovery Panel – Kathleen Koch Moderator
  • Opening Reception Performer - Ben Lacy
  • President’s Dinner Entertainment by Honeychild
  • Legislative Preview
  • Food Packing Event
  • Largest Expo Yet – More than 100 Exhibitors!

Download the 2023 KLC Conference & Expo app for your phone by clicking here or scanning the QR code.

General Info

KLC Member - Full Registration: $449
First-Time KLC Conference Attendee - KLC Members ONLY: $349
Non-Member - Full Registration: $549
One Day: Wednesday, 9/20 - INCLUDES Awards Luncheon & Expo Reception: $259
Awards Luncheon ONLY - Wednesday, 9/20: $90
One Day: Thursday, 9/21 - INCLUDES President's Banquet: $259
President's Banquet ONLY - Thursday, 9/21: $120
One Day: Friday, 9/22 - Half Day: $70
Past KLC President - Full Registration: $299
Past KLC President - President's Banquet ONLY Thursday, 9/21: $0
Guest - All Special Events: $269
Guest - Awards Luncheon ONLY - Wednesday, 9/20: $90
Guest - President's Banquet ONLY - Thursday, 9/21: $120

Hotel Info

Hyatt Regency Lexington (Host Hotel)
401 W High Street
Lexington, KY
Phone: 800-233-1234 (Group Code: G-KLOC)
Room Rate: $149 (cutoff date = 8/28/23)

Hilton Lexington Downtown (Host Hotel)
369 W Vine Street
Lexington, KY
Phone: 859-281-3712 (Group Code: KLC923)
Room Rate: $165 (cutoff date = 8/28/23)

Marriott Lexington City Center (Overflow Hotel)
121 West Vine Street
Lexington, KY
Phone: 859-253-1000 (Group Code: KLCKLCA)
Room Rate: $173 (cutoff date: 8/28/23)

Contacts

Jeri McCullough

Director of Member & Business Development

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