Registration is now open for LP members (currently serving local elected officials), LP alumni leaders (leaders of our caucus and issue steering committees who are no longer serving elected officials), and LP board members (those serving on our national board).

For LP members (currently serving local elected officials), registration covers your hotel stay at the Marriott St. Louis Grand and meals for each day of the convening. 

Registration Fees & Deadlines:

• Registration Opens: April 3
• Early Bird Registration (April 3 – May 31): $125
• Discounted Registration (June 1 – June 29): $200
• Full Price Registration (June 30 – July 31): $250
• Registration Closes: July 31

This category includes staff from partner organizations, staff from our sponsors (those from organizations or foundations sponsoring the event), and member staff (those who are employed by an LP member currently serving in elected office)

Registration Fees & Deadlines:

• Registration Opens: May 1
• Early Bird Registration (May 1 – May 31): $250
• Discounted Registration (June 1 – June 29): $450
• Full Price Registration (June 30 – July 31): $500
• Registration Closes: July 31

The registration form is asking for an access code. I don’t have one. What do I do? An access code was sent to you via email from Local Progress. Please double check your email and/or spam folders. If you still can’t locate it, please reach out to convening@localprogress.org and we’ll get you sorted!

What is the schedule? When should I plan to arrive? 

• September 6 – Suggested arrival for members participating in Sept 7 pre-convening sessions
• September 7 – Pre-convening programming for LP Steering Committees, Identity Caucuses and New Member Orientation with an evening reception
• September 8 – Opening day of convening
• September 9 – Final day of convening

Is there information about the hotel or room block that I should book? For LP Members and LP Alumni Leaders, the registration fee covers your hotel stay at the Marriott St. Louis Grand and meals for each day of the convening. While completing the registration, you would’ve seen a question about check in/check out dates. We will book your hotel stay based on those dates. If you prefer to pay for your own room due to local gift rule regulations, please register normally and reach out to us for the link to book a room in our hotel block. For travel, LP Members and LP Alumni Leaders are responsible for their own travels and are not reimbursable. Should you need travel assistance, we are offering travel scholarships, click here for the form, application will close July 1.  

For all other participants (including member staff, partners, and sponsors, Your registration does not include a hotel room. You can book a reduced-rate room in our block here! 

I’m currently running for re-election and depending on the results I may or may not attend the convening, can I get a refund if I don’t win my race? Yes, you can go ahead and register and we can provide a refund if needed. Please keep in mind the deadline to request a refund is Monday, August 14.

I am a staffer for a local elected official. Can I attend? Yes but only if the LP member (local elected) that you work for is also attending. You can register under the “Sponsor, Partner Org, or Member Staff” category when registration opens on May 1.

I am a former elected official and current candidate. Would I be able to attend the LP convening in September? The convening is for LP members (those currently in elected office) and LP Alumni Leaders (alumni currently in a leadership position in a caucus, steering committee or organizing committee). As a former elected, you are welcome to register as a partner if you’d like! Please note the registration fee is $500 (50% off until May 31) and you would not be eligible for any financial aid.

I still have questions. Who should I reach out to? LP team is standing by to answer any and all questions. Reach out to convening@localprogress.org.

IMPORTANT NOTE to our trans and gender non-conforming members and allies: On April 13, Missouri’s attorney general announced new restrictions on gender-affirming care for children and adults. The rule is set to take effect April 27 and expire next February, though legal challenges may impact that timeline. As our national convening is being hosted in Missouri, we acknowledge the pain, anger, and emotional trauma of this news, and also understand the very real logistical implications this may have on those wishing to attend. We wholeheartedly understand if you wish to opt-out of the event this year or need to cancel your registration. Whether you plan to attend or not, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the LP team with questions, concerns, advice, or requests about how we can show up for each other. We are committed to doing everything possible to ensure everyone feels safe and can show up as their whole selves.