We are thrilled to share that the 2025 Annual Municipal Leadership Summit was a resounding success! Held from Wednesday, October 1 to Saturday, October 4, the event drew an impressive total of over 400 attendees. This year’s summit promoted The League’s 125th Anniversary and Pennsylvania State Association Township Commissioner’s 100th Anniversary, proving to be a notable gathering of municipal leaders, professionals, and innovators ready to share insights and strategies to enhance local governance. The Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs’ Association also participated with over 40 participants representing the interest and needs of career fire service in Pennsylvania.
The Summit featured a fantastic lineup of 76 speakers, bringing together wisdom and expertise from various fields. Among the most distinguished speakers were Mike Hingson, the visionary President & CEO of The Michael Hingson Group and New York Times Best Selling Author; Joe Schember, the dynamic Mayor of Erie, who provided attendees with his insights on local government; and Lysa Ratliff, CEO of KABOOM!, who brought passion and energy around community-driven projects. Their engaging presentations ensured attendees left with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
The event hosted a total of 58 exhibitors and walk around vendors, all aimed at generating leads and exploring business opportunities with potential clients.
With 46 organizations sponsoring the event, we received tremendous support from industry leaders. Notable sponsors included the 125th Anniversary Presenting Sponsor Wells Fargo. The contributions of our sponsors made a substantial impact on the event.
This year, we offered an exciting array of sessions covering valuable content for municipal leaders. Among the most popular sessions were “Business Leaders Network Speed Session,” the “Opening Ceremony,” and “Keynote General Session: Is This the Choice That Will Change Your Life?”. The diverse topics sparked discussions and interactions that truly enriched the Summit experience.
In closing, the 2025 Annual Municipal Leadership Summit was not just an event—it was an extraordinary experience that united municipal leaders and professionals. With an impressive roster of speakers, diverse exhibitors, robust sponsor engagement, and high attendee satisfaction, we have raised the bar for next year’s Summit in Hershey – Wednesday, October 7 – Saturday, October 10. Thank you to everyone—especially our hosts, the City of Erie and Erie Bayfront Landing—for helping make this event a tremendous success!
Article from the October 2025 Municipal Reporter | 125th Anniversary Edition
