2026-2027 Events

On October 1, 2026, the New Jersey Conference of Mayors welcomed nearly 200 attendees, including almost 70 mayors, state officials, municipal leaders, and business partners, to the third annual Evening on the Bay at the Bay Head Yacht Club. Now a signature NJCM gathering, the event combined timely policy discussions with opportunities for meaningful engagement … Read more

Advancing Local Leadership Across New Jersey Now in its 61st year, the 2026 NJCM Spring Conference demonstrated the important role mayors play in shaping New Jersey’s future. Through direct engagement with state leadership, mayor-led policy discussions, educational programming, and meaningful connections with the business community, the conference strengthened NJCM’s mission to provide a unified voice … Read more

ROCK THE BLOCK! May 20, 2026 THE BALCONY • 6PM One of the highlights of the Spring Conference will be our signature cocktail reception, Rock the Block celebrating the Inauguration of Incoming NJCM President Jackie Veasy, Mayor of Evesham Township. New this year: Get on the dance floor with D’Amico Entertainment!  It promises to be … Read more

NJCM Winter Summit 2026 Recap Main Street to State Street: The Mayor’s Playbook for Economic Growth in New Jersey February 26, 2026 | Park Avenue Club, Florham Park The New Jersey Conference of Mayors was proud to welcome municipal leaders, state officials, private sector partners, labor representatives, and policy experts to the 2026 Winter Summit … Read more

On Friday, December 5, mayors from across New Jersey gathered in Middlesex County for a morning of learning, leadership, and meaningful connection at NJCM’s year-end Policy to Practice program and New Mayor Breakfast. Hosted at the Hilton East Brunswick, the event welcomed current, newly elected, and re-elected mayors, along with members of the broader business … Read more

Visit NJCM Booth #610 at the NJ League of Municipalities Annual Conference What’s Happening at Booth #610? Discover Mayor & Mayor Emeritus Memberships Explore exclusive opportunities designed just for you. Partner with the NJCM Business Council Learn more about joining New Jersey’s Premier Networking Group for building strong connections with mayors and municipal leaders. Mix … Read more

The New Jersey Conference of Mayors (NJCM) proudly hosted a powerful evening that brought together two of our signature events-Policy to Practice: An NJCM Educational Series and the Evening on the Bay Reception. This inaugural Policy to Practice session focused on Resiliency and Energy Innovation, equipping mayors with actionable strategies and showcasing the expertise of … Read more

State Development & Redevelopment Plan Update The New Jersey State Planning Commission is currently updating the 2001 New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan (SDRP). As part of this effort, the Office of Planning Advocacy-along with the New Jersey Conference of Mayors (NJCM) and the Rutgers Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy-will present an … Read more

ROCK THE BLOCK! May 21, 2025 THE BALCONY • 7PM One of the highlights of the Spring Conference will be our signature cocktail reception, Rock the Block-From Main Street to State Street, which will take place on Wednesday, May 21st. It promises to be a lively evening of connections and conversations. This is the only … Read more

The New Jersey Conference of Mayors (NJCM) proudly hosted its 60th Annual Spring Conference, themed “From Main Street to State Street: The Power of Mayoral Leadership.” For three impactful days, mayors, municipal leaders, policymakers, and business partners gathered in Atlantic City to exchange ideas, strengthen advocacy, and chart a unified vision for New Jersey’s future. From dynamic panel sessions on local … Read more