2026 Annual KACo Conference
Organized by Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo)
The 2026 Annual KACo Conference is hosted by the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo), a leading organization dedicated to supporting county officials and staff across...
- Dates
- Nov 16-20, 2026
- Location
- Lexington, KY
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 1,000
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About this conference
The 2026 Annual KACo Conference is hosted by the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo), a leading organization dedicated to supporting county officials and staff across Kentucky. This conference serves as a pivotal platform for education, professional development, networking, and discussions on issues pertinent to local government administration. Attendees can expect a comprehensive program designed to enhance their understanding of county-level governance, policy, and operations. The event also offers various sponsorship opportunities for organizations seeking to engage with county leaders and decision-makers in Kentucky.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship opportunities are available through the KACo County Partner Program, which offers four levels of membership with varying benefits for the Annual Conference and other KACo initiatives:
1. Friend of Counties ($500): * Recognition: Listing on KACo website, recognition in KACo program listings. * Annual Conference: One Annual Conference registration at member rate ($100 value). * Publications/Info: Subscription to KACo e-newsletter and County Line magazine, annual member contact list ($100 value).
2. County Supporter ($2,500): * Recognition: Listing on KACo website, recognition in KACo program listings. * Sponsorship Opportunities: Eligible to sponsor training and education programming and regional KACo events. * Annual Conference: Four Annual Conference registrations at member rate ($400 value), eligible for third priority choice of exhibit space, recognition at Annual Conference, listed in Annual Conference program. * Publications: 15% discount on advertisements in County Line magazine (up to $750 value). * Publications/Info: Subscription to KACo e-newsletter and County Line magazine, annual member contact list ($100 value).
3. County Investor ($5,000): * Recognition: Listing on KACo website, recognition in KACo program listings, use of KACo County Partner logo. * Sponsorship Opportunities: Eligible to sponsor training and education programming and regional KACo events, opportunity to sponsor Annual Conference functions and other KACo member events. * Annual Conference: Complimentary exhibit space at Annual Conference ($950 value), eligible for second priority choice of Annual Conference exhibit space, two complimentary registrations for the Annual Conference ($700 value), recognition at Annual Conference, listed in Annual Conference program. * Publications: 15% discount on advertisements in County Line magazine (up to $750 value), one complimentary 1/4 page ad in County Line magazine annually ($480 value), eligible to request content submissions to KACo publications. * Invitations: Invitation to attend the County Officials Annual Legislative Reception, eligible for invitations to present content at Annual Conference and KACo training programs. * Publications/Info: Subscription to KACo e-newsletter and County Line magazine, annual member contact list ($100 value).
4. County Champion ($10,000): * Recognition: Enhanced recognition on KACo website, premier recognition in KACo program listings, use of KACo County Partner logo. * Sponsorship Opportunities: Priority eligibility to sponsor training and education programming and regional KACo events, priority eligibility to sponsor Annual Conference and other KACo member events. * Annual Conference: Complimentary exhibit space at Annual Conference ($950 value), eligible for first priority choice of Annual Conference exhibit space, four complimentary registrations for the Annual Conference ($1,400 value), premier recognition as Annual Conference sponsor, listed in Annual Conference program, complimentary advertisements in Annual Conference materials, eligible for inclusion in Annual Conference registration gifts, customized Annual Conference sponsorship opportunities. * Publications: 15% discount on advertisements in County Line magazine (up to $750 value), complimentary 1/4 page ad in each issue of County Line magazine annually ($1,920 value), eligible to request content submissions to KACo publications. * Invitations: Invitation to attend the County Officials Annual Legislative Reception, invitation to attend Annual KACo Board strategic planning session, eligible for invitations to present content at Annual Conference and KACo training programs. * Publications/Info: Subscription to KACo e-newsletter and County Line magazine, annual member contact list ($100 value).
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