Join us for the Minnesota Association of Government Communicators (MAGC) 2026 Annual Conference, where more than 300 government communicators will come together for a day of learning, networking, and professional development. Our Annual Conference Planning Committee has been hard at work crafting an exceptional lineup of speakers covering relevant and timely topics. Keynote and breakout session speakers will be announced soon!
Registration & Fees
Early Bird Registration Rates (ends September 11)
*Save on your conference registration fee by joining MAGC! For just $85 per year, MAGC membership unlocks a $50 discount on your Annual Conference registration fee, plus free access to webinars and education sessions, discounts on Northern Lights contest entries and ceremony registration, and other benefits. Learn more and sign up here.
Conference Schedule
Registration & Fees
Early Bird Registration Rates (ends September 11)
- MAGC Member - $155
- Non-Member* - $205
- MAGC Member - $180
- Non-Member* - $230
*Save on your conference registration fee by joining MAGC! For just $85 per year, MAGC membership unlocks a $50 discount on your Annual Conference registration fee, plus free access to webinars and education sessions, discounts on Northern Lights contest entries and ceremony registration, and other benefits. Learn more and sign up here.
Conference Schedule
Sessions will be announced soon!
8:00am-9:00am Registration, Breakfast, and Vendor Fair
Check in at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center anytime between 8am and 9am, grab your nametag and swag bag, and enjoy breakfast and time with our conference vendors!
8:30am MAGC Annual Membership Meeting
Join the MAGC Board of Directors for our annual MAGC membership business meeting.
9:00am Conference Welcome
The 2026 MAGC Annual Conference will officially kick off at 9am with a conference welcome.
9:10am Opening Keynote
Details to be announced soon!
10am Break and Vendor Fair
Grab a snack and a beverage, visit our conference vendors, and transition to the first round of breakout sessions.
10:15am Breakout Sessions
Details to be announced soon!
11am Break and Vendor Fair
Visit our conference vendors as you transition to the next breakout sessions!
11:15am Breakout Sessions
Details to be announced soon!
12pm Lunch and Vendor Fair
Meet in the Carriage Hall for a buffet-style lunch and time to visit our conference vendors!
1:30pm Breakout Sessions
Details to be announced soon!
2:30pm Closing Keynote
Details to be announced soon!
3:30pm Concluding Remarks
Wrap up the programming for this year's Annual Conference and extend our thanks to the conference planning committee.
3:45pm-5:15pm Happy Hour, Snack, and Vendor Fair
Join conference attendees for an afternoon snack, happy hour, and networking.
Thank you to our 2026 MAGC Annual Conference Sponsors!
2026 Grand Sponsor
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2026 Keynote Sponsors
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