You can now register for the 2026 League of Minnesota Cities Conference! The conference will be June 24-26 at the Mayo Civic Center. Early bird pricing until May 1.
And GreenStep staff will be at the conference to distribute GreenStep awards, provide professional photos, host a session about the Gold Leaf Challenge, and celebrate the Sustainable City Award (nominations open until 4/20). We look forward to seeing you there!
Find us at the following events:
Wednesday, June 24
- 1 - 1:45pm - GreenStep Cities Meet-Up
- Join MN GreenStep Cities for a casual space to hang out with program staff and partners, meet other GreenStep Cities participants, and be included in our annual group photo!
- 3:30 - 6:30pm - Exhibit Hall
- Find our booths to the left of the entrance (rows 200/300) to pick up your award blocks and/or certificate (every GreenStep city will have one!), have a professional photo taken, learn more about the program, and meet with program staff and partners who can help answer your sustainability questions. Bring everyone from your city who is attending and celebrate your success!
- TBD - Minnesota Cities Climate Coalition Happy Hour
Thursday, June 25
- 1:15 - 2:15pm - Electric Slide Into Savings
- Mayor Julie Bruhn - City of Vergas; Griffin Peck, Energy and Adaptation Planner - West Central Initiative; Pete Lindstrom, Manager of Public Sector & Community Engagement - Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs)
- Learn how your city can cut energy costs without upping the budget. This session breaks down how energy assessments can uncover hidden savings, how energy efficiency projects deliver fast paybacks, and how renewable energy can lock in long-term value. We’ll also spotlight GreenStep Cities best practices and other free resources that cities are using right now to turn smart energy moves (and grooves) into real financial wins. Come for the bright ideas, leave with the steps you can put into motion.⚡️💃
- 4:30 - 5:15pm - Awards Reception
- 5:30 - 7:00pm - Awards Show and Dinner
- Join the celebration! GreenStep Cities advancing to a new step and maintaining Steps 4 & 5 will be announced and the Sustainable City Award will be presented.
See the full LMC Annual Conference agenda for more information