Courses & Pricing

The Heartland Certified Public Manager Annual Conference brings together current and past participants in the CPM program for two days of skill-building, connection, and renewal. This year's theme, "Communication as Infrastructure: Rebuilding Trust in a Fragmented World," will focus on designing communication approaches that not only inform, but also listen, connect, and sustain trust over time. The conference will be held from 9:00 - 4:30 September 9 and 9:00 - 3:00 on September 10, 2026; with an optional social event on September 9 from 5:30-7:00.


September 9-10, 2026, Kansas Memorial Union (Lawrence, KS)