Connect 351 to feature 18 engaging and timely workshops

Connect 351 workshops will provide insights and resources to help attendees better serve their communities.

At MMA conference workshops in January, attendees can learn how to improve succession planning, accelerate housing production, guard against cyberthreats, effectively use artificial intelligence, address behavioral challenges in the workplace, and boost trust in local government, among many other topics.

Connect 351 will offer 18 timely and informative workshops at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston on Jan. 24 and 25. Attendees will gain insights from experts on a range of topics and hear from fellow members who have developed best practices in their communities.

The following are the Connect 351 workshop titles for 2025:

Friday, First Session, 2:15-3:30 p.m.
• Brief Review: Updates on Municipal Law*
• Fiscal and Economic Outlook
• Having the Courage to Confront: Managing Behavioral Challenges in the Workplace*
• Navigating Politically Contentious Legal Matters*
• Smooth Transition Ahead: Organizational Succession Planning*
• Sparking Success With Municipal Internship Programs

Friday, Second Session, 3:45-5 p.m.
• Accelerating Housing Production While Addressing Roadblocks, NIMBY, and More
• Deepening DEI Knowledge by Exploring Self-Awareness*
• The Latest in Labor Law*
• Navigating Cyberthreats: Empowering Municipal Executives*
• Prioritizing Resilience: From Planning to Capital Investments*
• What’s Driving the Cost of Public Education?

Saturday Session, 1:30-2:45 p.m.
• Bringing Balance, Productivity and Human Sustainability to the Workplace*
• Building Trust in Local Government Through Communications*
• Focus on Federal Funds
• An Insider’s Look at the Joint Labor-Management Committee*
• Making AI Your Partner in Local Government*
• Raising Revenue: Passing Debt Exclusions and Overrides

Workshops with an asterisk are eligible for MIIA Rewards credits.

Full workshop descriptions and panelists are available on the MMA website and will be available in the MMA’s Connect 351 app.