Governance in Motion: Realities, Reforms, and Opportunities
- May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026 | 8:30am - 3pm | Chapel Hill, NC | Price: Free
Registration will close on May 3, 2026
Why Attend?
As the landscape of government continues to evolve, collaboration and innovation among public service leaders are more important than ever. The UNC School of Government and Kenan-Flagler Executive Development are uniquely positioned to support state and federal leaders in navigating these changes. Together, we aim to facilitate meaningful conversations and strategic planning that will shape the future of public service.
About the Hosts:
- The School of Government is the nation’s largest university-based local government training, advisory, and research organization, serving over 15,000 public officials annually through courses, webinars, conferences, and consulting.
- Kenan-Flagler Business School’s Executive Development brings decades of experience partnering with leaders across federal agencies—including Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and all branches of the U.S. military and many defense agencies.
What to Expect:
- Engaging discussions with peers and experts
- Opportunities to share ideas and best practices
- Insights into emerging trends and solutions for government leaders
We hope you will join us for this important event, designed to foster collaboration and empower public service leaders for the challenges ahead.
SCHEDULE:
8:30AM - 9:00AM Registration & Networking
9:00AM - 12:00PM Sessions
12:00PM - 1:00PM Networking Lunch
1:00PM - 3:00PM Sessions
3:00PM Program Adjourns
View agenda here.
Attendance: Government leaders who may regularly engage with their state or federal counterparts, or consider that they may need to increase or improve those engagements. Please contact Registration & Client Services if you cannot attend to cancel your registration. Our cancellation policy is linked below.
Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites to register for this course.
Instructors: Jonathan Morgan, Amy Parker, Colt Jensen, Elizabeth Dickinson
Additional information
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Please see the School’s list of recommended area hotels.
PARKING INFORMATION:
Parking details will be provided to you by your program manager the week prior to the program. Additional directions and parking information can be found on our Visitor Information page.
MATERIALS:
Program materials will be provided in class.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course participants who cancel their registration more than 7 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. Otherwise, participants will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. More information can be found in the full cancellation and refund policy.
- May 11$0.00Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.
Program materials will be provided in class.
Sofia Lawrence
