2025 National Conference

As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, the Academy's National Conference will bring together leaders and changemakers from across the public administration landscape to explore how public service must evolve for the future. Over three days, we’ll spotlight innovation, honor excellence, and foster dialogue around the capacity of government in a rapidly changing world.

Schedule At-a-Glance

Day 1: Sunday, November 2

📍 Academy Offices & National Academy of Sciences

• 12:00–2:00 PM | Academy Board Meeting

• 2:00–4:00 PM | New Fellows Orientation

• 5:30 PM | Check-In & Welcome

• 5:30–6:30 PM | Flemming Awards Reception

• 6:30–7:30 PM | Arthur S. Flemming Awards

• 7:30–8:00 PM | Post-Awards Reception

Day 2: Monday, November 3

📍 National Academy of Sciences

• 8:30–9:00 AM | Continental Breakfast

• 9:00–10:00 AM | Plenary: State of Public Administration

• 10:15–11:15 AM | Plenary Panel: Bridging the Gap – State and Local Capacity in a Shifting Federal Landscape

• 11:30–12:30 PM | Lunch & Awards

• 1:00–4:00 PM | Breakout Sessions

  • Workforce of the Future

  • The Public Sector in a Changing World

  • Forecasting the Fiscal Horizon

  • Civic Imagination: Public Administration, the Arts, and the Future of Democracy

  • Resilience by Design

• 4:30–5:00 PM | New Fellows Induction

• 5:00–6:30 PM | Evening Reception

Day 3: Tuesday, November 4

📍 National Academy of Sciences

• 8:30–9:00 AM | Continental Breakfast

• 9:00–10:00 AM | Plenary: One Nation, Many Governments – Rethinking Federalism

• 10:15–11:15 AM | Fellows Forum: Strategic Visioning for the Academy

• 10:15–11:15 AM | Concurrent Panels

• 11:30–1:00 PM | Lunch & Closing Plenary: The Next 250 Years of Public Service

• 1:00–3:00 PM | Academy Standing Panel Meetings