About the 85th Winter Meeting

The United States Conference of Mayors’ 85th Winter Meeting took place January 17-19, 2017 in Washington, DC. It was presided over by Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett and is hosted by District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser.

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Opening Plenary Session

Opening Plenary Session of the 85th Winter Meeting from Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Washington, DC. Includes welcome remarks by District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, greetings from Wells Fargo and Airbnb, an awards presentation by the Walmart U.S. Manufacturing Innovation Fund and the launch of our Better Cities for Pets survey with Nashville Mayor Megan Barry.

Remarks by Vice President-elect Mike Pence

Remarks by Vice President-elect Mike Pence and the conclusion of the Opening Plenary Session of the 85th Winter Meeting from Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Washington, DC.

Mayors and Business Leaders Breakfast

Mayors and Business Leaders Breakfast at the 85th Winter Meeting from Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Washington, DC. Featuring U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas).

Wednesday Plenary Session

Wednesday Plenary Session of the 85th Winter Meeting from Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Washington, DC. Featuring a conversation on autonomous vehicles and the future of mobility with Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornet and Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford.

Childhood Obesity Prevention Awards Luncheon

Childhood Obesity Awards Luncheon at the 85th Winter Meeting from Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Washington, DC.

Latino Alliance of the Conference of Mayors Meeting

Joint Session of the Latino Alliance of the Conference of Mayors, the Immigration task force, and Mayors and Police Chiefs task force at the 85th Winter Meeting from Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Washington, DC.

Honoring Leadership in the Arts Breakfast

Honoring Leadership in the Arts Breakfast at the 85th Winter Meeting from Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC.

Thursday Plenary Session

Thursday Plenary Session of the 85th Winter Meeting from Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. Featuring the awards announcement of the Dollarwise Innovation and Summer Youth Awards sponsored by Bank of America, the 2017 GRO1000 Community Gardens and Green Spaces awards sponsored by the Scotts MiracleGro Company and a discussion on “Autonomous Vehicles and the City: Ten Rules for Mayors” with Jeff Speck.

Closing Plenary Luncheon

Closing Plenary Luncheon of the 85th Winter Meeting from Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. Featuring Surgeon General of the United States Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy with an introduction by Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh.

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