Annual Conference
Please attend the Minnesota Association of Township's Annual Conference
Join township leaders from every corner of Minnesota at MAT’s 2025 MAT Annual Conference: “The Future of Townships.” Make sure your township is ready for what’s next and gain practical knowledge, fresh ideas, and valuable connections that will help you serve your community even better.
Speakers: Hear from experienced speakers on key topics like rural trends, energy, fire protection contracts, cannabis regulation, and more.
Education: Dive into hands-on breakout sessions, ask questions directly to state agency experts, and get real answers for township challenges.
Exhibitors: Explore the exhibitor showcase featuring trusted vendors with products and services designed for township needs. Network with peers, share solutions, and bring home proven strategies.
DATE: Thursday, December 11 through Saturday, December 13, 2025
LOCATION: St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud, MN
REGISTRATION: ONLINE: https://bit.ly/2025MATAnnualConference OR PRINT and MAIL IN this Pre-Registration form here. OR MAIL IN the form printed in MAT Township Insider magazine (mailed in October). The pre-registration deadline is November 26, 2025. On-site registration will be available after that date.
COST:
TOWNSHIP OFFICER Registration
Entire Conference with Friday Evening Banquet -$200/person (on-site will be $230)
Entire Conference WITHOUT Friday Evening Banquet - $170/person (on-site will be $200)
Friday Only without Banquet - $110/person (on-site will be $130)
Friday Evening Banquet Only - $40/person
Saturday Only - $50/person (on-site will be $60)
SPOUSE/GUEST Registration
Guest Exhibit Hall Pass - $30/person (includes Thursday PM Refreshments, and Friday AM breakfast)
Friday Lunch - $25/person
Friday Evening Banquet - $40/person
Saturday Breakfast - $25/person
Entire Conference without Guest Event - $100/person (savings of $20)
Friday Guest Event - $40/person (a fun afternoon get-away)
Registration
Pre-Register by November 26, 2025
ONLINE: https://bit.ly/2025MATAnnualConference
OR PRINT and MAIL IN this Pre-Registration form here.
OR MAIL IN the form printed in MAT Township Insider magazine (mailed in October).
NOTE: The pre-registration deadline is November 26, 2025. On-site registration will be available after that date.
Schedule
Thursday, December 11
5:00 PM Registration Opens
5:30 to 8:30 Vendor Exhibition and Roundtable Discussions (light refreshments provided)
Over 40 vendors, BINGO For Door Prizes
Friday, December 12
7:00 AM Registration Opens
7:00 to 9:00 Vendor Exhibition and Roundtable Discussions
9:00 General Session with speakers and mock township meeting
12:00 NOON Lunch
1:00 to 4:30 Breakout educational sessions - 4 different rooms, with 4 sections blocks
1:00 to 3:00 Spouse/Guest Event – off-site
5:00 to 6:00 Social Hour with cash bar
6:00 to 7:00 Banquet with MAT Scholarship Award presentation
7:00 to 8:30 Entertainment
Saturday, December 13
8:00 AM Registration Opens
8:00 to 9:00 Breakfast buffet
9:00 MAT Business Meeting: Financials, Resolutions, Executive Director’s Report, Legislative Update
10:45 Door prizes
11:00 Adjourn
NOTE: A complete and detailed schedule with speakers and descriptions will be sent out in the coming weeks.
Breakout Topics
Speakers and topics will be announced shortly. Even more speakers/ time with four rooms and four section blocks.
Hotels
The Minnesota Association of Townships has special room rates at two hotels both attached to the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center. Please book directly with the hotels using the information below. Our room rates will expire November 10, but rooms will be available until the hotel sells out.
$110 /night + tax
plus kelly inn
Address: 100 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Mention MN Association of Townships 2025 block for their special rate.
Book Online: click here (Note: Make sure the dates online match your arrival and departure - click “edit stay” on the right side if you’re not staying Wednesday through Saturday.)
$144-155 /night + tax
St. Cloud
Address: 404 W St Germain Street
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Mention MN Association of Townships 2025 block for their special rate.
Book Online: click here (Note: Make sure the dates online match your arrival and departure - click “start date” and “end date” if you’re not staying Wednesday through Saturday.)
Documents
More information coming soon, including 2025 resolutions.
Exhibitors
The Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) Annual Conference is a premier gathering of local government leaders. Each year, 325–400 township officials attend—supervisors, clerks, treasurers, and others who make key purchasing decisions for their communities. Exhibiting puts your company directly in front of those who decide how Minnesota townships invest in roads, equipment, insurance, technology, and more. The conference begins Thursday evening with the Exhibitor Showcase in the Terry Haws Center at the River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud. This showcase is a proven draw for township leaders and vendors alike—creating meaningful conversations, new partnerships, and lasting visibility. Exhibitors are also highlighted in the program and throughout the conference, maximizing exposure. By participating, you’ll gain face-to-face access to grassroots leaders from across Minnesota, demonstrate your commitment to local government, and open the door to valuable, long-term relationships.
Don’t miss this opportunity—be part of this valuable event!
Click here for the Exhibitor Application – due November 15, 2025
