2025 Municipal Symposium: Empowering Community Leaders
Council members and administrators of Newfoundland and Labrador municipalities will once again convene in Gander, NL for the annual Municipal Symposium. Over three days, attendees will take part in workshops and sessions to increase their knowledge of municipal governance and related issues.
Date: May 1-3, 2025
Location: Gander, N.L. at the Quality Hotel and Suites
Registration fee: $350 for MNL members (municipal council and administrators); $450 for non-members; $175 for students
Agenda
A preliminary agenda is now available. Please note, the agenda page will be updated regularly. A final agenda in PDF form will be sent to all registered attendees (using the email provided in the registration form) prior to the start of the Symposium.
Accommodations
Important Note: Symposium attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodations. MNL will not be assigning rooms for this event.
The following hotels have provided special rates for Municipal Symposium attendees. MNL has arranged to have blocks of rooms held for attendees; however, attendees are responsible for reserving their own rooms.
Quality Hotel
- Rates range from $140-$175/night +tax (for single occupancy; includes complimentary breakfast)
- Phone number to book is 1-800-563-2988 or locally 709-256-3931
- Cut-off date for this reserved block is April 4
Comfort Inn
- Rates range from $149 – $159 / night + tax (includes complimentary breakfast)
- Phone number to book is 709-256-3535
- Cut-off date for this reserved block is April 1
Albatross
- Rate is $143/night + tax (for standard rooms)
- Phone number to book is (709) 256-3956
- Cut-off date for this reserved block is March 31
Sinbad’s
- Rates range from $148-$165/night + tax (for single occupancy; includes complimentary breakfast)
- Phone number to book is (709) 651-2678
- Cut-off date for this reserved block is March 31
Thank you to the sponsors of the 2025 Municipal Symposium:
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsors of the 2025 Municipal Symposium have an opportunity to present to municipal members on the Symposium stage. Additionally, each sponsor is given the opportunity to have a table in the Sponsor Showcase during networking and nutrition breaks.
For a full list of sponsor benefits, view the 2025 Municipal Symposium sponsor information page. If you would prefer a PDF, download the Municipal Symposium sponsor sheet.
MNL is grateful for the support of our corporate partners. Are you a business interested in supporting the municipal sector? Download the 2025 Corporate Sponsor Package to discover other ways to become involved.
To confirm your 2025 sponsorship or to discuss options, please contact Bradley Power, MNL Director of Programs.