GRA Annual Conference
The latest on governmental research in one room
The Governmental Research Association holds an annual conference at which its members meet to discuss professional matters, exchange ideas, and recognize outstanding research efforts.
Join us for summer in the Ocean State. The GRA Conference on July 13-16, 2025, will feature timely panel discussions, useful skill-sharing sessions, insightful speakers, and abundant opportunity to network with other GRA members. Participants will also learn about Rhode Island and enjoy local culture and cuisine in both Providence and Newport. Hosted by the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC).
Check out our past conferences below.
2025 Annual Conference – Providence, RI
In July 2025, the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council will host the Governmental Research Association’s Annual Conference. Stay tuned for more details!
In July 2024, the EdNC hosted the Governmental Research Association’s Annual Conference. Read our full recap here.
In July 2023, Worcester Regional Research Bureau hosted the Governmental Research Association’s Annual Conference. Read our full recap here.
In July 2022, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia hosted the Governmental Research Association’s Annual Conference. Read our full recap here.
In July 2021, the Civic Federation, based in Chicago, hosted the Governmental Research Association’s second virtual Annual Conference. Read our recap here.
2020 – Virtual Annual Meeting
2019 – St. Petersburg, Florida
2018 – Detroit, MI
2017 – Salt Lake City, UT
2016 – Pittsburgh, PA
2015 – Denver, CO
2014 – Washington, D.C.
2013 – Milwaukee
2012 – New Orleans
2011 – Chicago
2010 – New York City
2009 – Washington, D.C.
2008 – Boston, MA
2007 – Denver, CO
2006 – Austin, TX
2005 – Ann Arbor, MI
2004 – Atlanta, GA
2003 – Chicago, IL
2002 – Portland, OR
2001 – Philadelphia, PA
2000 – Columbus, OH
1999 – Birmingham, AL
1998 – Minneapolis, MN
1997 – Boston, MA
1996 – Salt Lake City, UT
1995 – New Orleans, LA
1994 – Chicago, IL
1993 – Orlando, FL
1992 – Seattle, WA
1991 – Indianapolis, IN
1990 – Milwaukee, WI
1989 – Pittsburgh, PA
1988 – Washington, D.C.
1987 – Boston, MA
1986 – New Orleans, LA
1985 – Hershey, PA
1984 – Chicago, IL
1983 – Honolulu, HI
1982 – White Sulpher Springs, WV
1981 – Dearborn, MI
1980 – Austin, TX
1979 – Nashville, TN
1978 – Toronto, Ont.
1977 – New Orleans, LA
1976 – Philadelphia, PA
1975 – West Virginia
Keep an eye out for our 2025 announcement.