2026 ICC Leadership Week + Hearings
Public Comment Hearings – Groups A & B
April 18 – 24
Connecticut Convention Center | Hartford, CT
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ICC Leadership Week – ICC Member Event
ICC Leadership Week begins on Saturday, April 18th
at the Connecticut Convention Center. Join fellow building safety professionals for FREE pre‑hearing events that are designed to strengthen collaboration, elevate industry knowledge and advance our shared commitment to safe, resilient communities. All members are invited.
ICC Leadership Week Events Include:
Membership Council Meetings ▶ April 18
Membership Councils offer all Code Council members an opportunity to come together to shape their association and industry. During Leadership Week, discipline-specific Membership Councils will meet to discuss important topics in the building safety profession and provide a forum where members can learn from others in their shared field. Interested in joining a Membership Council? Learn more
Members Reception ▶ April 18
Network with your peers and ICC leadership in preparation for the Public Comment Hearings.
Tribal Building Codes Panel ▶ April 19
Sunday morning’s Opening Session for the Hearings will include a discussion of distinguished leaders from New England Tribal Nations who will share how each are exercising tribal sovereignty to enact and administer tribal building codes; enhance residential and commercial development; and promote community generational health and empowerment. This dynamic conversation will provide valuable insights into Tribal sovereignty, housing priorities, and code development. The session will also include a Q&A segment to foster dialogue and shared learning. The panel and Q&A will be moderated by Matthew Beaudet, Founder and President of Ádisóke Solutions, LLC, former Chicago Building Commissioner, and a Board Member of Native American Code Officials (NACO), ICC’s first Sovereign Chapter.
Featured Tribal Leaders
- Hon. Rodney Butler, Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Nation (CT)
- Hon. Brian Weeden, Chairman, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (MA)
- Hon. Lance Gumbs, Vice-Chairman, Shinnecock Indian Nation (NY)
- Hon. Michael Monroe, 2nd Councilman, Narragansett Indian Tribe (RI)
Presentation of Awards ▶ April 19
Join us on Sunday for a celebration of achievements at the Presentation of Awards.
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Chapter Leadership Academy ▶ April 17–18 (Invitation Only)
Held in conjunction with ICC Leadership Week + Hearings, this unique experience offers a collaborative forum where chapter officers build leadership skills, brainstorm with peers and share best practices to benefit their chapters. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to access valuable resources for chapter success, earn CEUs, and connect with colleagues!
Learn more, including how a chapter may qualify for a complimentary Academy registration and reimbursement for travel and accommodations.
WLCE Symposium ▶ April 15–17 (Register with WLCE)
Join the Women Leaders in Code Enforcement (WLCE) for its 2026 WLCE Symposium and connect with the women shaping the future of building safety. Empowering training, meaningful networking, and a community dedicated to elevating women into leadership. To attend this event held before ICC Leadership Week + Hearings, be sure to complete WLCE's additional registration required for its Symposium. Learn more
Code Professionals Focus Group with Digital Codes ▶ April 19
The ICC Digital Codes team is hosting small-group conversations during the 2026 ICC Leadership Week + Hearings. We’re gathering insights on everyday code workflows, challenges, and ideas for improving digital tools used across the compliance community. Reserve a spot
Public Comment Hearings
Groups A & B
Public Comment Hearings for the International Codes, Groups A & B, begin at 1 pm ET on Sunday, April 19. The hearings are open to the public but require registration.
Complimentary 30-Day Digital Codes Access
to the 2024 I-Codes for Hearing Attendees
All hearing attendees receive a complimentary 30-Day Digital Codes Premium subscription to the I‑Codes, including the latest 2024 cycle. Enjoy advanced Code Intelligence tools such as ICC AI Navigator, Premium Answers and enhanced premium features like notes, bookmarks and supplementals resources.
You can also track the 2026 Group A & B proposed code changes against impacted sections to the 2024 I-Codes within Digital Codes Premium. Just look for the blue "CDP" tag next to the section titles to view proposal information.
All registered attendees will receive an email with instructions to activate their complimentary 30‑day Digital Codes access once registrations close.
Schedule Overview*
| April 17 Friday |
8 am – 5 pm | Chapter Leadership Academy (CLA) (open to ICC Chapter Officers only) |
Marriott Capital Room |
| 4 pm – 5 pm | CLA/Women Leaders in Code Enforcement Teambuilding Event | Marriott AB | |
| 6 pm – 8 pm | CLA/Women Leaders in Code Enforcement Reception | Marriott Foyer | |
| April 18 Saturday |
8 am – 5 pm | ICC Board Meeting | Marriott AB |
| 9 am – 2 pm | Chapter Leadership Academy (CLA) (open to ICC Chapter Officers only) |
Marriott Capital Room | |
| START of ICC LEADERSHIP WEEK | |||
| 2 pm – 3 pm | Steering Committee Meeting | Convention Center Rooms 11 & 12 |
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| 2 pm – 5 pm | Registration/Resource Center | Convention Center Lobby | |
| 3 pm – 5 pm | Membership Council Meetings | Convention Center Rooms 22–27 | |
| 6 pm – 7 pm | Members Reception | Marriott Vivo Restaurant | |
| April 19 Sunday |
8 am – 5 pm | Registration/Resource Center | Convention Center Lobby |
| 9 am – 11 am | Hearings Opening Session (Tribal Building Codes Panel) & Presentation of Awards | Convention Center Ballroom B | |
| 1 pm – 7:30 pm | Public Comment Hearings | Convention Center Ballroom B | |
| April 20 Monday |
7:30 am – 5 pm | Registration/Resource Center | Convention Center Lobby |
| 8 am – 7 pm | Public Comment Hearings | Convention Center Ballroom B | |
| April 21 – 22 |
7 am – 5 pm | Registration/Resource Center | Convention Center Lobby |
| 7 am – 7 pm | Public Comment Hearings | Convention Center Ballroom B | |
| April 23 – 24 |
7:30 am – 5 pm | Registration/Resource Center (Resource Center closes Thursday, April 23) |
Convention Center Lobby |
| 8 am – 7 pm | Public Comment Hearings | Convention Center Ballroom B |
*Event times are Eastern Time and subject to change.
Hotel & Shuttle
Hartford Marriott Downtown
200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103
Attached to the Connecticut Convention Center, the full-service hotel features amenities such as an indoor pool, spa, fitness center and high‑speed Internet. Learn more.
Room rates are valid until April 2, 2026 or until the room block sells out.
Government Block – Sold Out
Main Block – $239 plus taxes
Hartford dash Shuttle
Explore downtown on the Hartford dash—a free shuttle service that takes you to a variety of hotels, restaurants, historic buildings, and many other points of interest. The Hartford dash departs from the Connecticut Convention Center’s lower lobby every 15 minutes, Monday–Friday, from 7 am to 7 pm.
CEUs
You can earn up to 1.0 CEUs for attending the Public Comment Hearings. For details see the
Credentialing Renewal Bulletin.
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Contact Us
For questions regarding attendee registration or general questions regarding hearings,
please email springhearings@iccsafe.org