The 57th ICMA Annual General Meeting & Conference will have a different format from previous AGMs to dedicate more time to the conference while also allotting more time for workshops and networking sessions. The 56th ICMA AGM in Brussels attracted 1,100 participants, including senior public sector officials, bankers, investors, and lawyers. The participants came from all over the world, representing institutions from 44 countries. The event also had several academics and journalists in attendance.