Government’s face a growing number of cyberattacks that threaten their data, operations, and customers. And while cyber defenses advance, so too does the complexity and variety of innovative tools employed by malicious actors. As agencies assess their cybersecurity strategies, automation has become an increasingly important tool to protect critical information from attacks. During this event, Nextgov and Route Fifty are sitting down with...

Most state and local fiscal years are coming to an end. This year is the first of several years of expected financial hardships and budget shortfalls. How are states and cities navigating through another fiscal crisis so soon after the Great Recession? What difficult decisions are they making as a result? And can states and cities budget better. We’ll explore these themes and more during this second Route Fifty town hall.

It’s been one year since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. In that time, state and local leaders have faced their greatest challenges to protect the health of residents while also dealing with serious economic turmoil and uncertainty of what lies ahead in a post-pandemic world. In this town hall, we will explore the grave toll the pandemic has taken and how states, cities and counties plan to move forward in a way that makes them m...

Route Fifty presents the State of the State. During this virtual experience, we’ll explore the biggest trends and challenges in state government, while diving deep into verticals like technology, finance and the economy, and public safety. Learn about the priorities of top state government leaders across the country during this special digital event.

During the Route Fifty Pulse Check, senior editor Alisha Powell Gillis will talk with mayors from across the country.From the Covid-19 pandemic to economic upheaval to systemic racism, this year has been an extraordinary test of leadership for state and local officials. This is your opportunity to hear directly from them and get an inside look at their crisis management approach and decision-making.

Public health officials are on the front lines of the coronavirus response: but how are their tools, policies, and practices keeping up? How are state and local leaders innovating to increase public healthcare capacity and care for patients and quarantine workers alike? This Town Hall will explore the people and technology behind the most dextrous response plans, and lessons learned from state and local responses so far. Attendees will leave...

Building a truly digital government has never been more important or necessary, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. But are federal, state and local entities prepared to handle the rapid pace at which employees and citizens need to utilize government’s digital services? Transforming everything from design to user experiences to digital communications is vital for keeping government's mission on track. At this digital summit, Ne...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. Local and state officials are seasoned professionals in crisis response. Yet, the array of risks they face--cyber attacks, severe weather and domestic terrorism--are challenging the conventional wisdom of crisis management. Adapting to the new normal of disasters demands a renewed approach. At this event, Route Fifty will explore how Houston...

Information management is a key pillar of disaster response. From enhancing understanding of where the biggest risks lie, to informing proper resource allocation, to increasing communication channels with citizens, information management can transform the way state and local governments manage disasters. During this digital event Route Fifty will explore the role information gathering and sharing across both traditional and new platforms such...

As the administration turns away from acting on climate change, state and local governments are picking up the torch and making clean air and energy efficiency commitments. Join Route Fifty as we explore how state and local governments are setting their own climate goals--and making changes locally, regionally, and internationally to achieve them. From the future of vehicle emissions to regional partnerships, we'll delve into the policy issues...