This is an exciting time in state and local government IT with new federal funding providing opportunities for broadband and cyber initiatives. Yet, IT executives are still struggling with maintaining and growing their IT workforce, shifting approaches to remote and hybrid work, and broadband and digital equity issues. This popular, annual webinar, presented by CompTIA Public Technology Institute and NASCIO, provides an overview of the pressin...

Cybersecurity is consistently named as one of the most important issues facing local government IT leaders. From preparing for potential ransomware attacks and understanding the value of cyber insurance to protecting managed services and developing a prepared IT workforce, city and county IT leaders face a myriad of cybersecurity challenges every day—and they are standing up to the challenge to provide a secure tech infrastructure for go...

*Registration: The conference is open to industry participants only. This annual conference draws over 100 global trade compliance professionals from large and small technology companies. The agenda includes panels of experts discussing compliance best practices, current customs and export issues and the best processes and systems to address them. The conference will be a virtual event this year. AgendaDates and Times: Tuesday, September 21, 2...

*Registration: The conference is open to industry participants only. This annual conference draws over 100 global trade compliance professionals from large and small technology companies. The agenda includes panels of experts discussing compliance best practices, current customs and export issues and the best processes and systems to address them. The conference will be a virtual event this year. AgendaDates and Times: Tuesday, September 21, 2...

*Registration: The conference is open to industry participants only. This annual conference draws over 100 global trade compliance professionals from large and small technology companies. The agenda includes panels of experts discussing compliance best practices, current customs and export issues and the best processes and systems to address them. The conference will be a virtual event this year. AgendaDates and Times: Tuesday, September 21, 2...

Government innovators in Southern California are invited to join industry colleagues for CompTIA’s virtual Reverse Industry Day. We have selected a diverse group of vendors who will present innovative solutions related to cybersecurity, data analytics, and IT modernization. We know local governments can be overwhelmed with a large volume of vendor pitches, and this uniquely structured event offers an opportunity to connect with these ven...

CompTIA’s member-led communities and technology interest groups are what make our industry strong. As the heart of CompTIA membership, our members serve as influencers and ambassadors, providing insight and guidance that moves the industry—and their businesses—forward. At your virtual meeting during CompTIA Connect Week, you’ll learn about key dynamics in your market space, collaborate in a vendor-neutral environment wi...

The practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is nothing new for many organizations. There are hundreds of studies validating that diverse, inclusive teams drive performance and innovation, propelling business forward. While diversity challenges are common across the globe from creating gender, LGBTQ+ and ethnic equality, to addressing the needs of a diverse marketplace, managing DEI is not a one size fits all approach. As cultures an...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been moved to online-only due to COVID-19 concerns. New Dates: 7/14-7/30/2020 Women in Tech Summit (WITS) is the tech conference for women working in technical and non-technical roles. WITS includes hands-on tech workshops, discussions about trending topics in tech, and information on thriving through tech career phases and facets. WITS connects women working on the business and tec...

When it comes to cybersecurity and emerging technologies, the IT world appears to be haunted by quite a few myths. It is often useful to use “enabling narratives” to keep moving forward and contextualize the constant change in technology. But, sometimes, these narratives get in the way of progress, especially if they remain unexamined, and if everyone is using conflicting approaches. These enabling narratives can quickly become cli...