This is the 17th annual COVITS and a new administration is moving into place. Governor McAuliffe spoke at last year's COVITS as a candidate and pledged to make technology a high priority. Virginia has always been ahead of the curve in digital government and the new administration intends to keep it going. Technology is a top priority in local government as well, and there is plenty of interest in ideas and solutions from industry vendors. Chan...

This is the 15h annual event and it might just be the most important yet. The new administration has had a year to settle in and they're pressing the accelerator in implementing major strategy and governance changes. Now is a critical time to be in the loop and visible. This event sells out every year because the IT leadership of every key state agency participates along with the best and brightest in local government, and this year will be no...

2014 will be the 9th year for the Minnesota Summit. Carolyn Parnell has done an outstanding job consolidating all the IT staff and functions in Minnesota. She uses our Summit to educate her folks about their many initiatives within the State. The MN Advisory board is a strong mix of state and local government CIOs and policy makers. MN sees this Summit as a truly executive event to compliment their own more technical symposium they host in Dec...

The Summit plays a key role in the state’s annual IT planning. It’s the highlight of the year and it consistently hits its max capacity of more than 400 attendees. The Summit is the one time each year when all the decision-makers and decision-influencers gather in one place, and they are on the lookout for technology innovations, partnerships and cost savings. State CIO Tim Robyn says:“There is a lot going on here, and there...

GTC SW 2013 was a great success and in 2014 it will be rebranded as the Texas Digital Government Summit. Karen Robinson is a great supporter of our events and really engages with our sponsors at board meetings and the event. Our survey results showed that people liked the exhibit area combined with the keynote area which made for great interaction with sponsors and attendees. Survey comments included: “Excellent Conference! The best one...

The state has been rebidding its statewide contracts for hardware, software and consulting, which means new partnerships and opportunities. The Summit will once again play a key role in IT coordination and collaborative efforts, with new Secretary of IT Elizabeth Fitzgerald leading the charge. The advisory board includes CIOs from key state agencies, counties and cities, many of whom are nationally recognized for their IT successes. The Summit...

Mark Bengel, state CIO is a huge supporter of eRepublic events. He was very pleased with the 2013 new location and executive reception the night before the event which had great high level attendance and the sponsors were pleased. Mark has told sponsors that “ e.Republic events are always the best and if they are trying to decide where to invest their money, keep it with e.Republic. When push comes to shove, we will always choose to be a...

With nearly 45 events annually in the largest state capitols and major metro areas, Government Technology’s Executive Events connect you with the highest level of state and local IT decision makers to discuss technology solutions and best practices for the priority issues impacting their regions. Because the audience is comprised of only the key IT decision makers and influencers, the focus and atmosphere is much different than your typi...

The Governing Georgia Leadership Forum brings thought leaders from Governing's award-winning editorial team, Georgia state and local government, and around the nation to you.Governing's Georgia Leadership Forum will feature interactive discussions on the topics most important to Georgia. Interact with your peers and hear from experts on best practices and innovative solutions on the issues that matter to you.The day will focus on the important...

The 10th annual Digital Government Summit always plays a key role in the state’s yearly strategic planning. State CIO Steve Emanuel has a veteran team and they are pushing hard on modernization, continuity, security, and – most importantly – finding new ways of doing business. The pace is accelerating. New Jersey is looking for solutions and the Summit is the best place to be seen and heard!