NIGP Forum is where the public procurement community comes together to prepare for what's next. At Forum, our member network brings together professionals at all levels and career stages to​ learn from and support one another. It’s the environment where innovative ideas are shared and​ worked on collaboratively. It’s where our profession is exposed to new thinking and prepared to​ develop new solutions that will r...

The National Public Employer Labor Relations Association provides Professional Development, Networking, and Advocacy Services to Labor Relations and Human Resources professionals, so that public sector employers may deliver the most efficient and effective services to citizens & taxpayers. National PELRA is a network of state and regional affiliates with over 2,400 members around the country. The governmental agencies represented in Nation...

NASCIO provides state CIOs and state members with products and services designed to support the challenging role of the state CIO, stimulate the exchange of information and promote the adoption of IT best practices and innovations. From national conferences, peer networking, research and publications, briefings and government affairs, NASCIO is the premier network and resource for state CIOs. Each program year, NASCIO develops and supports iss...

Open to Public Sector only. The Digital States Survey, conducted biannually in even years, is a comprehensive study that examines best practices, policies and progress made by state governments in their use of digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations. The survey is conducted approximately April – June and awards are presented during the National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) Annual Conference. Th...

Hack Red Con is a Cyber Security Conference aims to connect, educate, develop and network Off Sec Cyber Professionals, Educators and Red Teamers with Corporations, Government Agencies, Startups, Investors and Industry Influencers. The emphasis of the conference is to grow the Off Sec Community by bringing the world's leading experts, executives and influencers together to share the latest ideas, knowledge and expertise and build relationships...

About the NAGC Communications School: The NAGC Communications School is the only event of its kind that provides invaluable networking opportunities and practical educational sessions to help government communicators increase their skills. Federal, state and local government communicators and contractors gather to network and attend educational sessions. Who Should Attend: Federal, state, and local government communicators, including contracto...

Over the past 34 years KPPA has been making a difference in the lives of public procurement professionals across the Commonwealth of Kentucky by providing an ideal environment for educational opportunities and networking. This is a once a year opportunity to engage in professional development and network with others in public procurement and the supplier community…..maximize your potential and join your colleagues at the 2019 KPPA Forum!

NASTD represents information technology professionals from the 50 states, divided into four regions, and the private sector. State members provide and manage state government IT services and facilities for state agencies and other public entities. These members also play a strategic role in planning and shaping state government technology infrastructures and policies. Corporate members provide IT services and equipment to state government. Est...

Save the dates of September 19th – 23rd, 2016 to attend the 2016 IACA Training Conference in Louisville, KY! The beautiful Louisville Marriott Downtown will be our host hotel. We are planning some exciting changes to the conference schedule & will be starting the regular conference on Monday September 19th with an Exhibitor Exposition & a fabulous Keynote speaker. We have 4 fun-filled, information packed days planned for you and...

As a special partnership with the Louisville Mayor’s office, Governing is excited to introduce a groundbreaking, thought-provoking new event: the Summit on Government Performance and Innovation. Facing difficult economic realities and new challenges and threats to their communities, public sector leaders everywhere have been exploring ways to do more with less and approaches to better meet the needs of their citizens. States and especial...