This invitation-only gathering brings together state and local IT executives, emerging leaders, and visionary thinkers for candid conversations on the future of public-sector technology. Focused on leadership development, innovation, and strategy, the Forum goes beyond the tech to address the people, policies, and practices shaping digital government. Through peer exchange and practical sessions, participants gain the insights, relationships,...

The Higher Education Artificial Intelligence Summit is an invitation-only gathering of senior academic and technology leaders hosted by the Center for Digital Education and the Center for Public Sector AI. This closed-door forum brings together institutions and industry innovators to explore the rapidly accelerating role of AI across academic, research, and operational domains. The summit begins with a networking dinner, followed by a full day...

The age of AI is here, and North Carolina’s public sector is leaning in to lead with purpose. As leaders strive to unlock AI’s potential, they must also confront the growing need to secure critical infrastructure, protect sensitive data, and ensure ethical, transparent use of these emerging technologies. With cyber threats evolving just as rapidly as AI capabilities, today’s CIOs and agency leaders face a dual challenge: driv...

The Government Efficiency Summit will bring together state & local government leaders, policymakers, and financial experts for a full day of high-impact conversation and collaboration. With more fiscal responsibility landing at the state and local level—and the real possibility of reduced federal support—now is the time to sharpen fiscal resilience, cut waste, and find smarter ways to fund and deliver services. By fostering col...

The Washington IT Leadership Forum is where tomorrow’s government leaders grow today. This invitation-only gathering brings together state and local IT executives, emerging leaders, and visionary thinkers for candid conversations on the future of public-sector technology. Focused on leadership development, innovation, and strategy, the Forum goes beyond the tech to address the people, policies, and practices shaping digital government. T...

The Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit is where the state’s cyber strategy takes shape. For more than a decade, Wisconsin has led with a proactive, collaborative approach to protecting its digital infrastructure. This Summit offers focused, practical content built around real incidents, lessons learned, and proven solutions. Attendees hear directly from state leadership, military and emergency management partners, CIOs, CISO...

The New York IT Leadership Forum is where tomorrow’s government leaders grow today. This invitation-only gathering brings together state and local IT executives, emerging leaders, and visionary thinkers for candid conversations on the future of public-sector technology. Focused on leadership development, innovation, and strategy, the Forum goes beyond the tech to address the people, policies, and practices shaping digital government. Thr...

The Illinois Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit is where government defends the future. This public sector-focused event brings together IT security leaders, risk managers, and public officials to tackle the evolving cyber threats facing state and local government. Through expert-led sessions, peer exchange, and real-world case studies, attendees gain practical strategies to strengthen cyber resilience, protect critical infrastructure, and lea...

The Kansas Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit is where government defends the future. This public sector-focused event brings together IT security leaders, risk managers, and public officials to tackle the evolving cyber threats facing state and local government. Through expert-led sessions, peer exchange, and real-world case studies, attendees gain practical strategies to strengthen cyber resilience, protect critical infrastructure, and lead...

Now in its 21st year, the California Public Sector CIO Academy returns in 2026 as the premier event for developing both today’s senior technology leaders and the next generation rising in their ranks. Rooted in human-centered leadership, the Academy provides a unique environment where current and emerging leaders can sharpen the skills, insights, and resilience needed to guide organizational transformation. Against the backdrop of Califo...