Government Technology

The Center for Digital Government is excited to host our Digital States Mid-Year Dinner at the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) mid-year conference in Philadelphia.

We are hosting a fun and lively dinner in Philadelphia on Sunday, April 26, immediately following the NASCIO opening reception. This is a wonderful opportunity to mingle with your peers and enjoy a fun filled dinner full of surprises. You do not want to miss this year's event!

Stay tuned for more information!

This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Jen Caldwell.

In today’s volatile market, transportation leaders face an unprecedented combination of challenges. On one side, a global NAND and DRAM shortage is driving unpredictable price spikes and supply chain gridlock. On the other, leaders must manage aging infrastructure, ensure 24/7 traveler safety and modernize for an AI-driven future. 

For the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), the answer wasn't to "buy more boxes" and hope for the best. It was a fundamental shift in architecture. 

Join this webinar, featuring ARDOT IT Infrastructure Manager Eric Simpson, for a transparent look at how ARDOT transformed a legacy, siloed environment into one of the most reliable transportation infrastructures in the country. We will dive into the enterprise data cloud model that allowed ARDOT to achieve a 4-hour RTO, eliminate disruptive upgrades and move to a consumption model that makes five-year budget planning 100% predictable. 

What we will cover: 

• Achieving financial stability: How you can lock in unit rates today, avoiding the "overpayment trap" and the risks of the current NAND demand shock
• Doing analytics the right way: Why ARDOT chose a reliable on-premises telemetry system over the unpredictable costs of the public cloud to power real-time traffic management and drone imagery analytics
• Busting data silos: How to move away from disparate "islands" of data(rail, road, air) and create a unified landing zone for multi-modal insights
• Ensuring operational continuity: How to make sure that when a data center fails, your tolling, gate management and safety systems stay live

Attend this live webinar to obtain your complimentary certificate of attendance! 

AI is rapidly moving from experimentation to real-world deployment across the public sector. Agencies are using AI to analyze massive data sets, automate document processing and support faster decision-making. But many of these workloads demand strong data control and the ability to process information close to where it is generated.

That’s why AI at the edge, powered by high-performance workstations, is becoming a critical foundation for public innovation. By bringing advanced compute capabilities directly to the point of data creation, agencies can reduce latency, protect sensitive information and iterate on AI models more efficiently.

In this webinar, experts will explore how high-performance workstations enable applied intelligence at the edge, supporting mission-critical workloads. Attendees will also learn how agencies can balance edge, cloud and data center environments to build a resilient hybrid AI strategy.

Discover how edge AI and the high-performance workstations that power it can help public sector organizations move from AI pilots to scalable, mission-ready innovation. Sign up now to claim your spot!

State and local government IT leaders face increasing pressure to modernize aging physical infrastructure while supporting an expanding digital services landscape. From escalating cybersecurity requirements to 24/7 constituent access, legacy power, rack and cooling systems are being pushed beyond their limits — often amid tight budgets and growing expectations about sustainability.

In this session, attendees will learn how to:

• Assess infrastructure risk and identify where aging power, rack and cooling systems threaten resiliency and uptime.
• Strengthen reliability and reduce operational risk through modern, scalable infrastructure strategies.
• Balance modernization with budget realities, energy efficiency goals and compliance requirements, including TAA- and BAA-aligned solutions.
• Build a future-ready foundation that supports evolving cybersecurity, distributed IT and digital service demands.

We’ll also examine practical innovations in power, rack and cooling designed to help SLED organizations modernize efficiently and cost-effectively across data centers, network closets and distributed environments.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering public-sector infrastructure and capital programs. But for government agencies, adopting AI requires more than new tools, it requires the right governance, security controls, and oversight.

Before introducing AI into environments that manage taxpayer funding, compliance, and long-term infrastructure investments, agencies must ensure sensitive data is protected, results are trustworthy, and systems meet government security standards.

Join Government Technology and Kahua for a live webinar to learn:

• A practical framework for evaluating AI in public capital programs
• The governance and security controls agencies should require before adoption
• How to protect funding integrity, data governance, and audit transparency
• The key questions every public agency should ask vendors when assessing AI

We’ll also discuss how emerging federal AI governance frameworks, including FedRAMP-authorized environments, are shaping how AI can be deployed safely across government programs.

The Center for Digital Government’s (CDG) Government Experience Awards shine a spotlight on the boldest, most impactful digital innovations in government—honoring agencies across the country that are redefining what it means to put constituents first.

Join us for a dynamic and insight-packed webcast featuring CDG Executive Director Rob Lloyd and Surveys and Awards Director Janet Grenslitt. They’ll break down the latest trends shaping government experience and walk you step-by-step through the 2026 Government Experience Awards nomination process—so you can put your best work forward with confidence.

What You’ll Discover:

• The vision, goals, and standout themes driving the 2025 program
• Key distinctions between Overall Experience and Project nominations
• A guided walkthrough of the nomination platform to simplify your submission
• What’s new for 2026, plus insider tips to strengthen your entry and meet key deadlines

Whether you represent a city, county, or state—or work within an agency, department, or special district—this session will equip you with everything you need to participate and compete.

And that’s not all. For the first time ever, public K-12 school districts and public higher education institutions can submit their own Project Award nominations. Be sure to check out our special EduX Opening session to learn more.

This is your opportunity to gain fresh insights, elevate your work, and earn national recognition for advancing the government experience. Don’t miss it.

We look forward to having you join us!

High-performance computing (HPC) is becoming increasingly important for government agencies supporting advanced analytics, modeling, simulation and AI-driven research. But as these workloads expand, agencies face a growing challenge: How to harness the power of HPC while meeting strict security and compliance requirements.

From auditing limitations and identity management gaps to the complexities of protecting sensitive data in shared computing environments, agencies must navigate competing priorities between speed, openness and control. In this webinar, experts will explore how public sector organizations can balance power and security.

The discussion will highlight practical strategies such as:

• Adopting security-by-design architectures
• Implementing zone-based security models
• Isolating workloads through containerized environments
• Integrating federated identity and automated auditing

Attendees will also gain insight into emerging approaches (such as confidential computing, policy-as-code tools and AI-driven threat detection) that are helping agencies protect their environments while supporting next-generation workloads.

Whether your organization is expanding HPC capabilities or looking to modernize existing environments, this session will provide actionable guidance for bringing innovation and security together.

The Montana Digital Government Summit is where innovation meets impact!

Bringing together the brightest minds in state and local government, this summit empowers public-sector leaders to explore cutting-edge technologies, modernize operations, and solve pressing challenges. From cybersecurity and AI to data governance and digital service delivery, sessions are designed to spark insight, foster collaboration, and accelerate real-world results. Whether you're shaping strategy or implementing solutions, the Summit delivers valuable peer connections and actionable guidance to help move your mission forward.

Open to Public Sector only.

The Tennessee Digital Government Summit is where innovation meets impact!

Bringing together the brightest minds in state and local government, this summit empowers public-sector leaders to explore cutting-edge technologies, modernize operations, and solve pressing challenges. From cybersecurity and AI to data governance and digital service delivery, sessions are designed to spark insight, foster collaboration, and accelerate real-world results. Whether you're shaping strategy or implementing solutions, the Summit delivers valuable peer connections and actionable guidance to help move your mission forward.

Open to Public Sector only.

The New Jersey Digital Government Summit is where innovation meets impact!

Bringing together the brightest minds in state and local government, this summit empowers public-sector leaders to explore cutting-edge technologies, modernize operations, and solve pressing challenges. From cybersecurity and AI to data governance and digital service delivery, sessions are designed to spark insight, foster collaboration, and accelerate real-world results. Whether you're shaping strategy or implementing solutions, the Summit delivers valuable peer connections and actionable guidance to help move your mission forward.

Open to Public Sector only.

The Center for Digital Education’s (CDE) Education Experience Awards shine a spotlight on the boldest, most impactful digital innovations across education — honoring K-12 schools and districts and higher education institutions across the country that are redefining what it means to put students, faculty and the education community first.

Join us for a dynamic and insight-packed webcast featuring CDE Vice President Brian Cohen and Surveys and Awards Director Janet Grenslitt. They’ll break down the latest trends shaping the education experience and walk you step-by-step through the 2026 Education Experience Awards nomination process—so you can put your best work forward with confidence.

What You’ll Discover:

• The vision, goals, and standout themes driving the 2026 program
• A guided walkthrough of the nomination platform to simplify your submission
• Insider tips to strengthen your entry and meet key deadlines

Whether you represent a school district or higher education institution, this session will equip you with everything you need to participate and compete.

This is your opportunity to gain fresh insights, elevate your work, and earn national recognition for advancing the government experience. Don’t miss it.

We look forward to having you join us!

The Nevada 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 with confidence in an age of constant risk. Designed specifically for the public sector, this summit delivers insights you can act on and alliances you can trust!

Open to Public Sector only.

The Nebraska 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. Through peer exchange and practical sessions, participants gain the insights.

This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Jennifer Caldwell.

Local government is a network of distinct markets, each with its own priorities, budget realities, and path to decision-making. Vendors who take the time to understand and align to those differences are the ones who gain traction.

Join Rob Lloyd, the new Executive Director of the Center for Digital Government, for a candid discussion on the nuances of selling to local government, and hear how his vision for the Center will reshape how government and industry partners connect, learn, and solve problems together.

Drawing on his experience as former CTO for the City of Seattle and CIO and Deputy City Manager for San Jose, Rob will share what drives success in the local government market, including:

• How creating cross-organizational alignment determines whether technology investments move forward, including between IT, finance, business departments, and leaders.
• How to engage with leaders so solutions are positioned at the right time for budget decisions to close the window on new spending.
• How to name and frame technology as the means to impact, giving decision-makers the ROI evidence and outcome language needed to defend investments under pressure.
• Creating credibility and advocacy for tough decisions when funding is tight, accountability is high, and modernization cannot wait.
• Activating trusted partners who deliver, earn credibility, and keep influence through results that speak when reputation matters
• Tapping peer communities as a means to learn, test ideas, and check our performance with similar organizations with high service values.

We’ll connect these insights to how programs, like Digital Communities, help bridge the gap between local government leadership and the private sector, enabling companies to build deeper relationships, better understand the dynamic local landscape, and engage more effectively with public-sector leaders.

Whether you're new to the local government space or looking to sharpen your strategy, this session will give you practical, experience-driven guidance you can apply to win more in 2026.

For many organizations, AI has already proven its value in maintaining program integrity and detecting fraud. The real challenge now is making it work consistently across programs and at scale for government agencies.

Even though data and machine learning can help agencies uncover improper payments and protect public funds, there remains a pressing question: How should we operationalize this without adding complexity, risk or compliance exposure?

This webinar will break down what it takes to embed AI into day-to-day operations, connect data across programs and build a sustainable approach to program integrity and fraud prevention that holds up under scrutiny. This is the second entry of a three-part Insight Session series exploring AI's transformative impact on government operations.  

You’ll learn:

• How to set up fraud detection from a technology and resource perspective to enable fraud detection in real time and support faster, more accurate decision-making
• What it takes to meet compliance and audit requirements while using AI to monitor programs, track activity and document outcomes
• How to unify data across systems and programs to uncover patterns, reduce improper payments and strengthen program integrity

Attend the live webinar to obtain your complimentary certificate of attendance!