2026 e.Republic Events Brochure

Events 2026 CONNECTING PUBLIC-SECTOR PURPOSE WITH PRIVATE-SECTOR INNOVATION

GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY

CENTER FOR DIGITAL EDUCATION

CENTER FOR DIGITAL GOVERNMENT

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In 2026, we’ll host over 100 events in 48 states and all major markets, reaching over 20,000 public-sector IT leaders. in state and local government and education who are vital to your business growth. With an on-the-ground presence in state capitols and cities across the country, e.Republic’s events bring your company face-to-face with the policymakers and buyers

Read on to find an event in your target jurisdictions.

Curated in close partnership with state and local government and education leaders, our events connect peers, ignite public-private collaboration, and accelerate innovation in digital services.

Event Location

Contents

5 Introduction 6 State & Local IT Events 16 Higher Education Events 20 K-12 Events 22 Market Briefings 24 Leadership Retreat 25 Membership Programs 26 Events at-a-Glance 27 Expand Your Event Impact

Relationships are the foundation of public-sector success.

Our events go beyond booths and brochures — they’re built to spark real conversations that lead to tangible opportunities. Sponsorship puts you at the center of the action, giving you the chance to build relationships, showcase your solutions, and position your company as the partner government and education professionals want to work with. As a sponsor, you’ll gain: • Direct Access to Decision-Makers : Meet the leaders driving technology strategies. • Pipeline Acceleration : Turn introductions into opportunities and lasting partnerships. • Thought Leadership : Share your solutions where they’ll make the biggest impact. We are your indispensable partner — helping you connect with hard-to-reach stakeholders, collaborate on innovative ideas, and forge partnerships that unlock new revenue streams for your business.

Government Technology’s flagship events — where innovation meets impact Digital Government Summits

AUDIENCE Top C-level IT talent (e.g., CIO/CTO/CDO), IT directors/management, data center directors/management, app development management, program/project management, network/systems management.

PURPOSE Brings together state and local leaders with industry partners to explore the technologies shaping government today. From cybersecurity and AI to data governance and digital service delivery, Summits are designed to inspire fresh ideas, share best practices, and accelerate real-world solutions.

LOCATIONS

Alabama Alaska Arizona

Harris County Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Los Angeles Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan

Minnesota Mississippi

Pennsylvania Rhode Island San Diego South Dakota Southern Florida Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington DC Washington West Virginia

Missouri Montana Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York City New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon

Arkansas Bay Area California Central Florida Chicago Colorado Connecticut COVITS (Virginia) Dallas/Fort Worth Florida Georgia

Wisconsin Wyoming

Invitation-only forums on leadership and technology strategy IT Leadership Forums

AUDIENCE Enterprise CIOs/CTOs/CISOs/CDOs, agency/department CIOs, agency/department directors, senior-level IT executives, senior-level program executives, senior-level data leaders, senior-level cybersecurity leaders, up-and-coming leaders. PURPOSE Brings together state and local IT executives, emerging leaders, and industry partners for candid conversations on leadership, innovation, and strategy. The Forum goes beyond technology, equipping participants with the insights, relationships, and skills to lead their organizations and communities forward.

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EVENTS.GOVTECH.COM “I was able to meet with the people who I needed to connect with.” – Partner Sponsor 8

LOCATIONS California Florida Illinois Los Angeles Massachusetts Michigan Nebraska NEW! New York New York City North Carolina Ohio Texas Washington

Advancing statewide cybersecurity through collaboration and strategy Public Sector Cybersecurity Summits

AUDIENCE State and local government IT leaders, cybersecurity professionals, network/ telecom specialists, and others interested in improving the cybersecurity posture of their organizations. PURPOSE Convenes regional technology leaders to address the evolving cyber threats facing state and local government. Summits provide practical strategies to strengthen resilience, protect critical infrastructure, and lead with confidence in an age of constant risk.

LOCATIONS California Delaware Florida Georgia NEW! Hawaii Illinois Indiana Kansas Massachusetts Michigan

Missouri Nevada New Jersey

New York City North Carolina Oregon Southern California Utah NEW! Wisconsin NEW!

Advancing government services with AI and next-generation technologies Emerging Technology Summits

AUDIENCE CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, data privacy officers, CISOs, tech directors, app developers, program managers, business analysts, policymakers. PURPOSE Brings together state and local leaders to explore how emerging technologies — from AI and automation to edge computing and beyond — are reshaping the future of government. Summits provides a clear view of what’s possible and what’s next, with a focus on applying innovation to serve communities better, faster, and more equitably.

LOCATIONS Georgia Maryland San Antonio NEW!

– Partner Sponsor “

“It was the perfect event, with the right attendees, and the engagement with sponsors was amazing.”

Harnessing data and AI to transform government services Data & AI Summits

AUDIENCE CIOs, CTOs, agency/department directors, senior-level IT executives, senior-level program executives, senior-level data leaders, senior-level cybersecurity leaders .

LOCATIONS Hawaii New York NEW!

PURPOSE Convenes state and local government

technology leaders to exchange best practices and explore the transformative power of data and AI. Summits provide practical strategies to harness emerging technologies, unlock new opportunities, and drive smarter, more effective government services.

The GovAI Coalition Summit

Shaping the Future of AI in Government

San José, CA

“The turnout of attendees and quality of engagement all exceeded my expectations!” – Partner Sponsor

AUDIENCE CIOs, CTOs, CEOs, directors, managers, specialists in IT/innovation, policymakers, developers, data analysts, city/county managers, elected officials, academic/research positions. PURPOSE Brings together the most influential minds from across the nation’s state and local IT community to network, exchange ideas, and define the priorities that will shape the future of AI in government.

The GovAI Coalition is a national alliance comprising over 2,000 public servants from more than 700 local, county, and state agencies.

Advancing digital transformation and compliance in higher education Higher Education IT Leadership Summits

AUDIENCE CIOs, deputy CIOs, CTOs, deputy CTOs, IT managers/assistant managers, IT directors/assistant directors. PURPOSE Convenes higher education IT leaders to share strategies, explore innovations, and discuss the future of education technology. Summits provide insights and connections to help institutions navigate challenges, embrace opportunities, and lead with confidence.

LOCATIONS Georgia Maryland Massachusetts Michigan

New York/New Jersey Ohio Texas

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“It was a great collection of like-minded individuals looking to innovate within their space. I loved the conversations I had. ” – Partner Sponsor

Higher Education Events Driving digital transformation at the nation’s leading universities

City University of New York (CUNY) IT Conference

Harvard IT Summit

Cambridge, MA

New York City, NY

AUDIENCE CIOs, CISOs, associate professors, professors, technology managers, dean/associate deans, IT directors, HR directors, project managers, systems analysts/engineers. PURPOSE Brings together more than 1,000 IT leaders and academic professionals from one of the nation’s premier higher education institutions for a day of networking and collaboration with peers and industry partners.

AUDIENCE CIOs, CISOs, associate professors, professors, technology managers, dean/associate deans, IT directors, HR directors, project managers, systems analysts/engineers. PURPOSE Gathers higher education technology leaders and decision-makers from the nation’s largest urban public university for two days of unparalleled networking with peers and industry partners.

K-12 Events Connecting K-12 leaders to advance the future of education technology

Arizona CIO/CTO Forum

Phoenix, AZ

AUDIENCE CIOs, CTOs, administration, education IT support staff.

PURPOSE Brings together K-12 technology influencers and implementors from across Arizona’s educational IT community to exchange ideas, discuss solutions, and collaborate on the future of digital learning. “It was great to connect with existing customers and also meet new prospects .” – Partner Sponsor “ 20

K-12 School District Leadership AI Summit – Los Angeles County

Maryland K-12 AI Leadership Conference

Los Angeles, CA

Linthicum, MD

AUDIENCE Superintendents/CEOs, CIOs, chief academic officers, executive cabinet members.

PURPOSE Convenes K-12 technology leaders from 79 Los Angeles County school districts to explore innovations, share best practices, and set strategies for AI adoption.

PURPOSE Brings together K-12 technology leaders from 24 Maryland school districts to learn about new solutions and discuss best practices around AI strategy in education.

Market Briefings

Where Sales and Marketing Strategy Meets Public-Sector Insight

Beyond the Beltway

Tysons Corner, VA

AUDIENCE Private-sector sales and marketing executives.

PURPOSE Featuring 20+ prominent CIOs from across the country, this annual market briefing provides the inside track on trends, opportunities, and spending forecasts driving the state and local government market.

State of Technology: Industry Forum

Texas and California

AUDIENCE Private-sector sales and marketing executives.

PURPOSE Featuring CIOs and other tech leaders from the states of Texas and California, these market briefings provide the inside track on trends, opportunities, and budget forecasts driving the state’s public-sector IT market.

Leadership Retreat

Envision

Location TBD

AUDIENCE Hand-selected group of private- and public-sector leaders from across the nation.

PURPOSE Brings together visionary public-sector leaders and innovative private-sector partners for a highly curated, executive-level experience designed to facilitate strategic dialogue, foster trusted relationships, and surface forward-looking solutions to the most pressing challenges facing state and local agencies.

Membership Councils

Year-long membership councils are designed to improve collaboration, share best practices, and address critical issues shaping the public sector.

To help companies build deeper, more impactful connections, we’ve created a series of Membership Councils. These 12-month strategic programs provide your organization a seat at the table with key decision-makers — giving you the access you need to shape priorities, exchange best practices, and gain critical insights. Through these programs, you’ll benefit from: • Direct access to decision-makers who are driving policy and procurement • Multi-format engagement opportunities that keep you connected year-round • Branded content and demand gen to extend your reach and influence

Councils focus on today’s most important topics, including: • artificial intelligence • data governance • K-12 and higher education • government efficiency • local government • and more

Events at-a-glance

With many states hosting multiple events for different audiences, a comprehensive state-by-state strategy is essential for success.

Event

Event Focus

Audience

Innovation, modernization, and the technologies shaping government today

Top C-level IT talent (e.g., CIO/CTO/CDO), IT directors/ management, data center directors/management, app development management, program/project management, network/systems management Enterprise CIOs/CTOs/CISOs/CDOs, agency/department CIOs, agency/department directors, senior-level IT executives, senior-level program executives, senior-level data leaders, senior-level cybersecurity leaders IT leaders, cybersecurity professionals, network/telecom specialists, and others interested in improving the cybersecurity posture of their organizations CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, data privacy officers, CISOs, tech directors, app developers, program managers, business analysts, policymakers CIOs, CTOs, agency/department directors, senior-level IT executives, senior-level program executives, senior- level data leaders, senior-level cybersecurity leaders CIOs, deputy CIOs, CTOs, deputy CTOs, IT managers/ assistant managers, IT directors/assistant directors from a variety of public and private universities and community colleges

DIGITAL GOVERNMENT SUMMITS

Leadership, change management, and IT strategy

IT LEADERSHIP FORUMS

Cybersecurity challenges, resilience strategies, and emerging threats

PUBLIC SECTOR CYBERSECURITY SUMMITS

AI and next-generation technologies reshaping government

EMERGING TECHNOLOGY SUMMITS

AI and data innovations impacting government services

DATA & AI SUMMITS

Digital transformation, compliance, and the future of technology in higher education

HIGHER EDUCATION IT LEADERSHIP SUMMITS

Expand Your Event Impact Take your sponsorship further with exclusive packages designed to extend your visibility, showcase your expertise, and keep the conversation going. Turnkey Tabletop Content Kit Showcase your expertise with a custom, co-branded paper featured at your exhibit space. From development and design to printing and on-site delivery, we handle the details so you can focus on connecting with leaders. Post-Event Content Distribution Take your content a step further by reaching decision-makers after the event. We’ll print and mail your custom, co-branded paper to a targeted audience with a personalized cover letter. Digital Marketing: Beyond the Booth Boost awareness before the event with geo-targeted ads, dedicated LinkedIn promotion, and inclusion in attendee reminder email.

Did You Know? We can manage and ship your exhibit materials. (Consider us an extension of your team!)

Are you ready to connect with the public-sector decision-makers responsible for billions in spending? Whether you’re looking to showcase your solutions, build relationships, or stay ahead of the curve, hundreds of companies rely on our events to expand their networks, and drive business success.

When it comes to building relationships with the public sector, being there matters.

Visit events.govtech.com.

Updated 9.22.25

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