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Gov Business Review Conferences

Dec 2026
17-17 Dec 2026 Aventura, Florida

The Southern Florida 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.

15-15 Dec 2026 Austin, Texas

The Texas Higher Education IT Leadership Summit is an exclusive, invite-only gathering for CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and senior IT leaders from higher education institutions across the state. Focused on today’s most critical priorities including cybersecurity, infrastructure, data strategy, AI, and digital learning, this one-day summit delivers actionable insights, real-world strategies, and valuable peer connections. Attendees will engage with peers, exchange ideas, and explore innovative approaches that support institutional goals and drive student and organizational success.

15-15 Dec 2026 Raleigh, North Carolina

The AI era has arrived - and North Carolina is charging ahead. As agencies unlock AI’s potential, they face a new reality: securing critical infrastructure, safeguarding data, and building public trust in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. The North Carolina AI & Cybersecurity Symposium is your chance to join the action. From state and local government to higher ed and industry, leaders will dive into how AI and cybersecurity intersect to create smarter, safer, and more resilient public services. Expect fresh ideas, bold discussions, and real partnerships that will shape the future.

10-11 Dec 2026 New York City, New York

Bringing together the brightest minds in state and local government, this Forum 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 Forum delivers valuable peer connections and actionable guidance to help move your mission forward.

10-10 Dec 2026 Las Vegas City, Nevada

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.

10-10 Dec 2026 Philadelphia City, Pennsylvania

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.

9-10 Dec 2026 San Jose City, California

The GovAI Coalition Summit is being hosted by the GovAI Coalition, the City of San José and Government Technology, in the San Jose Convention Center. This significant location positions this event in the heart of Silicon Valley, the global epicenter of AI and technological innovation. Attendees will discover cutting-edge AI trends, ethical practices, data management, and practical applications in public safety, transit, and government operations, while exploring inclusive adoption and innovative policy development.

Nov 2026
17-19 Nov 2026 Atlantic City, New Jersey

Join your peers in Atlantic City for the largest municipal conference in the country. For 110 years, the Annual NJ League Conference has provided a gathering place for local officials and professionals to connect, network, and learn.

Oct 2026
8-8 Oct 2026 Sacramento, California

California Public Sector CIO Academy returns 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 California’s ambitious digital initiatives, the Academy blends learning, mentorship, and collaboration, empowering leaders at every stage of their journey to shape a government that advances with purpose and innovation.

Sep 2026
20-23 Sep 2026 Santa Monica City, California

The 46th Annual Metro Fire Planners Conference, taking place from September 20–23, 2026, at the Regent Santa Monica in California, is a premier gathering designed for professionals involved in fire service planning, operations, and organizational development. Known for its open, interactive, and informal format, the conference emphasizes collaboration, problem‑solving, and the exchange of practical insights among fire service leaders and planners. Unlike traditional conferences built around lectures and presentations, the Metro Fire Planners Conference uses a roundtable discussion format to foster meaningful dialogue. Participants are encouraged to bring real-world challenges, emerging issues, and strategic questions from their organizations. This structure supports peer-to-peer learning, allowing attendees to share expert advice, industry standards, innovative methodologies, and lessons learned from their own departments.