The Center for Digital Government’s Digital States Survey provides the opportunity for state information technology organizations to highlight the great work being done in digital government, benchmark with their peers and identify trends for the future. This year’s survey will focus on the technology landscape, both today and in preparation for the future. Please join Chief Programs Officer, Teri Takai and Surveys and Awards Direc...

Across state and local government, critical services still rely on decades-old systems. From dispatching first responders to managing student records and benefits delivery, these applications continue to function — but they’re increasingly fragile, costly to maintain and risky to replace. Agencies know they need to modernize, but they’re wary of modernization efforts that stretch out for months and disrupt critical service de...

Beyond the Beltway 2026 The SLED Market is Shifting. Are You? If you’re serious about serving state and local government, Beyond the Beltway 2026 is the event you cannot miss. Every year, sales and marketing professionals from top-performing companies attend to do one thing: set themselves up for success. Where are governments spending? What’s driving procurement? What’s working for your peers – and what isn’t? Be...

The Center for Digital Education will host a 30-minute webinar featuring SETDA and invited panelists examining how states and districts can improve professional learning (PL) systems to better support today’s educators. The discussion will draw on SETDA’s 2025 guidance on closing the "digital design divide," the gap between having access to technology and having educators prepared to use it in ways that deepen learning and strength...

As hybrid learning becomes a permanent part of higher education, institutions must ensure technology supports equity, engagement and collaboration. Join us for an insightful session on how today’s intelligent collaboration solutions are helping campuses create more inclusive, student-centered learning environments. From lecture halls to meeting rooms, see how higher ed leaders are leveraging smart video and room technologies to enhance s...

New ADA Title II requirements—issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)—are reshaping how public sector organizations must deliver accessible digital content. By April 2026, larger public agencies (serving 50,000+ residents) must ensure their websites, portals, and mobile apps meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. All other public entities must follow by April 2027. Unlike AODA (Canadian accessibility law) or Section 508 (a U.S. federal...

Residents don’t think in programs or agencies — they think in problems and life events. But too often, government complexity shows up as friction: repeated questions, disconnected systems and missed opportunities to help. This webinar explores how AI-driven orchestration is enabling state and local governments to redesign workflows and modernize the resident experience. You'll hear how "No Wrong Door" strategies — supported b...

For state and local governments, 2026 represents a critical turning point. More services are moving online, residents expect simple and consistent access across departments, and identity-based attacks have become the dominant security threat. At the same time, privacy obligations, consent requirements, and accessibility expectations are increasing-while most agencies still rely on fragmented logins and department-specific identity systems that...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how governments serve their residents — but with this opportunity comes new responsibility. As AI systems become more embedded in public-sector operations, agency leaders face escalating expectations around transparency, fairness, oversight, and compliance. Governments must innovate quickly, but they must also do so responsibly. Join us for a candid, expert-led discussion on what it truly take...

Public sector IT teams face a tough balancing act: they need to move faster, automate smarter, and deliver more—with fewer resources and zero tolerance for service interruptions. Join Government Technology and BMC Software for a live webinar on how automation and orchestration can help state and local government agencies unify legacy and cloud systems, simplify workflows, and prepare your infrastructure for what’s next. Whether you...