Authored by Nick Lyell, Chief Impact Officer, CivStart
As local governments continue to tackle complex challenges such as improving services, upgrading infrastructure and ensuring equitable community growth, the role of technology in driving progress has never been more important. The State of GovTech 2025, hosted by the National League of Cities (NLC) and CivStart in partnership with Technologists for the Public Good, Arlington County, VA, and e.Republic, is set to take place at Amazon’s HQ2 in Arlington, VA, on June 17th and 18th. This conference will bring together city leaders, technologists and innovators and do more than just explore how emerging technologies are transforming government operations and service delivery — it will actively shape the future of cities.
For Mayors, Council-members, City Managers, CIOs, CDOs, IT directors and key leadership staff, the State of GovTech 2025 offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and gain practical insights on how to leverage technology for better governance. From smart cities and data-driven decisions to AI-driven public services, the event will provide actionable takeaways that leaders can implement to improve their communities.
At last year’s State of GovTech 2024 in Kansas City, CivStart and NLC were joined by Tech & Innovation teams, Senior officials such as CIOs, elected officials and department leadership from local, state and national government entities, including major cities, counties and smaller municipalities from Long Beach, CA, Cook County, IL, Detroit MI, to Olathe, KS, as well as specialized government bodies like the North Central Texas Council of Governments or Greater Peoria EDC. They were joined by investors, industry experts, academics and nonprofits and over 20 govtech entrepreneurs who showcased their leading-edge solutions.
Network, Learn, and Shape the Future of Govtech
At State of GovTech 2025, attendees will have access to a wide array of dynamic sessions, including keynote speakers, expert-led workshops and interactive panels. The focus will be on the latest trends in government technology and the best practices that can help municipal governments tackle pressing challenges like workforce shortages, data security and service delivery.
This event is designed to help city leaders learn from each other and from top experts in the field, creating a collaborative environment for exploring innovative solutions and practical strategies for overcoming the barriers to tech adoption in local government.
Showcase Your City’s Innovations
City leaders may also showcase their own innovations in government technology. You can submit a session until March 14th. Through speaking opportunities in panels, keynotes and workshops, select leaders can share their successes and challenges in using technology to improve local governance. It’s an incredible opportunity to showcase your city’s work, prompt important conversations and inspire others to adopt similar solutions.
Fast-Paced Startup Pitches: Be a Part of the Action
One of the most exciting components of the event will be the startup pitch sessions, where innovative GovTech startups will present their cutting-edge solutions to real-world problems. Select city leaders will have the unique opportunity to participate as judges in these fast-paced, dynamic sessions. It’s a fantastic way to discover new technologies that could benefit your community and help shape the next generation of government innovation.
Register Now to Secure Your Spot
The State of GovTech 2025 is the ultimate event for any city leader looking to embrace technology and innovation. With opportunities to learn, network and share, this conference is an invaluable resource for leaders who want to drive meaningful change in their cities. Registration is free for public sector attendees, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity.
Register now to secure your ticket and join us in shaping the future of Govtech!
Visit the NLC Strategic Partnerships page to learn more about the organizations like CivStart dedicated to making NLC the premier resource for local governments.
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