Over 70% of state and local IT leaders report that they lack the budget for major modernization projects, causing them to prioritize foundational priorities such as cybersecurity. Yet technology continues to advance at a breakneck pace, with AI and automation reshaping how governments operate. In 2026, leaders will need to focus on the initiatives that matter most; those that maximize impact on trust, efficiency, and resident outcomes.

Join us for a forward-looking discussion on the trends that are likely to shape digital government this year.

Speakers:
- Dustin Haisler, Chief AI Officer and US General Manager, Darwin AI
- Kim Archuletta, Treasurer and Public Trustee of Pueblo County, CO
- Andy Schor, Mayor, Lansing, MI
- JT, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, PayIt
- Tom Nieto, President, PayIt
- Adam Christensen, SVP, Product, PayIt