Registration for SLED Marketers’ Breakfast

SLED Marketers’ Breakfast

Back by popular demand, the SLED Marketers’ Breakfast returns to Beyond the Beltway for 2025! Join Dustin Haisler, president of e.Republic, for an early morning session designed to energize your SLED marketing strategies for the year ahead. Dustin will outline the latest go-to-market tactics, trends and innovations that marketers should leverage to stay ahead in the competitive state and local government landscape. From refining your approach to incorporating cutting-edge tools, this session is a must-attend for those looking to maximize their impact in 2025.

Dustin Haisler, President, e.Republic

Break and Registration / Continental Breakfast

Welcome and Introductions

Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Teri Takai, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

CEO Update

Cathilea Robinett, Chief Executive Officer, e.Republic

What’s Next in Government Budgets and Technology

This informative session, hosted by Dustin Haisler, president at e. Republic, will dig into the future of government budgets and the evolving technology landscape for 2025. Drawing from e. Republic’s extensive research, the session will examine state and local technology priorities, budget forecasts and technology spending across six key verticals – Health and Human Services; Finance and Administration; Justice and Public Safety; Transportation; Utilities and Environment; and Housing. It will provide insights into how budget increases and federal funding are being allocated – and how your company can take advantage of it!

Additionally, the session will provide a forward-looking perspective on the rapidly changing technology environment. Governments, with the assistance of their partners, must navigate this challenging landscape, and this discussion aims to equip them with innovative insights to prepare for future technological advancements. Attendees can expect a thorough exploration of the intersection of government budgeting and technology, offering practical knowledge for staying ahead in this constantly evolving landscape.

Dustin Haisler, President, e.Republic

Break

Ask the Center for Digital Government Experts

This session provides an opportunity for the attendees to quiz Phil, Dustin and Teri on the latest on government spending and where that money is being spent on technology. Get ready to fire away and see if you can stump the experts!

Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Dustin Haisler, President, e.Republic

Teri Takai, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

City Government Challenges

City government CIOs are on the front-line providing services that constituents see first. CIOs from city governments will discuss the latest technology issues impacting their organizations. Often, there are no easy answers, but the discussion always bears food for thought. This session will be no different. As city governments drive civic innovation, the CIO must become a leader to drive innovative and creative business solutions to meet constituent expectations.

Moderator: Dustin Haisler, President, e.Republic

Break

Whole of State Cybersecurity – What Is Working?

Cybersecurity continues to top every priority list – whether state, city or county. With new funding sources, the ability to develop a whole of state approach is becoming a reality. But the technology landscape is changing – AI is helping and challenging the cybersecurity architectures and threat landscape. The buzzwords and accompanying technologies make it hard to keep up. This session will explore how state, city and county CISOs are navigating the future.

Moderator: Teri Takai, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Lunch / SLEDie Awards: Marketing and Communication Industry Excellence Awards for SLED

We are pleased to present our industry marketing awards program to recognize leading state and local marketing campaigns and best practices. This program surfaces the most innovative and top-performing public sector marketing campaigns across all e.Republic channels.

Dustin Haisler, President, e.Republic

Cathilea Robinett, Chief Executive Officer, e.Republic

County Government Challenges

County governments have the challenge of working collaboratively with both cities and the state. The services that they provide vary from county to county, but the issues and challenges remain the same. CIOs from county governments will discuss the latest technology issues impacting their organizations. As county governments continue to drive forward with innovative and creative solutions, the CIOs must be prepared to meet ever changing constituent expectations.

Moderator: Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Break

The Mind of the State CIO

CIOs from state governments will discuss relationships, technology budgeting and funding as they navigate the fast pace of technology. They will focus on how to work with funding bodies like legislatures and commissions, as well as the relationships that must be built for success. With increased budgets, federal funding, expanded expectations and the staffing shortage, CIOs are driving forward to a digital future for their states.

Moderator: Teri Takai, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Break

The Changing Technology Landscape: What is Next for State and Local Government?

The panelists from the day’s discussions will be invited back on stage for an engaging discussion of what is coming on the horizon in technology. What are the next steps in AI implementation? What will identity management look like in the future? How will governments introduce new technologies? Who needs a seat at the table for technology decisions? What are the ethical, privacy and security concerns that must be addressed. Be ready to ask the questions that you have been thinking about all day.

Moderators:

Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Teri Takai, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Closing Reception

Participants will have a unique opportunity to network with industry colleagues and panelists.

Adjourn

Conference times, agenda and speakers are subject to change.