Overview

Please join us on November 18 as the Center for Digital Government (CDG) presents the 2026 Digital Cities Awards at the National League of Cities (NLC) Annual City Summit. The awards recognize cities leading the nation in using technology to engage residents, achieve operational excellence, and innovate the new services and approaches that improve how communities are served.

In conjunction with the awards, CDG will host a CIO Workshop at the conference, designed with and for city CIOs and their teams. This session provides an opportunity for winning IT leaders to connect and exchange ideas, practices, and lessons with peers from across the country, exploring the state of the art in local government technology for 2026.

Attendance at the Digital Cities Awards and CIO Workshop does not require NLC Summit registration. Registration for the CDG events does not include access to other NLC Summit sessions or activities. 

We look forward to celebrating the winning cities in Nashville and will share additional details as they are finalized!

This is an invitation-only event.

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Registration Information / Contact Us

Event Date: November 18, 2026

This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Kathy Simpson.

Sponsorship is open to Industry members of the Digital Communities Program only. To learn more about becoming an Industry member, please contact Heather Earney.

This event is open to all individuals who meet the eligibility criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.

Contact Information

Need help registering, or have general event questions? Contact:

Kathy Simpson
Center for Digital Government
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1394
E-mail: ksimpson@erepublic.com

Already a sponsor, but need a hand? Reach out to:

Mireya Gaton
Center for Digital Government
A division of e.Republic
Phone:(916) 296-2617
E-Mail: mgaton@erepublic.com

Sponsorship is open to Industry members of the Digital Communities Program only. To learn more about becoming an Industry member, please contact:

Heather Earney
Center for Digital Government
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 365-2308
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com