Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Keynote – Strategies for Building Future-Ready Cities

With an eye toward the future, while continuing to manage the challenges and opportunities of today, leading futurist Mark Bryan takes audiences on a journey into the coming years as he introduces them to the emerging trends and tech that will completely revolutionize the ways we live, work, and do business. Our cities are entering a period of rapid transformation as AI, automation, digital platforms, data tools, and new resident expectations reshape the delivery of public services. In this upbeat and practical keynote, Bryan explores the emerging technologies and broader shifts that are poised to influence residents’ daily lives and the work of public-sector teams in the years ahead. He connects these forces to a clear leadership approach for helping teams adapt with confidence, curiosity, and purpose. The keynote will leave you with a stronger understanding of the trends reshaping civic service, along with actionable ways to build future-ready teams, strengthen trust, and create more responsive, human-centered cities.

Mark Bryan, Futurist, Foresight Leader

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

General Session – AI in Government: From Strategy to Real-World Use Cases

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how public agencies deliver services, make decisions, and measure impact. How do government teams move from high level strategy to practical implementation that adds value? What tools can teams use right now? This session explores starting points for adopting AI in government, including how to leverage existing tools. Learn from leaders who are successfully implementing AI to enhance service delivery and provide viable solutions.

General Session – Data Foundations: Governance and Sharing at Scale

High quality, well governed data is the backbone of most public sector initiatives. But how can agencies improve data quality, enforce governance, and achieve true interoperability? We have so much data, but how do we use it? This expert panel will examine practical approaches to strengthening data foundations, from governance frameworks to scalable sharing models.

Lunch

Bits and Bytes

In this presentation we’ll learn all about Smart SA and why the innovation in this smart cities initiative is quickly becoming the benchmark for other cities across the country.

Geoffrey Urbach, Product and Partnerships Lead, Emerging Technology, City of San Antonio

Short Break

Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.

General Session – Risk Management and Privacy: Protecting the Public While Moving Innovation Forward

Public sector IT leaders face operational, financial, and reputational risks as they modernize systems and adopt new tools. How do agencies lean into necessary risk-taking while still protecting constituent privacy and ensuring consistent service delivery? This session explores the realities of managing multiple risk types in government technology to help participants build resilient risk management strategies that enable innovation.

General Session – Workforce Transformation: Change Management in the Public Sector

Public sector organizations are undergoing a profound shift as AI reshapes roles, skills, and service expectations. How can agencies upskill their workforce, guide employees through change, and build strong succession pipelines amid this disruption? This session examines practical strategies for developing AI ready talent, strengthening organizational resilience, and fostering a culture of continuous learning, while maintaining mission continuity.

General Session – Innovation & Economic Development: How Technology Fuels Regional Growth

Technology-driven innovation is accelerating economic development across sectors such as aerospace, smart cities, and advanced manufacturing hubs like Port San Antonio. But how can public sector leaders harness these breakthroughs to strengthen regional economies and create sustainable opportunities? This session brings together voices from multiple industries to explore how tech innovation translates into development. We’ll explore how cross-sector innovation is a catalyst for long-term economic growth.

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

General Session

In this set of 4 afternoon lightning talks, we’ll hear about IT projects and initiatives across the region including regional digital twins, traffic flow innovations, and even an AI tool for tracking stray dogs.

Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area

Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.

End of Conference

Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.