Year in Review Keynote

Dustin will recap what we’ve learned in 2021 through the Special Districts Program. This rapid-paced keynote will provide everything you need to know about the trends, key technologies, innovative process improvements and leadership learnings that have been captured throughout the year to help your district plan for the year ahead.

Dustin Haisler, Chief Innovation Officer, Center for Digital Government

Unveiling the Top Special District Innovations Focused on Citizens

We will unveil our favorite innovations for improving how citizens interact and interface with their special districts from around the country.

Technology Innovations Focused on Citizens Fireside Chat

This interactive discussion will provide insights from industry experts and firsthand learnings from Metroparks Toledo on how their district transformed its citizen experience using new technology and innovative processes.

Moderator: Dustin Haisler, Chief Innovation Officer, Government Technology

Shannon Hughes, Strategic Manager of Park Programming, Metroparks Toledo

Devon Winthrop, Principal Architect, AT&T

Unveiling the Top Special District Innovations Focused on Operations

We will unveil the best innovations for improving internal operations that enhance how special district employees do their jobs.

Technology Innovation in Operations Best Practices Fireside Chat

This interactive discussion will provide insights from industry experts and firsthand learnings from the New York Power Authority on how the authority transformed its operations to navigate an uncertain reality and prepare for the future.

Moderator: Steve Towns, Deputy Chief Content Officer, Government Technology

Ron Carroll, VP Product Development, Data Management & Enterprise Architecture, New York Power Authority

Ben Ettlinger, Analytics Architect, New York Power Authority

Patrick Robinson, AT&T Director of Cybersecurity

Unveiling the Top Special District Leaders

We will recognize top special district leaders from across the county who have applied new technology and innovative practices to lead their districts into the future.

Innovative Leadership Best Practices Fireside Chat

This interactive discussion will provide insights from industry experts and firsthand learnings from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) on the role leadership plays in special district innovation and resiliency.

Moderator: Dustin Haisler, Chief Innovation Officer, Government Technology

Peggy Brady, Workforce Digital Services, Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)

Patrick Robinson, Associate Director, Cybersecurity, Public Sector, AT&T

District of the Year Recognition

We will wrap up the summit with the unveiling of the first annual Special District of the Year for 2021.

Wrap-up & Closing Remarks