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10-12 March 2026 / Raleigh, NC

Smart Cities Connect Spring

Don't miss the largest gathering of smart IoT technologies and services companies serving cities across North America and the globe. See the future of smart cities unfold in the Smart Cities Connect Exposition.

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14-15 April 2026 /

Tomorrow.city USA

Tomorrow.City USA convenes leaders shaping the future of cities. Participate in high-level networking opportunities, experience cutting-edge technologies, and engage in powerful thought leadership in areas of government, finance, transportation, infrastructure, digital transformation, public safety & security, AI, healthcare, and clean energy.

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14-15 April 2026 / West Palm Beach, FL

Smart City Expo USA/Tomorrow.city USA
Tomorrow.City USA is the new, highly curated American flagship brand from Smart City Expo World Congress (#SCEWC) by Fira Barcelona — the world’s biggest and most influential event on urban innovation
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26-28 April 2026 / Mesa, AZ

WRITA Annual Spring Conference
The Western Regional Information Technology Association Spring Annual Meeting continues the leadership cycle with a hands-on focus on execution, collaboration, and solution-building—bringing public sector IT leaders together from seven western states.
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26-28 April 2026 / Columbus, GA

GA GMIS Spring conference
Georgia GMIS, in partnership with the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government, hosts a four-day conference with leadership and technical training, roundtables, and vendor connections for Government IT professionals.
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07-08 May 2026 / Chicago, IL

Code for America Summit
Code for America’s annual Summit brings the civic tech community together to tackle big challenges and celebrate wins. Hosted in Chicago, this year’s fresh setting sparks new ideas to help make government work better for everyone.
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12-15 May 2026 / Saratoga, NY

NYSLGITDA Annual Conference
New York State Local Government Information Technology Directors Association Spring Conference brings local government IT leaders together for networking, roundtables, and a formal dinner—fostering collaboration, education, and shared solutions for agencies across New York.
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16-20 May 2026 /

CCISDA Spring Conference

Blending mid-century charm with modern amenities, this lively destination sets the stage for our signature gathering of county IT leaders and industry innovators. Join us for an energizing week of thought-provoking sessions, hands-on tech showcases, and meaningful connections, all just minutes from the coast.

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28-30 May 2026 / Appleton, WI

GIPAW
Government Information Processing Association of Wisconsin connects Wisconsin government IT professionals to share knowledge, advance ethical information processing practices, and strengthen leadership through collaboration, education, and the exchange of ideas.
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17-20 July 2026 / New Orleans, LA

NaCO Annual Conference
The National Association of Counties Annual Conference brings together leaders from 3,069 counties, parishes, and boroughs for policy discussions, best-practice workshops, general sessions, mobile tours, and the Annual Business Meeting shaping the association’s future.
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How Data, Not Influence, Can Fix Public-Sector Procurement

Aaron Walker, Director of Product

I’ve seen both ends of the procurement process and had a front-row seat to how organizations decide what to buy, what influences their decisions, and where transparency has always been missing. Across every stage of the process, decisions have been shaped less by evidence and more by influence - leaving buyers without the clarity they need to evaluate technology on merit.For the past ten years, I’ve worked across three very different corners of the market intelligence world.
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