State of
GovTech
2024
Discover the people, technologies, policies, and cultures that make up the govtech ecosystem
SEP 10-11 | KANSAS CITY, MO
In partnership with
The Next State of GovTech
in Arlington, VA
Make sure you are on the leading-edge of what's possible in government.
More info coming soon!
Photos from the State of GovTech
Speakers at the State of GovTech 2024
Michael Hale Jr
Detroit, MI
Aaron Deacon
KC Digtial Drive
Amanda Graor
Mid-America Regional Council
Andrew Ngui
Kansas City, MO
Andrew Weisberg
Overland Park Chamber of Commerce
Anthony Jamison
CivStart
Armando Guardiola, MSA
Commerce City, CO
Becca Castro
UMKC Innovation Center
Bratton Riley
Citibot
Brian Platt
Kansas City, MO
Brian Rempe
CivicPlus
Chip Kennedy
CivicReach.AI
Clay Pearson
Civic Marketplace
Corianne Rice
National League of Cities (NLC)
Daniel Culotta
Austin, TX
Dave Steele
MobiliSE
David Peregrine
BarronKent Ventures
Deborah Schermerhorn
Gainwell Technologies
Dr. Porscha Jackson
Houston, TX
Dustin Haisler
e.Republic
Elizabeth Laird
Center for Democracy & Technology
Gail Roper
Mongomery County, MD
Harold Moore
TOP Program for Cities, The Beeck Center
Hillary Orr
Alexandria, VA
Jamie Sullivan
Derq
John Thomson
PayIt
Josh Rogers
Advantage Capital
Kaye Skylar
Open Contracting Partnership
Konner Petz
Detroit, MI
Lea Eriksen
Long Beach, CA
Lindsay Fraser
Carta
Lisette Johnson
Richmond, VA
Lynn Wetzel
South Bend, IN
MJ Jackson
DocuSign
Madi Rogers
South Bend, IN
Mark Friese
Rep'd
Mayor Quinton Lucas
Kansas City, MO
Melissa Roberts Chapman
KC BioHub
Michael Dombo
Kensington Sales Group LLC
Mike Mollenhauer
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
Mitch Herckis
Wiz
Monique Brown
Growth Factory
Nia Richardson
Kansas City, MO
Nick Lyell
CivStart
Rachel Stern
Govtech Ventures
Sanket Karuri
Beam
Sarah Horton
GoVocal
Sarah Nicoll (Kerner)
CivStart
Smita Bhattacharjee
San Jose, CA
Stephen Caines
San Jose, CA
Stephen Hardy
mySidewalk
Steve Rao
Town of Morrisville, NC
Sundeep Iyer
State of New Jersey
Tammy Meehan Russell
The PLUM Catalyst
Tara Palacios
Arlington County, VA
Tim Moreland
Chattanooga, TN
Tom Lynch
Cook County, IL
Tom Spengler
Great Hill Partners
Vivian Nguyen
Everett, MA
Yusuf Daneshyar
St. Louis, MO
Connect, Elevate, and Spark Innovation
Hosted by CivStart in partnership with Kansas City, MO, e.Republic, and the National League of Cities, the State of GovTech 2024 is a unique, all-encompassing event that unites the brightest minds in local government innovation — startups, tech leaders, investors, NGOs, academics, and government. It's where technology meets governance to shape a better future.
Learn the latest trends and hear from government leaders about their challenges, visions, and priorities. Get the most in-depth understanding of the state and local market available anywhere and problem-solve with peers on key government challenges.
Why you can't miss it
Be Part of GovTech's Evolution at State of GovTech 2024.
Join us to drive innovation, build meaningful connections, and create a lasting impact on communities everywhere.
01
Market Intel
Get the latest trends and business insights from the Center for Digital Government’s top analysts. Stay ahead with knowledge of state & local tech priorities. Learn how shifts in federal policy and funding are reshaping state and local tech landscapes. Be prepared for the changes affecting public services.
03
Shape the Market
Participate in dynamic discussions and solve pressing government challenges in real-time with peers and experts. Explore breakthrough technologies and innovative solutions to tackle their biggest issues. Meet startups and tech firms ready with tailored solutions.
02
Unparalleled Networking
Hear straight from government leaders about challenges and future priorities. Discover new opportunities through panel discussions with top state & local government officials. Connect with industry and government leaders. Our event is the place for unmatched networking, collaboration, and partnerships.
04
Sector-Specific Insights
Find a handpicked lineup of startups and innovations ready to make an impact for partnership, investment, or purchase. Dive into IT spending trends in such as economic development, mobility, and public safety. Shape your strategy around critical sector needs.
Sample Justification Letter for local government leaders.
Our Content Committee
Hillary Orr
Alexandria, VA
Dr. Peter Pirnejad
Altos Hills, CA
Tara Palacios
Arlington County, VA
Savita Chaudhary
City of Vacaville, CA
Emily Whittington
Commerce City, CO
Treneten Robinson
Commerce City, CO
Niles Friedman
Exec. Advisor, Star Insights
Kristina Francis
Jobs for the Future Labs
Andrew Ngui
Kansas City, MO
Nia Richardson
Kansas City, MO
Reilly Martin
Technologists for Public Good
FOR THE WHOLE ECOSYSTEM
STEPHEN CAINES \ SAN JOSE, CA
CivStart continues to play a vital role in government innovation by serving as an applied incubator for the next generation of GovTech companies. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the other motivated and agile local government leaders in their larger community.
NEIL SATRA \ SOCIETAL
The government leaders you meet at this conference are self-selected innovators and early adopters. We walked away with a couple of mutual referral partnerships with other startups, and knowledge about a new way to speed up procurement. Perhaps most importantly, l made friends with other founders who understand the unique challenges and opportunities in the GovTech community.
PETER BOZIAN \ EDISON PARTNERS
State of GovTech is a unique chance to meet innovative govtech businesses alongside their current and potential customers and partners to get a complete view of how emerging products fit into the market and the pain points they solve.
ANESHAI SMITH \ GO SEE THE CITY
I was able to develop relationships with several cities, discover various resources for my company, and explore ways I can partner with other companies there. I now look forward to attending each year.
Event Details
Where: Union, 1721 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO
When: Sep 10 noon - 7pm \\ Sep 11 8:30 - 4pm
Hotel Block Group A Rate: $169/night
Courtyard Kansas City Downtown/Convention Center
Last Day to Book: Aug. 19th
Hotel Block Group B
Rate: $149/night
Hampton Inn & Suites KC Downtown/Crossroads
Last Day to Book: Aug. 9th
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Leading-edge Startups
See startup pitches from some of the top govtech companies around.
Registration Closed
All registrants will be emailed when hotel block information is available.
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The State of GovTech is always free for government leaders. As public servants and dedicated community-builders, all we ask for is your presence and your passion!