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
Speakers at the State of GovTech 2024
Schedule at a Glance
Registration
Noon - 1 pm
Welcome Remarks
1 pm - 1:15 pm
Govtech Market Overview
1:15 pm - 1:30 pm
AI in Action: Local Innovations and Ethical Governance
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Pioneering Partnerships
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Public-Service Delivery in the Age of AI
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Homegrown Innovation
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Coffee Break
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
The Govtech Investment Landscape
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
An Innovative Approach to Small City Mobility Gaps
3:15 pm - 4 pm
Leading Change: The Impact of Innovation Leaders in U.S. Cities
4:05 pm - 4:50 pm
End of Day Remarks
4:50 pm - 5 pm
Networking Reception
5 pm - 7 pm
Full Schedule
Day 1 - Sep. 10
Setup & Registration
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
CT
Exhibitor Setup
Tables and outlets provided.
Sponsorship options available.
Exhibit Hall
Setup & Registration
12:00 PM
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1:00 PM
CT
Registration
Coffee & Tea provided.
Tickets required in advance.
Exhibit Hall
Host Remarks
1:00 PM
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1:15 PM
CT
Welcome Remarks
Event Hosts welcome attendees to Day 1 of the State of GovTech.
Sarah Nicoll, Chief Strategy Officer, CivStart
Brian Platt, City Manager, Kansas City, MO
Main Stage
Keynote
1:15 PM
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1:30 PM
CT
Govtech Market Overview
An in-depth look back and look ahead for the govtech market's key movements in 2024 and beyond.
Dustin Haisler, President, e.Republic
Main Stage
Keynote
1:30 PM
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2:00 PM
CT
AI Innovations and Ethical Governance in Action
Explore the intersection of AI innovation and ethical governance in this engaging panel session. Gain insights from the GovAI Coalition on how AI can enhance government efficiency and align with ethical standards, providing a practical roadmap for future AI deployments in the public sector.
Stephen Caines, Chief Innovation Officer, San Jose, CA
Andrew Ngui, Chief Digital Officer, Kansas City, MO
Vivian Nguyen, Former City Councilor, Everett, MA
Main Stage
Panel
2:00 PM
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2:45 PM
CT
Pioneering Partnerships: Ground Truthing Technology for Urban Solutions
Case studies in how research institutions and universities can be utilized to ground-truth innovation while partnerships with governments ensure it gets put into action.
Chris Foreman, CEO, Marketplace.City
Hillary Orr, Deputy Director, Transportation & Environmental Services, Alexandria, VA
Amanda Graor, Chief Innovation Officer, Mid-America Regional Council
Jamie Sullivan, VP of Business Development, Derq
Mike Mollenhauer, Director of the Division of Technology Implementation, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
Speakeasy
Panel
2:00 PM
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2:30 PM
CT
Public Service Delivery in the Age of AI: How Government Agencies Can Protect the Civil Rights & Privacy of Individuals
In this presentation, experts from the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) will break down how decades old civil rights laws in the U.S. can and should apply to uses of AI in the delivery and determination of public benefits.
Elizabeth Laird, Director of Equity in Civic Technology, Center for Democracy & Technology
Sundeep Iyer, Director of Division on Civil Rights, State of New Jersey
Main Stage
Panel
2:30 PM
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2:45 PM
CT
Homegrown Innovation
How Kansas City and Beam's collaboration powers nimble economic development programs.
Nia Richardson, Neighborhood Services Division Manager, Managing Director for the Office of Small Business (KC BizCare) and the Office of Digital Equity, Kansas City, MO
Sanket Karuri, Chief Product Officer, Beam
Main Stage
Networking
2:45 PM
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3:15 PM
CT
Coffee Break
Coffee & Tea provided.
Sponsored by FlashVote and GovLoop.
Exhibit Hall
Panel
3:15 PM
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4:00 PM
CT
The Govtech Investment Landscape
A lively panel of key govtech investors shares their lessons learned about the govtech market and a look ahead at their expectations.
Tom Spengler, Executive in Residence, Great Hill Partners
Josh Rogers, Principal, Advantage Capital
Rachel Stern, Founder & CEO, Govtech Ventures
Monique Brown, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Growth Factory
Main Stage
Panel
3:15 PM
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4:00 PM
CT
An Innovative Approach to Small City Mobility Gaps
A case study in how South Bend, IN used technology to increase transportation options in this small city. The panel will compare it with other similar programs, such as Milwaukee, WI's NSF CIVIC-launched FlexRide or Grand Rapids, MN’s DOT ATTAIN-supported goMARTI autonomous vehicle deployment.
Madi Rogers, Director of Civic Innovation, South Bend, IN
Lynn Wetzel, Transportation Manager, South Bend, IN
David Steele, Executive Director, MobiliSE
Tammy Meehan Russell, President & Chief Catalyst, The PLUM Catalyst
Speakeasy
Keynote
4:05 PM
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4:50 PM
CT
Leading Change: The Impact of Innovation Leaders in U.S. Cities
Municipal innovation officials from across the country share their their efforts to drive citywide innovation agendas, foster cross-sector collaborations, and navigate challenges to implement transformative technologies and practices in a dynamic conversation.
Armando Guardiola, CIO, Commerce City, CO
Tim Moreland, Administrator, Department of Innovation Delivery & Performance, Chattanooga, TN
Lea Eriksen, CIO, Long Beach, CA
Daniel Culotta, CIO, Austin, TX
Stephen Hardy, CEO, mySidewalk
Main Stage
Host Remarks
4:50 PM
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5:00 PM
CT
End of Day Remarks
Event Hosts close out Day 1 of the State of GovTech.
Quinton Lucas, Mayor, Kansas City, MO
Nick Lyell, Chief Impact Officer, CivStart
Mark Friese, Chief Operating Officer, Rep'd
Main Stage
Networking
5:00 PM
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7:00 PM
CT
Reception
Network with colleagues from across the country as you enjoy complimentary cocktails and snacks.
Sponsorship options available.
Exhibit Hall
Day 2 - Sep. 11
Setup & Registration
8:30am
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9:30am
CT
Registration
Coffee & Tea provided.
Tickets required in advance.
Exhibit Hall
Meal
8:30am
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10:00am
CT
Breakfast
An energizing complimentary breakfast for attendees.
Sponsorship options available.
Exhibit Hall
Meal
8:30am
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9:30am
CT
Leadership Exchange
A private breakfast for public-sector attendees to discuss their challenges openly and honestly and meet their colleagues.
RSVP required. Reach out to sarah@civstart.org to RSVP.
Main Stage
Host Remarks
9:35 AM
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9:40 AM
CT
Opening Remarks
Event Hosts welcome attendees to Day 2 of the State of GovTech.
Anthony Jamison, CEO, CivStart
Board Room
Keynote
9:40 AM
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10:15 AM
CT
Securing the Future: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI-Driven Government
Dive into the complexities of cybersecurity as AI technologies become integral to county government operations. This panel will tackle the emerging challenges and threats linked to AI integration, providing county officials with strategies and best practices to protect digital infrastructures and sensitive data.
Tom Lynch, CIO, Cook County, IL
Gail Roper, CIO, Montgomery County, MD
Mitch Herckis, Wiz
Main Stage
Startup Demos
10:20 AM
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11:05 AM
CT
Startup Pitches - Block 1
Fast-paced pitches from the top govtech startups.
Helpful Places
HUUB
Rep'd
Simple Proof
Tappy Guide
UpSquad
Main Stage
Lightning Talk
10:20 AM
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10:35 AM
CT
Lightning Talk: Opportunities to Outcomes: How to Deliver Transformative Mission-Driven Experiences
Great ideas, rapid-fire.
Deborah Schermerhorn, Business Analytics Advisor - Strategic Programs, Gainwell Technologies
MJ Jackson, VP, Global Head of Industries, DocuSign
Speakeasy
Lightning Talk
10:35 AM
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10:50 AM
CT
Lightning Talk: A New Vision for People-Centered Procurement Solutions
Great ideas, rapid-fire.
Kaye Skylar, Senior Program Manager, Lift, Open Contracting Partnership
Speakeasy
Lightning Talk
10:50 AM
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11:05 AM
CT
Lightning Talks: Leveraging GenAI to Enhance Equity-Based and Multi-Language Communications
Great ideas, rapid-fire.
Bratton Riley, CEO & Founder, Citibot
Speakeasy
Startup Demos
11:10 AM
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11:55 AM
CT
Startup Pitches - Block 2
Fast-paced pitches from the top govtech startups.
BeWith
DigsFact
EcoMaps
KeyCaliber
LaunchPath
Switchboard Live
Main Stage
Workshop
11:10 AM
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11:55 PM
CT
Municipal Software Development and Procurement
The panel will discuss best practices in municipal software development and procurement, human centered design and shared services with insights from the Kansas City Regional Purchasing Cooperative.
Harold Moore, Director, TOP Program for Cities, Beeck Center
Amanda Graor, Chief Innovation Officer, Mid-America Regional Council
Konner Petz, Senior Mobility Strategist, Detroit, MI
Speakeasy
Meal, Networking
12:00 PM
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1:00 PM
CT
Lunch
Enjoy the famous Kansas City BBQ, while meeting new people from across the ecosystem.
Vegan and GF options available.
Main Stage
Panel
12:15 PM
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12:45 PM
CT
Local GovTech, National Impact: A Fireside Chat with PayIt and CivicPlus
Discover the journey from startup to success as PayIt and CivicPlus share their stories. This panel will explore how local government partnerships turned entrepreneurial ideas into national GovTech solutions, highlighting why governments should embrace and support innovative startups.
Sarah Nicoll, Co-Founder, CivStart
John Thomson, Founder & CEO, PayIt
Brian Rempe, CEO, CivicPlus
Main Stage
Startup Demos
1:05 PM
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1:50 PM
CT
Startup Pitches - Block 3
Fast-paced pitches from the top govtech startups.
Fordje
Govify
Hyper
Madison AI
MytownAI
Main Stage
Panel
1:05 PM
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1:50 PM
CT
Putting Government in the Drivers' Seat of Innovation
Explore how government insights can shape the future of GovTech in this panel featuring leaders who are driving change through CivStart programs, powered by NLC. Hear how these government panelists identified their challenges, selected top startups at a Pitchfest, and initiated pilot programs to solve real-world issues. Learn about the powerful impact when governments take the lead in innovation.
Corianne Rice, Director of Entrepreneurship & Economic Development, National League of Cities (NLC)
Clay Pearson, VP of Innovation, Civic Marketplace
Tara Palacios, Director of BizLaunch, Arlington Economic Development
Lisette Johnson, Program & Operations Supervisor, Richmond, VA
Speakeasy
Startup Demos
1:55 PM
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2:40 PM
CT
Startup Pitches - Block 4
Fast-paced pitches from the top govtech startups.
Enpira
Enterprise Bot
Polyloop
Profit
Readyly
Voting Buddy
Main Stage
Panel
1:55 AM
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2:40 PM
CT
Civic Engagement, AI, and Humanizing Service Delivery
Speakers will share their work and ideas facilitating effective services between residents and governments, analyzing public sentiment, and enabling more participatory and informed civic ecosystems. They will also delve into both the philosophical and practical conatraints of using AI to make service delivery better and, ideally, more human.
Steve Rao, Councilman, Morrisville, NC
Yusuf Daneshyar, Director of Communications, Board of Aldermen President Megan E. Green, St. Louis, MO
Sarah Horton, Director, North America, GoVocal
Chip Kennedy, Founder, CivicReach.AI
Michael Hale Jr, Project Manager for Detroit MODES SMART Grant, Detroit, MI
Speakeasy
Networking
2:40 PM
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3:00 PM
CT
Coffee Break
Coffee & Tea provided.
Sponsored by FlashVote and GovLoop.
Exhibit Hall
Workshop
3:05 PM
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3:50 PM
CT
Solution Sprint: Tackling Government Challenges Together
Governments identified several Challenges during their private breakfast.
Now, collaborate with fellow officials in a hands-on workshop to brainstorm and develop actionable solutions to real-world government challenges.
Facilitated by CivStart and NLC
Speakeasy
Panel
3:05 PM
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3:50 PM
CT
Regional Innovation Clusters and Economic Development
While business recruitment, talent attraction, and small business support are well-established strategies for local economic development officials, there is increasing momentum to build new clusters around emerging technologies around existing civic, academic, and industry assets. We will explore strategies from a city-based and cluster-based perspective.
Aaron Deacon, Managing Director, KC Digital Drive
Becca Castro, Senior Director, KC SourceLink, UMKC Innovation Center
Melissa Roberts Chapman, Regional Innovation Officer, KC BioHub
Andrew Weisberg, Director of Talent, Overland Park Chamber of Commerce
Main Stage
Host Remarks
3:55 AM
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4:15 PM
CT
Closing Remarks & Startup Winners Announcement
Event Hosts close out the State of GovTech Summit for 2024 and announce startup winners.
We look forward to seeing you at the State of GovTech 2025!
Main Stage