Washington State IT Industry Forum

September 25, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

St. Martin’s University Conference Center
5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503  

Updates

10/16/24 

Sharing materials from the event:

• Washington State IT Industry Forum & Modernization Summit Recap (YouTube)
• Coffee with Kehoe: Keynote on Modernization at State IT Industry Forum (YouTube)

10/2/24

Sharing materials from the event:

• Bill Kehoe - keynote presentation (PDF)
• Contact list for state agencies (PDF)

9/24/24

• Event layout - Pavilion (PDF)
• Event layout - Conference Center (PDF)
• Innovation & Modernization Program panelists' profiles (PDF)
• Modernization and the Customer Experience panelists' profiles (PDF)

9/23/24

• FINAL Agenda
• List of registered attendees 
• State agency profiles

9/17/24

Registration is officially closed.

9/4/24

• We have a virtual background for use on Teams or Zoom!
• Registration closes Sept. 6.

8/22/24

• The agenda is drafted!
• We still have space available so be sure to get registered by Sept. 6.
• Sponsorship opportunities are available - please reach out to vickie.sheehan@watech.wa.gov.

8/1/24

• Registration is open for interested state and local government and IT vendors. To participate, please complete our registration form. Space is limited and registration is first come-first serve. Vendors - please limit your attendees to 2 max. Registration will close once we reach max capacity.
• This webpage will be updated regularly as planning is solidified. 

About

This forum serves as both a showcase of the state’s innovative work and a valuable opportunity for networking and learning. We will define modernization, highlight key components of successful initiatives, and explore how modernization is reshaping state government projects. Attendees will delve into strategies for enhancing digital services, updating technology, embracing change, and cultivating a future-ready workforce.

What we are planning:

• Networking opportunities for state government IT leaders and top technology vendors, focusing on agency services and modernization efforts.
• Insightful keynote speeches.
• Engaging panel discussions with industry and agency representatives.
• Breakout sessions exploring key modernization trends and solutions.

This event is open to state agencies and local municipalities and IT industry vendors.

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