Schedule of Events
Times subject to change. All times listed in Central Time.
SUNDAY, SEP 29
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
👋🏻👋🏽👋🏿 State Member Forum Live 👋🏻👋🏽👋🏿
(state & local members only)
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Corporate Member Exchange
(all corporate members welcome)
4:30 – 6 p.m.
State Member Business Meeting
(state members only)
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Welcome Reception
MONDAY, SEP 30
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Welcome & Pinnacle Keynote
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
General Session
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
State CIO Panels Series 1 Round 1
(5 concurrent panels)
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
State CIO Panels Series 1 Round 2
(5 concurrent panels)
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
State CIO Panels Series 2 Round 1
(5 concurrent panels)
2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
State CIO Panels Series 2 Round 2
(5 concurrent panels)
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
General Session
5:30 – 8 pm
Premier Reception
(state members, invited sponsors & NASCIO Champions)
TUESDAY, OCT 1
8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Morning Comments & Pinnacle Keynote
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Learning Lounges Series 1 Round 1
(3 concurrent sessions)
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Learning Lounges Series 1 Round 2
(3 concurrent sessions)
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Learning Lounges Series 2 Round 1
(3 concurrent sessions)
2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Learning Lounges Series 2 Round 2
(3 concurrent sessions)
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
General Session
5:30 – 8 pm
Awards & Recognition Dinner
(all attendees welcome)
WEDNESDAY, OCT 2
8 – 10 am
Closing Networking Breakfast
Registration
- Registration is now closed and onsite registration is not accepted
- If a registered attendee is no longer able to attend, their registration may be transferred to someone within the same company
- Contact [email protected] with questions
Already registered? To access your receipt or invoice, or make a credit card payment, please click the button above and then click the Already Registered? button in the top right of the next page. Provide your email address and confirmation number when prompted.
Location
- The Annual Conference will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
- Information about the NASCIO hotel room block is provided in your registration confirmation email
**Alert** There are scammers out there – really convincing ones – and on occasion they contact attendees claiming to be with NASCIO Conference Housing. They are not. Please disregard. The only legitimate housing link for the NASCIO room block is the one provided in the confirmation email.
States & Territories Attending
Thank You Pinnacle Sponsors
Give Back
Give Back funds support Operation Spark, a New Orleans-based nonprofit software training center on a mission to provide opportunities for upward mobility through skills training and job placement in high-wage tech careers. Thank you to all who donated!
Thank You Annual Sponsors
Pinnacle Sponsors
Headshot Lounge Sponsor
WiFi Sponsor
Networking Hub Sponsors
Give Back Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
FAQs
What is the dress code?
NASCIO conferences are business casual. However, attendee attire ranges from business causal to business formal. Evening events are also business casual; if specific attire is appropriate, attendees will be notified.
Don’t forget your most important accessory – your name badge! NASCIO name badges must be worn for entry into NASCIO sessions, events and networking receptions.
Where can I find a list of attendees?
When registrations opens, a heat map depicting which states have registered will be made available on the conference webpage.
After September 25, all attendees will have access to the NASCIO Conferences App, which includes a roster of attendees. Post-conference (about 1 week after), all attendees will receive a PDF roster of those individuals in attendance.
How many attendees can a member organization register?
- Corporate Members: max of 3 representatives (only exception is those that purchase conference sponsorship packages; the number of registrations permitted for sponsors are based on sponsorship level purchased)
- Nonprofit/Academic/Government (non-state) Members: max of 2 representatives
- State Members: no limit
Can we purchase additional registrations?
No, registrations are limited by member type as outlined above
What is the cost to attend?
Corporate Members
- $1,295 per person
Government, Academic & Nonprofit Members
- $895 per person
State Members
- No registration fee
- State member attendees are responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses, with the exception of the State/Territory CIO (or proxy) and two additional state policy leaders (as identified by the state CIO)
Do you accept cancellations or substitutions?
Substitutions are always complimentary; a registered attendee may designate someone within the same company to take their spot. Substitutions must be made online HERE by September 23; after this date substitutions must be made onsite.
If a registered attendee must cancel, a refund (minus a $200 administrative fee) will be issued if written notice is provided by September 23. No refunds are given for cancellations made after registrations closes (Sept 23) or for no-shows.
Contact [email protected] with questions
How can I my company sponsor the conference?
Sponsorship registration will open June 26 at noon Eastern. Please review sponsorship levels, benefits and conditions.
Can my company hold an event (meeting, reception, etc.) during the conference?
Yes, provided there is a 30-minute buffer from the beginning or conclusion of NASCIO’s event and the start time of your event. No events may be held in the morning.
NASCIO will not endorse companion events. NASCIO corporate members, partner entities, conference sponsors and attendees are expressly prohibited from holding in-person or virtual events that run concurrently with NASCIO conference sessions, meetings, or any other conference-related events.
Can my company exhibit or hold a demo at the conference?
No exhibits or demos. NASCIO conferences are educational and networking based; they do not include an exhibit hall, trade show or demo times so that attendees may focus on discussing issues facing the field of information technology in state government.
Can we share marketing/promotional material during the event?
No marketing materials may be distributed at NASCIO conferences (event venue or mobile app).
Gifts or other amenities may not be sent to the hotel room of any public sector attendee.
I’m a member of the media, what do I need to know?
- Can media attend NASCIO conferences?
Yes! Reporters covering the conference (e.g., articles, interviews) may attend. Passes will not be issued to those who work for media outlets but who are not covering the conference (e.g. account executive). - Is there a cost for media to attend?
No, there is no registration fee for media - How do I register?
Invitations will be emailed once registration is open. If you do not receive one, contact Meredith Ward. - How many representatives can attend?
Each media entity may send up to 3 representatives - Are there any guidelines for media attending NASCIO conferences?
Yes, media must adhere and agree to NASCIO’s media terms and conditions - Who do I contact for more information?
Meredith Ward, NASCIO Deputy Executive Director
How can I speak at the event?
Conferences feature professional speakers for keynote sessions and largely utilize members for topical sessions.
NASCIO does not host a call for abstracts/proposals; session topics and speakers flow through the NASCIO programs committee. Please review this infographic on the planning process. Watch the NASCIO Community for speaking opportunities for members.