This session examines the fiscal pressures states face as pandemic-era revenues fade and federal uncertainties grow. Gain insights into revenue trends, spending challenges, reserve use, and long-term risks, while exploring strategies to maintain stability and plan responsibly for the future.

This session prepares state leaders to manage growing cyber risks through real-world lessons from recent major incidents. Explore how to strengthen vendor oversight, adopt zero trust principles, and build resilience into critical systems so government services stay secure in an unpredictable digital environment.

This session helps leaders balance accountability with empathy to inspire growth during challenging moments. Learn how to show up with intentional presence, ask difficult questions that drive improvement, and create environments where honest conversations lead to stronger teams and better outcomes.

This session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the purpose of work and the skills organizations need to thrive. Learn strategies that align people with new roles, build adaptable teams, and create learning cultures that support continuous change. Discover how to fully engage talent and prepare the workforce for long-term success in an AI-driven world.