Call for Speakers
2027 WRITA Spring Conference
26 Apr 2027
28 Apr 2027
Mesa Convention Center Mesa, Arizona, United States
WRITA Spring Annual Conference & Exhibit Show
Dates: April 26–28, 2027
Location: Mesa Convention Center
Theme: Beyond the Blueprint: Building the Future
The WRITA Spring Annual Meeting is the second half of WRITA’s annual leadership cycle, following the Fall Summit’s strategic kickoff. This hands-on gathering focuses on execution, collaboration, and solution-building for public sector IT teams across seven western states.
Speakers are invited to present actionable insights, case studies, and implementation strategies that help government agencies operationalize innovation. Topics may include (but not limited to) relationship management, leadership, cybersecurity, application sourcing, development, & implementation, continuous improvement, operational performance, data analytics, and GIS.
See below for formal topic track listings and examples.
Topic Tracks:
1. Human Experience
Ex: Relationship management, Leadership, Process improvement, Workflow optimization, Constituent experience, Employee wellness, Organizational resilience, Social engineering awareness, Ethical AI use
2. Build, Secure, and Support
Ex: Cybersecurity, Application sourcing, development, & implementation, Infrastructure, Support services, Solution integration, Cloud services, Technical modernization, AI tools and implementation
3. Operations and Outcomes
Ex: Continuous improvement, Operational performance, Workforce upskilling, AI readiness & policy, Compliance, Governance, Policy development, Service delivery outcomes
4. Data and Innovation
Ex: Data analytics, GIS, Emerging technology, Automation, Innovation programs, AI innovation and experimentation, Pilot projects
Call for Speakers
21 Sep 2026
01 Nov 2026
Seeking breakout sessions only.
Conference Fees covered for two speakers of selected sessions and remaining speakers offered discounted registrations.
Audience:
- State and local government CIOs, IT directors, cybersecurity professionals, and technologists
- WRITA members and partners from Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Speaker Opportunities:
- Lead workshops, panels, or solution-focused sessions
- Share real-world implementation stories and lessons learned
- Collaborate with public teams in a peer-driven environment
Session Goals:
- Translate strategy into action
- Showcase replicable models and tools
- Foster regional partnerships and innovation ecosystems
Topic Tracks:
1. Human Experience
Ex: Relationship management, Leadership, Process improvement, Workflow optimization, Constituent experience, Employee wellness, Organizational resilience, Social engineering awareness, Ethical AI use.
2. Build, Secure, and Support
Ex: Cybersecurity, Application sourcing, development, & implementation, Infrastructure, Support services, Solution integration, Cloud services, Technical modernization, AI tools and implementation.
3. Operations and Outcomes
Ex: Continuous improvement, Operational performance, Workforce upskilling, AI readiness & policy, Compliance, Governance, Policy development, Service delivery outcomes
4. Data and Innovation
Ex: Data analytics, GIS, Emerging technology, Automation, Innovation programs, AI innovation and experimentation, Pilot projects
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