Nationwide, leaders in state and local government and education are facing a significant turning point. Serving constituents and students has never been more complex, or more critical, as expectations rise and budgets shrink. Personalized experiences, operational efficiency, and seamless digital services are becoming more in demand. However, meeting these demands requires rethinking what’s possible more than just incremental change.
According to EY’s 2024 State and Local Trends report, agencies and institutions are under immense pressure to modernize. And, for both K12 and higher education, the effects of the federal budget cuts in 2025 are already being felt necessitating that they too provide higher levels of service to meet constituent expectations but with fewer resources. Nevertheless, despite the constraints, these organizations can continue their modernization journeys and deliver on the expectations for managing budgets, driving efficiency, improving service delivery and constituent experience.
The time has come to take a step back, to reimagine the pathway to progress. Public service IT leaders are encouraged to do just that at AWS Imagine for Education, State, and Local Government.
Taking place July 29-30 at the Hilton Chicago, Imagine is a forum for both visionary thinking and practical action. It brings together a diverse group of leaders from education, government, and technology to explore how cloud computing and AI can fuel transformative outcomes. Whether you’re trying to modernize legacy systems or trying to improve constituent engagement, this event offers more than just inspiration; it offers real, applicable strategies.
Public-private partnerships are essential to meaningful transformation. By partnering with technology leaders like AWS, public sector organizations can accelerate change while staying committed to mission-driven outcomes. At Imagine, these partnerships come to life, showing what is achievable when innovation is guided by purpose.
With over 20 breakout sessions, Imagine is built for action, and the sessions are tailored to address the most pressing needs:
- Driving efficiency through modernization
- Improving student and constituent experiences
- Aligning people, processes, and technology to meet your mission
AWS Imagine is more than just a conference; it’s a powerful catalyst, providing hands-on workshops, real-world case studies, and interactive learning experiences that connect big ideas to tangible impact. The event is no-cost to attend, eliminating financial barriers and promoting collaboration across sectors and knowledge sharing.
Along with experts from AWS, technology leaders from organizations such as IBM, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, and Zscaler will join speakers from academic institutions and government agencies. Whether it’s modernizing cybersecurity, transforming student engagement, or enabling more responsive public services, sessions will look at how cloud, AI, and data analytics are being used to solve real challenges.
Collaboration and innovation are more important than ever as leaders in government and education face increased pressure to modernize with fewer resources. AWS Imagine is a unique opportunity to learn from peers, connect with industry leaders, and discover practical, cloud-based solutions that can drive lasting impact.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to lead with purpose and learn from peers. Register for AWS Imagine Education, State, and Local Government at no-cost today.
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