1. Digital Communities Program

    An Executive Community for Engaging the Nation’s Largest Cities and Counties
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    Digital Communities Program

Connect With the Leaders Shaping Local Government Innovation

A 12-month, invitation-based program connecting a select group of industry leaders with senior local government CIOs and IT executives in a trusted, peer-level environment.

Benefits of Corporate Membership

Relationship Building

Relationship Building

Build high-value relationships while engaging directly with city and county CIOs

Valuable Insight

Valuable Insight

Get firsthand insight into evolving priorities and align with initiatives before they are formalized

Solution Positioning

Solution Positioning

Position your solutions as the answer to cities’ most pressing priorities and evolving needs

Exclusive Content Opportunities

Exclusive Content Opportunities

Highlight your expertise and showcase your solutions through exclusive content opportunities

Brand Exposure

Brand Exposure

Amplify your brand's authority among public-sector prospects

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Informed Decision Making

Impact public-sector decision-making in the largest cities and counties nationwide

Prominent Program Leadership

Prominent Program Leadership

Program led by Rob Lloyd, Executive Director of the Center for Digital Government and former Chief Technology Officer for the City of Seattle

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What This Is

The Digital Communities Program is a year-long executive community. Program partners participate in structured, moderated conversations with city and county leaders to better understand priorities, share perspectives, and build long-term relationships.
  • No-selling environment
  • No large audiences
  • No transactional engagement

 

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Why Participate

Engage earlier. Understand deeper. Build credibility.

  • Build trusted relationships with CIOs and IT leaders from the nation’s largest cities and counties
  • Gain insight into priorities and investments before they formalize into procurements
  • Understand the “why” behind decisions
  • Strengthen alignment between your strategy and real government needs
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How It Works

A structured 12-month experience designed for ongoing engagement:
  • Executive Summit (In-Person): Small-group, discussion-driven engagement with 20–25 large city and county CIOs
  • Virtual Meetings: Ongoing roundtable conversations with senior government leaders
  • Digital Communities Ecosystem Access: Engagement across key moments, including survey awards and leadership gatherings
  • Advisory Access: Direct connection to Center for Digital Government experts and insight

Who Should Participate

Program partnership is designed for companies that want to expand their reach in local government markets.

 

Private-sector program partners typically include:

  • SVPs/VPs
  • General Managers
  • Industry or Strategy Leaders

Participants should be prepared to:

  • Engage as peers in strategic discussions
  • Contribute perspective (not promote solutions)
  • Translate insight into long-term market strategy
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What Makes This Different

This isn't a sponsorship package. It's a seat at the table–and how you get there matters.
  • Invitation-based, limited participation to ensure high-quality dialogue and deep relationship building
  • Peer-level engagement with senior government leaders
  • Moderated, no-pitch environment focused on shared challenges and priorities
  • Year-long continuity, not a one-time event
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In this video, e.Republic's Chief Programs Officer Teri Takai shares a program overview.


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    "We are deeply grateful to the Center for Digital Government for providing a platform to recognize and celebrate the hard work and innovation of cities across the nation."

    Attendee, Digital Cities Awards Dinner

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    "Loved hearing the perspective from leaders across the various cities population categories–this dialogue was very helpful."

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    “It’s great to have everyone on the same page collaborating and sharing best practices.”

    CIO, Large County Government

Start the Conversation

 

If you’re looking to build deeper, more trusted relationships with public-sector leaders, this program provides structured, year-round engagement designed to support long-term growth.

 

Participation is limited to a small group of program partners to maintain a trusted, non-competitive environment. Please tell us more about your organization and your goals so that we can determine if you’re a fit for this exclusive program. We’ll be in touch soon.

 

People meeting at the Digital Communities Program