Montana IT Strategy Summit Series: Charting the Future Together

The State of Montana is committed to fostering a modern, innovative, secure, and accessible digital government experience. To achieve this vision, we are excited to present the 2025 IT Strategy Summit Series. This series of events is specifically designed for state CIOs, IT leaders, project managers, and strategic planning teams – as well as our valued sponsors – to connect, align, and drive impactful change.

Conference Agenda

Midpoint Momentum: A Summer Check-In

Date: Tuesday, August 12

Location: Helena College

As we reach the midpoint of our biennial strategic planning cycle, it's time to take stock, celebrate successes, and address challenges head-on. The "IT Strategy Summit: Midpoint Momentum" is a pivotal opportunity to:

  • Review and Assess: Assess the current State IT Strategic Plan, review progress made by Enterprise Initiative Committees, and analyze agency initiatives for alignment and optimization.
  • Enhance Strategic Alignment: Participate in vision and mission workshops to reinforce our strategic direction and ensure everyone is on the same page.
  • Establish a Clear Path Forward: Define concrete next steps for agencies to finalize their IT plans, assign tasks to key stakeholders, and lay the groundwork for enterprise alignment at the fall conference.
  • Enhance Accountability: Establish clear accountability frameworks for enterprise projects and develop strategies for effective resource allocation.

Participation is by invitation only, if you have questions about the event or would like to request an invitation, please contact Hannah Thorne (hannah.thorne@mt.gov)

Future Focus: Aligning for Success

Date: December 2-4

Location: Carroll College

The "IT Strategy Summit: Future Focus" is dedicated to aligning agency-specific strategies with Montana’s statewide IT vision while shaping the next biennial plan. This summit will:

  • Define Strategic Direction: Establish a clear vision and mission for state IT, aligned with input from the Governor and Legislature.
  • Develop the Biennial Strategic Plan: Draft statewide objectives and initiatives that address agency needs while driving enterprise alignment.
  • Build Enterprise Structures for Execution: Identify priority enterprise initiatives, determine resource needs, and assign ownership for initiative outcomes.

Participation is by invitation only, if you have questions about the event or would like to request an invitation, please contact Hannah Thorne (hannah.thorne@mt.gov).

Sponsorship Opportunities

We invite current vendors with the State of Montana that passionate about advancing technology in government to partner with us as sponsors. This is a unique opportunity to:

  • Connect with Key Decision-Makers: Engage with CIOs and other influential leaders.
  • Showcase Your Solutions: Demonstrate how your products and services can help Montana achieve its IT goals.
  • Support Innovation: Contribute to the advancement of technology in the public sector.

Contact Annie Murdock (annie.murdock@mt.gov) to learn more about sponsorship packages and how you can get involved!