Recommended by State CIO Gopal Khanna and Budgeted for Each Year
State CIO Khanna recommends that State employees attend the Symposium. Including co-sponsors the Association of MN Counties, County IT Leadership Association, League of MN Cities and the City IT Leadership Group, a 25-year track record, and an affordable price – the Symposium is the first event in everyone’s budget each year.

Represents a Billion Dollar Marketplace
As Minnesota's largest employer, state/local government invests BILLIONS OF DOLLARS in information and communication technologies to meet the accelerated dependence on electronic government.

Purchasing Power on Hand
Attendees are decision-makers — or the professionals they rely on for recommendations – not just the “tire kickers.”

Increased Reliance on IT Vendors
Due to increasing demands from stakeholders and a lack of expertise and resources to meet them, government is relying more heavily on IT vendors to help improve their internal operations and public service delivery.

Establish and Maintain Relationships
Personal relationships are becoming more important than ever. The Symposium offers an opportunity to establish new contacts and strengthen existing ones in order to gain the long-term relationship and customer loyalty that is so valuable in today’s competitive market.

New Contacts! New Opportunities!
In 2007, 34% indicated they were first time attendees or had attended the Symposium only one time.

Showcase What You Have!
Impress your potential customers by showcasing your company’s new or upgraded products, services and technologies. Hands-on demonstrations are key to success!

Better Understand Your Customers' Needs
Attend sessions and talk with attendees to better understand their needs, the government marketplace, and what you can do to respond.

Your Competition Will Be There! Can you afford not to be?
See a list of past exhibitors (.pdf)