Learning from the NASCIO Annual Conference 2024

This document summarizes key takeaways from the 2024 NASCIO Annual Conference, covering CIO and CISO priorities around digital services, human-centered design, generative AI, and evolving cybersecurity challenges identified in the Deloitte-NASCIO study (expanding CISO roles, AI risks/opportunities, budgeting uncertainty, evolving threat approaches, and workforce needs). It also highlights state-level initiatives including Mississippi’s efforts to attract young tech talent, Illinois’ move away from chargeback models, Arizona’s focus on AI productivity and energy concerns, and Missouri’s rollout of a citizen portal with single sign-on, emphasizing cross-government collaboration and modernization.