OhioX GovTech Council
Connecting public
sector innovators
The OhioX GovTech Council drives public sector innovation by connecting government leaders, technologists, and policymakers. Through collaboration and shared learning, the Council aims to improve public services, boost efficiency, and position Ohio as a leader in government innovation.
Join us as we build the future of government, together.
What We Do
GovTech Council Programs + Events
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Examples include:
• Generative AI for Local Governments: Hosted by the City of Westerville featuring local government CIOs and City Managers.
• State of GovTech: Featuring CIOs from the State of Ohio and City of Dublin.
• Building Ohio's Tech Workforce: Roundtables in Columbus and Cincinnati hosted by Franklin University and Procter & Gamble featuring leaders from state government and economic development.
• Cybersecurity: Hosted by Deloitte and featuring cyber leaders from the State of Ohio and Secretary of State's Office.
• Creating a Better User Experience for Citizens and Taxpayers: Featuring leaders from the City of Westerville and the Central Ohio Transit Authority.
• Local Governments as Laboratories for Innovation: Featuring CIOs from Cleveland Metroparks, Franklin County, and the City of Hilliard.
• Forget Me Not - Exploring the Future of Identity Management: Featuring leaders from InnovateOhio and the State of Ohio
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OhioX partnered with Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted and InnovateOhio to host two OH | AI Forums in Cleveland and Cincinnati.
These AI Forums brought together leaders from government, education, workforce, and industry to discuss AI's transformational impact on Ohio.
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OhioX's longest running event is the annual GovTech Summit. It brings Ohio tech to the Statehouse in Columbus for a day of connections, shared learning, and advocacy for tech and innovation in Ohio.
The day invites OhioX members to meet with government CIOs and IT leaders as well as policymakers and elected officials.
The 2025 Ohio GovTech Summit save the date is Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
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OhioX hosts regular gatherings with elected officials and policymakers.
Some of our OhioX member events, roundtables, and meetings with elected officials include:
• U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
• Congressman Bob Latta
• Congressman Troy Balderson
• Lt. Governor Jon Husted
• Senate President Matt Huffman
• State Senator Michelle Reynolds
• State Rep. Casey Weinstein
• State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells
• State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney
• State Rep. Nick Santucci
• State Rep. Thad Claggett
• State Rep. Adam Holmes
• State Rep. Mary Lightbody
• State Rep. Mark Fraizer
GovTech Council Leadership
Partner, High Bridge Consulting
CIO, City of Westerville
CIO, Cleveland Metroparks
Chief Innovation & Technology Officer, COTA
Economic Development Director, City of Westerville
CIO, Case Western Reserve University
CIO, City of Hilliard
City Manager, City of Hilliard
Executive Director, The Beta District
Executive Director, Dublin ICF Institute
Director, Consulting Services, CGI
Client Relationship Executive, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
GovTech Council Members
Want to get involved?
Join OhioX and get a seat at the table for our GovTech Council programs and events.