GOVIT Leadership Summit & Symposium Logo

November 18-20, 2025
JW Marriott Mall of America, Bloomington, MN

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The Syposium was very engaging and informative! There were countless relatable stories and sound leadership advice I was able to take back to my team.

  All times are listed in Central Time Zone.

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Registration Opens
7:30 – 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 AM Welcome and Sponsor Introduction
8:45 – 9:30 AM

Panel Discussion | The IT Leader: How to Lead in a Volatile Environment

9:30 – 9:50 AM Networking Break
9:55 – 10:40 AM

Panel Discussion | Investing Smart: Making Public Dollars Go Further with Strategic IT Governance & Management Practices

10:40 – 11:00 AM Networking Break
11:05 – 11:50 AM Roundtable Discussions
11:50 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch with PTI Solutions Awards Presentation
1:05 – 1:50 PM Roundtable Discussions
1:50 – 2:20 PM Networking Break
2:25 – 3:05 PM

Panel Discussion | The IT Leaders of Tomorrow: Preparing a New Generation of IT Professionals to Assume Their Leadership Role

3:15 – 4:00 PM

Panel Discussion | Maximizing Your IT Workforce

4:00 – 4:05 PM Closing Remarks
4:05 – 5:00 PM

Speed Networking Welcome Reception – Share and Learn While You Mingle!

 

All times are listed in Central Time Zone.

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Registration Open
7:00 – 7:45 AM Leadership Breakfast (invite only)

Recognizing the Value of Partnerships: Strengthening Collaboration in a Changing Landscape

7:30 – 9:00 AM Conference Breakfast (available to all attendees)
8:00 – 8:45 AM Breakout Sessions
8:45 – 9:15 AM Networking Break
9:20 – 10:30 AM

Keynote Panel Discussion | Navigating Change in Uncertain Times: Strategies for Resilience & Innovation

10:30 – 11:00 AM Networking Break
11:00 – 11:45 AM Breakout Sessions
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM Lunch, Golden GOVIT Awards, & Symposium Slam
1:15 – 2:00 PM Breakout Sessions
2:00 – 2:30 PM Networking Break
2:30 – 3:15 PM Fireside Chats
3:15 – 3:45 PM Networking Break
3:45 – 4:30 PM Breakout Sessions
4:30 – 5:30 PM

Events Committee Thank You Reception

  All times are listed in Central Time Zone.

7:30 – 9:00 AM Registration Open
7:30 – 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast
7:30 – 9:00 AM PTI Community Breakfast (invite only)
8:30 – 8:45 Welcome & Sponsor Introduction
8:45 – 9:45 Panel Discussion | Efficiency vs. Effectiveness: Understanding the Difference and the Role of Technology
9:45 – 10:00 AM Networking Break
10:00 – 10:45 AM Breakout Sessions
10:45 – 11:00 AM Networking Break
11:00 – 11:45 AM Breakout Sessions
11:45 AM – 1:30 PM

    Lunch & Closing Panel: The Future of GovTech