CIVIC Tech Leadership Institute

CIVIC Tech Leadership Institute

November 2-6, 2026 

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin – Downtown Capital

The CIVIC Tech Leadership Institute is a premier, one-week executive program designed for Texas city IT leaders navigating the rapidly evolving intersection of technology, public service, and governance. As cities face increasing demands around cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital accessibility, and data stewardship, today’s technology leaders must go beyond technical expertise to lead with vision, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration. 

CIVIC—Civic Innovation, Vision, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity—equips participants with the strategic leadership skills, practical tools, and policy awareness needed to drive secure, accessible, and citizen-centered technology initiatives. Through focused sessions on AI, cybersecurity, legal alignment, customer service optimization, data and project management, and leadership development, the Institute prepares municipal IT leaders to deliver modern, resilient, and trusted digital services for the communities they serve.