Impact of AI on the GovTech Business Market in 2026

Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley: How Las Vegas Is Using AI to Make Busy Crosswalks Safer

Shelley Berkley is presenting Las Vegasʼ downtown crosswalk initiative as a straightforward safety improvement for one of the cityʼs busiest pedestrian areas.

The Promises and Pitfalls of a Data Center Boom

Mayor Craig Greenberg: Using AI to turn permitting into a predictable housing pipeline in Louisville

Partnering with Govstream.ai, the city is testing AI-driven permitting to cut review times and speed approvals for new residential projects, including multifamily housing.

Mayor Helena Moreno: Treating streetlight repairs as a frontline public safety system in New Orleans

On January 13, 2026, just her second day in office, she introduced the first phase of the Lights On initiative in New Orleans East.

The 5 GovTech Conferences That Will Define 2026

Mayor Victor Treviño: Treating gunshot response as a real-time systems problem in Laredo

Victor Treviño is focusing on funding core services, protecting the cityʼs reputation, and reinforcing public safety, while adding a stronger technology focus.

What 2026 Means for Government Tech

Mayor Barbara Lee: Putting guardrails around Oakland city AI before scaling it

Under the leadership of Mayor Barbara Lee, Oakland is prioritizing governance to avoid scattered AI pilots.