Veteran state leaders gathered at the Forum on Emerging Technologies and Government Modernization on Dec. 4, 2025, in Sacramento, hosted by the CCGI and TechCA, to share strategies for transforming government through agile practices, collaboration, and resilient leadership.

The panel brought together senior former and current California officials to explore the evolving landscape of government innovation. Panelists reflected on lessons from past challenges, discussed how to sustain meaningful collaboration between government and technology partners, and addressed headwinds, including state budget constraints and federal policy shifts.