About Summit
You’re making government work in the digital age.
Our annual three-day event is an opportunity for public servants, advocates, entrepreneurs, technologists, and volunteers to get together in one room and break through some of government’s biggest challenges. In 2020, we’ll be focusing on: Design + Delivery; Civic Innovation + Data; Operations + Management; and Technology + Policy.
At the Code for America Summit, over a thousand people come together to improve lives at scale. They’re bringing new ideas, collaborating across old silos, and doing the hard work for the long haul. They’re changing people’s lives for the better, right now. They’re using technology to make government work the way we deserve.
They’re you.
About Code for America
Like you, we’ve got a vision for a new kind of government—where technology, operations, and policy all work together, centered around delivering what people need. Starting with the people who need it the most, we’re working together to deliver a 21st-century government, effectively and equitably serving all Americans.
Connect with fellow changemakers
Tech that doesn’t just meet the public’s expectations. Tech that beats them.
From neighborhoods to countries, the two biggest levers for improving people’s lives at scale are technology and government.
Whether it’s changing lives by automatically clearing hundreds of thousands of criminal records or designing the forms for signing up for food stamps, everyone at our summit pulls both levers to make it all happen.
An open door to new skills and new knowledge
Learn from experts in 101 and higher-level sessions about what really works, and the fundamentals you need to succeed. Design thinking, user research, prototyping and product management. Agile and iterative, procurement and digital transformation, you’ll get to the substance behind the buzzwords, and what you need to thrive.
Summit at a Glance
Mark your calendars!
Summit 2020 is three fast-paced days full of content and community. Plan for sessions, networking, and more, and make the most of your time at Summit and beyond.
| Wed, March 11 | |
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| 8:30 – 9:30am | Registration |
| 9:30am – 12:30pm | Morning Workshops |
| 12:30 – 1:30pm | Lunch (included) |
| 1:30 – 4:30pm | Afternoon Workshops |
| 5:30 – 7:30pm | ‘Work on Things That Matter’ Career Event |
| Thu, March 12 | |
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| 8:00 – 9:00am | Registration and Breakfast (included) |
| 9:00 – 10:30am | Mainstage |
| 10:30 – 11:00am | Break |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Track Keynotes |
| 12:00 – 1:00pm | Lunch (included) |
| 1:00 – 2:00pm | Breakout Sessions |
| 2:00 – 2:30pm | Break |
| 2:30 – 3:30pm | Breakout Sessions and Lightning Talks |
| 3:30 – 4:00pm | Break |
| 4:00 – 5:00pm | Breakout Sessions and Lightning Talks |
| 6:30 – 8:00pm | People of Color Happy Hour |
| Fri, March 13 | |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00am | Registration and Breakfast (included) |
| 9:00 – 10:30am | Mainstage |
| 10:30 – 11:00am | Break |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Breakout Sessions |
| 12:00 – 1:00pm | Lunch (included) |
| 1:00 – 2:00pm | Breakout Sessions |
| 2:00 – 2:30pm | Break |
| 2:30 – 3:30pm | Breakout Sessions and Lightning Talks |
| 3:30 – 4:00pm | Break |
| 4:00 – 5:00pm | Regional Networking |
Schedule subject to change without prior notice
Pricing
The early bird gets the best prices
Buy soon to access our best prices, and note our special rates for government employees.
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Take advantage of the special 20% off rate for groups of five or more government/nonprofit attendees—bring your team!
Download our editable justification letter and share with your manager or team to support your case for attending Code for America Summit 2020. It has all the important information you need to share to get approval.
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Speakers
Inspiring perspectives at Summit
More speakers announced soon!
Sponsors and partners
Making Summit possible
Thank you to the generous sponsors and partners whose support enables Code for America Summit year after year.
Thank you to our Summit 2020 nonprofit partner
Partnering Sponsors
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Supporting Sponsors
Start-up Sponsors
Government/Nonprofit Sponsors
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Be part of Summit 2020
For sponsorship inquiries, please email summit@codeforamerica.org and learn more about the value of supporting Summit.
Who attends Summit?
Hotel and venue
We’re taking Summit to D.C.!
This year’s conference will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Highway (previously Jefferson Davis Highway), Arlington, VA 22202. Code for America has secured a limited number of rooms for attendees at the Crystal Gateway Marriott at a rate of $239 per night plus tax. The discounted rate is available until Monday, February 27 at 5pm EST, or until the block is sold out.
Call 1-800-228-9290 and mention the reference code ‘Code for America Summit 2020’ or ‘CAS’ or click here to reserve a room.
Please note: there is limited availability on Tuesday, March 10 and Friday, March 13
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Celebrate 10 years of designing better government with us!