You’re invited to take the stage at 2026 SSI Impact Conference, our annual user conference where public sector professionals come to learn, network, brainstorm, and train.
This year’s conference takes place October 28–30, 2026, at the Hilton at Polaris in Columbus, Ohio, and we’re expecting 275+ public sector leaders and employees for 3 packed days of deep-dive product training, CPE-eligible sessions, panel discussions, leadership sessions, industry and legislative updates, and meaningful peer exchanges.
So if you’ve got a practical session idea, a story worth telling, or a workshop that gets people more productive, we want to hear from you.
SSI IMPACT is a multi-track conference designed for public sector employees of municipalities, counties, libraries, parks, utilities, and special districts.
You’ll meet and speak with roles like:
Finance Directors and Fiscal Officers
HR and Payroll Managers
Utility Billing Directors
Auditors and Treasurers
Park Directors and Library Directors
And other public sector leaders and staff
We’re building a well-rounded program that supports both day-to-day operations and forward-thinking leadership. Sessions can be panel discussions, workshops, lectures, or breakout sessions, typically 30, 45, 60, or 75 minutes long.
Relevant topics include (but aren’t limited to):
Leadership or organizational change
Innovation in finance, HR, or operations
Training, communication, and team development
Civic tech trends, AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation
Personal growth, motivation, and management
Case studies, academic research, or lessons learned from real-world experiences
VIP Software tips, tricks, lessons, and experiences
Accounting, payroll, HR, budgeting, utility billing, accounts payable, and data analytics
Local government law and regulations
Strategic planning and municipality management
We’re especially interested in hands-on, interactive, or story-driven sessions that energize and equip.
Speaking at SSI IMPACT is an opportunity to share expertise with public sector professionals from across the region—and build some great connections along the way.
As a speaker, you have the opportunity to:
Get in front of hundreds of public sector professionals
Add a speaking engagement to your resume
Build your brand and expand your network
Conduct surveys and research to support future projects
Be promoted through SSI email, website, blog, and social channels
Share expertise that helps local communities grow
Host a mini-booth to showcase your company, book, offerings, or resources
By submitting a session, you’re committing to a few important guidelines:
Submit your own entry
Limit of 3 submissions per person
Maximum of 4 speakers/panelists per session
Content must be educational, not a sales pitch (a quick reference is fine—a commercial is not)
And you’ll select the submission type that fits best:
Panel discussion
Workshop
Lecture or breakout session
If you (or someone you know) has a session idea that’s practical, story-driven, or packed with real takeaways, we’d love to review it. We're accepting submissions until June 1.
Submit your proposal for the 2026 SSI IMPACT Conference here.