Conference Updates:

Apply for a 2026 ISM Fellowship

The fellowship application is open for state, county, and municipal government human services agencies to apply for travel assistance to attend the ISM Education Conference & Expo. Deadline for all fellowship applications is THIS FRIDAY, June 12.

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2026 Founders Hub Pavilion Applications Open

This isn’t just an exhibit—it’s a showcase of the future. The Founders Hub Pavilion highlights cutting-edge solutions across all operational verticals, from AI-powered call centers and data-driven insights to transformative program management platforms. If your tech is reshaping the human services landscape, this is where you belong. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

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Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Recognition Awards for Excellence in Human Services Information Technology

These awards recognize individuals for exceptional collaboration across boundaries, the best use of technology for operations, the best use of technology for customers, and excellence in individual leadership in the application of information technology to support state and local government human services. Nomination deadline is Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

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About the ISM Conference & Expo

The IT Solutions Management for Human Services (ISM) Education Conference & Expo is where technology leaders from state, county, and federal agencies join industry professionals to explore groundbreaking approaches to designing and delivering human services.

Early Bird Registration Through 8/26!

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Produced by APHSA and its affinity group, IT Solutions Management for Human Services (ISM), this annual event is the largest of its kind and offers unparalleled opportunities for learning, networking, and hands-on demonstrations of technology and innovation solutions. Attendees from across the country can learn about cutting-edge technologies as they connect with a wide array of committed partners and organizations, all working toward the shared vision of thriving communities built on human potential.

This year’s conference will be held at the Spokane Convention Center! We can’t wait to see you there!

Why Attend?

  • Interact with your peers, federal and state partners, and private sector experts.
  • Dedicated sessions with federal partners, industry thought leaders, and peers sharing lessons learned and best practices.
  • Experience and hear about cutting-edge IT technologies and solutions.
  • The program agenda is explicitly designed for IT professionals in the human services sector.
  • The nation’s most significant human services technology event is dedicated to building community in the human services sector.

Who Attends?

See our breakdown of last year’s attendees by sector.

Speaker & Agenda Spotlights

Check back for more information about the 2026 speakers as they are announced!

JUSTIFY YOUR ATTENDANCE

Download our justification letter and agenda at-a-glance to share with your supervisor to assist with approving travel and attendance to this year’s conference and expo.

Justification Letter for Supervisors
Coming Soon! Travel Agenda-at-a-Glance

Need Help or Have Questions?

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact our Conference Team. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response during business days, Monday-Friday. Emails received on weekends or federal/office holidays will be responded to by the end of the day the following business day.

Thank You! ISM 2026 Sponsors

APHSA conferences are underwritten in part by our Strategic Industry Partners.

Sponsors TBA Soon!