Open Source Technology and The Future of Civic Tech

by Liz Tupper | at Minnebar 19

It's important to acknowledge that the landscape of government tech is shifting rapidly, and what worked in January 2024 might look different today. However, one thing remains the same, software development power by community and for community is essential.

This talk will energize attendees by highlighting the far-reaching benefits of open data and open source contributions and showing how even small steps can lead to big changes. You will hear details about the Minnesota Digital Services Hackathon happening in October and how you can get involved.

More about Minnesota Digital Services

In just ONE year, Minnesota Digital Services has transformed from a simple coffee meetup into a thriving community of 275+ GovTech enthusiasts! Our journey began on January 26, 2024, soon after we soft-launched at Minnebar in 2024, and one of our main goals for 2025 is to host a civic government hackathon.

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Liz Tupper

Liz Tupper is a strategic technology leader with over 25 years of experience driving transformative change across the civic tech, social good, AI (artificial intelligence), IoT (internet of things), web, mobile application, and video game industries. She is the Senior Director of Product at CivicActions and co-leads the Minnesota Digital Service meetup group, a collaborative community of professionals passionate about GovTech (Government Technology) at local, state, and federal levels.


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