GMIS Illinois upcoming events

GMIS Illinois VIRTUAL training - Krasan Consulting Services (2026-05-28)

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Accelerating Digital Transformation for Local Government

Smarter, Faster, Simpler: The Local Government Advantage of TOPS Category 2

Presented by: Steve Peralta, Krasan Consulting Services

A focused webinar for local government leaders, digital program owners, and transformation stakeholders exploring how councils can achieve strategic, scalable, and cost-effective digital transformation.

What You’ll Learn

Service redesign strategies that improve citizen experiences
Cloud modernization approaches to move beyond legacy systems
Data-driven decision-making for smarter operations
Organizational change management that supports long-term success
How to build integrated, citizen-centric digital ecosystems that:
- Elevate service quality
- Reduce operational friction
- Strengthen organizational resilience

Special Focus: TOPS Category 2 Contract

Discover how the TOPS Category 2 contract provides a streamlined, pre-approved procurement pathway for transformation services.

Key Benefits

Faster engagement with expert partners
Reduced procurement overhead
Improved compliance and reduced risk
Flexible delivery models tailored to local government needs
Measurable outcomes in:
- Community engagement
- Workforce enablement
- Operational efficiency

Why Attend?

This webinar will provide leaders with:

Clarity on modernization opportunities
Confidence in procurement and delivery pathways
Practical next steps for driving meaningful digital transformation within local government.

Speakers:

Steve Peralta

Vice President, Client Engagement State, Local, Education (SLED) Segment

Steve Peralta has over 30 years of Customer Relationship Management experience. Over the course

of his career Steve has consulted and developed technical solutions for entities such as: the State of

Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology, the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, the

Illinois State Police, SPS District 186, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and recently the Bank of

Springfield in a role as CXO. In his current role, he serves as a member of the Krasan leadership

team responsible for the business development and championing the voice of the customer to

create WOW client experiences targeting the State, Local, and Education (SLED) sector for the State

of Illinois.

Steve is a member of Christ the King Parish and a member of the Knights of Columbus. In addition,

he is a co-founder, past president, and current Board member of the Central Illinois Customer

Service Association (CILCSA) which promotes exemplary customer service delivery in Central Illinois.

In addition, Steve serves on the board of the Information Technology Society of Education (ITSE) with

a goal to provide relevant educational, networking and growth opportunities for the Springfield

community of IT professionals. Although Steve was raised in the Chicago land area, Steve has

considered Springfield, Illinois to be his home for the past 26 years. During his downtime he enjoys

following Chicago sports, exercising, listening to live music, and spending time with his family. Steve

received his M.A. Degree in Communications from Eastern Illinois University with a minor in

Business Administration.

GMIS Illinois Quarterly Meeting - Q3 2026 (2026-08-14)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

9:00–9:10 am — Welcome & Housekeeping Items

9:15–10:00 am — Session 1: Content TBD

10:00–10:15 am — Break

10:15–11:00 am — Session 2: Content TBD

11:00–11:15 am — Break

11:15 am–12:00 pm — Session 3: Content TBD

12:00–1:15 pm — Lunch

1:15–2:45 pm — Training TBD

GMIS Illinois Quarterly Meeting - Q4 2026 (2026-11-13)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

9:00–9:10 am — Welcome & Housekeeping Items

9:15–10:00 am — Session 1: Content TBD

10:00–10:15 am — Break

10:15–11:00 am — Session 2: Content TBD

11:00–11:15 am — Break

11:15 am–12:00 pm — Session 3: Content TBD

12:00–1:15 pm — Lunch

1:15–2:45 pm — Training TBD

GMIS Illinois Quarterly Meeting - Q1 2027 (2027-01-22)

Fri, 22 Jan 2027 15:00:00 GMT

9:00–9:10 am — Welcome & Housekeeping Items

9:15–10:00 am — Session 1: Content TBD

10:00–10:15 am — Break

10:15–11:00 am — Session 2: Content TBD

11:00–11:15 am — Break

11:15 am–12:00 pm — Session 3: Content TBD

12:00–1:15 pm — Lunch

1:15–2:45 pm — Training TBD

GIANTS 2027 Conference (2027-04-11)

Sun, 11 Apr 2027 05:00:00 GMT

GIANTS is a two and a half day conference full of opportunities to network with your peers, learn about new and exciting trends in local government technology, meet with industry leading vendors and enjoy some light entertainment.

As a government member, you get the opportunity to talk to others that fill a similar role for other organizations. You can compare notes, share war stories, and learn how IT happens in their organization.

As a corporate member, you get face-to-face time with key technology decision makers. Government members are the ones who drive innovation for their organizations.

GIANTS 2028 Conference (2028-04-09)

Sun, 09 Apr 2028 05:00:00 GMT

As a corporate member, you get face-to-face time with key technology decision makers. Government members are the ones who drive innovation for their organizations.