Conference Connections 

Session Spotlight: Technology and Cybersecurity  

Cybersecurity and technology are vital for ensuring the safety and efficiency of municipal operations. During the 2025 League Conference, several sessions will be dedicated to the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and technology. For CEU and speaker information, please visit the Conference website or download the Conference app from your device store.     

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  

AI in Your Municipality (Room 409) 

Explore the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in municipal government, with a focus on the assessor’s office. Learn how to identify opportunities, implement AI tools, and enhance workflows to improve accuracy, productivity, and public service. Assessors session.  

3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Cybersecurity Starts with You: Protecting People Not Just Systems (Rooms 201/202) 

Highlighting the human side of cybersecurity, offering practical guidance to help individuals make informed decisions at work, at home, in school, and beyond. Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. RANJ session.  

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  

Advanced Air Mobility - The Future Is Here (Room 315) 

A panel discussion of subject matter experts discussing the planning and operational aspects of electric aviation, a new mode of short-distance scheduled and on-demand aerial travel between vertiport hubs. 

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  

AI's Impact on Public Procurement (Room 311) 

The latest information on how the current applications of AI could impact you and your role as a public procurement professional. Purchasing Agents session. 

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.  

Cybersecurity Strategies in an Evolving Threat Landscape (Room 411) 

Municipalities must bolster cyber defenses against increasingly sophisticated attacks, while facing challenges such as budget constraints and limited IT resources. Learn about prioritizing cybersecurity protection strategies and tactics for critical infrastructure and public services, including securing water utilities, public safety systems, municipal IT networks, and discuss emerging AI-powered threats. 

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Are Your Municipal Codes Ready for New Wireless Technologies (Room 416) 

With anticipated changes to the wireless and broadband deployment regulations from Washington, are your municipal codes ready to address changes to shot clock regulations and design standards? This panel will tell you what to expect and what you need to do to protect your rights to control the future deployment of wireless transmission equipment in your municipality. 

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Bringing Broadband to Your Community (Room 418) 

New Jersey was allocated $263.7M through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to expand high-speed internet access. Learn about the program and the plan for deployment in 2026. Panelists will share lessons learned in balancing local priorities, clarifying permitting and infrastructure roles, and ensuring projects align with both federal rules and local realities. 

Thursday, November 20, 2025 

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.  

Governing in the AI Age (Room 308/309) 

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept—it shapes how we govern, how we deliver public services, and how we plan for the future. From predictive analytics to AI-powered citizen services, the public sector is on the cusp of a fundamental transformation. This panel will bring together leaders from across NJ’s public and private sectors to explore how AI is influencing governance.  

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Technology Plans, Budgets, Procurement & Staffing Demystified (Room 405/406) 

Planning, budgeting, buying, or staffing your town's technology? Learn practical knowledge to make confident decisions; how cooperative purchasing simplifies buying; discover strategies for recruiting tech talent despite constraints; and create planning and budgeting processes that work. Leave with an actionable plan to stop "muddling through" and instantly improve your town's tech fitness.