A First Look at ENGAGE 2027: The Power of One

Public service runs on individual moments. One dispatcher who stays calm when a caller can’t. One budget discrepancy caught before it becomes an audit finding. One system that gives a responding officer the full picture before they arrive.

None of those moments happen in a vacuum. They happen because someone was prepared and the systems behind them worked effectively.

ENGAGE 2027 puts a name to that idea. More than a conference theme, The Power of One reflects how public safety and public administration work actually happens. Not through sweeping system overhauls, but through individual people, equipped with the right tools, making the right call at the right time.

ENGAGE 2027 takes place April 18–21 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Here’s what you need to know, and how to sign up before early bird pricing ends.

Introducing This Year’s Theme

The Power of One starts with a simple premise: a single action can have an impact far beyond the moment it happens.

One accurate report flags a compliance issue before it escalates. One connection made at ENGAGE leads to a solution someone’s agency has been searching for. One person, sharing what they’ve learned at the conference, changes how an entire department approaches its work.

At ENGAGE 2027, that idea comes to life as CentralSquare customers, experts, and partners come together to share what they’re learning, see what’s ahead, and connect with the people who understand their work best.

The conference brings public safety and public administration professionals together under one roof. Despite their different roles, educational tracks, and tools, ENGAGE unites all public sector pros behind a common goal: serving their communities well.

“I’ve been attending these conferences since 2008. The ENGAGE conference helps me and my company by offering demonstrations, exhibits, and new products to learn about, providing valuable knowledge on our current standing with CentralSquare.”

— Donna Waller, Finance Director and Business Office Manager, Fitzgerald Water Light & Bond Commission, GA

What’s Confirmed for 2027

Mark your calendar and start your justification letter. CentralSquare ENGAGE 2027 takes place April 18–21 at Caesars Palace Conference Center in Las Vegas.

Early bird registration is open now at $999, which is the lowest price available. Rates will increase as the event approaches, so registering now is the easiest way to lock in your spot and your savings.

CentralSquare is still looking for speakers. If you’re a current customer with a success story or hard-earned lesson worth sharing, submit a proposal by November 15, 2026. Accepted presenters receive complimentary registration, as well as the opportunity to help peers across the country learn from what your agency has already figured out.

What to Expect: Sessions and Tracks at ENGAGE 2027

The CentralSquare user conference will feature several core experiences, each designed to help you get more from your tools and your team.

Hands-On Product Training

Led by CentralSquare experts, training courses run from introductory to advanced for both public safety and public administration solutions. Build practical skills, gain confidence, and get more value from your technology, whether it’s CentralSquare One, Centerline AI, Finance Enterprise, Vertex, or any of the other solutions in the suite.

Thought Leadership Forums

Sessions led by public sector leaders, customers, and CentralSquare experts cover the challenges your agency is navigating right now. Get actionable strategies—not just talking points—for staffing, cybersecurity, AI adoption, and cloud modernization.

Roadmap Previews

Hear directly from the teams building your software. See what’s coming, ask questions, and understand how upcoming features can support your agency’s priorities.

Networking

Structured events and informal conversations create space to connect with peers, industry leaders, and CentralSquare teams who understand your work.

Why Attend ENGAGE 2027?

Every agency arrives at ENGAGE with its own priorities. Here’s what you can expect to bring home.

Get More Value from Your CentralSquare Solutions

Learn practical tips, workflows, and approaches you can take back and put to work across your agency. Discover ways to increase adoption and make the technology you already use work harder for your team.

Make Every Day Work Simpler

Discover ways to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and help your teams spend more time serving your community.

Turn Information into Action Faster

Learn how other agencies are connecting data, workflows, and teams to give responders and staff the information they need when it matters most.

Learn from Agencies Facing the Same Pressures

Hear directly from public safety, justice, and local government peers navigating staffing challenges, rising call volumes, legacy systems, cloud adoption, and evolving community expectations.

See What’s Next for Public Sector Technology

Hear how AI, automation, cloud, and connected intelligence are changing the way agencies operate and serve their communities, without losing sight of the people doing the work.

Bring Proven Ideas Back to Your Agency

Walk away with strategies and lessons from other agencies that you can apply to your operations, your teams, and ultimately the communities you serve.

Get Personalized Guidance from CentralSquare Experts

Spend 1:1 time with product experts to ask questions, work through challenges, and uncover ways to get more value from the solutions your agency uses every day.

First Time at ENGAGE? Here’s Where to Start

If this is your first ENGAGE conference, CentralSquare has built two resources to make it easier.

The First Timer’s Guide is a good place to start. It covers what to pack, how to navigate the venue, FAQs, and how to plan your schedule. You’ll also find tips from regular attendees, including when to hit the expo and how to find peers using the same products as you.

If you still need to make the case for attending, the Justification Letter gives you a ready-made template to make the case for attending one of the top public sector conferences of 2027.

“I love the opportunity to attend ENGAGE because it shifts the focus from product to people.”

— Katie Kephart, Business Analyst, Institute for Systems Biology, WA

Lock in Early Bird Pricing

ENGAGE 2027 is where individual moments become something bigger. The connections you make, the sessions you attend, and the ideas you bring back to your agency transcend the event itself and impact your community.

Early bird pricing is live now at $999. That rate won’t last, and neither will open seats. Register today to lock in your spot at next year’s GovTech conference in Las Vegas before pricing increases. Don’t miss this opportunity to ENGAGE, learn, and lead.
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