“We provide the platform for states to have open dialogue, meaningful conversation, and fruitful testimony around core problems, successful solutions and everything that falls between. Through NASTD, our state is better prepared to face the technology challenges of tomorrow.” – Rick Woodruff, Executive Director Office of Infrastructure Services, Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Office of Technology
NASTD membership is open to the 50 states, DC and U.S. territories. The membership is divided into four regions: Eastern, Southern, Midwestern and Western. State membership is open to state departments and agencies with primary responsibility for providing IT resources for state entities.
Associate membership is open to any department, agency, or public institution with responsibility for IT. The state’s central IT authority must approve state associate membership.
Your membership in NASTD entitles you to many benefits and services, and there is no limit on how many IT professionals states can designate to share in NASTD member benefits.
Attending Events Designed for State Government IT Professionals
NASTD hosts two regional seminars and an annual conference each year. At all three events, state members can engage with their peers from across the country and corporate affiliate members whose valuable services help state IT run efficiently and effectively.
States receive three complimentary registrations to two in-person events (their regional seminar and the annual conference). Additional registrations can be purchased.
Applying for Travel Grants
If a state member’s request for travel to an event is denied by their state, NASTD offers travel grants to state members to attend events as funds allow.
Building Strong Connections
We know your time is precious, and states are often facing similar IT challenges. Our members serve in over 40 states and U.S. territories and represent the deepest experience in state government IT operations. From IT service management to AI, our states are hard at work on their digital transformation journey and are constantly sharing tips, tricks, and tidbits to move the needle.
As a member, you gain access to that vast network through our NASTD Online Community. Connect with fellow state and corporate members at the push of a button to share ideas, gain insight on unique challenges like tackling legacy systems and workforce upskilling, and much more.
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The NASTD Online Community is comprised of regional calls, special interest groups, webinars, and more.
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An extensive Resource Library containing hundreds of documents gives members access to past seminar and annual conference presentations, research reports, state RFPs, RFIs and SLAs, policy and planning documents, past educational webinars, and more. New resources are added to the library they are posted by association members and staff.
Receiving NASTD Publications and Information
Members turn to NASTD for information about the latest issues in state government IT operations and advice on how to help state governments be adaptable, resourceful, and innovative in solving problems. Members receive:
Make Your Mark on the Association
NASTD encourages member participation in committees that help govern the organization.