The Countdown to Monterey—and MISAC Connect in Your Pocket

The countdown to the 2026 MISAC Annual Conference is underway! In this solo update, we look ahead to MISAC’s largest Annual Conference yet, taking place September 27–30 in Monterey, and preview plans to capture short conversations with members during the conference for future episodes of MISAC Connect Audio.

We also introduce the upgraded MISAC Connect platform and mobile app and highlight what’s hot in the forum—including Microsoft Publisher’s retirement, California Senate Bill 122, the evolving relationship between IT and Public Information functions, and experiences with managed security service providers.

The episode also recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month and this year’s theme, “Unidos, Somos Más”—“Together, We Are More.”

We close by congratulating MISAC member Rolland Kornblau, CGCIO, whose chapter in PTI’s CIO Leadership for Cities and Counties: Emerging Trends and Practices explores why change management has become an essential responsibility of the modern CIO.

Chapters

00:00 Cold Open

00:35 The Countdown to Monterey Begins

02:55 MISAC Connect Is Now in Your Pocket

07:10 What’s Hot on MISAC Connect

12:55 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

15:15 MISAC Member Recognition: Rolland Kornblau

17:35 See You in Monterey