Industry Insider — California members are invited to an exclusive in-person briefing with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), offering an opportunity to hear directly from agency leaders about the department’s evolving technology strategy and operational goals.
The event will explore how CDCR is integrating technology to support its dual mission of public safety and rehabilitation. Department officials will discuss initiatives to modernize offender management systems and expand digital tools that enhance officer accountability. These updates aim to streamline decision-making and improve the overall efficiency of institutional and community-based operations.
With a projected IT budget of $518 million, CDCR is investing significantly in digital infrastructure to improve facility safety, strengthen re-entry support and reduce recidivism. The department’s leadership is expected to highlight challenges tied to these modernization efforts and outline opportunities for vendors to deliver solutions that align with CDCR’s human-centered and data-informed approach.
In addition to technology upgrades, the department continues to emphasize education, vocational training and hands-on parole supervision as core components of its rehabilitative strategy. This briefing is designed to give technology partners a clearer understanding of CDCR’s direction and priorities, helping them tailor offerings that can support the department’s operational and societal goals.
The event will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. Nov. 14 at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West. Members are encouraged to register as soon as possible. More information is available here.
Insider to Host Exclusive Briefing on CDCR Modernization Priorities
Members are invited to register for a briefing with officials from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Nov. 14.
