Sunday, September 21

• Theresa Pardo, Deputy Director, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany, State University of New York

Monday, September 22

The Honorable Tom Ridge is the president and CEO of Ridge Global LLC. As the company's chief executive, he leads a team of international experts who help businesses and governments meet a range of needs, including security, economic development, strategic business generation, change management, technology integration, global engagement and other issues that encompass a diverse portfolio.

Tom Ridge became the first Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and, on January 24, 2003, he became the first Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. During his tenure, Secretary Ridge worked with more than 180,000-plus employees from a combined 22 agencies to create an agency that facilitated the flow of people and goods, instituted layered security at air, land and seaports, developed a unified national response and recovery plan, protected critical infrastructure, integrated new technology and improved information sharing worldwide.

Tom Ridge was twice elected Governor of Pennsylvania. He served as the state's 43rd governor from 1995 to 2001. Known for his commitment to high standards and results, Governor Ridge delivered on his promise to make Pennsylvania "a leader among states and a competitor among nations." Governor Ridge's aggressive technology strategy helped fuel the state's advances in economic development, education, health care and the environment.

Tom Ridge was elected to Congress in 1982. He was one of the first Vietnam combat veterans elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and was overwhelmingly re-elected by Pennsylvania voters five times.

He serves on public and private boards and is currently the chairman of the National Organization on Disability. His nonprofit work also includes service with the Council for Competitiveness, the Center for Excellence in Government and the Center for the Study of the Presidency. He continues to contribute to matters concerning our nation's veterans and serves as national co-chairman of the Flight 93 Memorial Fundraising Campaign.

Moderator:

• Rock Regan, Director of Business Development, State & Local Government, VMware

Panelists:

• Mark Bengel, Chief Information Officer, State of Tennessee
  
• Rep. John McCoy, State of Washington
  
• Brian Rawson, Chief Technology Officer, State of Texas
  
• Gerry Weaver, Chief Information Officer, State of Indiana

IT consolidation remains a top priority for state CIOs. IT is the foundation for government services, but the decentralization of technology infrastructure has made it increasingly difficult and costly to manage, share, protect and deliver services. In this time of increasing fiscal constraints, consolidation initiatives are gaining traction and support - but is this really the magic bullet states are looking for?

Join our panel of practitioners for a discussion of how states are accomplishing consolidation in these challenging times. What are the key issues for governance? How does a CIO establish stakeholder support? How do federal cost allocation requirements impact a consolidated enterprise? Find out whether the promises of saving money and streamlining service delivery are achievable goals and hear which initiatives are delivering real results.

Moderator:

• Paul Taylor, Chief Strategy Officer, Center for Digital Government

• Ken Theis, Chief Information Officer, State of Michigan
• Peggy Ward, Chief Information Security Officer of the Commonwealth & VITA Internal Audit Officer, Commonwealth of Virginia
• Bill Weihl, Green Energy Czar, Google

However, many initiatives to make government more "green" may have unanticipated implications for IT. As states explore alternative work schedules such as moving to a four day work-week or encouraging more employees to telework, IT is the linchpin that makes it all possible. When additional burden is placed on IT infrastructure to support these plans, or security challenges increase as a result of more workers logging-in remotely, state CIOs must anticipate these changing needs and be prepared to respond. Join our panel of experts for a lively discussion about the role of the CIO in greener government.

Discussion Host:

• Gopal Khanna, Chief Information Officer, State of Minnesota

• Dr. Robert D. Atkinson, Founder and President, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
• Dr. Peter Tippett, Vice President Research and Technology, Verizon Business Security Solutions powered by Cybertrust and the Chief Scientist of ICSA Labs

To secure our future, investments in states’ virtual infrastructure must be envisioned, developed and funded on equal footing with improvements to the physical infrastructure – but this represents a major change in thinking. How can state CIOs bring this need to the forefront? Who are the most valuable allies in this process? And what are the key elements to consider? Join this panel of experts for a discussion on this emerging topic.

Discussion Host:

• Dugan Petty, Chief Information Officer, State of Oregon

• Sarah O’Brien, EPEAT Outreach Director, Green Electronics Council

How does the state CIO navigate these constantly evolving issues and regulations? What do standards such as EnergyStar and EPEAT contribute to the process? This workshop will provide guidance and best practices for managing IT assets in an environmentally responsible manner.

• Claire Bailey, Chief Technology Officer, State of Arkansas

• David Carmichael, Director, The Georgia Archives
• Nancy Dragani, Executive Director, Emergency Management Agency, Department of Public Safety, State of Ohio

Join this panel of practitioners for a discussion of best practices and lessons learned in developing a robust contingency plan for your state’s business-critical records.

Tuesday, September 23

Kathleen Hall Jamieson is the Elizabeth Ware Packard Professor of Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication and Walter and Leonore Annenberg Director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Jamieson is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the American Philosophical Society. She is the author, co author or editor of fifteen books including: unSpun: Finding Facts in a World of Disinformation (Random House, 2007), The 2000 Presidential Election and the Foundations of Party Politics (Cambridge, 2004), The Press Effect (Oxford University Press, 2003) and Everything You Think You Know About Politics...and Why You’re Wrong (Basic Books, 2000). During the 2004 general election, Jamieson regularly appeared on NOW with Bill Moyers and The Newshour.

Moderator:

• Teri Takai, Chief Information Officer, State of California

• Steve Edmonson, Chief Information Officer, State of Ohio
• Jack Landers, Chief Information Officer, State of Rhode Island
• Liza Lowery Massey, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, The CIO Collaborative
• Val Oveson, CEO, Oveson Consulting
• Kyle Schafer, Chief Technology Officer, State of West Virginia
• Rick Webb, Chief Technology Officer, State & Local Government , Accenture

How does this cross-pollination of ideas benefit both the public and private sectors? Our distinguished panel of former and current state CIOs will explore this trend, sharing their personal insights, successes, and war stories about their time spent on both sides of the table.

Moderator:

• Dan Lohrmann, Chief Information Security Officer, State of Michigan

• Jayne Friedland Holland, Associate General Counsel and Chief Security Officer, NIC Inc.
• James Lowe, Chief Information Security Officer, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Mark Weatherford, Director, Office of Information Security and Privacy Protection, State of California

Discussion Host:

• Edward Fraga, Vice President, Gartner, Inc.

• Martin Benison, State Controller, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• PN Narayanan, PMO Manager, Department of Technology & Information, State of Delaware
• Naomi Wyatt, Secretary of Administration, Governor's Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Discussion Host:

• Jerry Mechling, Lecturer in Public Policy and Faculty Chair, Leadership for a Networked World Program, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

• Teri Takai, Chief Information Officer, State of California
• Dick Thompson, Chief Information Officer, State of Maine

In discussing the case, participants will give the Governor advice on several key decisions, then see the Governor's reasoning. We will use these interactions to help us answer several key questions: What makes for a good relationship between the CIO and the governor and others in leadership positions? What is the current state of CIO/CEO relations? What could we do to improve things?

Discussion Host:

• Dan Ross, Chief Information Officer, State of Missouri

• Bob Lavigna, Vice President, Research, Partnership for Public Service
• Richard McKinney, Government Technology Advisor, Microsoft

• 34% of State Workers Eligible to Retire within Next Five Years
• IT Workforce Shortage Forces Government to Change Recruiting Methods.

As state IT leaders, what can we do to stem the tide? How can we make the workplace Next Generation friendly? Is it possible to establish a work environment that embraces emerging technologies and new opportunities while respecting the old processes and ways of getting business done? Join our panel of experts for perspectives on what's working now and what should be done to plan for the future.

Wednesday, September 24

Moderator:

• Gary Robinson, Chief Information Officer, State of Washington

• Vivek Kundra, Chief Technology Officer, District of Columbia
• Elliot Schlanger, Chief Information Officer, State of Maryland

In contrast, organizations following a Data Driven Leadership strategy regularly measure and report the effectiveness of the services they provide, so that problems can be identified and fixed. This forum will feature case studies from organizations that have successfully implemented this data driven approach. Join your peers for an opportunity to discuss and explore this emerging trend.