Conference Agenda

(For Corporate Members Only)

Guest Speakers:

• Stephen Fletcher, Chief Information Officer, State of Utah
• Kyle Schafer, Chief Technology Officer, State of West Virginia
• Ken Theis, Chief Information Officer, State of Michigan

Bill Bishop lives in Austin, Texas. He wrote The Big Sort with retired University of Texas sociologist Robert G. Cushing. Bishop has worked as a reporter at The Mountain Eagle, in Whitesburg (Ky.); a columnist at the Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader and on the special projects staff of the Austin (Tx.) American-Statesman. Bishop and his wife, Julie Ardery, owned and operated The Bastrop County Times, a weekly newspaper in Smithville, Texas. They now co-edit The Daily Yonder, a web-based publication (dailyyonder.com) covering rural America.

Moderator: Don Pearson, Executive Vice President, e.Republic and Group Publisher, Government Technology Publications

Panelists:

• Anne Margulies, Chief Information Officer, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Patrick Moore, Chief Information Officer, State of Georgia
• Kyle Schafer, Chief Technology Officer, State of West Virginia
• David Taylor, Chief Information Officer, State of Florida

Featured Speaker: Chris Painter, Acting Senior Director for Cybersecurity, National Security Staff at the White House

Moderator: Thom Rubel, Vice President, IDC Government Insights

Panelists:

• Beth Blauer, Director, Governor's StateStat Office, State of Maryland
• Victor Gonzalez, Director of Innovation and Technology, Office of the Comptroller, State of Texas
• Tim Robyn, Deputy Chief Information Officer for Web Presence, State of Missouri

Learn what leading states are working on now, how they are using new methods and technologies to present state data in an easily accessible way, and how they are encouraging citizen participation and feedback.

1. State Data - Fueling the Engine of Government

   Discussion Facilitator: Stephen Fletcher, Chief Information Officer, State of Utah

   Guest Expert: Andres Perez, Vice President of Operations, DAMA International

   Effective and efficient government services hinge on reliable information. States depend on accurate and timely data about citizens, programs, revenue, performance and outcomes, public safety, health, the environment, and economic development to aid the decision making process and yield optimal results. Within the new open government paradigm, required reporting on these figures has raised state data to a new level of prominence - and scrutiny.
   
   As citizen and media expectations for transparency and accountability increase, demands for data quality standards will put new performance requirements on state CIOs. Can data and information be effectively managed and harvested for value? What can states do to prepare? How can state CIOs respond to these new expectations? This Discovery Discussion will share recommendations for ongoing, incremental implementation of effective data, information and knowledge management.

2. GIS - Democratizing Data and Enabling Civic Engagement

   Discussion Facilitator: Anne Miglarese, Chair, National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC)

   Guest Experts:

   • Michael Byrne, Geographic Information Officer, State of California

   • Jerry Johnston, Ph.D., Geospatial Information Officer, US Environmental Protection Agency

   GIS is a natural for enabling government transparency. Maps can make complex issues more understandable, making it much easier for citizens to participate in the public civic process. The trend to combine GIS and web tools to inform and engage citizens has the potential to change the way states do business. Innovation in the past was using GIS and maps to report on where things have happened - after the fact. In the new paradigm, governments can share data and tools, invite citizens to proactively explore issues, post comments, and have a voice in setting priorities and policies. To achieve this new interaction with citizens, states will rely on a well orchestrated enterprise GIS infrastructure of data, services and expertise. This session will highlight success stories leading into a lively discussion of the challenges and opportunities of leveraging your GIS investments to enhance an open government approach.

3. Recovery Act Implementation Phase 1 - Have You Recovered?

   Discussion Facilitator: Scott Pattison, Executive Director, National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO)

   Guest Expert:

   • Clark Partridge, Comptroller, State of Arizona
   • Mike Morrissey, Senior Advisor to the Governor, State of Texas

   So, the October 10th initial state reporting deadline on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds is in the rearview mirror. How did it go, and what have we learned from the process? In this dynamic dialogue, participants will share their thoughts about collaborating with Federal officials on delivery of this historic government transparency initiative. The conversation will highlight questions like: How did you organize for success on October 10th? What approach did you select for the enterprise reporting solution and why? Did this strategy work? What would you change going forward?
   
   Join your colleagues from across the country to share achievements, learn from unexpected stumbling blocks, and position your state for continued success. Be sure to bring your best practice examples to share with the group.

For the twenty-first consecutive year, NASCIO will honor outstanding achievement in the field of information technology through its Recognition Award Program. During this special evening, NASCIO will announce and recognize the recipients in this program as well as the recipient of the 2009 Meritorious Service Award.

Moderator: Peter Harkness, Founder and Publisher Emeritus, Governing

Panelists:

• Paul Bell, President, Global Public Sector, Dell
• Jack Dangermond, President and CEO, ESRI
• Rebecca Jacoby, SVP and Chief Information Officer, Cisco

This panel of executive leaders from NASCIO corporate member companies will share their vision for the future of information technology and discuss the implications for your organization.

NASCIO will present the first annual State Technology Champion Award to recognize outstanding leadership promoting excellence in government through Information Technology.

Moderator: Chris Buse, Chief Information Security Officer, State of Minnesota

Panelists:

• Dawn Cappelli, Technical Manager, Threat and Incident Management, Software Engineering Institute (SEI), Carnegie Mellon University
• Dr. Samuel McQuade, MPA, PhD, Graduate Program Coordinator, Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, Rochester Insititue of Technology
• Elayne Starkey, Chief Security Officer, State of Delaware

What steps should states be taking to proactively address these risks? How do you ensure those efforts are successful? And how can state CIOs instill a cultural shift in their organization to ensure these security goals are sustained? Today’s teens have a different view of security and privacy. What does this mean for state government as the next generation joins the workforce? Join this panel of experts to learn more about these threats and hear what successful solutions are working now across the country.

1. Great Ideas are Priceless - Cost Control Success Stories

   Discussion Facilitators:

   • Dugan Petty, Chief Information Officer, State of Oregon
   • Ken Theis, Chief Information Officer, State of Michigan
   All around, budgets are tight and revenue forecasts look dim. Despite these challenges, expectations for reliable, accessible and efficient government services are growing. In these tough times, cost control initiatives become an imperative, and the state CIO is uniquely poised to lead the way. Information technology can be a catalyst for sweeping cost control measures that provide lasting solutions extending far beyond the current economic downturn.
   
   From consolidation, strategic sourcing of IT services and contracts, or shared services initiatives, to unified communications, software as a service and cooperative contracting programs, all kinds of strategies, programs and initiatives are now in play. Find out what is working, how much they are saving, and which tools are needed to replicate the success. Bring your examples to share and join colleagues from across the nation for an exchange of great ideas.
2. States and Broadband: A Fast Moving Train of Opportunities

   Discussion Facilitator: John Gillispie, Chief Operating Officer, Information Technology Enterprise, State of Iowa

   Guest Experts:

   • Otto Doll, Chief Information Officer, State of South Dakota
   • Eugene Huang, Government Operations Director, National Broadband Task Force, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
   • Kurt Snodgrass, Chair, National LambdaRail and Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Telecommunications, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

   State leaders clearly understand the competitive advantage of a robust broadband infrastructure and the necessity of greater adoption and availability for delivery of 21st century services. Accelerating broadband deployment has taken on a new sense of urgency. The heat has been turned up as states rush to respond to ARRA funding available through $7.2 billion in competitive broadband grants. Many State CIOs have taken a lead role with respect to developing a state broadband strategy and managing state responses. How have the CIOs influenced the direction of their state? What have states learned in the first phase of federal funding for broadband? Hear about the FCC’s National Broadband Plan and the implications for states. Partnerships are important: what approaches demonstrate collaboration between state government, local government, higher education institutions, and the private sector? How states take advantage of these opportunities and next steps will be an important part of this discussion.

3. ERP Success Strategies - A State of the States Report

   Discussion Facilitator: Ivy Anderson, Director, State and Local Government Consulting, Gartner

   Guest Experts:

   • Mark Bengel, Chief Information Officer, State of Tennessee
   • Kent Olson, Director, Sunflower Project, Statewide Management, Accounting & Reporting Tool (SMART), State of Kansas
   • Darlene Wells, Executive Program Manager, Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS), State of Ohio

   With increasing pressures to provide more and better financial and management information, all states seek the best and most cost effective approach to meet their Enterprise Resource Planning goals. Before undertaking such a major investment as a new ERP system, or even making upgrades to an existing solution, state CIOs want to know that they are making an informed choice. NASCIO has partnered with Gartner on a comprehensive survey of state ERP initiatives and will discuss the result during this session.
   
   Join your colleagues from across the country for this conversation about success stories and lessons learned. Topics for discussion will include how to select an implementation partner, taking advantage of ERP planning as an opportunity to strengthen relationships with other state entities, and mobilizing people, process technology for success. What are the issues to be resolved? What are the risks? And how can states minimize the cost of implementation? Bring your questions and examples to share.

Prior to his appointment, he served as Secretary of Technology for the Commonwealth of Virginia from January 2006 until April 2009. He previously served as Managing Director with the Advisory Board Company, a publicly-traded healthcare think tank. Mr. Chopra was named to Government Technology magazine’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers in 2008. He received his B.A. from The Johns Hopkins University and his M.P.P. from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.