Agenda

Note: Dates and times are subject to change

Saturday, October 1

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Quartz, Level 3

NASCIO Executive Committee Meeting

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
TBD

NASCIO Executive Committee Networking Dinner

Sunday, October 2

8:00 am – 7:00 pm Capitol Foyer, Level 4		Registration and Information Center
10:00 am – 11:30 am Mineral Hall D-G, Level 3		Public Sector Leadership Forum (State Members Only) "Capitals in the Clouds: Advice from the Trenches" CIOs from several states will share experiences, lessons learned and crucial tactics in their implementation of major cloud computing strategies, followed by discussion engaging state government attendees in sharing experiences and seeking peer input concerning cloud issues.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Mineral Hall D-G, Level 3		State and Local Member Lunch (State Members Only)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Mineral Hall D-G, Level 3		State and Local Member Discussion Forum (NASCIO and PTI State and Local Government Members Only) NASCIO's state and local government members will be joined by local government members from the Public Technology Institue for updates on strategic issues facing public sector IT officials, followed by an hour-long roundtable session on key trends and issues.
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Mineral Hall A-C, Level 3		Corporate Leadership Council Meeting
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Capitol Foyer, Level 4		Annual Conference Welcome Reception

Monday, October 3

7:00 am – 6:30 pm Capitol Foyer, Level 4		Registration and Information Center
7:30 am – 8:45 am Capitol Ballroom 1-4, Level 4		CLC/CIO Breakfast Roundtables "Partner for Success" Pull up a chair, explore timely topics and network with your peers. A CLC member and state CIO will be available at each table to facilitate discussion. Everyone will have the opportunity to rotate to a second topic after 30 minutes. Roundtable discussions begin at 7:45 am.
9:00 am – 10:30 am Capitol Ballroom 1-4, Level 4 Commander Kirk S. Lippold		Opening General Session and Keynote Address Commander Kirk S. Lippold, USN (Ret.) Commander Kirk Lippold was the commanding officer of the USS Cole when it came under a suicide terrorist attack by al-Qaeda in the port of Aden, Yemen. Using the devastating attack as a backdrop, Commander Lippold conveys how the bedrock principle of integrity created an environment for leadership where his crew felt imbued with a sense of ownership as they seized the opportunity to be responsible for their ship and not just their jobs. Commander Lippold will transfer his leadership experiences into insights you can apply in your day-to-day situations.
10:30 am – 11:00 am Capitol Foyer North, Level 4		Networking Break
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Capitol Ballroom 1-4, Level 4		General Session "What's the Next Hype: Technology Trends and Solutions" Everyone is talking about cloud computing: however, what's next? What should CIOs be assessing? Join the discussion regarding high-benefit and disruptive solutions, both currently available and emerging, that CIOs need to engage. Some of these may include intelligent systems, mobility, virtualization, hosted solutions, social media, and smart computing. The panel of experts will identify the key disruptive trends and discuss how to integrate these solutions into current portfolios. Panelists Thom Rubel Vice President, Research, IDC Government Insights Andrea Di Maio Vice President and Distinguished Analyst, Gartner Research Chris Dixon Manager, State and Local Industry Analysis, Deltek Discussion Facilitator Paul W. Taylor Editor-at-Large, GOVERNING and Chief Content Officer, e.Republic, Inc.
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Centennial Ballroom F-H, Level 3		Luncheon
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Capitol Ballroom, Rooms 5, 6 and 7, Level 4		Discovery Sessions (three sessions will run concurrently) 1. "Let's Make a Deal: Procurement Best Practices" Capitol Ballroom 7, Level 4 All of us want to reduce transaction costs, streamline processes, introduce innovative sourcing strategies, become experts on negotiating enterprise agreements, eliminate "maverick" buying and increase contract compliance. Learn from the experts how to achieve these goals as they discuss trends in the industry, efficient procurement systems, streamlined guidelines,compliance and regulations. The speakers will provide insights and guidance to navigate the procurement landscape. Panelists Mike Smith Vice President, Government Sourcing Solutions Dean Stotler Director, Government Support Services, State of Delaware Richard Pennington, CPPO, J.D., LL.M Managing Member, SCOPEVision, LLC Dugan Petty Chief Information Officer, State of Oregon Discussion Facilitator David Gragan, CPPO Senior Procurement Executive, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Reserve 2. "Knowledge Assets - A Pot of Gold or Pandora's Box" Capitol Ballroom 6, Level 4 With the exponential growth in data and information, do you have to be a magician to manage them? This panel of experts will discuss the inherent value of data, information and knowledge assets. As state government faces more uncertainty and complexity, there is an increasing demand for the necessary business intelligence and applied analytics to appropriately utilize the growing plethora of data being gathered. Join the discussion regarding the critical factors of sorting out what data and information is useful and reliable as well as ensuring quality, security, organization and managed growth for reliable decision-making to steer the enterprise. Panelists Glenn Thomas Director, IT Governance, Office of Technology, Commonwealth of Kentucky Wallace Rogers E-Government Manager, State of Oregon Eric Swanson Director, Center for Shared Solutions and Technology Partnerships, State of Michigan Discussion Facilitator Sanjeev (Sonny) Bhagwalia Chief Information Officer, State of Hawaii 3. "On Time and On Budget: Effective IT Project Oversight" Capitol Ballroom 5, Level 4 What yields a successful project? Today, poor requirements account for 71 percent of project failure, according to the Butler Group. Avoid the pitfalls and learn from procurement experts how to design a fool-proof IT project plan, including lessons learned, when to pull the plug and when to change course. Additionally, they will address multiple types of projects such as agile, consortium and projects with ever-changing requirements. Join this session for actionable insights to take back to your organization to run relevant, responsive and on-track IT projects. Panelists David Powner Director, IT Management Issues, U.S. Government Accountability Office Sue Ann Lipinski Director, Information Services and Project Management Office, State of West Virginia Kathy Bromead Director, Enterprise Project Management Office, State of North Carolina Anna Brannen Deputy Secretary of Policy, California Technology Agency, State of California
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm Capitol Foyer North, Level 4		Energy Break
3:45 pm – 5:45 pm Mineral Hall F-H, Level 3		State Member Business Meeting and Networking Reception (State Members Only) The State Member Business Meeting provides an opportunity to learn about NASCIO's progress on strategic priorities. Speakers include NASCIO's elected leadership and staff. The meeting will include updates on important initiatives and the election of NASCIO's officers and directors, and will be followed by a private networking reception for state members only.
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Capitol Ballroom 1-4, Level 4		State Recognition Awards Dinner For the 23rd consecutive year, NASCIO will honor outstanding achievement in the field of information technology through its State Recognition Awards program. During this special evening, NASCIO will announce and recognize the 2011 recipients. Additionally, NASCIO will honor one deserving state CIO for leadership in state government and contributions to the advancement of NASCIO's mission with the 2011 Meritorious Service Award.

Tuesday, October 4

7:00 am – 6:30 pm Capitol Foyer, Level 4		Registration and Information Center
7:30 am – 9:00 am Capitol Ballroom 1-4, Level 4		Best Practices Breakfast Roundtables and State Recognition Award Finalists Recognition "Learn from the Experts" Ready to gain invaluable insights from outstanding state IT projects? Join the 2011 State Recognition Award recipients and finalists in discussions of their projects. Utilize this roundtable time to make contacts, gain new ideas and transfer knowledge back to your organization. Also, join NASCIO in recognizing the State Recognition Award finalists. Roundtable discussions begin at 8:00am.
9:15 am – 10:30 am Capitol Ballroom 1-4, Level 4		General Session "Breaking Down Barriers: Multi-Jurisdictional Collaboration" State and local governments are just beginning to realize the full impact of the great recession, and many are now forced to make crucial decisions about their fiscal futures that go far beyond simply cutting spending or raising taxes. CIOs play a crucial role in helping their states and localities build a blueprint for emerging stronger, more flexible and better equipped to handle the challenges of today, and quickly adapt to the changes of tomorrow. Join state, city and local experts as they discuss the benefits of multi-jurisdictional collaboration to address these concerns. The panel will explain how to structure models in which agencies share, coordinate and collaborate across jurisdictions to merge policies, programs, production and provision of citizen services. Additionally, they will demonstrate the end results of lowering cost of operations and bringing efficiencies to service delivery. When you leave you will know that cross-jurisdiction collaboration is not just about doing more with less – it's about doing better with less, with the CIO leading the way. Panelists David Behen Chief Information Officer, State of Michigan John D. Conley Executive Director, Statewide Internet Portal Authority, State of Colorado Bill Schrier Chief Technology Officer, City of Seattle Chuck Fredrick Chief Information Officer, City and County of Denver Discussion Facilitator Dr. Alan Shark Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Public Technology Institute
10:30 am – 11:00 am Capitol Foyer North, Level 4		Networking Break
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Capitol Ballroom 1-4, Level 4		General Session — Corporate VIP Panel "The CEO-CIO Relationship: Does the CIO Matter?" As organizations and roles change, let's learn from corporate executives regarding the current and future role of the CIO. We will hear views on alignment, strategic relevance, project roll-outs, skill-sets needed and integration. Additionally the following questions will be addressed: What is the CIO role in the future – can it be future-proofed? How can the CIO align with companies' goals strategically? Are CIOs focusing on items among the CEO's top priorities and, if not, what should be the CIO's focus? What CIO-identified projects do CEOs view as vital and which are not? Your takeaway will be how to optimize the CIO role for future relevance and success. Panelists Arunas A. Chesonis Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, PAETEC Joseph Doherty Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, ACS Government Solutions Pat Gelsinger President and Chief Operating Officer, EMC Information Infrastructure Products, EMC Corporation Discussion Facilitator Phil Weiser Dean and Thompson Professor, University of Colorado Law School
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Capitol Ballroom1-4 , Level 4		State Technology Innovator Award Luncheon During this lunch, NASCIO will present the State Technology Innovator award. This award honors an individual who has made contributions to advance the state's technology policy agenda through the promotion of best practices, adoption of new technologies and advancements in service delivery.
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Capitol Ballroom 1-4, Level 4		General Session "Insights from the World of Public Sector Leaders: 2011 State CIO Survey" During the summer of 2011, state and territorial chief information officers participated in a national survey on the priorities and critical issues facing public sector CIOs. To explore these issues, NASCIO, TechAmerica and Grant Thornton LLP developed a survey focused on CIO priorities, perspectives, issues and trends. The survey report provides valuable insights into the role of the state CIO, including key relationships, business trends and critical policy areas. Want to be in the know? Join the discussion on the survey results and perspectives from CIOs. Panelists Phil Bond President and Chief Executive Officer, TechAmerica Graeme Finley Director, Public Sector Practice, Grant Thornton David W. Taylor Executive Director, Agency of Enterprise Information Technology, and Chief Information Officer, State of Florida Carolyn Parnell Chief Information Officer, State of Minnesota Discussion Facilitator Doug Robinson Executive Director, NASCIO
2:15 pm -2:45 pm Capitol Foyer North, Level 4		Networking Break
2:45pm – 4:00 pm Capitol Ballroom, Rooms 5, 6 and 7, Level 4		Discovery Sessions (three sessions will run concurrently) 1. "No More Floating in the Clouds: How Do I Really Get Started?" Capitol Ballroom 6, Level 4 Cloud computing has gained momentum and presents a viable alternative for organizations. There are cases where a cloud solution is the right choice, some cases where it is not. Join this session to learn about areas requiring project consideration, including management and governance, vendor partnering and reliance, vendor management, jurisdictional issues, risk management, security, help desk/support, service portfolio management, data management and an exit strategy. Additionally, panelists will discuss evaluation of business requirements, return on investment and how these solutions support the overall enterprise direction and the consolidation strategies being implemented. Panelists Samuel B Holcman Chairman, Pinnacle Business Group, Inc. Stuart R. Davis Chief Information Officer and Assistant Director, Ohio Department of Administrative Services Flint Waters Chief Information Officer, State of Wyoming Brenda Decker Chief Information Officer, State of Nebraska J.L. Albert Associate Provost and Chief Information Officer, Georgia State University's Division of Information Systems and Technology Discussion Facilitator Kristin D. Russell Secretary of Technology and Chief Information Officer, State of Colorado 2. "Staying Connected…Mobility" Capitol Ballroom 5, Level 4 On the fast track, mobility is pervasive. The government, like the private sector, is adapting to the rapid changes in mobile technology. Join in on this session to discuss the mobile landscape, effects on government and reactions. Gain insights from federal and state perspectives on project implementation, challenges and lessons learned. Also, don't miss the state showcase to see firsthand the latest mobile applications. Panelists Gwynne Kostin Director, Mobile, , Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies, U.S General Services Administration David Rogers Research Associate, University of Central Florida; CEO, Allogy Interactive Showcase Claire Bailey Chief Technology Officer and Director of Information Systems, State of Arkansas Michael Armstrong Chief Information Officer, City of Corpus Christi, Texas Steven L. Henderson Chief Information Officer, City of Lincoln and Lancaster County, Nebraska Stephen Fletcher Chief Information Officer and Executive Director, Department of Technology Services, State of Utah Carlos Ramos Secretary, California Technology Agency, State of California 3. "Staying Relevant to Citizens: Social Media" Capitol Ballroom 7, Level 4 As the newest generation is being raised in a social media culture, how must government adapt and stay relevant to keep citizens involved? Join the experts to identify strategies to engage your citizens in building strong communities via social media. Studies show that citizens who engage with government online have a more positive view of government. Panelists Mark Schaefer Adjunct Professor, Rutgers University Lee Rainie Director, Internet and American Life Project, Pew Research Center David Behen Chief Information Officer, State of Michigan Joanne McNabb Chief, Office of Privacy Protection, State of California
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Capitol Foyer North, Level 4		Energy Break
4:30pm – 5:00 pm Capitol Ballroom 1-4, Level 4		General Networking Session "Group Think II: Corporate IT Trivia" Are you up for the challenge and also want some fun networking time? Join a team and showcase your knowledge in the corporate IT trivia challenge. More of a spectator? Watch the competition and cheer on your favorite team.
5:30 pm Hotel Lobby		Check-in for Premier Sponsor-CIO Reception (State Members and Designated Sponsor Representatives Only)
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Depart from Hotel Lobby		Premier Sponsor-CIO Reception (State Members and Designated Sponsor Representatives Only)

Wednesday, October 5

7:30 am – 11:00 am Capitol Foyer, Level 4		Registration and Information Center
7:30 am – 9:00 am Capital Ballroom 5, Level 4		State Deputies and Officials Breakfast Roundtables NASCIO Local Member Breakfast Roundtables Are you a state deputy or a local official? Utilize this time to connect with your peers. Tables will be designated at the breakfast.
8:00 am – 9:00 am Capitol Ballroom 1-4, Level 4		Breakfast Roundtables Network over breakfast with fellow state CIOs and corporate members.
9:30 am – 9:50 am Capitol Ballroom 1-4, Level 4		Corporate Awards Presentation "Marking Milestones and New Beginnings" Corporate Members play a vital role in NASCIO's success. Join the NASCIO President for this recognition of companies that have reached significant milestones in their membership. We will also welcome the incoming Chair and Vice Chair of the Corporate Leadership Council (CLC).
9:50 am – 11:30 am Capitol Ballroom 1-4, Level 4		Ignite Session and Topical Discussions "Let's Talk Pain Points" As a CIO, there are everyday responsibilities and long-term projects that keep you up at night. Some of these might include dealing with legislatures, agencies that don't understand the enterprise picture, funding constraints, IT procurement processes and more. This session will address the top-ranked pain points from a state CIO survey. After the discussion, panelists will host tables to allow participants to discuss the topics in detail and share ideas for easing the pain points. Panelists Bill Rogers Commissioner and Chief Information Officer, State of New Hampshire Jerry Fralick Chief Information Officer, State of North Carolina Dick Clark Chief Information Officer, State of Montana Kyle Schafer Chief Technology Officer, State of West Virginia Karen Robinson Chief Technology Officer, State of Texas Stephen Fletcher Chief Information Officer and Executive Director, Department of Technology Services, State of Utah Craig Orgeron Chief Information Officer and Executive Director State of Mississippi Sharon Minnich Assistant Chief Information Officer, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Discussion Facilitator Aldona Valicenti Vice President, Global Government Market, CGI
11:45 am – 12:45 pm Altitude Restaurant, Lobby Level		State Member Closing Lunch (State Members Only)

Annual Conference Adjourns

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