The Role of the State CIO in Fraud Reduction and Prevention

Fraud poses a significant risk to the integrity of state programs and erodes public trust in government. As digital services increase so does the risk of fraudulent activity. This panel of state CIOs will discuss the current landscape, lessons learned from fraud-prevention initiatives and what the role of the CIO office could be and should be moving forward.

Session at the NASCIO 2023 Midyear Conference

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Express Talk: Human-Centered Design

Digital government and digital services rank second on the State CIO Top Ten Priorities list and this year’s presidential initiative is the State CIO’s role in improving the citizen experience. In this Express talk, presented as a fireside chat, Tarek Tomes and Nikhil Deshpande discuss Minnesota’s initiatives to promote people-centered digital government services.
Session at the NASCIO 2023 Midyear Conference

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Express Talk: Workforce

State CIOs ranked workforce third on the 2023 State CIO Top Ten Priorities list. Not surprising given that state governments are facing workforce constraints spurred by the great resignation, the Covid-19 pandemic and other economic pressures. In this Express Talk, Lisa Jammer shares practical advice and real-world examples of how the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is attracting, retaining and advancing their workforce. DIR was recently named one of the Top Workplaces in the U.S.A. for the second year in a row.

Session at the NASCIO 2023 Midyear Conference

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Keynote with Don Yaeger | The Art of Storytelling

The Art of Storytelling: Increase Influence, Captivate Customers, and Develop Deeper Relationships
Don Yaeger has been called “one of America’s greatest storytellers” by many of today’s great business and thought leaders.

Through decades of work and research in this space, Don has discerned the 10 Elements of a well-told story.

Now he’s structured those elements into a presentation that takes each audience member through a journey from their scribbled down ideas to a place where they are able to tell their story that provides lasting impact and deeper relationships.

Don’s teachings will fine-tune your ability to:

  • Know the right story to tell for the listener sitting before you
  • Be able to make that story resonate and evoke the proper response
  • Understand when to use credibility-building detail within the telling of your story
  • Connect your story in a way that prompts valuable response and action from the listener

Session at the NASCIO 2023 Midyear Conference

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Keynote with Ginger Kerrick | Leadership Lessons from Mission Control

For more than 50 years, NASA’s Mission Control has been pulling off miracles on a regular basis. Ginger Kerrick gives audiences an insider’s look at the values and culture behind NASA’s ability to innovate and keep America’s astronauts safe.
With vivid stories from her own years at the helm of Mission Control, Kerrick celebrates the toughness and vigilance of her teams and offers lessons from her own evolution as a leader. Most importantly, she walks audiences through the wave of revitalization in the ranks of NASA leadership responsible for the successes of the past few decades — from the International Space Station and the Mars Rover to the SpaceX Crew Dragon — showing leaders how they can leverage the Mission Control model in their own organizations to chart a course for growth, resilience and excellence.

Session at the NASCIO 2022 Annual Conference

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State Governments at Risk: 2022 Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study

Cybersecurity is consistently ranked as the primary concern for state governments. This session will highlight key findings of the 2022 Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study.

Session at the NASCIO 2022 Annual Conference

Presenters: Meredith Ward, Director of Policy and Research, NASCIO | Laura Clark, CIO, Michigan | Jeff Brown, CISO, Connecticut | Srini Subramanian, Principal, Deloitte

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Related Resource: 2022 Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study

Insights from the World of Public Sector Leadership: 2022 State CIO Survey

Explore the priorities, perspectives, issues and trends reported by state CIOs. The 2022 State CIO Survey, conducted by NASCIO and Grant Thornton, provides insights into the role of state CIO, including key relationships, business trends and critical policy areas.

Session at the NASCIO 2022 Annual Conference

Presenters: Doug Robinson, Executive Director, NASCIO | Amanda Crawford, Executive Director and CIO, Texas | Tarek Tomes, Commissioner and CIO, Minnesota

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Related Resource: The 2022 State CIO Survey

Keynote by Jack Shaw | Dynamic Digital Transformation for State Governments

Jack has decades of experience helping leaders leverage new technologies to transform their organizations. He integrates his executive experience in industry, technology, and consulting to speak on Innovation, Technology, and the Future. His experience designing, developing, and implementing emerging technologies enables him to explain leading-edge concepts and technologies such as AI, Blockchain, 5G, the Internet of Things, and the Metaverse in easily understood terms. ​

Session from the NASCIO 2022 Annual Conference

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Digital Services Showcase & Discussion

While digital services have long been a state CIO priority, the pandemic strengthened, accelerated and expanded the need for citizens to have the ability to conduct business with the state online. Hear how states responded to this need and how they plan to move forward.

Session from the NASCIO 2021 Annual Conference.

Presenters: John Quinn, CIO & Agency Secretary, Vermont | Mark Raymond, CIO, Connecticut | Tarek Tomes, CIO & Commissioner, Minnesota

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Insights from the World of Public Sector Leadership: 2021 State CIO Survey

Explore the priorities, perspectives, issues and trends reported by state CIOs. The 2021 State CIO Survey, conducted by NASCIO, Grant Thornton and CompTIA, provides insights into the role of state CIO, including key relationships, business trends and critical policy areas.

Session from the NASCIO 2021 Annual Conference.

Moderator: Doug Robinson, Executive Director, NASCIO

Panel:  Katrina Flory, CIO & Assistant Director, Ohio | Jennifer Ricker, CIO & Acting Secretary, Illinois | Graeme Finley, Principal, Public Sector Advisory, Grant Thornton

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