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8:00 - 9:00AM
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Registration and Morning Refreshments
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9:00 - 9:30AM
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Opening Remarks
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Presented by:
- Aaron Sandeen - State Chief Information Officer & Deputy Director, Department of Administration, State of Arizona
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9:30 - 10:30AM
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We are facing difficult times. The pressure to do more with less, deliver to deadlines, and respond to increasing expectations has - in many cases... more
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Presented by:
- Tim Gard - Author, Speaker Hall of Fame member
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Description:
We are facing difficult times. The pressure to do more with less, deliver to deadlines, and respond to increasing expectations has - in many cases -
created an epidemic of stress and dysfunction. Everything seems so serious, and to Tim Gard this is not an acceptable way to work and live. Although he is one of the funniest men in America, Tim doesn't make light of serious situations; he shines light on them to reveal previously unseen possibilities. He points out that everyone smiles and laughs in the same language, and "finding humor when it's most needed" can be the very best way to boost morale and restore a creative atmosphere. After all, life is a game - or should be! It all depends on how one looks at things. By shifting your perspective, you can change your experience - and the experience you create for others - in a real, tangible, and valuable way. It's never too late to change the game.
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10:30 - 11:00AM
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Morning Break
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11:00 - 12:15PM
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Concurrent Sessions
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The media, commercials, even your coworkers still don't seem to tire of talking about the wonders of cloud computing. But does it ever seem that... more
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Presented by:
- Nate Rushfinn - Principle Customer Solutions Architect, CA Technologies
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Description:
The media, commercials, even your coworkers still don't seem to tire of talking about the wonders of cloud computing. But does it ever seem that few people are able to articulate why cloud computing is important and what the business drivers are that would compel an agency toward adoption? This session will show you the business needs cloud computing can address and how it can do so. Personal productivity, mobility, real-time collaboration, cost-reduction, enterprise applications - all of these and more are driving cloud adoption. Having a solid understanding of the "whys" and "hows" of cloud computing will help you become a more successful leader who can pave the way for continued innovation.
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Rigorous response to information security concerns is an increasingly important activity for every organization. Sometimes it takes suffering through a security breach to find out... more
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Presented by:
- Tina Thorstenson - AVP & Chief Information Security Officer, Arizona State University
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Rigorous response to information security concerns is an increasingly important activity for every organization. Sometimes it takes suffering through a security breach to find out how to grow stronger. This session will focus on lessons learned and effective practices in the wake of security incidents at Arizona State University. You will learn how ASU navigated these challenges and went about repaving the road to restoring and maintaining University services for students, faculty and staff.
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Government IT leaders must be fiscally responsible, disciplined and always on the lookout for ways to better position the IT organization as a service provider.... more
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Presented by:
- Stephen Welsh - Chief Information Officer, Department of Corrections, State of Arizona
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Government IT leaders must be fiscally responsible, disciplined and always on the lookout for ways to better position the IT organization as a service provider. Building and maintaining an IT service catalog can prove an effective part of reaching that goal. As IT becomes central to every line of business, it is vital IT becomes part of the overall business change process, strategy and requirements of the business in order to achieve successful service delivery. This session will detail the benefits of establishing an IT service catalog and it will explain how proper management of the catalog will ensure those benefits continue over time.
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Though once exclusive to research institutes and the wealthy, broadband connectivity has evolved to become an essential component of state and local infrastructure. Going forward,... more
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Presented by:
- Phil Manfredi - Chief Strategy Officer & Deputy State Chief Information Officer, Department of Administration, State of Arizona
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Though once exclusive to research institutes and the wealthy, broadband connectivity has evolved to become an essential component of state and local infrastructure. Going forward, governments today understand that building out broadband infrastructure is critical for growing economies and communities. The aim of the Arizona Broadband Project is to show how broadband technology will strengthen health care, enhance educational access, enable democracy and improve the quality-of-life for all. This session will take an in-depth look at the project, its goals, and what has been accomplished so far. This is sure to be a compelling session that will help you understand the far-reaching implications that broadband promises.
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12:15 - 1:00PM
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Lunch
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1:00 - 1:00PM
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The Johnson Space Center is NASA's center for spaceflight training, research and mission control. Its workforce of 15,000 includes a hundred astronauts, hundreds of scientists... more
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Presented by:
- Jefferson "Beak" Howell - Adjunct Professor, LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas, and Former Director of NASA's Johnson Space Center
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The Johnson Space Center is NASA's center for spaceflight training, research and mission control. Its workforce of 15,000 includes a hundred astronauts, hundreds of scientists and thousands of engineers. It is perhaps the most exhilarating organization in the world - and at times the most daunting. Lieutenant General "Beak" Howell was the Director of the Space Center when the worst imaginable thing happened: the Columbia shuttle explosion in 2003. It was a demanding test of leadership, but one that Beak was uniquely qualified to meet after a career of profound - and often astounding - experiences. In this fascinating session, he shares the challenges and lessons learned that led to his legendary "Beak's Rules of Leadership".
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2:00 - 2:30PM
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Afternoon Break and Refreshments
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2:30 - 3:45PM
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Concurrent Sessions
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By now you've heard enough hype around cloud computing to last a lifetime - so the last thing you need is another session covering cloud... more
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By now you've heard enough hype around cloud computing to last a lifetime - so the last thing you need is another session covering cloud computing basics. What you really need are some concrete examples of what cloud computing can do to make a difference in your job and in your agency. The possibilities with cloud computing are unlimited. This session will prepare you to move to the cloud by presenting case studies that will illustrate how organizations are leveraging the cloud to create a lean, mean computing environment that drives efficiency and boosts productivity.
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As recent years have again reminded us, disaster can strike at anytime. The impact on IT operations can be devastating, especially when no response plan... more
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Presented by:
- Ryan Sadler - Department of Health Services, State of Arizona
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As recent years have again reminded us, disaster can strike at anytime. The impact on IT operations can be devastating, especially when no response plan has been put in place. Recovering and restoring IT services can become an enormous challenge following a disaster. To avoid such a nightmare situation, disaster recovery and business continuity planning is critical. In this session you'll hear about the lessons that can be learned from the work that has been done to recover from disaster situations. You'll also learn how to stay focused to move forward and move on. This session will also discuss how others worked through the challenges created by disaster and the changes that have been implemented as a result.
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Years ago, GIS evangelists proclaimed the powerful possibilities of combining data and maps. Many in those early days scoffed, believing a map to be just... more
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Presented by:
- Kathy Lange - Senior Director of Analytics, SAS Institute Inc.
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- Charles Praznowski - Sales Consultant, Oracle
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- Aiman Zeid - Principal Business Consultant, SAS Institute Inc.
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Years ago, GIS evangelists proclaimed the powerful possibilities of combining data and maps. Many in those early days scoffed, believing a map to be just a map. Of course today we routinely witness brilliance and innovation made possible with GIS. Now, data analytics is a field in a similar situation. The sheer volume of data created today can seem overwhelming and endless. But now each day seems to bring forth fascinating new examples of how data analytics can not only make sense of the world but can help agencies improve it. Whether driving conversations and adding value back to the business; discovering waste, fraud and abuse; or crafting intelligent new policies and programs, data analytics marks a fundamental shift in how we understand the people and the world around us. This session will open your eyes to the possibilities that data analytics promises.
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Many business processes in government were created over many years in response to on-going changes in laws, regulations, policies and leadership viewpoints. Often, the process... more
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Presented by:
- Bob Spory - WebSphere Business Agility Tiger Team, IBM
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Many business processes in government were created over many years in response to on-going changes in laws, regulations, policies and leadership viewpoints. Often, the process changes will require heavy lifting - law or policy changes - other times, the organization can simply change a workflow and improve quality and efficiency. This session will focus on the importance of stepping back to examine what the purpose of the process is and how one can go about unlocking inefficiency by improving the organization of the task itself. You'll also learn about the role Lean Six Sigma can play in helping with your business process planning.
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3:45 PM
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Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event sponsors.... more
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Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event sponsors.
