Registration and Breakfast

Welcome and Introductions

The Changing Face of IT

From Data Scientists to Chaos Monkeys, things are changing. Does the term immutable server mean something in your organization? Should it? What about open source, freeware and SaaS? The landscape is evolving and the shifting sands can lead to new opportunities or failed efforts. Which will it be?

Teri Takai, Executive Director, Center for Digital Government

Break

Defining Critical Assets

New legislation on cyber security is making the rounds at the Capitol. What should you know? What are your responsibilities? Is this just for State of Texas agencies? This session will provide you with the latest information and plans to help provide better guidance and coordination on cybersecurity matters in Texas

Nancy Rainosek, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Information Resources, State of Texas

Break

Technology Project Vignettes

Joe Ianello, Vice President/Chief Information Officer, Capital Metro Transportation Authority

Teri Pennington, Chief Information Officer, Austin Water

Lunch

Opportunities for Collaboration

There appear to be many opportunities to collaborate in Texas whether it is shared services for radio infrastructure, security or ERP implementations. What is really going on and how is it working? What should we be doing and how do we take actionable steps to improve efficiency and lower costs?

Hector Aguilar, Executive Dean, Austin Community College

Stephen Elkins, Chief Information Officer, City of Austin

William A. (Butch) Grote Jr., Chief Information Officer, Department of Agriculture, State of Texas

Mike Sturm, Director of Information Technology, City of San Marcos

Getting Mobile

Local government organizations have been going mobile for many years and this is part and parcel of how services are provided in almost every jurisdiction. A relevant question now is – are we “getting” mobile rather than are we “going” mobile. In other words, how are we providing access anywhere anytime to our work force and our residents, citizens, students, and customers? Are they consuming these services as we expected? Are we staying secure, relevant, and effective as we continue to modernize and mobilize our systems? This panel will provide a perspective and you, the audience, will have the chance to weigh in!

Sedrick Cole, IT Director, Missouri City

Terri Duncan, Information Security Officer, Department of Transportation, State of Texas

Bryan Lane, Assistant Director/Chief Information Officer, Department of Public Safety, State of Texas

The Answer is in the Room

All participants will be invited to engage in an open discussion of opportunities to better collaborate and improve the effectiveness of individual agencies with a special emphasis on preparing for and leveraging topics discussed in previous sessions.

Next Steps and Closing Remarks

Adjourn

Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.