Agenda

Monday, September 22

8:00 am Registration and Morning Refreshments

9:00 am Opening Remarks

Tony Cardenas, Councilman, Council District 6, City of Los Angeles

9:15 am Opening Keynote

Steal This Idea! - Government Edition

Wilton Agatstein, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Information Technology is a daunting challenge in the best of times, and it is even more difficult today as governments face tightening finances and diminishing revenues. Under such circumstances, the smart thing to do is look for opportunities to borrow ideas from other jurisdictions who have demonstrated savings of time and money in solving major service delivery challenges. But where to look? There are 94,731 city, county and state governments across our nation. This fascinating session provides - at a pace not unlike a 3-day tour of Europe - the best of hundreds of nominees and dozens of winners from the Center for Digital Government's intensive national surveys of best and emerging practices in the public sector IT community. Be prepared to borrow an idea... or 10.

10:15 am Morning Break

10:45 am Concurrent Sessions

Doing More with Less

Necessity is the mother of invention, and it is creating a new environment in government. Project strategies that would never have been considered a few years ago are now being encouraged and approved. Jurisdictions and agencies that previously went decades without talking to each other are now finding themselves openly sharing ideas and resources. Morale is on the rise as government entities are finding out that there is more than one way to get something done. This session offers successful examples that provide ideas, solutions, inventiveness and inspiration on how to get projects done in today's challenging budget environment.

Damon Brown, Chief Technology Officer, Govplace

Carolyn Lawson, Chief Information Officer, Public Utilities Commission, State of California

eDiscovery and eRetention

As paperless government becomes a reality, the challenge of determining what to save and what to throw away becomes more complex. Managing the growing volume of electronic records is made even more complex by the legal and organizational rules which govern retention. Which types of electronic records must be retained? How long must they be kept? What does it mean to retain a record in the digital realm? Understanding the legal and organizational implication of erecords management is crucial. This session focuses on current technologies and directions, as well as the impact of recent legislation.

Thomas Greene, Special Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, State of California

Bill Kee, Product Marketing Manager, Google Enterprise

Matthew Nelson, eDiscovery and Compliance Consultant, EMC Corporation

Green Technology and Sustainability

In our world of finite resources, environmental responsibility has never been more important than it is today. While today's government leaders know this, it can be difficult to develop programs that bring about real change. Yet technology also holds the promise of more energy efficient IT environments, greener buildings, and less travel requirements through telecommuting. What role does technology play in creating a greener government? This session will address these issues and promises to provide a thought-provoking look at how government and technology leaders need to rethink technology's role in a greener future.

Mary Ann Fisher, Program Executive, IBM Global Government Industry

Dean Tait, Senior Director, Marketing Operations, Extreme Networks, Inc.

Web 2.0 - Best Practices

Web 2.0 basically refers to the Internet as a collaborative platform for social networking. It encompasses things like web-based communities, wikis, blogs, mashups, podcasts, tagging, etc., all of which facilitate collaboration and sharing between users. This session takes a look at Web 2.0's impact on government in regard to public tastes and demands, and reviews examples of how these tools are being used for service provision in the public sector.

Moderator: Carolyn Lawson, Chief Information Officer, Public Utilities Commission, State of California

Mark Cleverley, Government Transformation and Consulting, IBM Global Government Industry

Tom Wesselman, Manager, Software Development, Cisco Systems, Inc.

11:45 am Lunch

12:30 pm General Session

The Changing Face of Southern California

Ron Crouch, Director, State Data Center, University of Louisville

The population is changing fast. It is getting older, more diverse and much more demanding. You have heard some of the facts and trends, but not all. In this session, nationally known demographic expert Ron Crouch will reveal the results of his research and his vision for the future. He will answer such vital questions as: Who are the citizens of tomorrow and what will they demand from government? What new challenges are facing government in the years ahead? Is the population becoming more or less educated and skilled? How does the Southern California region compare to the rest of the country? This session is guaranteed to provide some real surprises and Mr. Crouch's candor and humor keep things lively.

1:30 pm Break and Refreshments

2:00 pm Concurrent Sessions

Software Asset Management: Best Practices

For many IT organizations, the complexity of managing the large and growing number of software assets to ensure compliance presents a significant challenge. How do you establish controls to ensure that proper licensing practices are being implemented on an ongoing basis? How do you enforce compliance with IT security policies and desktop standards? This session takes a look at successful IT processes, purchasing policies, and technology solutions to reduce costs and ensure software asset compliance.

Dale Jablonsky, Chief Information Officer, California Employment Development Department

Consumer Technology and IT Standards

Consumer IT technology and devices are increasingly infiltrating government IT organizations. In addition, the next generation worker is demanding that their personal technologies be made available on the job. How do you maintain your security and IT standards given the growing demand to use these technologies? What polices and communication strategies have been effective to build in security and standards, and find a balance between restriction and freedom of use? This session will examine the lessons learned and strategies for managing the growing demand of consumer technology in government.

Isaac Gindi, Chief of Information Technology Division, Department of Public Works, Los Angles County

Brian Kenyon, Director of Solutions, McAfee, Inc.

Shared Services or New IT Project: Cost/Benefit

Studies have shown that moving to a shared services model gives organizations the opportunity to shift budget from administrative activities to front-line, citizen-facing services, helping to drive significant cost reductions while at the same time improving government services. However, not all projects lend themselves to a shared services solution. What are the metrics that can be used to determine if a shared service approach or new IT project is the best solution for the organization? What role do service level agreements play in the decision making process? This session examines the cost/benefit of both options to achieve organizations' strategic goals.

Jac Fagundo, Senior Solutions Architect, Internal Services Department, Los Angeles County

James Hersey, Premier Account Manager, Cisco Systems, Inc.

KC Rostenberg, Director of Enterprise Information Technology Shared Services, Orange County

3:00 pm Afternoon Break

3:20 pm Concurrent Sessions

Implementing Architecture Standards

The purpose of IT architecture standards is to manage and align business processes with software components, systems, networks, operations and projects. The goal is simple: to operate better, faster and cheaper by leveraging a consistent architecture throughout the organization. Once you have established your architecture, how specific should you be in defining your standards? What are the pros and cons of implementing a strategic standard versus a practical standard? How do you balance the need to have consistency across your organization with the benefits of competition and flexibility? This panel session looks at successful approaches to the standards questions with both sides represented in a lively discussion.

Moderator: Dale Jablonsky, Chief Information Officer, California Employment Development Department

Gary Johnson, Senior Solution Architect, Consulting and Integration, Hewlett-Packard

Jesse Juarros, Chief Information Officer, Department of Public Works, Los Angles County

Mark Wolf, Assistant General Manager, Information Technology Agency, City of Los Angeles

Video Surveillance Systems: Case Study

Video surveillance systems are becoming more pervasive in government organizations. Police cruisers, security cameras, council meetings and traffic cameras are obvious examples of video use. What other uses will become mainstream? What best practices for deployment and record retention are being followed? What network resources will be required to support this technology? This session will examine how video surveillance is currently being used by the LAPD and County of Los Angeles Sheriff's department to help you prepare for the inevitable use of video technology in your organization.

Sergeant Dan Gomez, Tactical Technology Unit, Detective Bureau, Los Angeles Police Department

Padma Kamath, Alcatel-Lucent

Deputy Kris Kovac, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Colin Martin, Strategic Account Manager, Public Safety, Cisco Systems, Inc.

Deputy Sam Paul, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

IT Consolidation: Fact vs. Fiction

In today's economic conditions, it is more important than ever to drive efficiencies. As a result, government organizations are continuing to focus on simplifying, unifying, consolidating and collaborating. This session features some successful strategies, approaches and lessons learned in government that will help you build the case for your own consolidation efforts.

Jac Fagundo, Senior Solutions Architect, Internal Services Department, Los Angeles County

Ali Shadman, Vice President and General Manager, Chief Technology Office, Unisys, Corporation

4:20 pm Executive Reception

Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event sponsors.