GTC West is: The Conference on California's Future

Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J St
Sacramento, CA 95814
May 11 − 14, 2009
"There are a lot of new and exciting changes that are taking place and transforming our future, all made possible by technology. That's why I am a big, big believer in technology, technology, technology. That's where the action is!"

- The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor, State of California

Exhibit Floor Hours

Tuesday | May 12
12:00 - 4:00PM

Wednesday & Thursday | May 13 & 14
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Conference on California's Future Gala Reception

Wednesday | May 13
3:30 - 5:30PM

Sponsored by: Accenture, CDW-G, CGI, M Corp, NetApp and Novell

Event Blog

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On May 11 - 14, 2009, Sacramento will host the Conference on California's Future - a one-of-a-kind event that brings together top public sector leaders from throughout the state to focus on the ideas, issues and technologies that will help California meet its daunting challenges ahead.The event will focus on how California can harness innovative thinking and smart technologies to build long-term strategies that mean greater success for the state.

A Broader Look at Sustainability: Meeting Today's Needs While Provisioning for the Future.

Largely associated with environmental issues, sustainability is a much more embracive idea that reaches across all of California's endeavors. Sustainability means meeting today's needs while provisioning for the future. It is a powerful framework for thinking and acting on a range of challenges facing California.

Over 10,000 people including the Governor's Office, Legislature, City/County and State managers will participate in this unique forum that combines Leadership Summits and a State of the Future/Future of the State Exposition. This event will give top decision makers the opportunity to step outside their day-to-day challenges and engage with private sector leaders in a leadership conversation about building a better California.

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Conference at a Glance

Click here to download a 'Conference at a Glance.' This .pdf will offer you an overview of all happenings during this one-of-a-kind event.

 
Featured Speakers

Mark Hurd
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President, Hewlett-Packard Company
Tuesday, May 12 - 10:30AM

Mark Hurd joined HP in early 2005 as chief executive officer and president and was named chairman of the board of directors in September 2006.

With the goal of establishing HP as the world's leading technology company, Hurd has sharpened HP's strategic focus and concentrated its investments on three long-term growth opportunities.

Teri Takai
Chief Information Officer
State of California
Thursday, May 14 - 10:30AM

On December 6, 2007, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the appointment of Teri Takai as Chief Information Officer for the State of California. As a member of the Governor's cabinet, she advises him on the strategic management and direction of information technology resources as the state works to modernize and transform the way California does
business with its citizens.

James Burke
Science historian, television host and author
Wednesday, May 13 - 10:30AM

James Burke was hailed by The Washington Post as "one of the most intriguing minds in the Western world." Burke entertains audiences with his unique perspective on the process of innovation and how it causes people and institutions to change.

Dr. Kevin Kealy
Chief Security Scientist
AT&T Labs
Thursday, May 14 - 3:00 PM

Kevin has been with AT&T since 1996, having joined the European arm of the company as a Senior Consultant. Among Kevin's achievements in Europe were the creation and expansion of an IT Security Consultancy offer and the AT&T Managed Firewall offer.

Bill Rossi
Director, Enterprise Marketing
Google, Inc.

Bill Rossi is Director, Enterprise Marketing at Google. His team is chartered with bringing the benefits of cloud computing to businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions. Bill has helped guide the strategic marketing direction and day-to-day operations of the team since December 2007. Google's Enterprise products include Google Apps hosted software applications, Google Search Appliance, Postini email security services, and Enterprise versions of Google Earth and Maps.

Dr. Jerry Mechling
Lecturer in Public Policy and Faculty Chair: Leadership for a Networked World Program
Harvard, Kennedy School of Government

Jerry Mechling, Lecturer in Public Policy, is Faculty Chair of the Leadership for a Networked World Program. His studies focus on the impacts of information and digital technologies on individual, organizational, and societal issues. He consults on these and other topics with public and private organizations locally and internationally.

Phil Noble
Founder
PoliticsOnline

Phil Noble is one of the top experts in the US and internationally on the use of the Internet in the civic sector - media, politics, governments and non-profits.