Georgia Digital Government Summit

"Today's economy is forcing government agencies to make tough decisions, but even in times of tight budgets it is important to make investments in technology. Without modern capabilities, state and local governments cannot find the efficiencies they need. Georgia's Digital Summit is a sound investment. It brings us together to talk about our common challenges and better ways to meet them, and I cannot think of a time when we have needed to work together more closely. I look forward to seeing you at this year's Digital Summit."

- Patrick Moore, Chief Information Officer, State of Georgia

OPENING REMARKS

The Future of the State's IT Enterprise

Governor Sonny Perdue, State of Georgia

OPENING KEYNOTE

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The Art of Ironman Success

Mark Allen, 6-Time World Champion, Ironman Triathlon

In Government IT today, success - or even holding on for dear life - requires great toughness, endurance and resiliency. Who better to inspire us than the man who is arguably the most successful endurance athlete of our time? As a professional triathlete, Mark won 66 of the 96 races he entered, six consecutive Ironman World Championships in six starts (a record), and a World Championship at age 37 (another record). These achievements did not come easy. In this fascinating keynote address, Mark shares the principles that enabled him to turn devastating setbacks into historic triumphs; principles each of us can use to achieve the highest levels of success in our personal and professional lives.

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SECOND DAY KEYNOTE

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Leadership in Tough Times: What Will You Do?

Jerry Mechling, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

In today's economic climate, your biggest decision is whether to hunker down or to use the crisis for game-changing innovations. What are the risks and rewards in fundamentally changing how work is conducted and governed? What is being done by other leaders and how can their innovations fit in your own world? Where can you find the support and resources needed to make things happen? In this timely keynote address, nationally known author, researcher and Harvard faculty member Jerry Mechling uses University research to create a framework for IT leadership with a focus on developing an action agenda for the challenges ahead.

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GENERAL SESSION

 Technology From the CEO's Perspective

Moderator: Patrick Moore, Chief Information Officer, State of Georgia

In a financial crisis, it is more important than ever to get the most out of limited resources. To meet the challenge, organizations must get collaborative, creative and more willing to think outside the box in using technology to reduce costs. This session examines the perspectives of a variety of organizational leaders to reveal how they view IT departments, what their priorities are, and how IT can be used to its best advantage.

Rep. Chuck Martin, Georgia State House of Representatives, Vice Chairman, Science & Technology Committee.

Doug Lewis, Board of Directors, Georgia Technology Authority

Larry Payne, Vice President for Public Sector, Cisco

Rick Webb, State and Local Chief Technology Officer, Accenture

Zachary L. Williams, County Manager, Fulton County

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE

• Cost-saving Ideas and Innovations
• Security: Insider Threats and Outside Attacks
• Electronic Records Retention and eDiscovery
• Desktop Virtualization
• Technology From the CEO's Perspective
• Stimulus/Recovery Update
• Performance Measurement and Business Intelligence
• Application Security
• Mobility Trends
• Web 2.0 and Government
• GIS in Government: More than Just Maps

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REGISTRATION

Registration for this event is now closed. Please register on-site.

CONTACT US

If you are interested in attending the Georgia Digital Government Summit 2009, please contact Anthony Yanez, Registration Coordinator, 800.917.7732 ext. 1348.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Georgia Digital Government Summit 2009, please contact Stacy Ward-Probst, Vice President of Sales, 916.932.1396.