Illinois Digital Government Summit

Crowne Plaza Springfield
3000 South Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62703
September 10 − 11, 2009

"The #1 challenge for public sector IT today is to find ways to deliver technology services more cost-effectively. This includes continued consolidation of the IT infrastructure as well as smarter, more enterprise-oriented business applications. In addition, IT managers have a major contribution to make in increasing the transparency and accountability of government operations, including efforts around the 2009 ARRA. For all these reasons, the Illinois Digital Government Summit provides a unique forum for attendees to share ideas, learn about new technologies and the better use of existing ones, and hear success stories. Don't miss this unique opportunity to come to Springfield to meet with IT professionals across Illinois who share your goals and challenges, as together we seek to improve the delivery of IT services to governments and citizens."

~ Greg Wass, Chief Information Officer, State of Illinois

OPENING DAY KEYNOTE

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.

SECOND DAY KEYNOTE

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.

GENERAL SESSION

Chicago's Olympic Bid

October 2nd could be one of the most important and exciting moments in the Chicago's history: the announcement of the location of the 2016 Olympic Games. There are just four international finalists, and many experts feel that Chicago is the frontrunner. Many, many factors were involved in submitting such a compelling proposal to the International Olympic Committee. This session looks at how Chicago made their pitch and why technology is at the heart of virtually every facet of the Games, including logistics, competition, information, transportation, housing, media, emergency response, continuity, and - most important - security.

Moderator: Hardik Bhatt, Chief Information Officer, City of Chicago

Ellen Barry, Chief Information Officer, Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority

Sharon Kingman, IT Consultant, Chicago 2016

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE

Stimulus/Recovery Update
Transparency - The Storm Before the Calm?
Services in the Cloud - What's Available?
Chicago's Olympic Bid
Social Networking in Government
Security Threats and Risk Assessment
Broadband in Illinois
Mobility and Security
Strategic Storage
GIS Trends and Possibilities

REGISTRATION

Government Registration - $99.00

Not open to private-sector registrations

Group registration discount for all government agencies: $50.00 Government - You must have four or more individuals to qualify for group rate. To coordinate your group, please contact Liese Brunner, Quality Services Manager, 800-917-7732 ext. 1355.

CONTACT US

If you are interested in attending the Illinois Digital Government Summit 2009, please contact Liese Brunner, Quality Services Manager, 800.917.7732 ext. 1355.

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