Texas CIO Academy 2010

Hilton Austin
500 E. 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
October 7, 2010

The Texas CIO Academy offers a unique forum to build leadership skills and a great opportunity to develop our next generation of leaders. I know you will benefit from the presentations on the latest trends in information technology. You will also learn from public and private sector experts who will address the pressing issues facing state and local government. In these challenging times, it is more important than ever to share ideas, network, learn from success and build momentum for your organization. I hope you enjoy this unique opportunity to meet with IT professionals from across Texas who share your goals and challenges.

-Karen Robinson, Texas CTO and Director, DIR

MORNING KEYNOTE

Government 2.0 - A New Generation of Expectations

Neil Howe, Founding Partner and President, LifeCourse Associates

Government 2.0 is not just about, or even mainly about, changes in technology. It's about dramatic changes in the attitudes and behavior of the America people--your coworkers, colleagues, and constituents--as every one of today's generations matures into a new phase of life.

Aging Boomers are redefining what it means to be "retirement age": no longer "senior citizens" nor even retired. Working-age parents with school-age kids are now Gen-Xers, and their pragmatism and institutional distrust are shaking up workplaces and local governments everywhere.

Meanwhile, here comes the Millennial generation of teens and 20somethings. They are pressured and programmed. They are bonded to their parents and networked to their friends. They want structure and instant feedback. They work well in teams and have complete confidence in their future. They have conventional life goals. They want the system to work.

With his insight on generations, Neil Howe offers a road map that explains how these generational transitions are pushing America into a new mood--one that both reflects and may contribute to our collective sense of urgency, even crisis, over what's happening to government, the economy, the environment, and geopolitics. What can you do as a manager or policy leader? Neil will offer suggestions

Neil Howe is a marketing, personnel and government affairs consultant, and a founding partner of the consulting firm LifeCourse Associates. He has spoken and written extensively on the collective personalities of today's generations and is a recognized authority on global aging and long-term fiscal policy. Howe has co-authored seven books with William Strauss, including Generations, The Fourth Turning, and Millennials Rising.

LUNCH KEYNOTE

Technology Trends That Matter

"We've arranged a civilization in which most crucial elements profoundly depend on science and technology." -Carl Sagan

Cloud computing, advanced analytics, mobile computing, virtualized everything - these are just some of the advances that are changing the world for government technology leaders. Coupled with continuing revenue shortfalls, theses advances are not only changing what customers and constituents want, but are also forcing leaders to find new ways to deliver services. In this interactive session, you will hear from industry leaders on trends that matter, the impact they may have on your organization, and what you need to do to prepare for the future now.

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE

CIO Essential Skills from a CEO Perspective
Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Applying Real-World Lessons to Collaboration and Applying Collaboration to the Real World
Becoming a Heavy Weight - How to Get the Right People in Your Corner
Lessons from the Private Sector
Beyond Nerds and Geeks: Engaging Your Employees
IT Governance - Doing the Right Things

REGISTRATION

This is an invitation-only event.

CONTACT US

If you are interested in attending the Texas CIO Academy 2010, please contact Lee Vang, Registration, 800.917.7732 ext. 1407.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Texas CIO Academy 2010, please contact Stacy Ward-Probst, Vice President of Sales, 916.932.1396.