Name: Arizona CIO/CTO Forum 2015
Start: 2015-10-01T08:00
Location: Desert Willow Conference Center

Overview

This can't-miss event is designed to specifically address the unique interests and needs of Arizona's educational IT community. In addition to networking and professional development, this NO COST event is perfect for CIOs, CTOs and their teams from all around the state.

Comments from 2014 attendees:

“I really appreciate having the opportunity to attend this event!”

“My best forum experience yet! Every session was valuable, informative, engaging and thought-provoking.”

“Excellent – look forward to next year!”

Featured Speaker

Jim Meskimen, Master Impressionist and Communication Coach

@jimrossmeskimen

A professional actor for over thirty years, Jim Ross Meskimen appeared in the films Apollo 13, The Grinch, Frost/Nixon, The Punisher, There Will Be Blood, and many others. Some of Meskimen’s TV credits include recurring roles on Parks & Recreation, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Friends, Whose Line is it, Anyway?, Lie to Me and Rules of Engagement. In 2011, the Australian Today Show dubbed Meskimen, “The World’s Greatest Impressionist.” His viral Shakespeare in Celebrity Voices has over a million views and subsequent viral videos have cemented him as a major YouTube talent. He can be seen currently in Impress Me, an original half-hour comedy that originated as a successful web series. Meskimen lives in Los Angeles with his actress wife, Tamara. Their daughter Taylor is also a performer. His mother is beloved actress Marion Ross, who played Mrs. C in the long-running ABC comedy Happy Days.

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Jim Meskimen

A professional actor for over thirty years, Jim Ross Meskimen appeared in the films Apollo 13, The Grinch, Frost/Nixon, The Punisher, There Will Be Blood and many others. Some of Meskimen’s TV credits include recurring roles on Parks & Recreation, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Friends, Whose Line is it, Anyway?, Lie to Me and Rules of Engagement. In 2011, the Australian Today Show dubbed Meskimen, “The World’s Greatest Impressionist.” His viral Shakespeare in Celebrity Voices has over a million views and subsequent viral videos have cemented him as a major YouTube talent. He can be seen currently in Impress Me, an original half-hour comedy that originated as a successful web series. Meskimen lives in Los Angeles with his actress wife, Tamara. Their daughter Taylor is also a performer. His mother is beloved actress Marion Ross, who played Mrs. C in the long-running ABC comedy Happy Days.

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Agenda

Tuesday, September 29
8:00 am Pacific	Registration and Morning Refreshments Banquet 5 – 8
9:00 am Pacific	Opening Remarks Banquet 1 – 4 David Behen, Director and State Chief Information Officer, Department of Technology, Management & Budget, State of Michigan
9:15 am Pacific	Opening Keynote – Find Your Voice Banquet 1 – 4 Jim Meskimen, Master Impressionist and Communication Coach Today’s culture emphasizes the value of teamwork and collaboration, sometimes at the expense of the individual. This is particularly true in the IT arena where you can sometimes find yourself stereotyped, or even worse, not taken seriously by potential stakeholders. What good are insights and solutions if your words get lost in the crowd? You need to make sure that you’re heard! Jim Meskimen has spent the past 30 years studying the most famous, creative and interesting people in modern times. In this fascinating and hilarious session, Jim discusses – and illustrates – the traits and methods used by some of the best and most charismatic communicators in the world. Don’t settle for being “one of the crowd”. YOU have a unique identity. YOU have a voice!
10:15 am Pacific	Break Banquet 5 – 8
10:45 am Pacific	Concurrent Sessions Mobility Trends Meeting Room 201/202 We’ve passed a tipping point. Internet usage on mobile devices has now surpassed desktop access, meaning that IT has to think mobile-first (and perhaps ultimately mobile-only) in almost everything it does. This session discusses where we’re headed and how to keep up in an increasingly mobile world. Tiziana Galeazzi, General Manager, Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State of Michigan John Maddox, Assistant Director, Mobility Transformation Center, University of Michigan Rob McCurdy, Chief Information Security Officer, Michigan State University Jared Miniman, Senior Manager, Deloitte Digital View Presentation Here Leveraging Big Data with Meaningful Analytics Meeting Room 203/204 Society’s appetite for data is downright insatiable. It’s estimated that the world’s information doubles every 18 months, and this is certainly true in the public sector. Government agencies have no shortage of data from which to extract actionable insights. This session looks at how to capitalize on existing data by using sharper analytics to drive smarter decisions. Raymond “Rob” Dolan, Jr., Worldwide Industry Executive for Government, IBM Analytics View Dolan Presentation Here Paul Groll, Enterprise Integration and Security Architect, Enterprise Architecture Team, Office of the CIO, Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State of Michigan View Groll Presentation Here Kirk Ocke, Manager, Big Data Technology Group, PARC, A Xerox Company View Ocke Presentation Here What the Cloud Means Today Meeting Room 101/102 Back in the early days, the Cloud was merely a way to share information. Today, almost anything can be delivered via the Cloud “as a service”: software, mobile apps, infrastructure, storage, platforms, data, you name it. The possibilities and configurations are endless, and they introduce a variety of opportunities and challenges. This session explores the nature of cloud computing today and what it means to government organizations. Mark Beaudreault, Systems Engineer, State, Local Government and Education, Nutanix, Inc. Jennifer McNeill, Senior Director, North American Business Development, Oracle Jack Harris, Director, Enterprise Architecture and Network Strategies, Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State of Michigan View Presentation Here Michigan’s Connected Corridor Meeting Room 103/104 Detroit’s highways are set to become one of the largest vehicle-to-infrastructure communication testing grounds in the world. General Motors, Ford and the University of Michigan are working with MDOT to test ways for vehicles to talk to each other and their surroundings in order to prevent crashes and save lives. This session provides the latest news about this pioneering technology project. Bob McQueen, Chief Executive Officer, The 0Cash Company (speaking on behalf of Teradata) Matt Smith, Program Manager, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Department of Transportation, State of Michigan View Presentation Here
12:00 pm Pacific	Lunch Exhibit Hall B
12:40 pm Pacific	Michigan Excellence in Technology Awards Exhibit Hall B
1:00 pm Pacific	General Session – Energy, Technology and the Future Banquet 1 – 4 Roger Duncan, Research Fellow, Energy Institute, University of Texas Technology and energy are inextricable. They evolve – or fail to evolve – mutually, and their combined impact on society is incalculable. Today we are headed for an entirely new form of “Industrial Revolution”. Technology megatrends such as nanotechnology, robotics, embedded intelligence, smart buildings and the “Internet of Everything” will dramatically alter the social landscape, as will extraordinary advances in energy production and storage. Some of it may be more hype than reality at this point, but there are some serious game-changers already in play and many more to come. In this session, nationally known energy and technology expert Roger Duncan explores the road ahead and discusses government’s complex balancing act in keeping our nation safe, secure and prosperous.
2:00 pm Pacific	Break Banquet 5 – 8
2:30 pm Pacific	Concurrent Sessions You’ve Been Hacked! Now What? Meeting Room 201/202 Sometimes, despite all efforts, systems are breached and it can happen to anyone at any time. There are vital things to know in order to minimize the potential harm and there are critical courses of action to follow after the fact to contain the damage. Some of these guidelines are universal and some are unique to Michigan. This session covers what to do (and what not to do) if a worst-case scenario happens to you. Michael Ashton, Chief Information Officer, Ingham County View Ashton Presentation Here Sol Bermann, Privacy Officer and Information Technology Policy, Compliance and Enterprise Continuity Strategist, Information Technology Services, University of Michigan View Bermann Presentation Here Chris Christensen, Director of Infrastructure Protection, Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State of Michigan View Christensen Presentation Here Internet of Things Meeting Room 203/204 In an increasingly connected society, smart devices, gadgets and sensors are ubiquitous and inescapable. The implications are both exciting and staggering. This session explores some of the technologies that are sweeping across society and the opportunities and challenges they bring to our communities. Jody Denner, Managing Consultant, Enterprise Services, U.S. Public Sector Enterprise Security Solutions, HP Terry Hect, Chief Security Strategist, AT&T View Presentation Here Tactics for Navigating the Digital Government Landscape Meeting Room 101/102 Expectations about service have been greatly influenced by the Internet and fierce competition in private industry. As a result, pressure is mounting on government organizations to adopt digital strategies that not only improve service delivery but also provide sustainable platforms for innovation and growth. This session examines some of the tactics and approaches being used successfully in governments around the nation. Brandon Sanders, Director of Strategy and Technology, Data Strategy Vern Klassen, Technical Services Director, Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State of Michigan
2:45 pm Pacific	Sponsor Briefing Meeting Room 103/104 (Industry sponsors only.) This informal roundtable briefing is hosted by State CIO David Behen.
3:45 pm Pacific	Executive Reception Banquet 5 – 8 Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.
4:15 pm Pacific	State/Local Collaboration Roundtable Meeting Room 101/102 Hosted by David Behen, Director, Department of Technology, Management & Budget This informal end-of-day session is for the Summit’s local government attendees and key state officials. It provides an informal and dynamic forum to discuss challenges, strategies and opportunities for cross-boundary collaboration. In other words, how to do more with less!

Wednesday, September 30
8:00 am Pacific	Registration and Morning Refreshments Banquet 5 – 8
9:00 am Pacific	Opening Remarks Banquet 1 – 4 Sandy Jurek, Chief Information Officer, Macomb County
9:15 am Pacific	Keynote Speaker – Creating an Extraordinary IT Workplace Banquet 1 – 4 Linglong He, Chief Information Officer, Quicken Loans Computerworld named Detroit-based Quicken Loans this year’s #1 Large Place to Work in IT (for the sixth time!). What makes it so special? First is a culture that encourages innovation and fosters an entrepreneurial spirit. Second is a viewpoint that technology drives the business rather than the other way around. And last, but definitely not least, the work environment is just plain fun! In this candid session, the leader of Quicken Loans’ 1,300+ person IT team reveals the ingredients of the company’s not-so-secret sauce and how any organization can whip up its own recipe for success. View Presentation Here
10:15 am Pacific	Break Banquet 5 – 8
10:45 am Pacific	Fast Track Sessions Banquet 1 – 4 A Game of Drones Once you leave your house or even connect to the Internet you’re in the public domain and there are digital eyes everywhere. Whether that’s good or bad depends on one’s point of view. But drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) bring a whole new element to the equation. This session discusses the issues, challenges and opportunities raised by what is sure to be a game-changing technology in government. Kyle Andrus, Senior Analyst, Information Technology, Information Security and Cyber Security Operations, Consumers Energy View Presentation Here Disruptive Technologies In the eternal quest to increase efficiency and save costs, technology continues to blaze new trails. What is the next big thing? What new technologies have the potential to revolutionize government operations and services? This lively session provides a glimpse into the future and the technologies that might lead the way. Rod Davenport, Chief Technology Officer, Department of Technology, Management & Budget, State of Michigan View Presentation Here Innovation in Michigan As technology marches on and continues to transform society in countless ways, we each have the choice to lead, follow or get out of the way. Option number one is definitely the most rewarding. It’s not always easy to embrace the process of reinvention, but is there really any other choice in the long run? This session looks at some novel approaches for inspiring and engaging employees, stakeholders, businesses and citizens to think outside the box and safely venture beyond comfort zones. David Behen, Director and State Chief Information Officer, Department of Technology, Management & Budget, State of Michigan View Presentation Here
12:00 pm Pacific	End of Conference