Name: Chicago Regional Digital Government Summit 2024
Start: 2024-05-13T08:00
Location: JW Marriott Chicago

Overview

The Digital Government Summit brings together technology focused public-sector professionals with leading industry partners to connect on innovative approaches, get inspired and discover new technologies. Join us and let’s improve the future of government together!

A message from our Keynote Speaker

The Chicago Regional Digital Government Summit serves as the only platform of its type for IT thought leaders to join together in discussing the important issues we face in the public sector. Collaboration is essential for the development, support, and adoption of best practices in technology, cybersecurity, and overall digital strategy. Hearing from peers and industry partners about what innovation looks like in practice is invaluable to helping us achieve our IT goals and better serve our communities.

- Nick Lucius, Acting Chief Information Officer, City of Chicago

It is my pleasure to invite you to join us at GovTech’s 7th Annual Chicago Regional Digital Government Summit! Please join us as we harness the power of cross-industry collaboration to navigate the dynamic landscape of the digital era. Together, we will explore how to safely incorporate generative artificial intelligence tools into our operations, revolutionize the digital experience for our citizens, and future-proof our applications platforms. This event unites professionals from government and their private sector partners to inspire impactful discussions. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect, learn, and forge valuable relationships that drive innovation in our ever-evolving field. I look forward to meeting you there!

– Tom Lynch, Chief Information Officer, Cook County Government

Speakers

Scott Klososky

Technologist, Futurist, Humanist, Author and Consultant

As a founding partner of digital strategy firm, Future Point of View (FPOV), Scott lives on the leading edge of technology and innovative thinking. Scott speaks to large audiences worldwide about the intersection of humanity and the Digital Transformation. Through FPOV, Scott provides advisory work for clients including Fortune100, SMB’s and government entities. This work has driven him to develop unique concepts such as the HUMALOGY® Scale for measuring the amount of human or machine involved in a system or process, and the Rivers of Information® process for building learning eco-systems. He also pioneered a framework for looking accurately into the future of an industry sector in order to set organizational strategy: The High Beam process.
Scott co-founded Alkami Technology (ALKT), the developer of a second-generation online banking platform with innovative features non-existent in current systems. The company went public in 2021 at a $3billion valuation and is today headquartered in Dallas with over 350 employees.
Scott is recognized globally for his unique ability to accurately predict future digital trends and explain the logic behind why these will alter the current status quo of the economy and society. While business application of his insights is extremely valuable to leaders and companies, he is also motivated help improve the impact post Covid environments are having on people and their daily lives. Technology has been increasingly driving change and stress and recent events are amplifying this problem. He has a unique perspective on how to manage the personal toll technology is causing people, teams and organizations.
Even as a young child, Scott was destined to see the world through a Humalogy® lens. His father was a programmer for Boeing and his mother was a counselor who mixed many philosophies into her practice of helping people in life. To this day, he is a hybrid of a technologist and humanist who strives to find a hopeful future in blending the two.
Scott has the ability to entertain, inspire, and enlighten audiences, while helping them gain new perspectives about how technology is impacting us. Scott never does a canned presentation with the exact content across events. He sets himself apart from other speakers by architecting his content with the latest examples, current events and trends relevant for the keynote he is delivering.
He is equally adept at giving large stage keynotes, speaking to small boards of directors, facilitating half and full day workshops, and doing break-out sessions. As an added bonus of his presentations, attendees come away learning how to be a better facilitator, speaker or presenter by seeing Scott use different applications and technologies to engage audiences either in a virtual, hybrid or in person setting. The best measure of his ability to inspire and inform audiences is the high percentage of speaking clients who bring him back for follow up work with their audiences.
He produces a podcast titled “The Digital Optimist” in which he delivers ideas about the transformation of humanity through the impact of technology with a positive and hopeful lens. He also writes a blog titled Digital Awakening – both can be found at his website at www.klososky.com

Rosaella Branson

Chief Data Officer, Cook County 

Rosaella Branson is a highly experienced data professional with over 15 years of experience in managing, analyzing, and reporting on data for a variety of organizations. As the current Chief Data Officer at Cook County Bureau of Technology, she is responsible for leading the organization's enterprise data management and analytics initiatives.
Previously, Rosaella held several leadership positions, including Manager of Data Science and Insights at Chicago Public Schools, where she managed the internal analytic and research strategy and public data reporting for CPS Central Office. She has managed the data governance initiatives at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, and youth development program quality evaluation and outcomes measurement at the YMCA of the USA National Office. Rosaella also served as a Data Operations Manager at Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Headquarters, where she helped to establish the process and infrastructure for standardized national data collection of member level data and outcomes reporting to communicate the collective impact of the organization.
Rosaella holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Howard University, and is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She has volunteered as a Troop Leader and Council Committee Member with the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana for over 10 years, as a mentor in various youth development programs, and in other leadership and community service roles.

Bruce Coffing

Chief Information Security Officer, City of Chicago

[LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/coffingb)

Bruce Coffing is an information security professional with over twenty-five years industry experience in information technology and cyber security. He is currently the Chief Information Security Officer for the City of Chicago. Prior to joining the City of Chicago, Mr. Coffing held information security positions at Bank of America and at consulting firm Accenture. Mr. Coffing holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification and is a Qualified Technology Expert (QTE).
Mr. Coffing was a Finalist for the 2023 ChicagoCIO ORBIE CISO of the Year Award and was a Semi-finalist for the 2022 Chicago CISO of the Year Award.

Jason Cummings

Lead Advocate, Local Government and Education, Google Public Sector 

Jason Cummings is an advocate in the cloud and emerging technology space. At Google Public Sector, he leads Local Government, K-12 and Higher Education for Illinois. Jason cultivates relationships with leaders to understand their strategic goals and where they are on their transformation journey. He finds joy in being a thoughtful collaborator who can bring the full power of Google to help government institutions harness cloud technology to drive outcomes that can optimize operational effectiveness and enhance the delivery of services to their residents.

Jayson Dunn

Executive Government Advisor, Amazon Web Services

Jayson is a public sector technology subject matter expert with 20 years of city and county government experience. Prior to joining AWS Jayson served as the Chief Information Officer for the City of Cincinnati where he led the city’s enterprise technology department, chaired the city’s IT Governance Board, and managed the city’s capital budget and project approval processes. Jayson also has a background in public safety technology having served as a county 911 and Emergency Communications Director, as well as experience in the private sector as a Business Analysis Manager responsible for technology contracts and procurements totaling $350 million in annually.

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ID.me

Blake Hall is the Co-Founder and CEO of ID.me, the next-generation digital identity network that simplifies how individuals can create a secure, private, and portable digital identity. More than 125 million members can use their ID.me Wallet to easily verify and use their identity across 30 states, 16 federal agencies, and over 600 organizations. ID.me's technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication set by the Commerce Department and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider as verified by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is committed to "No Identity Left Behind" by enabling all people to have a secure digital identity.
Prior to ID.me, Blake led a reconnaissance platoon in Iraq. He was awarded two Bronze Stars, one for heroism in combat earned while stopping an Al-Qaida assault on a Combat Support Hospital in Mosul, and the other for exceptional performance hunting high-value targets. Blake holds a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Eve Jennings

Data Services Lead, City of Chicago 

Eve Jennings is the Data Services Lead for the City of Chicago. She oversees an experienced team tasked with data analytics, GIS, business intelligence, data accessibility and transparency, database administration, and a portfolio of custom applications. She began her careers as a technologist working in GIS, quickly expanding into database management and then data analytics. She eventually managed the City’s first data analytics team, housed in the Office of Budget and Management, before shifting to enterprise-wide leadership. Currently, she is responsible for drafting and implementing the data strategy for the City of Chicago, focusing on areas such as data quality and accessibility, data and platform governance, and AI guidelines. Her work is driven by a desire to make it easier for City employees and everyday Chicagoans to get the information and services they need, as quickly and seamlessly as possible.

Patrick Keaton

Industry Technology Leader, State and Local Government, IBM

Patrick Keaton is an IBM Solution delivery Industry executive with over 25 years of State and Local and healthcare experience Patrick has been a panel speaker at several state Digital Government Summits and is a recognized state industry expert and regular asked to sit on executive panels across state agencies. In his years in industry and with IBM, Patrick has developed a deep understanding of how to automate and safely / ethically deploy artificial intelligence solutions. Patrick’s previous experience has allowed him to help many clients deploy critical, regulatory compliant industry solutions in the domains of Customer Relationship Management and Advanced Digital Automaton as well as Clinical Data solutions.

Waseem Khan

Chief Information Officer, City of Rolling Meadow

Waseem is the Chief Information Officer at the City of Rolling Meadows. With his 25 years plus experience in Information Technology, he oversees all aspects of technology in the City.  He received his Master’s degree from Keller Graduate School specializing in IT Management and Information Security.  Over the years, Waseem’s skillset and knowledge have garnered him a lot of recognition, which is how he was able to be elected as the Vice President of Memberships for GMIS-Illinois in Nov. 2022.

Jonathan Levy

Open Data Program Manager, City of Chicago 

Jonathan Levy is the manager of the City of Chicago’s Open Data Program, most prominently expressed through its Data Portal. He has a BS (Biology) and MS (Public Policy) from Carnegie Mellon University and work towards an uncompleted PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health. He worked for the Cook County and City of Chicago health or public health departments, as well as for the UIC School of Public Health, for many years before moving into open data in 2011 and taking on management of the program in 2013.

Gene Leynes

Data Scientist, City of Chicago 

Gene Leynes joined the City of Chicago’s Department of Technology and Innovation in 2014 as a Data Scientist with a background in entrepreneurship and data science consulting. In his new role as an Enterprise Architect, he is also serving as the AI Lead for the City of Chicago. His AI/ML journey began in 2007 while earning his MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. At the City he went on to develop nationally recognized smart city initiatives focused on efficiency and improving resident outcomes in areas such as food safety, West Nile Virus vector forecasting, and childhood lead exposure prevention.
Following the recent advances in Generative AI, Gene has been working to convene voices from a wider community to inform AI policy by incorporating diverse perspectives and emerging best practices. Recently his work has focused on contributions to the Policy Working Group of the GovAI coalition, which is a national coalition of local governments organized through the San Jose Office of Technology. In March 2024 the coalition published a series of templates aimed to promote responsible and value-based governance to maximize resident outcomes and opportunities.
For more information regarding AI in the city, please check out our roadmap:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/chitech/home/roadmap-for-AI.html

Kevin Lofy

Senior Solutions Engineer, Okta

Kevin Lofy is a seasoned Senior Solutions Engineer at Okta Systems. He has a diverse background in designing and implementing reliable IT solutions across various industries. With over 15 years of experience serving in the Armed Forces and various IT roles in State and Local Governments, as well as the retail private sector in Texas, Kevin has gained insight into different Information technology ecosystems at all stages in their IAM journey while striving to provide a secure working environment. As a side note, Kevin also served as an adjunct instructor for FEMA, providing guidance and instruction in multiple emergency management courses.

Nick Lucius

Acting Chief Information Officer, City of Chicago

Tom Lynch

Chief Information Officer, Cook County

Tom Lynch serves as the Chief Information Officer for Cook County Government. Prior to joining Cook County, Lynch served as Principal at SDI, a systems integrator focused on public sector clients. He also spent 25 years in IT leadership roles for the State of Illinois, Chicago Park District, and Chicago Public Schools. Across his career, Lynch led the acquisition and successful implementation of three ERP systems and two Time & Attendance systems. Lynch holds a B.A. in Political Science from Purdue University and an M.P.A. in Finance from the University of Delaware, in addition to a variety of professional certifications.

Michael Pegues

Chief Information Officer, City of Aurora

Michael Pegues was appointed by Mayor Richard C. Irvin as the first-ever Chief Information Officer for the City of Aurora, Illinois in June 2017.   Michael began his career working in various IT Support roles for AT&T and PepsiCo in the Greater Chicago Area. Michael has worked for the US Department of Defense as a civilian Automation Management Officer at the US Army Logistical Readiness Canter in Vicenza, Italy. In addition, Michael has held various senior IT positions in Hewlett-Packard France, Vodafone Hungary and Morgan Stanley in Budapest, Hungary and New York, New York.  Michael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from DeVry University and an Master of Business Administration (MBA) Global Executive Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management from Central European University Business School in Vienna and Budapest. Michael is a proud United States Army veteran.

Lewis Waldia Powell

Deputy Budget Director - Data Analytics Division, City of Chicago 

Lewis Powell has been at Chicago’s City Hall for over a decade. As the leader of the Data Analytics Division, he and his team in the Office of Budget and Management are using data to transform City operations and build an organizational culture of data driven policies.

Charles C. Ruehling

Chief Information Security Officer, Information Security Office, Bureau of Technology, Cook County 

Charles “Chuck” Ruehling is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Cook County, Illinois. He came to Cook County in 2018 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) at Goddard Space Flight Center where he worked as the Cyber Threat Analyst and Certification and Authorization Official. Prior to that, he was the Cyber Security Program Manager for the Office of Environmental Management at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in Washington DC.
Chuck retired from the U.S. Army in April of 2011 and after a brief time as a contractor working for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) he started Federal Service for DOE. During his time in the Military, he served in numerous positions as a Telecommunications Systems Engineer at Fort Bragg, NC, Seoul, South Korea and culminating in an assignment with the Information Assurance Directorate at the National Security Agency at Fort Meade, MD.
Chuck has an undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Iowa State University and a Master of Arts in Computer Resources and Information Management from Webster University. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional since 2008.

Hema Sundaram

Chief Technology Officer, Cook County

Hema is an innovative and strategic technology leader with firsthand experience leading large organizations through a multitude of business challenges and aligning IT strategy with business strategy. She has implemented IT governance, managed large capital and operating budgets, and brought significant cost savings and operational efficiencies through IT solutions. 
At Cook County Hema is utilizing her extensive experience to modernize IT Infrastructure, enable cloud migration and disaster recovery/business continuity, build the architecture team and governance,  lead generative AI roadmap development and implement AI solutions and manage IT operations. 
Previously, Hema was the CIO and VP of Technology at the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). She worked on modernizing transit applications and IT infrastructure at the CTA and aligned IT strategy with the modernization goals of the company. 
Prior to joining the CTA team, Hema built a career serving Chicago residents as part of the technology department at the City of Chicago. She functioned in various roles and collaborated with all City departments, building IT strategy and implementing innovative programs.  
Hema is continuing this collaborative spirit in her current role by working with Cook County offices on technology initiatives to better serve residents. Hema has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

Jackie White

National Conference Director, Government Technology

Mimi Whitehouse

Senior Manager, Responsible AI – Governance, Accenture

Mimi is a Senior Manager, Responsible AI, focused on AI governance advisory at Accenture’s Data & AI practice. For over 15 years, Mimi has engaged with federal clients in health, defense, and the financial regulatory space. She holds an MBA from George Mason University, and a BA from the University of Virginia.

Brian Yoshino

Cybersecurity Advisor (Chicago), Region 5, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) 

Brian Yoshino serves as a Cybersecurity Advisor with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) where he supports CISA’s mission of strengthening the security and resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure. As a CSA, Mr. Yoshino is the liaison between federal services and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, critical infrastructure, and private industry. He conducts various cyber preparedness, risk mitigation, and incident response coordination activities through public and private partnerships and outreach efforts.
Mr. Yoshino has over two decades of experience in cybersecurity spanning the federal civilian and private sector communities. Prior to joining CISA, Mr. Yoshino held positions within the National Security Agency and the Executive Office of the President, White House Information Security Directorate. He holds numerous cybersecurity certifications including the SANS GIAC Security Expert (GSE) certification. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University and a master’s degree in Information Security from Lewis University.

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Agenda

Monday, May 13
8:00 am Central	Registration and Morning Refreshments Grand Ballroom A and Foyer
9:00 am Central	Opening Remarks Grand Ballroom BC Nick Lucius, Acting Chief Information Officer, City of Chicago Tom Lynch, Chief Information Officer, Cook County
9:20 am Central	Keynote - The Age of Digital Disruption: Moving Forward, Faster Grand Ballroom BC Technology advancements continue to disrupt at a swifter pace than ever before. 2023 witnessed the impact of AI in all sectors, and this year the public sector is required to adapt and adopt at a speed unheard of in the past. For the rest of our careers, intelligence will be built into all devices, applications, and processes. This changes how we must think about the use of data and the integration of humans and machines. What are the crucial strategies for adapting to and maximizing the benefits of these advancements? This session will have you ready to move forward at high speed as it paints a vibrant picture showing how synthetic intelligence can amplify current systems and our workforce. Scott Klososky, Technologist, Futurist, Humanist, Author, and Consultant
10:20 am Central	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom A and Foyer
10:50 am Central	Concurrent Sessions Cybersecurity Resiliency Planning State Cybersecurity resiliency planning has become a critical aspect of safeguarding our agencies. Whether it is natural disasters, cyberattacks, societal shifts, or pandemics, the next hurdle is just around the corner. Does your team have a solid understanding of how long services could be down if your agency is disrupted? What actions can agencies large and small be taking to reduce the amount of time constituent services would be impacted? Join this session to better fortify your resiliency and recovery plans to be more prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. Moderator: Waseem Khan, Chief Information Officer, City of Rolling Meadows Matthew Osegard, Supervisory Special Agent, Cyber Task Force, FBI Chicago Chuck Ruehling, Chief Information Security Officer, Cook County Brian Yoshino, Cybersecurity Advisor (Chicago), Region 5, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) A Fresh Take on Identity Management Ogden When dealing with online services, the public demands secure and efficient interactions. To deliver these, government must tackle and prioritize the big world of digital identity management. What are we doing to take the concept of Zero Trust to the next level? Is there a more phishing-resistant way to approach MFA for public logins? Are there situations where we could create and safely execute a single sign-on solution that allows community members to access services from multiple agencies, without violating existing policies or governance? What can we do differently to manage public perception and individual privacy? This session will break down the complex and evolving landscape of identity management, laying the groundwork for streamlined processes and an improved community experience for all. Moderator: Jackie White, National Conference Director, Government Technology Bruce Coffing, Chief Information Security Officer, City of Chicago Jason Donisch, Information, Communications & Technology Director, Will County Blake Hall, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ID.me Kevin Lofy, Senior Solutions Engineer, Okta Engaging Stakeholders to Unlock Modernization & Innovation Van Buren In today's dynamic landscape, aligning IT endeavors with overarching business strategies is a priority for organizational innovation, and may just be the key to unlocking the funds needed to get your team to the next level. Establishing strong relationships with stakeholders is the key to achieving this alignment. Do you have a holistic understanding of each agency and their existing tech stack? Have your key stakeholders sought to identify the overlap and gaps in the overall enterprise strategy? How does it tell the story about how we’re bringing business value to the community through the services we are providing? Join us to discover strategies for fostering cohesion between IT and business operations, enhancing collaboration, and cultivating innovation. Moderator: Hema Sundaram, Chief Technology Officer, Cook County Eve Jennings, Data Services Lead, City of Chicago Tom Lynch, Chief Information Officer, Cook County Lewis Waldia Powell, Deputy Budget Director - Data Analytics Division, City of Chicago
11:50 am Central	Lunch Grand Ballroom BC
12:45 pm Central	Bits and Bytes - State of the City: A Fireside Chat with City of Chicago Acting CIO Nick Lucius Grand Ballroom BC Join this session to get to know a bit more about Chicago’s Acting CIO Nick Lucius, and learn about his background and how this is helping to shape the way he is approaching IT’s hottest topics. From seeing the way Chicago is investing in the Department of Technology and Innovation’s staff, all the way to how he and his team are choosing to approach the age of generative AI and data privacy concerns, this is sure to be a thought provoking discussion. Nick Lucius, Acting Chief Information Officer, City of Chicago
1:15 pm Central	Short Break
1:30 pm Central	Concurrent Sessions AI and the Public Sector: How Do We Unlock the Potential? State In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, leveraging AI technology presents an unparalleled opportunity to foster meaningful dialogue, enhance transparency, and promote inclusive decision-making processes within government agencies. Yet with any change, there is also an inherent level of risk involved. What type of use cases have been working for the Chicago region’s IT leaders? Have your fellow thought leaders in this space crafted a policy that helps guide stakeholders toward a policy that allows AI technology to improve workflows while still protecting critical data? Are there limiting factors associated with governance and hesitation from our elected officials? Join this session for thoughtful dialogue on how to begin to embrace AI as a tool for innovation and transformation in the public sector, and what it can mean for you and your organization’s future. Moderator: Omar Sandoval, Chief Information Officer, Government Technology Jason Cummings, Lead Advocate, Local Government and Education, Google Public Sector Patrick Keaton, Industry Technology Leader, State and Local Government, IBM Gene Leynes, Data Scientist, City of Chicago Michael Pegues, Chief Information Officer, City of Aurora Approaching Data Analytics with an AI Strategy Ogden Public sector IT leaders are tasked with storing and protecting massive volumes of data. Are we unlocking the full potential of the data we’re tasked with storing? Generative AI has changed the way we can look at data analysis to inform our communities in ways we’ve never been able to before. At the same time, do we understand how to do this when our data may contain bias? If you have not made the step toward a more modern cloud-based database, is this the time to make the move so you can add in a solid data strategy? Join this session for thought-provoking dialogue on how you can continue to evolve your approach to big data. Moderator: James R. Farrell Jr., Chief Information Officer, Village of Bolingbrook and GMIS-Illinois President Deborah L. Anderson, Chief Programmer Analyst, City of Chicago Robert Duggan, Chief of Staff, Department of Technology and Innovation, City of Chicago Jayson Dunn, Executive Government Advisor, Amazon Web Services Marques A. Holmes, National Director - SLED, Equinix Responsible Data Strategies in the Era of AI Van Buren Unlocking the full potential of data while ensuring privacy and integrity presents daunting challenges for government organizations. Coupled with AI technology, it becomes even more complex to leverage data effectively for informed and equitable decision-making. Responsible data practices can foster trust, equity, and resilience in government operations and services, and this session explores strategies for defending sensitive data while harnessing the power of AI for equitable outcomes and enhanced security. Moderator: Rod Warren, Executive Director, Department of Technology and Innovation, City of Chicago Rosaella Branson, Chief Data Officer, Cook County Jonathan Levy, Open Data Program Manager, City of Chicago Mimi Whitehouse, Senior Manager, Responsible AI, Governance and Advisory, Accenture Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners Monroe Hosted by: Nick Lucius, Acting Chief Information Officer, City of Chicago Tom Lynch, Chief Information Officer, Cook County
2:30 pm Central	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom A and Foyer
2:50 pm Central	General Session - Embracing Emerging Technology SAFELY Grand Ballroom BC As government organizations strive to realize the value of Generative AI as a fast-emerging technology, we must also grapple with how best to protect data assets. Having guardrails and an effective governance process in place is more vital than ever, and is essential to ensuring public trust. How should we approach the ethical and regulatory considerations that now must be considered? What are key principles and best practices for navigating the complex landscape of data and AI governance? How would implementing any of these emerging technologies impact the security of the data you are tasked with securing? This session offers insights from some of our region's top thought leaders to help promote transparency, accountability, and ethical use of data and AI technologies to foster trust in their deployment within government organizations. Moderator: Omar Sandoval, Chief Information Officer, Government Technology Bruce Coffing, Chief Information Security Officer, City of Chicago Nick Lucius, Acting Chief Information Officer, City of Chicago Tom Lynch, Chief Information Officer, Cook County Chuck Ruehling, Chief Information Security Officer, Cook County
4:00 pm Central	Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom A and Foyer Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.
4:30 pm Central	End of Conference Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.

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Government Representatives

Chris Blanding
Chief Information Officer
Lake County

Adam Clement
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Bureau of Technology
Cook County

Bruce Coffing
Chief Information Security Officer
Bureau of Information Technology
City of Chicago

Jason Donisch
Chief Information Officer
Information, Communications & Technology Director
Will County

Roger Fahnestock
Chief Information Officer
Kane County

James Farrell
Chief Information Officer
City of Bolingbrook

Joel Inwood
Deputy Director of Communications
Bureau of Technology
Cook County

Raymond Kay
Homeland Security Branch Chief
Cook County

Waseem Khan
Chief Information Officer
City of Rolling Meadows

Matthew Kinsey
IT Director
Technology Services
Kendall County

Charles Lasky
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Kane County

Glen Liljeberg
Director of Information Technology
Village of Westmont

Nick Lucius
Acting Chief Information Officer
Office of the Mayor
City of Chicago

Tom Lynch
Chief Information Officer
Cook County

Anthony McPhearson
Chief Information Officer
DuPage County

Jacqueline Nguyen
Director
Department of Information Technology
City of Naperville

Amar Patel
Chief of Strategic Operations and Information Technology
Sherriff's Office
Cook County

Michael Pegues
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology Division
City of Aurora

Bryan Pravel
Technology Information Officer
Cook County Health

Charles Ruehling
Chief Information Security Officer
Cook County

Peter Schaak
Director of Information Technology
Village of Schaumburg

Chris Sternal
Chief Information Officer
City of Joliet

Luke Stowe
City Manager
City of Evanston

Tom Sullivan
Chief Information Officer
McHenry County

Hema Sundaram
Chief Technology Officer
Bureau of Technology
Cook County

Derrick Thomas
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Bureau of Technology
Cook County

Marc Thorson
Director of Regional Technology Services
Northern Illinois University

Rod Warren
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Bureau of Information Technology
City of Chicago

John Zhang
Director
Electrical & Innovation Technology
City of Chicago

Industry Representatives

Jason Cummings
Cloud Advocate
Google LLC

Marques Holmes
National Director, SLED
Equinix

Able Palacios
Public Sector Sales
ID.me

Eric Westberg
Technology Sales Leader
IBM

Jeremy Yates
Solution Architect Manager
Amazon Web Services

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Chicago Regional Digital Government Summit 2024

Overview

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Scott Klososky

Technologist, Futurist, Humanist, Author and Consultant

Rosaella Branson

Chief Data Officer, Cook County

Bruce Coffing

Chief Information Security Officer, City of Chicago

Jason Cummings

Lead Advocate, Local Government and Education, Google Public Sector

Jayson Dunn

Executive Government Advisor, Amazon Web Services

Blake Hall

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ID.me

Eve Jennings

Data Services Lead, City of Chicago

Patrick Keaton

Industry Technology Leader, State and Local Government, IBM

Waseem Khan

Chief Information Officer, City of Rolling Meadow

Jonathan Levy

Open Data Program Manager, City of Chicago

Gene Leynes

Data Scientist, City of Chicago

Kevin Lofy

Senior Solutions Engineer, Okta

Nick Lucius

Acting Chief Information Officer, City of Chicago

Tom Lynch

Chief Information Officer, Cook County

Michael Pegues

Chief Information Officer, City of Aurora

Lewis Waldia Powell

Deputy Budget Director - Data Analytics Division, City of Chicago

Charles C. Ruehling

Chief Information Security Officer, Information Security Office, Bureau of Technology, Cook County

Hema Sundaram

Chief Technology Officer, Cook County

Jackie White

National Conference Director, Government Technology

Mimi Whitehouse

Senior Manager, Responsible AI – Governance, Accenture

Brian Yoshino

Cybersecurity Advisor (Chicago), Region 5, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Agenda

Monday, May 13

8:00 am Central

Registration and Morning Refreshments

Grand Ballroom A and Foyer

9:00 am Central

Opening Remarks

Grand Ballroom BC

9:20 am Central

Keynote - The Age of Digital Disruption: Moving Forward, Faster

Grand Ballroom BC

10:20 am Central

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Grand Ballroom A and Foyer

10:50 am Central

Concurrent Sessions

Cybersecurity Resiliency Planning

State

A Fresh Take on Identity Management

Ogden

Engaging Stakeholders to Unlock Modernization & Innovation

Van Buren

11:50 am Central

Lunch

Grand Ballroom BC

12:45 pm Central

Bits and Bytes - State of the City: A Fireside Chat with City of Chicago Acting CIO Nick Lucius

Grand Ballroom BC

1:15 pm Central

Short Break

1:30 pm Central

Concurrent Sessions

AI and the Public Sector: How Do We Unlock the Potential?

State

Chief Data Officer, Cook County 

Lead Advocate, Local Government and Education, Google Public Sector 

Data Services Lead, City of Chicago 

Open Data Program Manager, City of Chicago 

Data Scientist, City of Chicago 

Deputy Budget Director - Data Analytics Division, City of Chicago 

Chief Information Security Officer, Information Security Office, Bureau of Technology, Cook County 

Cybersecurity Advisor (Chicago), Region 5, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) 