State of Technology – Texas Industry Forum 2024 is the premier industry event focused on gov tech in the State of Texas. This half-day event brought together Center for Digital Government market analysts and key government leaders to unveil their forecasts on future initiatives impacting IT across the state. Designed for sales and marketing leaders, the Forum provided insights to help turbocharge business strategies and validate sales and marketing activities. Attendees had the opportunity to:
Thursday, September 5 |
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12:30 pm Central |
Registration and NetworkingArbor/Exhibit Area |
1:00 pm Central |
Welcome and Opening RemarksGrand Ballroom BSteve Pier, Deputy Executive Director, Department of Information Resources, State of Texas |
1:10 pm Central |
Texas Legislative BriefingGrand Ballroom BGain insights into what is on the minds of Texas legislators when it comes to AI, innovation and technology in Texas. Representative Capriglione is a leading voice for technology and AI in Texas and chairs the Investment in Information Technology Improvement, Oversight Committee and the bipartisan Innovation and Technology Caucus of the Texas Legislature (IT Caucus). He is associated with multiple bills regarding technology, information security and how business is done on the web and has previously called for increased state agency use of AI. Giovanni Capriglione, Texas State Representative District 98, Chairman of the Texas Innovation and Technology Caucus |
1:40 pm Central |
What’s Next for IT in Texas Government?Grand Ballroom BPlans for the 2025 legislative and budgeting session are heating up. This panel featuring the State of Texas CIO and CTO, will dig into the IT topics and initiatives being discussed and possibly budgeted across state government to help industry partners better prepare for what’s coming in 2025-2026. Introduction by: Chet Kanganthe, Senior Client Executive, Verizon Moderator: Dustin Haisler, President of e.Republic, co-Director of Center for Public Sector AI John Hoffman, Deputy State Chief Information Officer Information and Chief Technology Officer, Department of Information Resources, State of Texas Steve Pier, Deputy Executive Director, Department of Information Resources, State of Texas |
2:00 pm Central |
The State of AI in Texas GovernmentGrand Ballroom BAI holds great potential for state and local government and has become one of the hottest topics throughout government. This discussion will highlight how AI is being deployed across state government, insights into the biggest impacts and benefits envisioned from AI deployment, and how the state is coordinating AI efforts and providing guidance. Introduction by: Joseph Janecka, CEO, PARSOLVO Moderator: Dustin Haisler, President of e.Republic, co-Director of Center for Public Sector AI Amberle Carter, Data Management Officer, Comptroller of Public Accounts, State of Texas John Hoffman, Deputy State Chief Information Officer Information and Chief Technology Officer, Department of Information Resources, State of Texas Jeff Peden, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Texas Workforce Commission |
2:45 pm Central |
Networking BreakArbor/Exhibit Area |
3:15 pm Central |
An Inside Look at Business and IT Collaboration at Texas Workforce CommissionGrand Ballroom BThe Texas Workforce Commission is the 4th largest state department with a $2.6 billion 2024-25 overall budget, over 4,700 employees, and an estimated $115 million IT budget. Get an inside look at how TWC business leaders work with IT to plan and budget future initiatives with insights on future projects and priorities for the department. Introduction by: Nate Schneemann, Central Account Executive, Socure Moderator: Mike Driessen, Vice President, Industry Insider - Texas Heather Hall, Chief Information Officer, Texas Workforce Commission Eric Holen, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Texas Workforce Commission Bryan Snoddy, Director, Civil Rights Division, Texas Workforce Commission |
3:45 pm Central |
CIO Panel on Hot TopicsGrand Ballroom BThe final panel will touch on a range of hot topics that are “top of mind” for Texas CIOs such as workforce development, innovation, and the emergence of AI, along with an audience Q and A session. Hear from two dynamic CIOs who bring a wealth of public sector IT experience and thought leadership. Introduction by: Maddie Tooley, Client Success Manager, Luna Data Solutions Inc. Moderator: Dustin Haisler, President e.Republic, co-Director Center for Public Sector AI Tanya Acevedo, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President, Capital Metro Anh Selissen, Chief Information Officer, Department of Transportation, State of Texas |
4:30 pm Central |
Networking ReceptionArbor/Exhibit Area |
5:30 pm Central |
End of EventEvent times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change. |
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