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 brings 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 provides insights to help turbocharge business strategies and validate sales and marketing activities. Why attend?
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 BAmanda Crawford, Executive Director and State Chief Information Officer, 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. 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 BPlanning for the 2025 legislative and budgeting session are heating up. This panel will dig into the IT topics and initiatives being discussed and possibly budgeted across state government. Moderator: Dustin Haisler, President of e.Republic, co-Director of Center for Public Sector AI Amanda Crawford, Executive Director and State Chief Information Officer, Department of Information Resources, State of Texas John Hoffman, Deputy State Chief Information Officer Information and Chief Technology Officer, Department of Information Resources, State of Texas |
2:00 pm Central |
The State of AI in Texas GovernmentGrand Ballroom BThis panel will discuss how AI is being deployed in State agencies as well as future plans for the use of AI to enhance government services. 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 Other Panelists to be announced. |
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 BModerator: Mike Driessen, Vice President, Industry Insider - Texas Courtney Arbour, Workforce Division Director, Texas Workforce Commission Heather Hall, Chief Information Officer, Texas Workforce Commission Eric Holen, Unemployment Insurance Division Director, Texas Workforce Commission |
3:45 pm Central |
CIO Panel on Hot TopicsGrand Ballroom BA discussion of hot topics that are “top of mind” for CIOs such as workforce development, innovation, and the emergence of AI, along with an audience Q and A session. Moderator: Dustin Haisler, President e.Republic, co-Director Center for Public Sector AI Anh Selissen, Chief Information Officer, Department of Transportation, State of Texas Ricardo Blanco, Deputy Executive Commissioner, Information Technology, Chief Information Officer, Health and Human Services, State of Texas Other Panelists to be announced. |
4:30 pm Central |
Networking Reception |
5:30 pm Central |
End of EventEvent times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change. |
9721 Arboretum Boulevard
Austin, TX 78759
Registration Fee per person: $150 for Industry Insider – Texas members, $250 for non-members*, $25 discount if registering by August 5, 2024.
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Mireya Gaton
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 296-2617
E-Mail: mgaton@govtech.com
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