Registration and Morning Refreshments

Lobby and Plaza E/F

Opening Remarks – A Digital Illinois: The Future is Here

Plaza G/H

Welcome video from Governor Rauner

Kirk Lonbom, Chief Information Officer, State of Illinois

Mike Wons, Chief Technology Officer, State of Illinois

Keynote – Hacking the Learning Curve

Plaza G/H

Bronkar Lee, Peak Performance Expert, Author, Speaker and Dynamic Performer (@BronkarLee)

We live and work in a fast-paced, high-pressure world. If we’re not gaining new skills and continuously upping our games we risk being left behind… not just in our jobs but also in our personal lives. On the bright side, what better time to learn for the simple reason that knowledge and information have never been more easily obtainable. But transforming information into ability isn’t so easy. That’s where Bronkar excels. His unique learning system shortens the runway for anyone, regardless of their goals, interests or inherent talents. In this unforgettable presentation, Bronkar shows us how to re-energize our approach to skill acquisition and hands us the key to unlock our passion for learning.

Networking Break

Plaza E/F

Concurrent Sessions

All Things Cybersecurity

Plaza A

The security landscape is growing increasingly complex due to factors such as open government, data sharing, mobility, and escalating expectations by citizens and internal users – all of which open the door to an unsettling variety of risks and vulnerabilities. As hackers continue to innovate, IT organizations will be challenged to keep up. This session looks at the current threat landscape and the strategies, tactics and technologies that are making an impact in the public and private sectors.

Akshay Chandu, Director of Cybersecurity, PwC

Jeff Fawcett, Customer Solutions Director, Security Solutions, Cisco

Chris Hill, Interim Chief Information Security Officer, State of Illinois

Jennifer Rominger, Security Programs & Security Awareness, Department of Innovation and Technology – Information Security, State of Illinois

View Rominger Presentation Here

View Rominger Presentation Here

Reinventing the Citizen Experience

Plaza B

It’s a highly interactive and fast-paced society, and people are getting more demanding about, well, everything. The pressure is mounting on government services, too, and our challenge right now is to make “citizen-centric” more than just a buzzword. This session looks at best practices and creative strategies to remake government’s relationship with its customers into something more engaging, accessible and beneficial.

Tamara Dukes, Vice President, Business Development, NIC

Jennifer Schultz, Communications Director, Public Information Officer, Department of Innovation and Technology, State of Illinois

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The Illinois Blockchain Initiative

Plaza C

Blockchain is being called the next big transformational technology in government. What is blockchain? In a nutshell, it’s an incorruptible and transparent ledger of digital transactions. Examples include identity management, contract management, financial services, licensing, electronic voting and much more. There is a lot to like. This session provides an introduction to this fast-emerging technology, why it is particularly suited to government applications and how Illinois is leading the way.

Richard Morris, Deputy Director of Strategy and Operational Performance, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, State of Illinois

Pete Teigen, Global Government Center of Competence Blockchain SME, IBM

View Teigen Presentation Here

View Teigen Presentation Here

Sunil Thomas, Chief Information Officer, Business and Workforce, Department of Innovation and Technology, State of Illinois

Driving Data Sharing

Plaza D

Government needs to adopt a share-first mentality for departmental and jurisdictional data. Its easy exchange should be the default because the risks that come from not sharing data greatly outweigh the risks of opening the gates. There are some important efforts underway to promote data interoperability among state agencies and local government. This session discusses the technologies, strategies and mindsets that can make data sharing a rewarding and viable experience.

Moderator: Kevin Harrison, Chief Data Officer, Department of Innovation & Technology, State of Illinois

Monica Carranza, Chief Information Officer, Government & Public Employees Cluster, Department of Innovation and Technology, State of Illinois

Sanford Hess, IT Director, City of Urbana

Amy N. Hulse, Principal Solution Specialist, Data and Al, State Government Sales, Microsoft

Lunch

Plaza G/H

Featured Speaker – Cyberstrike

Plaza G/H

Morgan Wright, Author and Cybersecurity Expert

Scenario: The Russian Federation launches coordinated cyberattacks against the Ukraine, taking out large numbers of power plants, crippling water systems and disrupting communications. Massive civil unrest taxes first responders and public services beyond the breaking point. Double agents occupy key infrastructure positions. It is the culmination of a two-year espionage operation and the Russian Federation seizes the country without a shot being fired. How did this happen? A printer cartridge, falsified work histories and routine social engineering. In this riveting session, Morgan walks us through the future of warfare, the critical role of cybersecurity, the importance of properly vetting employees and why traditional network security is failing.

Networking Break

Plaza E/F

Concurrent Sessions

The Road to a Smart State

Plaza A

The national focus has been on Smart Cities but Illinois is on a mission to become the first Smart State. Impressive progress is being made and there is room for everyone to play a role, and we can all agree there is nothing smarter than sharing ideas and motivation with peers, colleagues and potential collaborators. This session discusses what it means to be “smart” and why it’s critical to our future.

Essam El-Beik, Consultant, Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology, State of Illinois

View El-Beik presentation Here

Kevin O’Toole, Chief of Transformation Applications/Architecture and Digital Innovation, Department of Innovation and Technology, State of Illinois

View O'Toole Presentation Here

Chip Swisher, Director, Smart Solutions Practice Lead, Global IT Services, CenturyLink

View Swisher Presentation Here

Optimizing the Workforce and Workplace of Tomorrow

Plaza B

For years government has widely reported the onset of the “silver tsunami”, and NASCIO has consistently placed “Human Resources & Talent Management” on its State CIO Top 10 Priorities list. The looming retirement wave is driving the need to accelerate innovative recruitment and retention practices in government at all levels, particularly in IT. Questions about mobility, collaboration tools and collaborative spaces are becoming common during the interview process and government is not always prepared to offer competitive answers in today’s legacy environment. This session offers a look at what some innovative organizations are doing to embrace new paradigms in workplace technology, recruitment efforts and talent management.

Ken Mancuso, Manager, Application Solutions, AT&T

Practical Cloud

Plaza C

The paradigm has already shifted, and almost every organization has ventured into the cloud in one way or another. Some attempts have been more successful than others; some models have proven more viable than others; and, some procurement approaches have fared better than others. This session focuses on lessons learned, where the industry is headed and how to position your organization for success.

Pedro Guzman, Project Manager, Department of Innovation and Technology, State of Illinois

View Guzman Presentation Here

Tom Lynch, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Bureau of Technology, Cook County Government

View Lynch Presentation Here

Sponsor Briefing

Plaza D

(Industry sponsors only) Hosted by State Chief Information Officer Kirk Lonbom and State Chief Technology Officer, Mike Wons

Networking Reception

Plaza E/F

Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.

State/Municipal Collaboration Roundtable

Plaza G/H

Hosted by Tyler Clark, Chief of Staff, State of Illinois

This informal end-of-day session is for the Summit’s local government attendees, along with selected state officials. It provides an informal and dynamic forum to discuss strategies for cross-boundary and cross-sector collaboration, shared services and shared procurement.

Registration and Morning Refreshments

Lobby and Plaza E/F

Opening Remarks – State of the State’s Technology

Plaza G/H

Mike Wons, Chief Technology Officer, State of Illinois

Keynote – The Science of Success

Plaza G/H

Catherine A. Sanderson, Ph.D., Manwell Family Professor of Life Sciences, Amherst College

Many people focus on the importance of cognitive intelligence in predicting academic and professional success. But a growing amount of evidence suggests that other traits – including the ability to control impulses, manage adversity, find internal motivation, and build relationships – are essential in achieving the best outcomes in both personal and professional relationships. Professor Catherine Sanderson will focus on the importance of so-called emotional intelligence (or EQ) in predicting success, and will provide specific strategies for increasing your own EQ.

View Presentation Here

Networking Break

Plaza E/F

Fast Track Sessions

Plaza G/H

Standing Up a Statewide SOC

Cybersecurity is arguably the most serious challenge we face, and Illinois is tackling it from all angles. One of the many initiatives underway is the creation of a Security Operations Center (SOC). The State of Illinois is in the process of rolling out a SOC to help detect, analyze and respond to cybersecurity incidents. This session talks about the initiative and what it will mean to you.

Chris Hill, Interim Chief Information Security Officer, State of Illinois

Going Mobile

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 with an increasingly mobile world.

Kalaiselvan Sambasivan, Manager Application Development, Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

Are We Borderless Yet?

In our interconnected world, ideas, news, commerce, economic turbulence and even pandemics spread easily. People, however, are not nearly as frictionless. We remain tribal and silos still exist. How can Illinois state government remove borders within itself and between itself and the outside world in a way that enables change at a pace it has never seen before? This session focuses on the underrated joys of silo-busting and forging a borderless culture.

Tyler Clark, Chief of Staff, Department of Innovation & Technology, State of Illinois

End of Conference

Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.