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Overview

The Digital Communities Large City/County CIO Summit is an inspirational, content-packed day and a half event! In 2023, we are excited to once again return to an in-person event. The summit features top-notch panel discussions and meaningful opportunities for attendees to connect and learn from their CIO peers across the country.

As we focus on what is next in government, the conversations and stories of how local government technology leaders are maintaining, enabling and pushing forward will be incredibly beneficial as you plan your technology agenda for the future. Come join us in for this thought-provoking opportunity to network with and learn from your peers!

 

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Agenda

Thursday, April 20

8:00 am Eastern

Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 am Eastern

Welcome and Introductions

Todd Sander, Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Jason Sankey, Chief Information Officer, City of Atlanta, GA

Teri Takai, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

9:45 am Eastern

Arresting Cyber Crime!

Government can never let its guard down when it comes to cyberthreats. Cyber criminals will continue to be more creative and aggressive in their attacks. What do government CIOs need to know about the changing cyberthreat landscape? In this session, you will learn from your fellow CIOs on how they are fighting the cyber battle.

Moderator: Todd Sander, Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Rosa Akhtarkhavari, Chief Information Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, City of Orlando, FL

Lester Godsey, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Enterprise Technology, Maricopa County, AZ

Ty Howard, Assistant Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, Mesa, AZ

10:45 am Eastern

Break

11:00 am Eastern

Skill-Building the Techie Way

Technology is constantly evolving while government embraces change. How are government priorities impacting the technology organization and the skillsets needed for success? This session will dive deep into these issues and explore what is needed to build the right technology team to get the work done.

Moderator: Teri Takai, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Adam J. Frumkin, Chief Information Officer, Data Center, Franklin County, OH

Tom Lynch, Chief Information Officer, Bureau of Technology, Cook County, IL

John A. Matelski, Chief Innovation and Information Officer, Department of Innovation and Technology, DeKalb County Government, GA

12:00 pm Eastern

Lunch

1:00 pm Eastern

The Data Puzzle for Tomorrow

Data has become one of the most valuable government assets needed to make decisions. What data pieces have changed your world? Do you have the right data? This session will explore how CIOs and governments are using analytics to identify efficiencies, alleviate pain points and prevent fraud.

Moderator: Todd Sander, Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Charles Henderson, Chief Information Officer, St. Louis County Government, MO

Art Thompson, III, Chief Information Officer, Department of Innovation and Technology, City of Detroit, MI

Rami Zakaria, Chief Information Officer, Sacramento County, CA

2:00 pm Eastern

Break

2:15 pm Eastern

What is Your #1 Priority? – Group Discussion

The list for government CIOs keeps getting longer and many items are competing to be on top. This session will be a deeper dive into what is fresh on the list and what criteria CIOs are using to allocate the right resources. The topics discussed will be derived from the discussions held during the earlier sessions of the day.

Moderators

Todd Sander, Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Teri Takai, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

3:15 pm Eastern

Day One Wrap-Up | Topics for Day Two

It is important to reflect back on the great ideas of the day and offer the opportunity to provide for further discussion. Day two will continue to focus on the topics that are prioritized by you.

Moderators

Todd Sander, Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Teri Takai, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

4:00 pm Eastern

Break until Dinner

5:45 pm Eastern

Meet in the Westin Lobby

We will be walking to dinner, which is approximately one mile from the hotel. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Please let us know if you aren’t able to walk and need transportation provided.

6:00 pm Eastern

Leave for Dinner

6:15 pm Eastern

Dinner at Pricci

Friday, April 21

9:00 am Eastern

Continental Breakfast

9:30 am Eastern

The Latest and Greatest Technology for Government

Emerging technologies have been helping governments change for years. The need to be innovative and agile in meeting the growing expectations of a citizen-centric government are must haves. This session will identify what emerging technologies CIOs are thinking about next to help make change.

Moderator: Teri Takai, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Timothy Oliver, Chief Information Officer, Horry County, SC

Gail Roper, MD, Chief Information Officer, Montgomery County

Jason Sankey, Chief Information Officer, City of Atlanta, GA

10:30 am Eastern

Break

10:45 am Eastern

What Needs to be Talked About Next? – Group Discussion

We will cover incredible ground together. What are the issues that rank high in the minds of the CIO that we didn’t cover? Did you engage on your priority topic? This final session will be a brainstorming effort to capture those important issues, challenges and opportunities that CIOs want to hear more about.

Moderators

Todd Sander, Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Teri Takai, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

11:45 am Eastern

Closing Comments

12:00 pm Eastern

Large City/County CIO Summit 2023 Adjourns

The Westin Buckhead Atlanta

3391 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.365.0065

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Registration Information / Contact Us

Contact Information

2024 Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact:

Heather Earney
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 932-1339
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com

Venue

The Westin Buckhead Atlanta

3391 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.365.0065