Name: Minnesota Digital Government Summit 2018
Start: 2018-08-15T08:00
Location: Saint Paul RiverCentre

Overview

To view speaker presentations where available, see Agenda section.

Government Technology’s passion is helping spread best practices and spurring innovation in the public sector. The Minnesota Digital Government Summit is designed to do just that. The summit has an advisory board that gathers public sector and private sector leaders to create an agenda designed to make that passion relevant and actionable to the state and local government organizations attending the summit. Participants tell us they use inspirational keynotes, leadership discussions, networking breaks, and timely topics discussed in the numerous breakout sessions to help advance the goals of their organizations and their own career paths.

Topics Include:

Cybersecurity – The Holistic Approach
Government’s Quest for Talent
The Age of Disruption
Procurement – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Human-Centered Design
Collaboration, Anyone?
The Road to Smarter Communities
Blockchain – Closer than It Appears?
Geospatial, Geovisual and Geofantastic!

A message from our Keynote Speaker

When it comes to technology in our increasingly connected world, the need for continued learning never ends. The Digital Government Summit is an opportunity for us to come together to share knowledge and insight to support our shared goal of improving the lives of the people of Minnesota. Don’t miss this chance to think strategically and be a part of the conversation to build a better Minnesota. I look forward to seeing you there!

- Johanna Clyborne, Commissioner and CIO, State of Minnesota

Speakers

Anthony Huey - Keynote

President, Reputation Management Associates

Anthony Huey has 20 years of experience in editorial management, media relations, marketing communications and business strategy. His career roots started in magazine journalism and evolved into an executive speech coach, crisis management specialist and media relations consultant.
Anthony owns Reputation Management Associates, one of the nation’s leading communications training and crisis consulting companies. He has presented more than 1,400 presentations in his career and has had articles published in magazines and newsletters across the nation.
He has assisted various Fortune 500 companies, including Nike, Victoria’s Secret, Eli Lilly, Ashland Inc., and hundreds of other companies and organizations across North America.

Christina “CK” Kerley - Keynote

Innovation Speaker and Specialist, Futurist

Christina “CK” Kerley focuses Fortune 500s on the 10+ tech of the next 10 years.
A powerhouse of next-level content, “edu-taining” delivery, and razor-sharp insights, CK has wowed audiences at Verizon, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Amazon, The United Nations, E*TRADE, and Best Buy.
A faculty member at Rutgers Business School for Exec Ed, her in-demand topics span Tech Megatrends, AI, Robotics, IoT, Health Tech, and Mobile. Her eBooks include Future-Proof and The Smart Revolution.
Passionate about closing the opportunity divide, her pro bono program—impaCKt—gives a leading edge to underserved groups. For CK’s videos, eBooks, and more: http://allthingsCK.com

Segment Leader, DevSecOps, World Wide Public Sector, Amazon Web Services, Technology Partners

Eric Baran is the DevSecOps Technology Segment Leader for AWS Public Sector. Eric works to support the Public Sector customer base, in helping customers build the foundational aspects of modern software delivery, as they make the transition to cloud service transformation. Eric manages the technology partner community, focused on delivering solutions to build, enhance, secure, and manage the overall life-cycle of type accredited workloads across regulated industry. Prior to joining AWS, Eric worked in a variety of sales, business development, and leadership roles at both Microsoft and IBM.

David Berthiaume

Recruiting Director, MNIT, State of Minnesota

David Berthiaume is the Recruiting Director for Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) which is the Information Technology agency for Minnesota’s executive branch, providing enterprise and local IT services to over 70 agencies, boards and commissions. MNIT employs more than 2,000 people across 90 physical locations. David joined the state in January of 2018. Prior to working in public service, David worked for Target corporation as a retail manager for over seven years focusing on operations and human resources as well as spending another next seven years in non-profit work at Goodwill Easter Seals MN. At Goodwill, he served as their Senior Recruiter. David was born and raised in the twin cities and currently lives in Stillwater with his wife, Annie, and their five children. He also referees high school hockey in the Winter and coaches high school fast pitch softball in the Spring. Outside of family time or being at sporting events, David likes to homebrew beer.

Aaron Verdell Call

Chief Information Security Officer, Minnesota IT Services, State of Minnesota

Aaron Call, the state’s Chief Information Security Officer, leads Minnesota’s efforts in leveraging innovative and cost-effective solutions to minimize risks to government data and systems.
After arriving at Minnesota IT Services in 2014, Aaron’s role as Director of Information Security focused on facilitating the smooth consolidation of different security operations within the state, pinpointing efficiency opportunities, and helping Minnesota IT Services deliver superior security services to our partner agencies. He became Minnesota’s Chief Information Security Officer in November 2017.

Jerome Driessen

Chief Information Officer, Department of Information Technology, Hennepin County

Jerry Driessen is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Hennepin County, having been appointed to the role in May 2015. Mr. Driessen is responsible for leading the county’s technology strategy and managing the IT department as well as overseeing the IT community throughout all the lines of business.
His initiatives include improving service delivery through embracing effective and efficient use of technology; creating business models for delivering new services; promoting online development opportunities to increase self-service capabilities; and leading strategic initiatives to transform the technology department to be flexible, adaptable and responsive to customer needs.
Mr. Driessen has extensive experience in systemic change initiatives through his leadership with the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee, and was instrumental in launching the Hennepin Justice Integration Program in 2005.
Mr. Driessen holds an undergraduate and graduate degree in Public Administration. He resides in Hennepin County.

Thomas Fisher

Director, Minnesota Design Center, Dayton Hudson Chair in Urban Design, College of Design, University of Minnesota

Thomas Fisher is a Professor in the School of Architecture, Director of the Minnesota Design Center, and former Dean of the College of Design at the University of Minnesota. A graduate of Cornell University in architecture and Case Western Reserve University in intellectual history, he was the Editorial Director of Progressive Architecture magazine and was recognized in 2005 as the fifth most published architecture writer in the United States. He has written 10 books, over 50 book chapters or introductions and over 400 articles. His newest book, The Architecture of Ethics, will be published by Routledge in late 2018.

Ginny Gelms

Elections Manager, Resident and Real Estate Services, Hennepin County

Ginny Gelms has served as the Hennepin County Elections Manager since 2013. She previously served as the City of Minneapolis Interim Elections Director and in the Johnson County, Iowa elections division. As the Hennepin County Elections Manager, she oversees the voting process for over 800,000 registered voters in over 400 polling places across the county. Some of her most notable elections experiences include implementing new voter check-in technology in Hennepin County polling places, leading implementation of Minneapolis’s Ranked Choice Voting system, and working Minnesota’s infamous state-wide recounts, including the 2008 Franken-Coleman US Senate recount and the 2010 Dayton-Emmer Governor recount.

Glen Gilbertson

Chief Technology Officer, Hennepin County

Glen Gilbertson is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Hennepin County, Minnesota. Having been appointed to the role in 2011, Mr. Gilbertson is responsible for overseeing the county’s Enterprise Development and IT Operations divisions and is the leading technology advisor to the CIO. Glen has worked to provide leadership and direction through the multiple roles he has played in IT since he started working for the county in 1995.

Betsy Hayes

Chief Procurement Officer and Director, Office of State Procurement, State of Minnesota

Betsy Hayes is the Chief Procurement Officer of the State of Minnesota. Betsy has 21 years of public procurement experience with the state’s Department of Administration, Office of State Procurement. In her role, Betsy is responsible for directing the state’s central procurement office that acquires goods and services in excess of $2.5 billion annually. This includes state executive branch purchasing, as well as cooperative purchasing managed on behalf of Minnesota’s local units of government and customers from government organizations across the country. Betsy is a graduate of Cornell College in Iowa and received her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. Betsy is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and is a recipient of its Public Attorney Award of Excellence for In-House Agency Counsel.

Karteek Kotamsetty

Cloud Platform Specialist, Oracle, North America Public Sector

Karteek Kotamsetty is an evangelist in Oracle Cloud Security and systems management space. Karteek works with public sector state and local agencies in their workload migrations to the cloud.

Daniele Loffreda

Advisor, State & Local Government, Education and Healthcare, Marketing Development and Consulting, Ciena

Daniele Loffreda is Advisor, State/Local Government, Education and Healthcare market development and consulting. In this role he leads Ciena’s initiatives to apply innovative communications technology and public private partnership models help the public sector ensure broadband access to all constituents, optimize their cloud strategies, deploy solid Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery strategies and improve data security. Daniele has more than 20 years of experience helping the public sector and healthcare industry leverage Information, Communications and Technology solutions provide greater value to their constituents, improve operational efficiencies and generate higher returns on public funds.

Stephen Newell

Blockchain Leader, US Public Sector, IBM

Stephen is IBM’s Blockchain Leader for the US Public Sector and works with state and local government clients. He has worked for IBM for over 30 years in software development, research, services, and technical sales. His focus in the last few years has included blockchain, cloud, open data, smarter cities, and emerging technologies for state and local government. He is a long-time member of the NASCIO Enterprise Architecture and Governance committee, holds a Distinguished IT Architect certification from The Open Group, and has been an Adjunct Instructor in Management Information Systems at University of Illinois - Springfield teaching undergraduate and graduate classes. In addition to helping clients use emerging technologies to improve outcomes in government, Stephen is also an avid bicyclist.

David B. Sanford

Security Strategist, GEM AT&T

David Sanford is a Security Professional supporting the Government and Education market for AT&T He is responsible for about 20 states. Previously Mr. Sanford led the Integrated Solutions Team focusing on Cloud, data center and security solutions for corporate customers.
A 35 year veteran of the industry, Mr. Sanford has held assignments in sales, strategic planning, technical marketing, mobility solutions and start up companies. Mr. Sanford is successfully leading the transformation of AT&T’s salesforce from a product-orientation to a focus on solution sales.
Mr. Sanford holds an MBA in Management from Indiana University and a BS in Marketing from Indiana University. He has attended an International Business Certificate program from Wharton. Mr. Sanford was GSEC certified in 2016. Mr. Sanford enjoys bike riding, tennis, golf, and racquetball. He resides in Gig Harbor, Washington and has 3 children.

Alison Slaats

GIS Application Lead, MnGeo, Minnesota It Services, State of Minnesota

Alison Slaats has worked in the GIS field for over 20 years in the government, private, non-profit and academic sectors. She currently works at the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office (MnGeo) as a project manager.

Tyrone Spratt

Chief Business Technology Officer, Minnesota IT Services, partnering with Agriculture, Animal Health and Labor and Industry, State of Minnesota

Chief Business Technology Officer for Minnesota IT Services partnering with state agencies of Agriculture, Animal Health and Labor and Industry. 18 years of state service and 15 years of IT experience. A professional career forged from compassion, empathy, big picture thinking and detailed action. Creates collaboration opportunities with cross-functional teams, local government organizations and multiple state agencies to deliver lasting results. Tyrone is a PMP and holds a MBA from Metropolitan State University – Twin Cities.

Sharon Kennedy Vickers

Chief Information Officer, Office of Technology & Communications, City of Saint Paul

Sharon serves residents in the City of Saint Paul and the global civic technology community, as Mayor Melvin Carter’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). As CIO, she is responsible for ensuring the city uses technology to strengthen communities, public safety, and its local economy. She is intentionally focused on building an inclusive innovation economy. She is passion about making place and space for marginalized communities to use data and technology to co-create solutions to concerns in their own community. Sharon is co-founder of Blacks in Technology - Twin Cities; co-organizer of Code Switch, a civic hackathon; and Open Twin Cities, a civic technology group and Code for America brigade member. She is also 2018 Bush Fellow, and aims to make Minnesota the best place in the country to launch and grow technology products that have a positive social impact.

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Agenda

Wednesday, August 15
8:00 am Central	Registration and Morning Refreshments Ballroom Level Concourse
9:00 am Central	Opening Remarks Grand Ballroom A/B/C Johanna Clyborne, Commissioner and Chief Information Officer, State of Minnesota
9:15 am Central	Keynote – Bringing the “It Factor” to IT Grand Ballroom A/B/C Anthony Huey, President, Reputation Management Associates (@anthonyhuey) We’ve all met someone with intangible qualities that draw others in and make them say, “Wow!” Some call it charisma, magnetism, or the “It Factor,” but it’s nearly impossible to define. You can’t touch the It Factor, but you can immediately feel when someone has it. Why do some leaders have this seemingly magical presence, while too many of us come across as extraordinarily ordinary? Anthony Huey has spent the last 20 years as a communications coach answering this question by studying thousands of executives and the qualities that turn managers into inspirational leaders. He has discovered that most anyone can attain some level of the It Factor by understanding and changing how they are perceived while at the same time ratcheting up the willingness to influence and inspire those around them. This fast-paced and interactive keynote address provides practical and immediately implementable approaches to bringing the It Factor not just to you personally but to your organization. View Supplemental Information Packet Here
10:15 am Central	Networking Break Ballroom Level Concourse
10:45 am Central	Concurrent Sessions Cybersecurity – The Holistic Approach Meeting Room 13/14 Can government ever be 100% digitally secure? The answer is no, but not striving for it is not an option either. Technology has been the MVP against cyber-attacks, but when is technology not enough? After all, even the most effective technological defense can be rendered ineffective by improper human action. How do we ensure our teams are properly trained to respond? Are risk assessments important? Do we need cybersecurity governance? This session starts the conversation on how to approach security from all angles. Eric Baran, Segment Leader, DevSecOps, World Wide Public Sector, Amazon Web Services, Technology Partners Aaron Verdell Call, Chief Information Security Officer, Minnesota IT Services, State of Minnesota David B. Sanford, Security Strategist, GEM AT&T Government’s Quest for Talent Meeting Room 12 It is no secret - government needs a strong backbone of talented workers to successfully deliver public services. But challenges in the employee recruitment and retention process continue to plague organizations. Building a diverse workforce with limited resources to compete with the private sector mean agencies must get creative. It’s not easy, but not impossible. This session discusses the latest in attracting, retaining and enhancing your future IT workforce. David Berthiaume, Recruiting Director, MNIT, State of Minnesota View Berthiaume Presentation Here Jerome Driessen, Chief Information Officer, Department of Information Technology, Hennepin County View Driessen Presentation Here Sharon Kennedy Vickers, Chief Information Officer, Office of Technology & Communications, City of Saint Paul The Age of Disruption Meeting Room 11 There are a lot of radical technologies and ideas out there - artificial intelligence, driverless cars, IoT, automation, to name a few - that, as implemented, will have a real impact on how government operates. But these innovations also bring their fair share of challenges. Government can sometimes be left behind as it copes with statutes and limitations that prevent immediate adoption of these technologies. The bottom line? Innovation (or lack thereof) determines whether government keeps up or not, so we have to understand what’s possible and how to get there. This session discusses how to survive and even thrive during a time of significant disruption. Daniele Loffreda, Advisor, State & Local Government, Education and Healthcare, Marketing Development and Consulting, Ciena View Loffreda Presentation Here Tarek Tomes, Chief Innovation Officer, Office of the Mayor, City of Saint Paul View Tomes Presentation Here Procurement and IT Working Together to Reform and Transform Meeting Room 10 How can we leverage contracts and purchasing power to save more time and money? Is there anything we can do to make the process smoother for providers? Is there a way to better manage vendor contracts and relations? This session explores ways to turn procurement into something more sublime to all parties involved. Betsy Hayes, Chief Procurement Officer and Director, Office of State Procurement, State of Minnesota Justin Kaufman, Assistant Commissioner, MNIT Services, State of Minnesota
11:45 am Central	Lunch Grand Ballroom A/B/C
12:30 pm Central	Featured Speaker – Innovation Imperatives for IT Leaders Grand Ballroom A/B/C Christina “CK” Kerley, Futurist and Strategist (@cksays) Yesterday was about billions of smartphones – but tomorrow belongs to the trillions of smart things digitizing the physical world. The AI Arms Race is officially on, and IT leaders must turn their operations into “real-time, know-it-all organizations” just to keep pace. As headlines of job-killing robots rise, the real story escapes our view: Automations are not taking our jobs away, it's giving us back our time. Freed from administrative tasks, these “CoBots” will let employees focus on creating new forms of value. And as this era of record-setting advancements unfolds, the most critical success factor won’t be technological: it will be uniquely human. A Reskilling Revolution – unrivaled in size, scope, and scale – will ensure the future prosperity of our citizens, and the economic supremacy of our country. In this session futurist and professor Christina “CK” Kerley highlights the innovation imperatives that belong on your radar, in your plans, and at the forefront of your IT goals in the years ahead. View Presentation Here
1:30 pm Central	Networking Break Ballroom Level Concourse
1:50 pm Central	Concurrent Sessions Human-Centered Design Meeting Room 13/14 When people hear the term “design thinking” they often assume it’s regarding fashion or home improvement. But it really refers to an approach that puts the focus on the people when designing new services and products. It’s a way of thinking that takes into account desires, preferences and experiences. It also tends to be free-flowing and experimental in nature. This session explores how design thinking can be encouraged and tailored for public sector problem-solving and an enhanced end-user experience. Jane Davison, Systems Analyst Unit Supervisor, IT Communications and User Experience Design, State of Minnesota Thomas Fisher, Director, Minnesota Design Center, Dayton Hudson Chair in Urban Design, College of Design, University of Minnesota Bill Rodgers, Chief Innovation Officer, Center of Innovation and Excellence, Hennepin County Collaboration, Anyone? Meeting Room 12 Solutions to IT challenges cannot always be wrapped in a one-size fits all package. However, there are similarities to the challenges that state and local governments face and this should be a no-brainer catalyst for partnership. Some may already exist, but there is always room for improvement. This session looks at the world of digital government and some creative approaches that can open the door for collaboration. Tyrone Spratt, Chief Business Technology Officer, Minnesota IT Services – partnering with Agriculture, Animal Health and Labor and Industry, State of Minnesota Ginny Gelms, Elections Manager, Resident and Real Estate Services, Hennepin County Glen Gilbertson, Chief Technology Officer, Hennepin County View Presentation Here The Road to Smarter Communities Meeting Room 11 It’s a highly interactive and fast-paced society, and people are getting more demanding about, well, everything. The pressure is mounting on government to keep up, especially when technological advancements open the door for economic growth, mobility, accessibility, and sustainability. Not to mention that implementation of smart technologies can have profound effects on governance, community partnerships, digital equity and overall quality of life for everyone. This session looks at what could soon be a fundamental shift in our society and what agencies can to do to prepare. Daniele Loffreda, Advisor, State & Local Government, Education and Healthcare, Marketing Development and Consulting, Ciena Sponsor Briefing Meeting Room 10 (Industry sponsors only) Hosted by Minnesota’s top IT Leadership.
2:50 pm Central	Networking Break Ballroom Level Concourse
3:10 pm Central	Fast Track Session Grand Ballroom A/B/C Blockchain – Closer than It Appears? Blockchain is being called society’s next big transformative technology. What is blockchain? In a nutshell, it’s an incorruptible and transparent ledger of digital transactions. It might not sound exciting, but the possibilities are nearly endless. Entire industries, particularly the financial sector, might very well be turned upside down. This session explains why blockchain will be a game-changer – and sooner than we might think. Stephen Newell, Blockchain Leader, US Public Market, IBM Are We Secure Yet? Security continues to be a top concern for IT leaders everywhere. Cyber threats are constantly evolving and forcing government to work around the clock to protect citizen data. As hackers continue to innovate, IT organizations will be challenged to stay ahead of the curve. This session dives into the current threat landscape as well as best practices, techniques and philosophies for enhancing security in your organization. Karteek Kotamsetty, Cloud Platform Specialist, Oracle, North America Public Sector Geospatial, Geovisual and Geofantastic! Seeing is believing. That’s why visualization technologies – particularly geospatial tools – are indispensable components of government services. Leveraging these technologies opens the door to better planning, decision-making, economic development, citizen services and public safety. This session discusses the latest strategies and golden opportunities for all levels of government. Alison Slaats, GIS Application Lead, MnGeo, Minnesota It Services, State of Minnesota
4:10 pm Central	Networking Reception Ballroom Level Concourse Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors. Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.

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Advisory Board

Government Representatives

Mark Anderson
Information Technology Director
Winona County

Aaron Call
Chief Information Security Officer
MNIT Services
State of Minnesota

Jim Close
Chief Business Technology Officer
MNIT Services, Department of Transportation
State of Minnesota

Johanna Clyborne
Commissioner and State Chief Information Officer
MNIT Services
State of Minnesota

Jenna Covey
Deputy Commissioner
MNIT Services
State of Minnesota

Otto Doll
Chief Information Officer
City of Minneapolis

Jerry Driessen
Chief Information Officer
Hennepin County

Bernard Gulachek
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
University of Minnesota

Terre Heiser
Information Technology Director
City of Roseville

Robert James
Information Technology Director
City of Woodbury

Justin Kaufman
Assistant Commissioner
MNIT Services
State of Minnesota

Sharon Kennedy Vickers
Chief Information Officer
City of St. Paul

Robert Maki
Chief Business Technology Officer
MNIT Services, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Health
State of Minnesota

Lisa Meredith
Executive Director
Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative (MnCCC)

Helen Monsees
Information Technology Director
Olmsted County

Bill Pal-Freeman
Chief Business Technology Officer
MNIT Services, Department of Corrections
State of Minnesota

Greg Poehling
Chief Business Technology Officer
MNIT Services, Department of Human Services, MNsure
State of Minnesota

Matthew Porett
Chief Business Technology Officer
MNIT Services, Department of Education, Office of Higher Education, Department of Commerce
State of Minnesota

Melissa Reeder
Chief Information Officer
League of Minnesota Cities

John Rindal
Chief Business Technology Officer
MNIT Services, Department of Administration, Human Rights, BMS
State of Minnesota

Tyrone Spratt
Chief Business Technology Officer
MNIT Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Labor & Industry
State of Minnesota

Chad Thuet
Human Resources Director
MNIT Services
State of Minnesota

Greg Tschida
Chief Business Technology Officer
MNIT Services, Department of Revenue
State of Minnesota

Jay Wyant
Chief Information Accessibility Officer
MNIT Services
State of Minnesota