Name: Missouri Digital Government Summit 2024
Start: 2024-06-13T08:00
Location: Capitol Plaza Hotel

Overview

To view speaker presentations where available, see Agenda, below.

The Digital Government Summit brings together technology focused public-sector professionals with leading industry partners to connect on innovative approaches, get inspired and discover new technologies. Join us and let’s improve the future of government together!

A message from our Keynote Speaker

It's a privilege to host the 22nd Annual Missouri Digital Government Summit in June! It's impossible to overstate that technology is more important than ever to the state's operating functions with an emphasis on providing world-class service to Missourians. Working together with our industry partners is a powerful way to align ourselves and collaborate on making it easy for citizens, agencies, and businesses to interact with the state. Please join us as we meet for a day of thought-provoking discussions and networking. I look forward to seeing all of you there!

- John Laurent, Acting Chief Information Officer, State of Missouri

Speakers

Ken Zellers

Commissioner, Office of Administration, State of Missouri

Kenneth (Ken) Zellers was confirmed by the Missouri Senate on March 10, 2022 as the Commissioner of the Missouri Office of Administration. He was previously appointed as Acting Commissioner by Governor Mike Parson on October 12, 2021. The Office of Administration serves as the administrative and managerial arm of State of Missouri government, responsible for coordinating the central management functions of state government to help departments operate efficiently and effectively. The Commissioner of Administration is appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, and serves as the Chief Administrative Officer with oversight of the seven divisions along with various programs, boards, and commissions. Ken is actively leading governmental transformation by implementing state-of-the-art technology and enhancing the overall customer experience.
As Chief Operating Officer, Acting Director, and later, Director of the Department of Revenue, Ken led transformation by developing strategies that promote a desirable culture and effectively drive diverse operations. His areas of focus include artificial intelligence, economic development, digital convenience, improved vendor and third-party relationships, and enhanced team building practices. Under Ken’s leadership, the Department of Revenue improved customer service by successfully implementing the first state agency virtual assistant in Missouri. Since inception, the Department of Revenue Answers (DORA) chatbot has offered 24/7 assistance to customers by providing nearly 7MM responses in the first 48 months. Ken also guided the Department through finalization of its new $82 million integrated tax system, which contributed to the most successful tax season in Department history in 2021.
As Global Director, Operations Brewing and Quality for Anheuser-Busch InBev, Ken was responsible for overall global and international product, process, innovation, consumer and external quality. Ken has international experience that covers, North America, Europe, Mexico, South America and Asia. Ken has dedicated his career to developing and implementing processes that improve quality and efficiency, while reducing cost. Ken was also responsible for improving the overall customer/consumer experience, by collecting and analyzing relevant global call center data. Ken also served on the North American Wholesaler Advisory Board representing Anheuser-Busch InBev and over 750 U.S. distribution centers and product wholesalers. 
As Senior Director of Human Resource Operations for Anheuser-Busch Ken was responsible for the design and implementation of human resource policy, Human Resource Information Technology (HRIT), Headcount, Facility Management and overall HR Budget. Ken also served as a member of the Anheuser-Busch Human Resource Operating Committee which sets strategy and direction for company-wide global human resource operations.
As Global Director of Compensation for Anheuser-Busch, Ken was responsible for the overall design, implementation, execution, and direction of company compensation policy, procedures, market reviews, Total Rewards, salary, bonus, LTI, Company CD&A (Compensation Discussion and Analysis) development, and organization structure alignment within, and between multiple subsidiaries. Ken was a member of the Society of Human Resource Management.
Throughout his experience at Anheuser-Busch InBev, Ken has also held additional positions of increasing responsibility in Operations, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement and Human Resources. Prior to joining Anheuser-Busch InBev, Ken was employed with Citicorp Acceptance and Finance, a division of Citibank, as a Manager of Quality and Exceptions Processing. 
Ken was born and raised in Missouri and strives to make the State of Missouri the very best place to work in Missouri while putting the citizens of Missouri first. Ken holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis.

John Laurent

Acting State Chief Information Officer, ITSD, State of Missouri

John Laurent is the Acting CIO for the State of Missouri. John is a technology executive with more than 20 years of experience in private industry, serving as Vice President of Application Development for Enterprise Holdings, Inc. In addition, he has spent 10 years in IT consulting, including 5 years at Accenture. John also enjoys being part of civic and charitable organizations such as Compassion International, Youth With A Mission and the SCC Economic Development Council.

Scott Klososky

Technologist, Futurist, Humanist, Author and Consultant

As a founding partner of digital strategy firm, Future Point of View (FPOV), Scott lives on the leading edge of technology and innovative thinking. Scott speaks to large audiences worldwide about the intersection of humanity and the Digital Transformation. Through FPOV, Scott provides advisory work for clients including Fortune100, SMB’s and government entities. This work has driven him to develop unique concepts such as the HUMALOGY® Scale for measuring the amount of human or machine involved in a system or process, and the Rivers of Information® process for building learning eco-systems. He also pioneered a framework for looking accurately into the future of an industry sector in order to set organizational strategy: The High Beam process.
Scott co-founded Alkami Technology (ALKT), the developer of a second-generation online banking platform with innovative features non-existent in current systems. The company went public in 2021 at a $3billion valuation and is today headquartered in Dallas with over 350 employees.
Scott is recognized globally for his unique ability to accurately predict future digital trends and explain the logic behind why these will alter the current status quo of the economy and society. While business application of his insights is extremely valuable to leaders and companies, he is also motivated help improve the impact post Covid environments are having on people and their daily lives. Technology has been increasingly driving change and stress and recent events are amplifying this problem. He has a unique perspective on how to manage the personal toll technology is causing people, teams and organizations.
Even as a young child, Scott was destined to see the world through a Humalogy® lens. His father was a programmer for Boeing and his mother was a counselor who mixed many philosophies into her practice of helping people in life. To this day, he is a hybrid of a technologist and humanist who strives to find a hopeful future in blending the two.
Scott has the ability to entertain, inspire, and enlighten audiences, while helping them gain new perspectives about how technology is impacting us. Scott never does a canned presentation with the exact content across events. He sets himself apart from other speakers by architecting his content with the latest examples, current events and trends relevant for the keynote he is delivering.
He is equally adept at giving large stage keynotes, speaking to small boards of directors, facilitating half and full day workshops, and doing break-out sessions. As an added bonus of his presentations, attendees come away learning how to be a better facilitator, speaker or presenter by seeing Scott use different applications and technologies to engage audiences either in a virtual, hybrid or in person setting. The best measure of his ability to inspire and inform audiences is the high percentage of speaking clients who bring him back for follow up work with their audiences.
He produces a podcast titled “The Digital Optimist” in which he delivers ideas about the transformation of humanity through the impact of technology with a positive and hopeful lens. He also writes a blog titled Digital Awakening – both can be found at his website at www.klososky.com

Joshua Bauman

Chief of Staff to the CPO and Head of Cloud Operations, Apptio, an IBM Company

Joshua Bauman serves as the 'voice of the FinOps practitioner' inside IBM and Apptio, helping drive the strategy of the Cloudability product line. He works closely and within the product, engineering, sales, and support teams to ensure users have the best experience and drive business value within their organizations. Before joining Apptio, Joshua's extensive 13-year tenure at Electronic Arts involved various Finance and Operations roles, where he established industry-leading TBM and FinOps practices from the ground up. He holds a Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science from Trinity University. Additionally, he contributed as one of two technical reviewers for the 2nd edition of the Cloud FinOps book and is a recognized visionary in the FinOps industry, having spoken at multiple industry events.

Mark Bookout

Director of IT Research Support Solutions, University of Missouri and Missouri University of Science and Technology

Mark Bookout leads a multi-campus Research Support Solutions team for both Missouri S&T and MU focused on enabling researchers to go further, faster.  With over 30 years of experience in information technology, Mark brings innovative vision and unique problem solving to his role in IT RSS.  During the last 12 years, Mark built a research support team at Missouri S&T with the mission of removing the technology burden for researchers. 
Mark’s expanded team has a diverse array of skillsets, but ultimately the objective is to find uncommon solutions to challenges that researchers face.  The support areas for IT RSS include research computing, embedded systems support, data management and storage, security, networking and instrumentation support and consultation on technology needs to support research.

Charles “Chuck” Henderson

Chief Information Officer, Franklin County

I started in IT support roles starting in 1993. In 1995 I joined Energizer and continued to work there until Energizer split into two companies in 2015. During my 20 years there, I worked in or managed almost every aspect of IT. After spending 2016 helping Edgewell stabilize its network and security, I took the role of Telecom Manager at St. Louis County Government. I managed all of the infrastructure and support activities.
In 2019, I was asked to serve as the Acting Director of IT. I agreed. After successfully enabling St. Louis County to operate through the pandemic, I was appointed to the role of Director in 2020. By the time I left this role, St. Louis County had moved from an unremarkable organization to having won over a dozen awards during the time that I was the Director.
In 2023, I took the role of Director of IT in Franklin County. As a resident of Franklin County for most of my life, it makes me happy to be serving my local County.

Deepti Manglik

IT Information Management Manager, Department of Conservation, State of Missouri

Deepti Manglik has almost 30 years of extensive experience in the Information Technology field including application development, database management, project management, business analysis, process improvement, budget planning, and implement forward-thinking technology solutions.
Currently leading the Missouri Department of Conservation's Data and Applications section, she is instrumental in the planning and execution of the department's Data, Application, GIS, and Analytics strategy.
Prior to this role, Deepti served in Application Development, Database Administration, and other Project Management positions, which collectively have provided her with a well-rounded and unique IT perspective.  
Deepti holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Math from Meerut University, a Masters of Computer Applications from SNDT University, India and an MBA from William Woods University, Fulton MO.  She also holds the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute and a Green Belt in Process Improvement.

Al Martin

Vice President, State of Missouri Executive Advocate, IBM

Sean McSpaden

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Sean McSpaden is an executive level information technology professional with over 30 years of experience in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. His background includes the start-up and management of several small businesses and he has served on the Board of Directors or in Executive Director positions for several 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Sean’s public service experience includes progressively responsible positions as an IT analyst, and in statewide coordination, management and leadership positions within the Executive and Legislative branches of Oregon state government. From June 2008 to September 2013, served as the state of Oregon’s Deputy State Chief Information Officer.
Throughout his 25-year tenure in Oregon state government, Sean and the teams he has led have received several state, regional and national recognitions and awards. In addition, Sean has represented the state of Oregon on numerous state, regional and national project steering committees, task forces, governing boards, committees, commissions and associations, and has presented on various topics at local, state, regional, national, and international meetings and conferences.
Sean earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and Certificate of Public Management from the Willamette University, Atkinson Graduate School of Management. Sean is an ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and holds a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Sean also holds a Secret level clearance granted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Paula Peters

Deputy Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Services Division, Office of Administration, State of Missouri

Paula came to work for the State of Missouri in 1995 and has devoted the past 27+ years to excellence in information technology for the State of Missouri. She has a diverse background in executive leadership, project management, contract negotiation, vendor management, technology planning, system procurements, legacy system modernization, business process re-design, and program leadership.
She has spent a lot of time in the areas of public health, mental health and social services leading large scale system modernizations and implementations including serving as the Project Director for the Missouri Eligibility Determination Enrollment System (MEDES).  Paula was also instrumental in establishing and setting up the EPMO for the State of Missouri, establishing the Business Relationship Managers in ITSD along with establishment and coordination of the Cabinet Information Technology Governance Council for the State of MO.
Paula is currently the Deputy CIO for Digital Transformation for the State of Missouri where she is leading the statewide Digital Government Transformation that includes establishing a citizen and business portal for all Missourians, acquiring and rolling out Office 365 for state team members, Citizen Journey Mapping of the most popular ways that the citizens interact with state government, and establishing Data Lakes to facilitate data sharing for better citizen outcomes in Missouri. She is also leading the MOVERS project, which is the statewide replacement of the 20-year-old legacy SAM II ERP system to a modern cloud system that will be used for years into the future.

Carlos Rivero

Executive Government Advisor, Amazon Web Services

As an executive government advisor, Carlos is a public sector data practice subject matter expert who specializes in helping organizations leverage data to make informed, actionable decisions. He also works with Chief Data Officers, Geospatial Information Officers, and other data leaders to develop mission-driven data programs.
Prior to joining Amazon Web Services (AWS), Carlos gained 27 years of experience in federal and state government and higher education. Carlos was the first Chief Data Officer for the Commonwealth of Virginia. During his tenure, he helped former-Governor Northam, his executive team, and public health and emergency management professionals respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by leveraging data-driven intelligence products to help keep Virginians safe.
In Virginia, Carlos developed a statewide data program that leveraged the data trust as the legal framework to facilitate data sharing across public and private entities. The data program featured a secure cloud-based data sharing platform as the technical implementation of the data trust. He also established a centralized entity resolution service mapping individuals across multiple data systems supporting longitudinal studies. Carlos also provided an enterprise reporting system to facilitate the development and delivery of data-driven intelligence products to internal and external stakeholders. Lastly, he implemented the governance structure which facilitated engagement among leaders across the organization from agency data stewards to state senators in the data conversation.
Carlos also served as Chief Data Officer and Chief Enterprise Architect for the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration in Washington, D.C. Prior to these roles, Rivero worked at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Southeast Fisheries Science Center in Miami, Florida, as a physical scientist and as a research associate at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. This is where he developed a passion for geospatial information systems, ecological modeling, and data.
Carlos earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies from Florida International University. He received a Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analytics from Saint Joseph’s University, focusing on database design, data management, business intelligence, big data, and data analytics.
Carlos enjoys traveling the US with his wife, daughter, and dogs in their RV and participates in outdoor activities everywhere he goes.

Cybersecurity Specialist, Department of Public Safety, Office of Homeland Security, State of Missouri

Angie is the Cybersecurity Specialist Lead with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) as a liaison between DPS – Office of Homeland Security (OHS) and the Missouri Information Analysis Center (MIAC). In this role, Angie serves as a cyber coordinator and cyber intelligence analyst for Federal, State, and Local entities, as well as a coordinator for the three Missouri Fusion Centers. In January of 2024, Angie earned the National White Collar Crime Center’s Certified Cyber Crime Intelligence Analyst Certification. In May of 2023, Angie was presented with the NFCA Cyber Protection Award. In July of 2020, Angie earned her Cyber Intelligence Professional Certification and her Social Media Intelligence Expert Certification from the McAfee Institute. Angie graduated from Drury University with a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice in 2011; and in 2009 she graduated from William Woods University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Over the course of Angie’s career, she has assisted law enforcement and the private sector in criminal, financial, and cyber investigations, as well as training on social media/open-source safety and techniques.

Troy Ryan

Systems Engineer, Fortinet

Troy Ryan brings over 30 years of invaluable experience in the IT industry, specializing in cybersecurity. His journey is defined by a passion for technology and a commitment to staying abreast of evolving threats. With a focus on risk management and network security, Troy has played pivotal roles in fortifying organizations against cyber threats. He's known for his leadership and mentoring, contributing quietly yet significantly to the cybersecurity community's growth and resilience.

Megan Stokes

Enterprise Cloud Security Manager and Acting Director of Cloud Services, State of Missouri

Currently, Megan serves as the Enterprise Cloud Security Manager and Acting Director of Cloud Services for the State of Missouri.  She has dedicated her career to ensuring the safety and efficiency of cloud-based operations.
As the Enterprise Cloud Security Manager, Megan lead the development and implementation of security policies and procedures for cloud environments by developing and maintaining a comprehensive cloud security strategy, identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with cloud adoption, ensuring adherence to relevant data security and privacy regulations, overseeing secure cloud architectures, and promoting cloud security awareness.
As the Acting Director of Cloud Services, Megan is responsible for leading the state's transition to the cloud, ensuring a secure, cost-effective, and efficient migration of IT systems and data by developing a comprehensive cloud strategy that aligns with the state’s overall IT goals and objectives, overseeing the secure migration of critical applications and data to the cloud, establishing a cloud governance framework, promoting collaboration to maximize the benefits of cloud adoption, and empowering teams with the skills needed to support the cloud journey.
Megan is fully committed to leveraging the power of cloud to improve efficiency, enhance service delivery to citizens,  and ensure the long-term sustainability of the state’s IT infrastructure, all while safeguarding the state's data and systems.

Gregory Triplett

Dean of the School of Science and Engineering, St. Louis University

Gregory Triplett, Ph.D. is the Oliver L. Parks Dean of the School of Science and Engineering at Saint Louis University. Triplett brings a distinguished record of research, student success and leadership and is well-respected for enhancing campus-wide student engagement, harnessing the potential of industry/university partnerships, and narrowing equity and opportunity gaps. He garnered $17M in research awards and received many awards for research, teaching, service and mentoring.

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Agenda

Thursday, June 13
8:00 am Central	Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area Atrium
9:00 am Central	Opening Remarks Missouri/Capital/Truman Ballroom Ken Zellers, Commissioner, Office of Administration, State of Missouri John Laurent, Acting Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division, State of Missouri
9:15 am Central	Keynote – The Age of Digital Disruption: Moving Forward, Faster Missouri/Capital/Truman Ballroom Technology advancements continue to disrupt at a swifter pace than ever before. 2023 witnessed the impact of AI in all sectors, and this year the public sector is required to adapt and adopt at a speed unheard of in the past. For the rest of our careers, intelligence will be built into all devices, applications, and processes. This changes how we must think about the use of data and the integration of humans and machines. What are the crucial strategies for adapting to and maximizing the benefits of these advancements? This session will have you ready to move forward at high speed as it paints a vibrant picture showing how synthetic intelligence can amplify current systems and our workforce. Scott Klososky, Technologist, Futurist, Humanist, Author, and Consultant
10:15 am Central	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Atrium
10:45 am Central	Concurrent Sessions Emerging Tech Transformations in Missouri's Government Lincoln Banquet Room Join us as we explore how innovative technologies like AI are transforming government operations in Missouri. Discover how these cutting-edge tools boost efficiency, cut costs, and enhance the citizen experience. We'll also discuss the importance of balancing innovation with ethics, security, and privacy. Be a part of creating a more effective, responsive, and transparent public sector. Moderator: Sean McSpaden, Senior Fellow, Government Technology Jeff Hargis, Assistant Director of Information Technology, City of Wentzville Rob Mickey, Director, Systems Engineer, Cradlepoint Carlos Rivero, Executive Government Advisor, Amazon Web Services Strengthening Your Human Defense Layer Jefferson Room B/C In cybersecurity, your team's role is pivotal—they can either act as a robust frontline defense or become a gateway for cyber threats. The moment an employee clicks on a phishing link, opens a malicious attachment, or unknowingly shares confidential information, it opens the door for cybercriminals to sidestep other security measures you have in place. Now, more than ever, it's crucial to arm your team with the knowledge and tools they need to safeguard against digital dangers. This session will dive into the essential training strategies and practical tactics that are key to thwarting cyber-attacks and reducing the consequences of security incidents. Moderator: Charles “Chuck” Henderson, Chief Information Officer, Franklin County Theresa Frommel, Enterprise Cyber Risk Manager, Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division, State of Missouri Troy Ryan, Systems Engineer, Fortinet Lisa Scheulen, Chief Technology Officer, Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri Insights and Innovations from the Citizens Portal Carnegies Room The my.mo.gov citizen portal in Missouri is bringing revolutionary change in the way citizens interact with government and access services. What are some of the early lessons learned since the portal's launch? What can we expect in the future? Join this conversation to hear from those who participated in the portal launch and are working on the next steps. Moderator: Jessica Byerly, National Conference Director, Government Technology Cory Fischer, Applications Manager, City of Colombia Dan Hlavac, Chief of Enterprise Architecture, Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division, State of Missouri Paula Peters, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division, State of Missouri Funding Missouri's Future: Strategies for Sustainable Growth Jefferson Room A To secure a prosperous future in Missouri, it's important to develop innovative funding strategies and investments. Have you made investments that require long-term support and training? This session will focus on how we can ensure the financial sustainability of initiatives that drive economic and social progress across the state. We'll explore how strategic investments made today can build a robust foundation for tomorrow, supporting everything from infrastructure and technology to education and public safety. Moderator: Doug Starr, Chief of Business Relationship Management, Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division, State of Missouri Tara Dampf, Director of Finance, Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division, State of Missouri Kevin McCarthy, Chief Technology Officer, Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division, State of Missouri Angela Robinson, Cybersecurity Specialist, Department of Public Safety, Office of Homeland Security, State of Missouri
11:45 am Central	Lunch Missouri/Capital/Truman Ballroom
12:45 pm Central	Bits and Bytes – Building the Brain: A Hands-On Demo of Columbia's AI Evolution Missouri/Capital/Truman Ballroom Dive into the foundation of artificial intelligence with us as we explore building the brain. Witness firsthand how the City of Columbia is developing its AI chatbot and inviting its community members to play a pivotal role in its training. This hands-on demonstration will showcase the chatbot's creation process and emphasize the collaborative effort needed to refine and enhance its capabilities. Cory Fischer, Applications Manager, City of Colombia
1:00 pm Central	Short Break Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.
1:15 pm Central	Concurrent Sessions Navigating Data Analytics with AI Lincoln Banquet Room Missouri's public sector IT leaders manage and secure extensive data sets. However, are we utilizing the full potential of this data? Generative AI has transformed data analysis, providing unparalleled opportunities to enhance our communities with insights previously out of reach. But this new frontier comes with challenges, including data bias. Join us for a discussion on advancing your data strategies, embracing AI and cloud technologies to take Missouri's approach to data to new heights while ensuring innovation and inclusivity. Moderator: Tara Dampf, Director of Finance, Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division, State of Missouri Charles “Chuck” Henderson, Chief Information Officer, Franklin County Deepti Manglik, IT Data and Applications Section Chief, Department of Conservation, State of Missouri Al Martin, Vice President, State of Missouri Executive Advocate, IBM Quantum Horizons: Envisioning the Future of Quantum Computing Jefferson Room B/C As we look toward 2028, the evolving quantum landscape poses a formidable challenge to traditional cybersecurity measures. This session not only explores the transformative potential of quantum computing across various sectors but also addresses the urgent need for quantum-resistant strategies to safeguard our digital future. Participants will engage with leading experts to understand how quantum computing will dissolve current cybersecurity plans and what steps we must take to develop robust defenses. Moderator: Sean McSpaden, Senior Fellow, Government Technology Mark Bookout, Director of IT Research Support Solutions, University of Missouri and Missouri University of Science and Technology Shawn Ivy, Acting CISO, Director of Cyber Security Infrastructure, Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division, State of Missouri Gregory Triplett, Dean of the School of Science and Engineering, St. Louis University Cloud Horizons: Shaping Agile Government Futures Carnegies Room In the face of significant economic and social challenges, government organizations are looking for ways to improve their scalability, agility, accessibility, and cost efficiency. The cloud is increasingly becoming a key part of their strategic planning, so it's crucial to stay up to date with the latest cloud trends and technologies to make the most of it. This session aims to explore these trends and technologies to help organizations make better-informed decisions about their cloud strategies for the months and years ahead. Moderator: Eric Pahl, Director of IT Strategy and Planning, Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division, State of Missouri Joshua Bauman, Chief of Staff to the CPO and Head of Cloud Operations, Apptio, an IBM Company Kevin McCarthy, Chief Technology Officer, Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division, State of Missouri Megan Stokes, Enterprise Cloud Security Manager and Acting Director of Cloud Services, Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division, State of Missouri Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners Jefferson Room A Hosted by: Missouri Acting Chief Information Officer, John Laurent and Deputy Chief Information Officer, Paula Peters
2:15 pm Central	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Atrium
2:45 pm Central	General Session – The State of AI in GovTech: Exploring the Future Missouri/Capital/Truman Ballroom Presented by the Center for Public Sector AI, this keynote presentation delves into the present status of Artificial Intelligence in the GovTech sector, offering a detailed examination of AI's applications within state and local governments. We will explore AI's potential future paths in GovTech, highlighting emerging trends and discussing how technology and policy leaders can prepare for AI's impact on service delivery. We will address starting points for AI implementation, stressing the importance of collaboration, ethical considerations, and equitable technology access. This forward-looking talk will equip attendees with a thorough understanding of AI's trajectory in GovTech, providing practical insights to effectively leverage AI for public sector innovation and advancement. Sean McSpaden, Senior Fellow, Government Technology View Presentation Here
3:45 pm Central	Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area Atrium Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.
4:15 pm Central	End of Conference Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.

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Advisory Board

Government Representatives

Pat Brooks
Chief Information Officer
Office of State Courts Administrator
State of Missouri

Stephanie Brooks
Chief of Business Systems Development
Office of Administration, Technology Services Division
State of Missouri

Ben Canlas
Interim Chief Information Office, Vice President for IT
Division of Information Technology
University of Missouri System

Jeff Coiner
Chief Information Officer
Information Systems
Missouri State University

Tara Dampf
Director of Finance and Administration
Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division
State of Missouri

Joan Evans
Information Technology Director
City of Jackson

Cory Fischer
Applications Manager
Information Technology
City of Columbia

John Hanauer
Chief Information Officer
Public Service Commission
State of Missouri

Charles Henderson
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology
Franklin County

Charlie Herbst
Associate Commissioner
Cape Girardeau County

Laura Holloway
Communications and External Relations Director
Missouri Municipal League

John Laurent
Acting Chief Information Officer
Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division
State of Missouri

Deepti Manglik
IT Data and Applications Section Chief
Department of Conservation
State of Missouri

Kevin McCarthy
Chief Technology Officer
Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division
State of Missouri

Paula Peters
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division
State of Missouri

Lisa Scheulen
Chief Technology Officer
Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems
State of Missouri

Doug Starr
Chief of Business Relationship Management
Office of Administration, Technology Services Division
State of Missouri

Steve White
Assistant Director, Information Technology & Communications
State Highway Patrol
State of Missouri

Industry Representatives

Steve Carr
Sales Director – Public Sector, Central
Cradlepoint

Dave Clements
Technology Sales Leader
IBM

Eric Gorham
Chief Information Officer
REJIS Commission

Katrina Lewison
Principal Account Manager
Amazon Web Services

Andrew Schneider
Major Account Representative
Fortinet

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Missouri Digital Government Summit 2024

Overview

To view speaker presentations where available, see Agenda, below.

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Ken Zellers

Commissioner, Office of Administration, State of Missouri

John Laurent

Acting State Chief Information Officer, ITSD, State of Missouri

Scott Klososky

Technologist, Futurist, Humanist, Author and Consultant

Joshua Bauman

Chief of Staff to the CPO and Head of Cloud Operations, Apptio, an IBM Company

Mark Bookout

Director of IT Research Support Solutions, University of Missouri and Missouri University of Science and Technology

Charles “Chuck” Henderson

Chief Information Officer, Franklin County

Deepti Manglik

IT Information Management Manager, Department of Conservation, State of Missouri

Al Martin

Vice President, State of Missouri Executive Advocate, IBM

Sean McSpaden

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Paula Peters

Deputy Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Services Division, Office of Administration, State of Missouri

Carlos Rivero

Executive Government Advisor, Amazon Web Services

Angela Robinson

Cybersecurity Specialist, Department of Public Safety, Office of Homeland Security, State of Missouri

Troy Ryan

Systems Engineer, Fortinet

Megan Stokes

Enterprise Cloud Security Manager and Acting Director of Cloud Services, State of Missouri

Gregory Triplett

Dean of the School of Science and Engineering, St. Louis University

Agenda

Thursday, June 13

8:00 am Central

Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

Atrium

9:00 am Central

Opening Remarks

Missouri/Capital/Truman Ballroom

9:15 am Central

Keynote – The Age of Digital Disruption: Moving Forward, Faster

Missouri/Capital/Truman Ballroom

10:15 am Central

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Atrium

10:45 am Central

Concurrent Sessions

Emerging Tech Transformations in Missouri's Government

Lincoln Banquet Room

Strengthening Your Human Defense Layer

Jefferson Room B/C

Insights and Innovations from the Citizens Portal

Carnegies Room

Funding Missouri's Future: Strategies for Sustainable Growth

Jefferson Room A

11:45 am Central

Lunch

Missouri/Capital/Truman Ballroom

12:45 pm Central

Bits and Bytes – Building the Brain: A Hands-On Demo of Columbia's AI Evolution

Missouri/Capital/Truman Ballroom

1:00 pm Central

Short Break

1:15 pm Central

Concurrent Sessions

Navigating Data Analytics with AI

Lincoln Banquet Room

Quantum Horizons: Envisioning the Future of Quantum Computing

Jefferson Room B/C

Cloud Horizons: Shaping Agile Government Futures

Carnegies Room

Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners

Jefferson Room A

2:15 pm Central

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Atrium