Registration and Morning Refreshments

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Opening Remarks

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Samir Saini, Commissioner and Chief Information Officer, Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications, New York City

Keynote – Courage is Contagious

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Ben Zoldan, Founder, Storyleaders

We have a courage epidemic in leadership. The antidote begins with us all viewing ourselves as leaders. Being a leader starts with having the courage to be who we are, that we have the conviction to know what it is we stand for and what we believe in. And that becomes the nutrients to fuel relationships and togetherness, which then fosters culture and values. Ben will share lessons on how courageous leadership is linked to whether we have a system of values – a culture that truly practices its values comes from leaders who have the courage to do what is right.

Networking Break

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Concurrent Sessions

Speed to Market

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Greater emphasis on the need to deploy solutions faster and the digital economy have driven radical changes to how Information Technology is managed. This interactive session will guide you to better understanding of the budgeting and procurement process and highlight new models of engagement, partnering, and collaboration with your vendor partners and other city resources.

Moderator: Dan Foster, General Manager, General Code/Laserfiche

Ron Katz, Executive Director, Technology Support & Business Continuity, Office of Comptroller, New York City

Rachel Laiserin, Associate Commissioner for Procurement, Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications, New York City

Jennifer Tavis, Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Administration, Taxi & Limousine Commission, New York City

Talent Management

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Competition for talent is at an all-time high. It’s a candidate’s market and government agencies are struggling to recruit and retain top talent. How do we keep up? The IT workforce needs to be nimbler and more innovative than ever before, but also more engaged and ingrained in the purpose of the programs it serves. In this interactive session, a panel represented by government, education, and business leaders will discuss the challenges ahead and the means to build and prepare your team for these new and exciting times.

Yamaris Brodsky, Chief of Staff, Department of Education, New York City

Ayana Brooks, Assistant Commissioner for Human Resources, Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications, New York City

Barbara Dannenberg, Deputy Commissioner for Human Capital, Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), New York City

Lunch

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Featured Speaker – Collateral Change: Finding Balance in Our Digitally Evolving World

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Michael Hakkarinen, Instructional Technology Specialist, Utah Education Network (@edtechakk)

Is there any doubt that this is the Age of Disruption? Technology is rending the fabric of society as we know it, driving historic levels of transformative change and mindboggling opportunities. But what are the consequences of this disruption on the lives of everyday citizens? The ramifications run deep, and it’s time to shift our focus from the technology to the resulting “collateral change” in human behavior. We’ve long passed some serious tipping points. This provocative session explores new communication paradigms, runaway device infatuation, generation gaps, radical education, future game-changers and creative ways to engage the “new citizen.”

Networking Break

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Concurrent Sessions

“Next Gen” IT Leader

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The “Next Gen” public sector IT leader must be fluent in a broad vocabulary in order to advise policy makers and make astute technology choices. This session charts the evolution of the IT leader from technologist to savvy business executive and highlights the importance of knowing your agency’s program and mission. Attendees will gain perspectives on these important topics and more:

Moderator: Jeffrey Minnier, Chief Information Officer, Administration for Children’s Services, New York City

Stacey Blissett-Saavedra, Chief Information Officer, Commission on Human Rights, New York City

Ronald Dixon, Interim Chief Information Officer, Department of Veterans’ Services, New York City

Anna Poiman, Interim Chief Information Officer, Mayor’s Office of Housing Recovery Operations, New York City

Ethics of AI and Analytics in the Public Sector

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The development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems and their deployment in society gives rise to ethical dilemmas and hard questions. Government departments need to be able to explain the decisions that they make to sustain public trust in services. Policies governing AI systems must ensure that people understand how a conclusion or recommendation has been reached. Leaders should form and apply principles for trusted and transparent use of data – both “structured and unstructured” – to govern the application of analytics in the public sector.

Michael Balboni, President and Managing Director, RedLand Strategies

Joseph Morrisroe, Chief Information Officer, NYC 311, New York City

Don Sunderland, Deputy Commissioner for Data Management and Integration, Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications, New York City

Break

New York City CIO Academy Awards Program

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New York City CIO Academy Awards Reception

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Everyone is invited! Please join us in congratulating the winners. Refreshments will be served.

Registration and Morning Refreshments

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Keynote – No Excuse! – Incorporating Core Values, Accountability and Balance into Your Life & Career

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Jay Rifenbary, Author and President, Rifenbary Training & Development

Based on a solid foundation of core values, Jay teaches, validates and supports the importance of key principles and skills of self-responsibility, organizational accountability, integrity, personal honesty, professionalism, self-respect, forgiveness, passion and positive attitude as they pertain to one’s personal and professional success and the success of others. Jay delivers a passionate message demonstrating how you can contribute to the morale and productivity of the individual and organization, resulting in a higher level of performance and a greater level of personal understanding. Together, this leads to a more productive, balanced and fulfilling career and life.

Networking Break

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General Session – Applied Innovation Case Studies

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IT leaders need to be resources to their business partners in the implementation of innovation in their agencies. This session will feature some forward looking technologies and real-world projects that are making a difference. Come see what the future holds in such areas as: blockchain, robotic process automation and machine learning, autonomous vehicles, chatbots and customer interfacing technologies, and security tools. Join the discussion on what it takes to apply innovation in the public sector.

Pavani Allam, Associate Commissioner, IT Business Solutions, Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), New York City

Youssef Kalad, Program Director, NYCx, Mayor’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer, New York City

Kurt Rapelje, Director of Analyst Relations & Product Support, Laserfiche

Ron Singleteary, Lead Business Development Manager – Public Sector, IoT Solutions – Smart Cities, AT&T

Patrick Smith, Mobility Policy Analyst, Department of Transportation, New York City

Chris Whong, Director, NYC Planning Labs, Department of City Planning, New York City

Lunch

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General Session – Ask a CIO – Evolving to the Role of CIO

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How can you be a successful IT leader and CIO? That is the question that will be answered as top IT leaders share their personal stories of success. The panelists will share their path to leadership, discuss their challenges and successes, and talk about what they wish they knew along the way. These unique presentations highlight individual experiences, approaches, challenges, and triumphs – ultimately creating a roadmap for success as an effective leader in IT. Come prepared with your most pressing questions!

Moderator: Samir Saini, Commissioner and Chief Information Officer, Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications, New York City

Nick Psaki, Principal Engineer, Office of the CTO, Pure Storage

Cordell Schachter, Chief Technology Officer/CIO, Department of Transportation, New York City

Anthony Thomas, Chief Information Officer, Housing Preservation and Development, New York City

Benny Thottam, Chief Information Officer, Fire Department (FDNY), New York City

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