Ohio Digital Government Summit 2019
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 Ohio 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 that is relevant and actionable to the state and local government organizations attending the summit. Participants tell us they use the 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:
- Data Revolution
- Transforming the Government Experience
- Cyberthreat Landscape
- Public Records in a Mobile World
- Maximizing Data Value
- Navigating the Cloud
- 5G – What Will It Mean?
- AI and Government
These are exciting times for Ohio. Our focus on innovation, collaboration and engagement is paying dividends and we are poised to do great things. The timing of this year’s Ohio Digital Government Summit is perfect. So let’s make it memorable. Bring your challenges, ideas, curiosity, energy and be prepared to have some fun!
– Ervan Rodgers II, Chief Information Officer, State of Ohio
Speakers
Douglas Holland
Solutions Engineer, Akamai
Douglas Holland is a professional communicator of technical ideas. As a Solutions Engineer at Akamai Technologies, he is passionate about helping customers solve business challenges, enhancing digital experiences, and improving their security posture. He has spent the last two years working with State, Local, and Education organizations in the Western US and Canada to improve the performance and security of their online digital properties. Mr. Holland is a 25-year veteran in the technology industry, with prior experience with Level 3 Communications and tw telecom.
John Rowe
Vice President, Government Sales, Smarsh
As VP of Sales for the government division of Smarsh, John Rowe is responsible for the sales strategies and methodologies implemented by the government team.
John lives in Portland Oregon where he enjoys a great cup of coffee, playing basketball and composing music. John attended San Diego State University, father of three beautify daughters, and is a diehard San Diego Charger fan. As a passionate dog lover, John also serves on the Board of Directors for Darby & Gracy’s Dog Rescue, a nonprofit 501c3, in Portland Oregon.
Smarsh has solutions specifically designed to help public sector agencies at the local, state and federal level meet their obligations for the retention and oversight of electronic communications, such as text messaging and social media. These electronic public records must be retained and accessible to meet the challenges of the Freedom of Information Act and other open-records laws, as well as to support e-discovery initiatives. www.gov.smarsh.com
Mark Weaver
Founder, Communications Counsel and former Deputy Attorney General of Ohio
Mr. Weaver is a crisis communications expert with three decades of experience advising clients in 25 states and at the highest levels of national government and major corporations. He counsels public and private sector clients on crisis communications, executive speech coaching, and news media relations. NBC News in Charlotte, North Carolina called Mr. Weaver “one of the nation's foremost experts in crisis communications.”
Weaver is the author of the acclaimed book “A Wordsmith's Work,” which examines the most modern and effective strategies for crisis communications and powerful persuasion.
Prior to founding Communications Counsel, Mr. Weaver was the Deputy Attorney General of Ohio, where he was responsible for crisis management, strategic counseling, and all communications for an office with 1,400 employees and a front-page legal issue nearly every week. He also served on the Attorney General's four-member Executive Staff and acted as a senior policy advisor and chief spokesman.
Mr. Weaver has lectured around the country on a wide variety of communications topics. He spent 20 years as an Adjunct Professor at The Ohio State University College of Law and the Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at the University of Akron. He is now an Adjunct Professor at the School of Government at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.
He has provided media advice to thousands of government officials, CEOs, and university leaders. He's written hundreds of PR plans and supervised countless polls and focus groups. His media production skills have earned him more than a dozen national awards. In 1993, as a young media professional, he wrote, produced, and directed the TV special “An American Story,” hosted by former President Ronald Reagan.
Mr. Weaver earned Bachelors and Masters degrees in Public Administration from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, where he has received more alumni awards than any other graduate of that institution. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the Delaware Law School of Widener University, where he graduated in the top 15% of his class. In 2004, the University of Akron awarded Mr. Weaver an honorary degree in Applied Politics. In 2012, Mr. Weaver was named Distinguished Chair of that university’s Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.
Joe Zilka
Senior Manager, Government Solutions, SAS US Government
Joe Zilka manages a solutions team in the US Government and Education practice at SAS. He has been supporting analytical solutions across the government space since 2000 and data management in a variety of industries since 1996. Child safety, improving social service outcomes, and program integrity are special areas of focus. Joe has helped government organizations find ways to take advantage of the oft under-utilized and diverse data that state and local agencies hold and apply advanced analytics to identify children at risk, help promote efficiencies and better outcomes. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University, a Master of Science degree from Saint Louis University.
Agenda
Thursday, October 10 |
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8:00 am Eastern |
Registration and Morning RefreshmentsArchie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom West |
9:00 am Eastern |
Opening RemarksArchie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom EastLt. Governor Jon Husted, State of Ohio |
9:30 am Eastern |
KeynoteArchie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom EastWhat’s Your Story?Kelly Swanson, Strategic Narrative Specialist (@motivationspkr) IT is an adventure. Or should be! Every project is a journey, and we need to be better at promoting what we’re doing and accomplishing by painting pictures that resonate. Data alone is not enough anymore. It’s already over-used, mis-used, abused and fake-newsed. The key is wrapping your data in a way that makes people care. You need the secret ingredient that is probably missing from presentations, pitches, speeches and any situation where you are trying to move the needle. In this mind-expanding session, you will find out how to go from manipulating to motivating, from communicating to connecting, from telling people what to do to making them want to do it. Learn from the master! |
10:30 am Eastern |
Networking BreakArchie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom West |
11:00 am Eastern |
Concurrent SessionsData RevolutionPerformance Hall (Ground Floor)It’s a common refrain that government should operate more like an enterprise. This approach holds true in some ways more than others, but it particularly applies to data and how it’s used – or not used – in meaningful ways. It all starts with data governance, including stewardship, quality and cross-agency sharing. Why are these often a struggle? Are the barriers cultural, legal or technical? This session explores the tools and strategies that will take us from siloed data to actionable information. Derek Bridges, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Office of Information Technology, Department of Administrative Services, State of Ohio Raivo Murnieks, Chief Data Officer, Department of Job and Family Services, State of Ohio Rudy Villasenor, Senior Channel Sales Manager, Ciena Transforming the Government ExperienceCartoon Room 1 (3rd Floor)People don’t expect the public sector to be just like Uber or Lyft, but they are accustomed to a certain level of ease when it comes to buying and receiving goods and services - typically through a click of a button on their smartphone. In this fast-paced world and a soaring demand to be customer-centric, how does government keep up? This session dives into why standing still isn’t an option and why it’s critical to drive forward with innovative citizen experience strategies in mind. Douglas Holland, Solutions Engineer, Web Division/Public Sector, Akamai (@dholland64) Doug McCollough, Chief Information Officer, City of Dublin Cyberthreat LandscapeCartoon Room 2 (3rd Floor)When State CIOs are surveyed for their top ten priorities, #1 on the list is cybersecurity and risk management. In just a few years cyberattacks have become everyone’s biggest fear – in both private industry and government. The invaders just keep getting more creative. This session explores today’s threats, security frameworks and how to survive an attack with minimal damage. Geoff Rance, Technical Advisor, Great Lakes Region, Trend Micro Anupam Srivastava, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Information Security and Privacy and Office of Information Technology, Department of Administrative Services, State of Ohio Public Records in a Mobile WorldSenate Chamber (2nd Floor)Our democracy was built on the premise that the business of government must be public. Governments have done a pretty good job of it historically, but the digital age has put old standards on shaky ground. Mobile and personal devices make it easy to communicate in ways that were never envisioned a couple decades ago. Same with social media. This session brings to light some serious questions that must be answered. And soon. John Rowe, Vice President, Government Sales, Smarsh (@GovtSmarsh) Mark Weaver, Founder, Communications Counsel and former Deputy Attorney General of Ohio (@MarkRWeaver) |
12:00 pm Eastern |
LunchArchie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom East |
12:55 pm Eastern |
Featured SpeakerArchie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom EastFuture Ready! The Playbook for 2020 and BeyondMorgan Wright, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government The magnitude and speed of technological, economic, and societal change is accelerating at an exponential pace. Your primary challenge is to anticipate the future – and then build it, being careful to optimize the upside while minimizing the effects of the shocks and stresses. Public leaders need more than just a new way of thinking – but a new way of executing supported by the right technological and cultural foundation. Future Ready focuses on what matters and why, what potential issues should be on your radar, and the adaptive, actionable takeaways that you can work on today to prepare for 2020 and beyond, including: |
2:00 pm Eastern |
Networking BreakArchie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom West |
2:30 pm Eastern |
Concurrent SessionsMaximizing Data ValuePerformance Hall (Ground Floor)Government by nature is in the data collection business, and there is no shortage of information from which to extract valuable insights. The challenge is to reinvent how to leverage the vast amounts of information to get real results. Emerging next-generation tools include predictive analytics, big data analytics, data visualization, cognitive technology and more. This session explores better ways to tap your data to drive smarter decisions, faster response and better service. Derek Bridges, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Office of Information Technology, Department of Administrative Services, State of Ohio Joe Zilka, Senior Manager, Government Solutions, SAS US Government (@joezilka) Navigating the CloudCartoon Room 1 (3rd Floor)As state and local governments move to the cloud at a rapid pace, they’re running into some common holdups, including the determination of which workloads are cloud-ready and which models are most appropriate. The bottom line: organizations should have a comprehensive cloud strategy – one that strikes the right balance between on-prem control and cloud innovation. This session discusses current trends and lessons learned. Mike Beddow, Hybrid Cloud and Analytics Solutions Leader, Public Sector and Healthcare, IBM Jeremiah Dunham, Solutions Architect Manager, State and Local Government, Amazon Web Services Mark Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Information Technology, Department of Administrative Services, State of Ohio 5G – What Will It Mean?Cartoon Room 2 (3rd Floor)The next generation of wireless is still a few months away but now is a good time to get familiar with what it will offer and to assess how well-prepared we are. Basically, 5G is the solution for dealing with the Internet of Things – millions of sensors and the resulting flood of information. And the brochures state that 5G will have the side benefit of changing the way we live, work and play. Hyperbole or real? This session discusses why 5G will be a game-changer and how close it is to becoming a reality in Ohio. Denis Walsh, Interim Executive Director, OARnet Michael Wood, Director, Public Sector Sales, Verizon AI and GovernmentSenate Chamber (2nd Floor)Artificial intelligence is one of the most talked about technologies both inside and outside of government. From chatbots to predictive analytics, AI is rapidly embedding itself into governments across the globe. As with any new technology, there are more questions than answers, especially when we consider AI’s ultimate impact on government agencies and their workforces. Keith Bauer, Director of Data/AI and Application Development, Microsoft Kristina Hagberg, Chief Transformation Officer, Office of Information Technology, Department of Administrative Services, State of Ohio Sponsor BriefingArchie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom East(Industry sponsors only) Hosted by State Chief Information Officer Ervan Rodgers. |
3:30 pm Eastern |
Networking ReceptionArchie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom WestNetwork with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors. |
4:15 pm Eastern |
OCITA Meeting – All Are Welcome!Ohio Staters, Inc. Traditions Room (2nd Floor)The Ohio County/City Information Technology Association hosts this annual gathering of local government and state IT officials to share ideas, opportunities, successes and lessons learned. There will be plenty of food and lively conversation. Please join the discussion! |
Friday, October 11 |
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8:00 am Eastern |
Registration and Morning RefreshmentsArchie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom West |
9:00 am Eastern |
Opening RemarksArchie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom East |
9:15 am Eastern |
General SessionArchie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom East#Protect 2020If we were to look for a prime example of a cyber nightmare, we would be hard-pressed to find one that embodies more dramatic elements than election security: it’s ultra-high profile, politically charged, engages the general public, involves personal information, takes place in widespread locations, relies on barely-trained volunteers, utilizes equipment and is an extremely tempting target. Not to mention that it’s the foundation of our democracy. This session discusses how to meet the greatest cyber challenge of all. If we can solve election security in 2020, we can solve just about anything! Moderator: Spencer Wood, Chief Information Officer, Secretary of State, State of Ohio Adam Frumkin, Chief Information Officer, Franklin County Data Center, Franklin County Matt Masterson, Senior Advisor on Election Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Mark Stout, Information Technology Director, Hocking County Jamie Ward, Cybersecurity Solutions Manager, Center for Internet Security |
10:15 am Eastern |
Networking BreakArchie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom West |
10:45 am Eastern |
General SessionArchie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom EastSmart InnovationWhat happens when three groundbreaking initiatives join forces? The sum is almost always greater than its parts, and that’s clearly the case with InnovateOhio, Smart Columbus and DriveOhio. Together they are blazing new trails in improving the quality of life for Ohio residents and businesses. This session explores the wins that have already been attained and the successes that are well on the way. Mandy Bishop, Program Manager, Smart Columbus Ervan Rodgers II, State Chief Information Officer, State of Ohio Patrick Smith, Interim Executive Director, DriveOhio |
11:30 am Eastern |
Featured SpeakerArchie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom EastSo You Think You’ve Seen Everything!Vinko Kucinic, Chief Information Officer, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, State of Ohio Customers can be quite a challenge in the best of circumstances. But imagine if your customer base consists of 50,000 incarcerated individuals who have restricted or limited access to technology and try to “beat the system.” How do you stay ahead of all the games? Well, you try to be smarter and more creative than they are. This session provides an eye-opening – and sometimes amusing – account of the trickeries that test even the best cyber and physical security practices. |
12:00 pm Eastern |
End of ConferenceConference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change. |
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Peter Anderson
Chief Information Officer
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Scott Brock
Chief Information Officer
Development Services Agency
State of Ohio
Michelle Burk
Deputy Director/Chief Information Officer
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
State of Ohio
Gregory Buskirk
Chief Information Officer
Facilities Construction Commission
State of Ohio
Michael Carmack
Chief Technology Officer
Department of Education
State of Ohio
Tina Chubb
Chief Information Officer
Department of Insurance
State of Ohio
Mark Edwards
Chief Information Officer
Office of Attorney General
State of Ohio
Katrina Flory
Deputy State Chief Information Officer
DAS Office of Information Technology
State of Ohio
Adam Frumkin
Chief Information Officer
Franklin County Data Center
Franklin County
Kristina Hagberg
Chief Transformation Officer
DAS Office of Information Technology
State of Ohio
Nathan Huskey
Chief Information Officer
Department of Health
State of Ohio
Brian Kelley
Chief Technology Officer
Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission
State of Ohio
Dusten Kohlhorst
Chief Information Officer
Treasurer of State
State of Ohio
Stan Kozlowski
Senior IT Government Professional
Department of IT
Cuyahoga County
Vinko Kucinic
Chief Information Officer
Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
State of Ohio
Adam R. Luckhaupt
Chief Information Officer
Clerk of the Courts
Franklin County
Richard Magni
Chief Information Officer
Environmental Protection Agency
State of Ohio
Doug McCollough
Chief Information Officer
City of Dublin
Kurt McDowell
Chief Information Officer
Legislative Information Systems
State of Ohio
Sam Orth
Director of Technology
City of Columbus
Don Phillips
Chief Information Officer
City of Cleveland
David Potts
Chief Information Officer
Auditor of State
State of Ohio
Ervan Rodgers, II
State Chief Information Officer
State of Ohio
Jason Sankey
Chief Information Officer
Department of Job and Family Services
State of Ohio
Charles See
Vice Chancellor, External Relations & Education Technology
Department of Higher Education
State of Ohio
Mark Smith
Chief Operating Officer
DAS Office of Information Technology
State of Ohio
Anupam Srivastava
Chief Information Security and Privacy
DAS Office of Information Technology
State of Ohio
Sowjanya Valluri
Chief Information Officer
Office of Budget and Management
State of Ohio
Jim Walsh
Information Technology Systems Director
Court of Common Pleas
Lake County
Sharon Wilhelm
Chief Information Officer
Department of Commerce
State of Ohio
Lance Witcher
Information Technology Manager
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Franklin County
Spencer Wood
Chief Information Officer
Secretary of State
State of Ohio
Industry Representatives
Jennifer Buckles
Client Executive
IBM
Brad Davis
Senior Relationship Manager
CenturyLink
Ralph DiFranco
Account Executive
Public Sector
SHI International Corp.
Tony DiTullio
Sr. Account Manager
Amazon Web Services
Matt Dreese
Enterprise Account Executive, Government
Smarsh
Joe Dunn
Sr. Industry Consultant
US Public Sector
SAS
Scott Hall
Major Account Executive
Akamai
Todd Larson
Account Executive
Microsoft
Andrew McBride
Managing Partner, Public Sector
Verizon
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