Registration and Morning Refreshments

Grand Terrace

Opening Remarks

Madison Ballroom

David Cagigal, Chief Information Officer/Division Administrator, Department of Administration, State of Wisconsin

Keynote – In the Arena

Madison Ballroom

Clay Jenkinson, Writer, Historical Performer and Theodore Roosevelt Humanities Scholar

Theodore Roosevelt’s “In the Arena” is one of the most stirring presidential quotes of all time, and it serves as the keynote theme for this year’s conference. Roosevelt was an American statesman, author, explorer, soldier, naturalist, and reformer who served as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. Widely regarded as the most dynamic president in history, his life story is nothing short of remarkable. Born frail and sickly, Roosevelt transformed himself into a rugged man of adventure by sheer force of will. He was also a serious intellectual who frequently read a book a day and authored 35 books and 150,000 letters. He was arguably the best prepared president in American history. But few realize that he was also the first “high-tech” president as he brought the American people, sometimes kicking and screaming, into the twentieth century. Clay Jenkinson brings “Teddy” to life with such authenticity that viewers may forget that he is not actually standing in front of them. The audience will have the opportunity to ask Mr. Roosevelt questions on any subject, an experience that gives a new appreciation of history and a president who was truly larger than life. Prepare to be inspired!

Networking Break

Grand Terrace

Concurrent Sessions

Analytics Today

Hall of Ideas, Salon E

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, machine learning and more. This session explores better ways to tap your data to drive smarter decisions, faster responses and better service.

Jody Medeke, Business Intelligence Section Chief, Department of Children and Families, State of Wisconsin

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Hilary Shager, Associate Director, Programs and Management Researcher, Institute for Research on Poverty, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Joe Zilka, Senior Manager, Government Solutions, SAS (@joezilka)

Maintaining Control in the Cloud

Hall of Ideas, Salon F

Today, it’s tough to find an organization that doesn’t depend on the cloud for something critical. The question is no longer whether to venture into the cloud, yes or no. Now it’s a matter of “how, what, when and where” – and ensuring sufficient visibility and control. You can’t manage what you can’t see. This session explores cloud contracting, vendor management, exit strategies and other critical factors to consider when operating in the cloud.

Patrick M. Bergin, Attorney, von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

Sara Redford, Director, Wisconsin State Bureau of Procurement, Department of Administration, State of Wisconsin

The Future of Connectivity

Hall of Ideas, Salon G

We are entering a new era of connectivity, powered by the expansion of Broadband, the proliferation of devices, the Internet of Things, a veritable data tsunami and rapidly evolving user needs and demands. How do we guarantee homes, businesses and schools have the access they need to succeed? What will 5G bring to the table? This session looks at where we are, where we need to be in the future and the technologies that will get us there.

David Cagigal, Chief Information Officer/Division Administrator, Department of Administration, State of Wisconsin

Angie Dickison, Broadband Director, Public Service Commission, State of Wisconsin

Daniel Meyer, Solution Architect, AT&T

360 View of the Citizen

Meeting Room M/N

Governments nationwide are gaining a better understanding of their clients’ needs and improving outcomes by implementing IT solutions that enable collaboration and information analysis across programs. Agencies are sharing information in a secure and responsive manner, coordinating and scaling services across disparate stakeholder communities, providing agencies a complete view of an individual’s needs and leading to successful outcomes. Come hear about some ground breaking programs from:

Mary-Sara Jones, Industry Lead, Health & Human Services, US State & Local Government, IBM

Strategies for Smart Communities

Meeting Room L/P

The concept of smart cities has been around for a decade, but it’s only in the last few years that it’s really picked up steam. The technology drivers are well known: sensors, Internet of Things, machine learning, artificial intelligence, 5g wireless, fiber networks, big data, et al. But implementation is another matter. There are a lot of moving parts. This session discusses how to define, assess, prioritize and strategize your own smart evolution.

Kevin Conway, Principal Architect, Smart Solutions Practice, CenturyLink

Sarah Edgerton, Chief Information Officer, City of Madison

Ali Naqvi, Distinguished Architect, Verizon Smart Communities, Verizon

Lunch

Madison Ballroom

Featured Speaker – How to Shake Things Up and Live to Tell the Tale

Madison Ballroom

Teri Takai, Executive Director, Center for Digital Government, and Former CIO of U.S. Department of Defense, State of California and State of Michigan (@teritakai)

Teri Takai is one of the most respected and influential government IT leaders in the country. Teri is most well-known for her public-sector roles, starting in budget-torn Michigan where she led the state to the #1 ranking in the Digital States Survey four years in a row. Never one to back down from a challenge, she next accepted a plea from Governor Schwarzenegger to put California’s struggling technology efforts back on track. And if that wasn’t enough, Teri next took on the job of heading up the largest IT budget in the world, a budget matched only by the scope of DOD’s problems and complexities. Now she leads one of the nation’s premier digital government think tanks. In each locale, she has been tasked with driving disruptive change. In this captivating session, Teri shares her extraordinary experiences, lessons learned and candid advice.

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Networking Break

Grand Terrace

Concurrent Sessions

DevOps 101

Hall of Ideas, Salon E

This session will introduce you to DevOps, a set of practices that automates the processes between software development and IT teams, in order that they can build, test, and release software faster and more reliably. The concept of DevOps is founded on building a culture of collaboration between teams that historically functioned in relative siloes. The promised benefits include increased trust, faster software releases, ability to solve critical issues quickly, and better management of unplanned work. DevOps aims at shorter development cycles, increased deployment frequency, and more dependable releases, in close alignment with business objectives.

Michael J. Kessenich, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Department of Transportation, State of Wisconsin

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Rick Slade, Executive Solutions Architect, DevOps, Compuware

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The Evolving Cloud

Hall of Ideas, Salon F

Today, almost anything can be delivered via the cloud. The possibilities and configurations are endless, and the solutions and strategies that were top-of-mind just a few years ago aren’t necessarily the same today. After all, industry innovation never ceases. This session explores trends and technologies that will help guide cloud decisions in the months and years ahead.

Gordy Klindt, Director Technical Architecture & Project Management, Division of Enterprise Technology, Department of Administration, State of Wisconsin

Steve Lujan, Enterprise Cloud Architect Manager, Oracle America, Inc.

James (Jim) Silvera, Cloud Solutions Evangelist / Strategist, Cloud Management Business Unit, VMware

Knowledge Management as a Journey, Agile as a Driver

Hall of Ideas, Salon G

With an aging workforce, changing technology, and information silos, knowledge management (KM) has become much more than just a buzz word. This session will walk you through Department of Employee Trust Funds’ knowledge management journey and will showcase how agile project methodology can incorporate development and non-development tasks to build a successful KM foundation.

Kyle Hofstetter, Knowledge Management Coordinator and Record Officer, Department of Employee Trust Funds, State of Wisconsin

Kay Kalvin, Business Analyst, Department of Employee Trust Funds, State of Wisconsin

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IT Governance Case Study – Enabling Collaboration Across the UW-Madison Campus

Meeting Room M/N

Come hear how UW-Madison is implementing an enterprise-wide IT Governance process. This case study will share their process for IT project intake, statistics on how the process is working and provide details about what actually happens when a project is submitted. UW will share some surprising and interesting results that are creating broad discussions for new and creative solutions.

Dawn McCauley, Executive Director, IT Center of Excellence, Office of the CIO, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Sponsor Briefing

Meeting Room L/P

(Industry sponsors only) This informal briefing is hosted by State CIO David Cagigal. The focus will be on strategies, priorities, opportunities and the procurement process.

Break

General Session – Cyber Response Teams

Madison Ballroom

It is a never-ending battle against malicious actors but working together increases our chances of success. Join this panel of experts as they discuss how to strive for a safer, stronger environment through best practices for responding to major incidents, analyzing threats, and exchanging critical cybersecurity information with trusted partners.

Moderator:

Mindi Sharbuno, Security Analyst, East Central and Southeast Regions (Team 1), DOA/DET/BOS, State of Wisconsin

Panelists:

Flo Bayer, Security Analyst, Southwest Region (Team 3), DOA/DET/BOS, State of Wisconsin

LTC Jeremy Holmes, Deputy Director J6, DCO-E Team Chief, Wisconsin National Guard

SA Marshall Ogren, Department of Justice, Wisconsin State Wide Intelligence Center

Jay Schaefer, Cyber Security Architect, CRT Team 1, Winnebago County

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Networking Reception

Grand Terrace

Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.

Registration and Morning Refreshments

Grand Terrace

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

Madison Ballroom

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 leading to a more productive, balanced and fulfilling career and life.

Networking Break

Grand Terrace

Fast Track Sessions

Madison Ballroom

Election Security – The Epitome of a Cyber Challenge

If 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 high profile, politically charged, engages the public, involves personal information, takes place in multiple 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 combat the greatest cyber challenge of all.

Bill Nash, IT Security Program Director, Division of Enterprise Technology, Department of Administration, State of Wisconsin

Meagan Wolfe, Interim Administrator, Elections Commission, State of Wisconsin

Uberizing Government

Uber, Amazon, Alexa, Siri, AirBnB – these are just a few of the innovations that have given rise to entirely new paradigms in customer experience. Can government do the same? Absolutely! There’s no other choice. Sooner or later, it must be done. The good news is that it’s closer and more attainable than one might expect. This session looks at some innovative tools and strategies that will revamp and revitalize government’s relationship with its citizens in a digital world.

Ben Moore, Director of Operations, Wisconsin Interactive Network

Jeff Weigand, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Division of Enterprise Technology, Department of Administration, State of Wisconsin

Wisconsin is Open for Business – Foxconn’s Impact on Wisconsin

Foxconn’s investment in Wisconsin will bring significant impacts for jobs, small business, education, tax revenue, and more. Foxconn selected Wisconsin because we were ready.

Dr. Bill Mitchell, Vice President Business Operations Americas at Foxconn and Chief Executive Officer at Aguila, A Foxconn Company

End of Conference

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