Registration and Morning Refreshments

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Opening Remarks

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Yessica Jones, Deputy Director, Department of Information Systems, State of Arkansas

Keynote – Leading on the Edge

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Manley Feinberg, World-class Climber, Adventurer and IT Leader

IT officials often struggle to deliver more value under tightening constraints and rising expectations. Throw in the complications of regulations, a changing workforce, constantly evolving technology, plus the chaos of day-to-day life, and you are facing some serious challenges. It can feel like you’re walking too close to the edge, and the old adage “Don’t look down!” applies just as much to a tough deadline as climbing the sheer face of El Capitan. Manley Feinberg has tackled and conquered impossible environments – from breakneck corporate expansion to nature’s most hostile terrains. In this unforgettable keynote, Manley reveals his 8 Vertical Lessons that will enable you to lead, contribute and inspire in ways that will take you – and your teams – to bold new heights.

Break

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Concurrent Sessions

The Future of Cybersecurity

Harris Brake (Lower Level 2)

It’s an old adage that the cyber landscape is constantly shifting. But some things remain unchanged. Attacks are still efforts to rob, disrupt or avenge. Motives are still economic, political or cultural. The overall battlefield remains much the same but the weapons and tactics continue to evolve – often dramatically. This session looks at emerging trends, developments and strategies on the cyber front to prepare a roadmap for the clashes ahead.

Frank Andrews, Chief Information Security Officer, State of Arkansas

Anthony Lauro, Senior Enterprise Security Architect II, Global Security Center, Akamai Technologies

The Cloud Tsunami

White Oak (Lower Level 2)

The paradigm has already shifted, and just about every organization has ventured into the cloud in one way or another. Some attempts have been more successful than others, some models have proven more viable than others, and some procurement approaches have fared better than others. This session focuses on lessons learned, practices that work and pitfalls to avoid.

Tarek Radwan, Product Marketing Manager, Enterprise Portfolio Marketing, Juniper Networks (@kerattarek)

Open Data 101

Chicot (Lower Level 2)

Open data is a trend that can’t be ignored for long. There are just too many tangible benefits, including public engagement, transparency, reduced information requests, economic development, and even datathons. Is it time to step up your own efforts? This session discusses how and when you can safely ride the wave.

JD Robinson, Director of Strategy and Consulting, Mainstream Technologies

Representative Warwick Sabin, 33rd District, State of Arkansas and Senior Director, US Programs, Winrock International (@warwicksabin)

Lunch

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Featured Speaker – Expectations of a Constantly Connected Generation

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

Technology is transforming society in fundamental ways as new generations grow up using portable digital devices, often before they can even walk or talk. In this 24/7 online world we take connectivity and engagement for granted, evolving into a digitally divided society. The haves and have nots, the online and the disconnected, the technically savvy and the digitally discouraged. From millennials to baby boomers the differences between our generational expectations is growing and a new "fear of the young" has emerged. In this session we will discuss the challenges and opportunities that IT professionals face, and ask the difficult questions necessary to bring our culture together in a truly connected environment.

Break

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Concurrent Sessions

Master Data Management

Harris Brake (Lower Level 2)

With the number of data sources available to organizations constantly increasing, a siloed information architecture can impede efforts to maximize the value of data assets. Master Data Management (MDM) can be an effective data management foundation that can improve data quality, reduce operating costs, support advanced analytics, increase agility, and enable digital transformation. This session provides an overview of Master Data Management, the potential benefits, and practical implementation advice based on lessons learned from a mature public sector MDM program.

Robert McGough, Data Management Architect, Department of Information Systems, State of Arkansas

Human-Centered Design Thinking

White Oak (Lower Level 2)

In the past, design has most often occurred fairly far downstream in the development process and has focused on making products aesthetically attractive. Now supporting users by uncovering latent needs, behaviors, and desires are considered important design factors. Learn how keeping the end user in in mind can lead to innovative solutions.

Jeremy Jones, Designer, Custom Software, Mainstream Technologies

Bob Sanders, General Manager, Arkansas Information Consortium (@robertesanders)

Internet of Things and Its Impact on Government

Chicot (Lower Level 2)

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a series of billions – soon to be trillions – of sensors and devices connected to one another via the Internet. Most of it is automated, and the possibilities that IoT brings to society are the stuff of science fiction. But it’s all very real, and the question on many people’s minds: Is government ready? This session explores the role of government in using, exploiting, controlling and surviving the hyper-connected world of IoT.

Bob Reny, Systems Engineer, Public Sector State & Local Government, ForeScout Technologies, Inc.

Sponsor Briefing

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(Industry sponsors only.) This informal discussion is hosted by members of the Arkansas DIS executive team. The focus will be on strategies, priorities, opportunities and the procurement process.

Break

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Fast Track Sessions

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Threat Analytics and Machine Learning – Protecting the Connected Datascape

Critical elements like IoT devices are imperative to security leaders. With over 20 billion new devices being added to the network by 2020 the threat landscape and expanding the attack surface are becoming nearly overwhelming and manual assessment and analysis of that data is impossible. This session will discuss how leveraging Machine Learning and massive data sets can provide an organization a model to help keep pace with threat propagation and manipulation.

Terry Hect, Chief Security Strategist, AT&T

Everything Is Connected

Each day new headlines remind us how rapidly the fabric of our society is changing. The next great revolution is already underway – the cities and regions we inhabit are being transformed by bold and innovative ideas and by the critical need for infrastructure investment, all of which are catalyzed by trailblazing technologies. Energy, transportation, housing, waste, water and the environment – along with technologies like the Internet of Things, Big Data, and ubiquitous sensors – will converge into a new foundation on which we build cities of the future. This session offers a powerful glimpse into the future of our society, our cities and our homes.

Randy Foshee, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology, City of Little Rock

Reception

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

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