Registration and Morning Refreshments

Spruce Ballroom

Opening Remarks

Fir Ballroom

Michael Cockrill, Chief Information Officer, Washington Technology Solutions, State of Washington

Keynote – Leading on the Edge

Fir Ballroom

Manley Feinberg, World-class Climber, Adventurer and IT Leader (@manleyf)

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 7 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

Spruce Ballroom

Meeting Today’s Privacy and Security Challenges

Fir Ballroom

Security and privacy are inherently connected. Our digital footprint is part of what defines us and privacy is now considered by some to be part of the new frontier of human rights. This session will cover enterprise level best practices for securing data and protecting private information.

Alex Alben, Chief Privacy Officer, State of Washington

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Cyber Threats and Motivations

Fir Ballroom

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 discussion looks at emerging trends, developments and strategies on the cyber front and how to get ready for the clashes ahead.

Moderator: Rebecca Friedman, National Conference Director, Government Technology Executive Events

Aaron Brown, Lead Security Analyst, Office of Cyber Security, State of Washington

Peter F. Cipriano, Industry Director, Global Digital Government, Enterprise Solutions, Unisys

Tony Gillespie, US Public Sector Strategist, ForeScout Technologies, Inc.

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Lunch

Fir Ballroom

Featured Speaker – Exponential Government: The Future of Public Service

Fir Ballroom

Dustin Haisler, Chief Innovation Officer, e.Republic (@dustinhaisler)

ex·po·nen·tial (adjective): becoming more and more rapid.

The world we knew is changing at exponential speed. The iPhone has eclipsed the Blackberry, mobile devices are displacing PCs, the cloud is radically challenging long-held assumptions about data centers, and the Internet of Things is redefining connectivity. What we regard as state of the art today will look quaint tomorrow as exponential technologies unlock individual, organizational, and societal potential. Along the way, people get scared, old organizational models crumble, and legacy cost structures stop penciling out. Understanding these shifts and how they differ from previous shifts is imperative. This session provides a tour of the meta-trends that are reshaping our communities – demographics, economics, methods of work, customer expectations and the relevance of governmental institutions — all annotated with real world examples. By the end, you’ll have a clearer picture of what Exponential Government will look like, how it will act, and why your actions today can lead you to a preferred exponential future and a more perfect union.

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Break

Spruce Ballroom

Fast Track Sessions

Fir Ballroom

Cloud and Content Management Adoption Strategies

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?” Understanding and anticipating risks, limitations, scope and accountability are critical to success. This session explores the factors to consider before going “all in” (or even partway).

Rich Lauwers, Subject Matter Expert, Information Governance and Management, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (@richlauwers)

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Analytics Roadmap

Big Data is pushing organizations to reinvent how they handle and leverage information. Without the right foundation in place, the vast potential of Big Analytics remains largely untapped. It’s all about data readiness, which is driven in turn by adroit and astute data management. This session looks at creative practices and strategies that capitalize on existing data across the enterprise.

Ralf Dossmann, Director, Sales Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure Solutions, Public Sector North America, Oracle

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The Physical and Technological Workspace

Society is changing in fundamental ways as each generation adopts technology ever more deeply into their lives. Gone are the days of punching in, sitting down in a cube, and punching out. Collaboration, open plan offices, and stand up meetings are here to stay. The integration of technology and the flexibility of physical space in the workplace can impact productivity and the ability to attract and retain a multigenerational workforce. Hear firsthand how Washington is working to change their pace and break down barriers in the workplace.

Max Pham, Solutions Architect, e-Government, Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech), State of Washington

Justin Burns, Technical Assistant, e-Government, Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech), State of Washington

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Sponsor Briefing

Olympic Room

(Industry sponsors only.) This informal discussion is hosted by Michael Cockrill, Chief Information Officer, Washington Technology Solutions, State of Washington. The focus will be on strategies, priorities, opportunities and the procurement process.

Reception

Spruce Ballroom

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

Registration and Morning Refreshments

Spruce Ballroom

Opening Remarks

Fir Ballroom

Featured Speaker – Communicating in a Crisis – 30 Years of Work Destroyed in 30 Seconds

Fir Ballroom

Anthony Huey, President, Reputation Management Associates (@anthonyhuey)

Somewhere within every organization, a crisis is waiting to happen. Maybe tomorrow, maybe next year or even in five years; you can’t be sure what the crisis will be or when it will strike. But you can be sure that a crisis will put your organization’s (or your own) hard-earned image and reputation up for grabs. Learn how to control the flow of information and communicate with the media, stakeholders, bosses, peers and other audiences during a crisis.

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Break

Spruce Ballroom

Fast Track Sessions

Fir Ballroom

Driving Digital Government Transformation with Creativity and Engagement

Shaped by everyday immersive and personalized digital interactions, citizens and employees expect similar experience from the public sector as they are used to with private sector. As government leaders navigate their agencies through the Digital Government Transformation, they must understand both the art of personally connecting with individuals and the science of executing on the delivery of meaningful experiences. This session will explore how an innovative approach to engagement and outreach can improve effectiveness in services delivery while lowering costs for your organization.

Jim Carlson, Senior Channel Marketing Manager, CenturyLink

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Human-Centered Design Thinking

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.

Sherry Amos, Director, Market Development, Education and Government, Workday

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Automation & Virtualization Today – What It Means for the Business of Government

Today, almost anything can be enhanced with automation and virtualization: software, infrastructure, storage, platforms, data, you name it. The possibilities and configurations are endless, and they introduce a variety of challenges and opportunities including an increased scale and sophistication of cybercrime. To be truly effective, next-generation security must be built around automated and actionable intelligence that can be shared quickly to recognize and reduce threats, protecting the network and its users. This session explores the nature of automation and virtualization and how it fits into government operations.

John Somm, Senior Systems Engineer, Juniper Networks

End of Conference

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