State and Local Virtual Summit

Technology is helping state and local government get more done than ever before.


Across the country, state and local governments are grappling with some of the biggest challenges of our time. Our nation’s infrastructure, from bridges and tunnels, to legacy systems and outdated data centers are crumbling. And it’s up to innovative state and local government employees to transform these aging systems into modern, efficient and effective systems. Only when these issues are addressed can state and local gov truly be at the top of its game with meeting its mission and serving the public.

Join GovLoop on Wednesday, September 19 from 10am-4:30pm ET/7am-1:30pm PT, as we explore how leading state and local governments are using innovative technology solutions and problem-solving to transform these aging systems into modern day organizations and deliver citizen services.

You can attend five sessions and download hundreds of useful resources, all delivered to you online and at no cost! As long as you have an internet connection and an interest in learning about creative problem-solving in government, you can attend the upcoming virtual summit!

Register for free now to find out what’s on the technology horizon in state and local government!

Virtual Summit Full Schedule Details

9:45am ET/6:45am PT

Virtual environment is open!

10:15 - 10:45am ET / 7:15 - 7:45am PT
Opening Keynote Session: State and Local CIOs Compare Their Biggest Challenges

Ted Ross, CIO, City of Los Angeles and General Manager for the Information Technology Agency and Ed Toner, CIO, State of Nebraska will discuss and compare their biggest challenges and how their organizations are using technology to overcome them.

11:00 - 11:50am ET / 8:00 - 8:50am PT
Session 1: Gov Embraces a New Approach to Application Delivery

Speakers:
Ken Liska, Systems Engineering Manager, Citrix State and Local Government
Dr. Craig Orgeron, Executive Director, MS Department of Information Technology Services

State and local government employees are constantly on the go because their jobs require them to be in the field interacting with citizens. However, their organizations are often saddled with outdated systems that do not allow employees to access their networks while they are in the field. But cloud technologies are changing the way government employees can access information wherever they are on their mobile devices. And even more importantly, this added connectivity is still secure. But how do these technologies work?

Join us for the first virtual summit session as we discuss how agencies can securely deliver applications to all employees’ devices.

Specifically, you’ll learn:

  • How software-as-a-service solutions (SaaS) can help agencies deliver applications, desktops, and data to your users with a unified experience across all their devices.
  • How you can stay security compliant in the cloud, on prem and even on your mobile device.
  • Why agencies need end-to-end visibility to detect anomalies and enforce security policies before a breach occurs.

12:00 - 12:50pm ET / 9:00 - 9:50am PT
Session 2: Cybersecurity and Automation: A Perfect Match for Gov

Speakers:
Bridget Kravchenko, Chief Information Security Officer, Oakland County, Michigan
Christopher Grimm, Consulting Architect, Red Hat
Greg Tinsley, Senior Consultant, Red Hat

Cybersecurity has and will continue to be a top priority for governments from the White House down to your local courthouse. But keeping up with the constant stream of innovative cyberattacks can be overwhelming for government IT professionals and users alike.

One way to help is with automation. Automation tools make it easier for cybersecurity professionals to enforce security best practices and meet internal and external security mandates.

Join us as our experts showcase how automation solutions like Red Hat’s Ansible can help all teams work together towards achieving meaningful improvements in the security posture of their agency.

Specifically you’ll learn:

  • How automation tools can be used by agencies to effectively streamline cybersecurity processes.
  • The benefits of Ansible as an offensive tool.
  • Defense methods to protect your agency against data breaches.


12:50 - 1:30pm ET / 9:50 - 10:30am PT
Lunch Break

1:30 - 2:20pm ET / 10:30 - 11:20am PT
Session 3: Citizen-Centric Approach Helps Constituents and Gov Alike

Speaker:
Temujin Baker, IT Enterprise Manager, King County, Washington
Dan Kempton, Director of Product Management and Engineering, North Carolina Department of IT

Citizen First, is a mantra many government agencies across state and local government emphasize. After all, it is the mission of government to serve citizens. So, then the question is how does technology play a role in enabling government to more effectively meet the needs of Americans. And even more, how will updating outdated legacy systems create the opportunity for increased digital engagement?

Join us for Session 3 at the State and Local Virtual Summit as our panel of government experts share how successful agencies have improved their digital services and transformed their agency.

Specifically, you’ll learn:

  • Best practices for creating enhanced digital services. 
  • How improving citizen services actually helps government employees themselves be more efficient and effective. 
  • The biggest barriers still facing agencies looking to improve their digital services.



2:30 - 3:20pm ET / 11:30am - 12:20pm PT
Session 4: 4 Steps to an Effective Communications Strategy

Speaker:
Lyndsay Booth, Senior Digital Engagement Strategist, Granicus

Communicating with citizens or stakeholders is imperative for any government program to succeed. But how do you know if you are sending your audience the right message, at the right time, with the right call to action?

Unlocking the ability to connect with your audience is a process, and requires a dedicated strategy. Join us in this online training where we will discuss the core components of a successful communications strategy.

Specifically, you will learn how to:

  • Identify gaps in your communications strategy. 
  • Take your communications strategy to the next level in 4 actionable steps. 
  • Asses your current communications strategy and execute your new strategy.

3:30 - 4:00pm ET / 12:30 - 1:00pm PT
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