2015 NACo Chief Information Officer (CIO) Forum

2015 Technology Priorities Issues and Trends for State and Local Governments

Discussion Leaders:
Dr. Alan Shark, Executive Director, Public Technology Institute (PTI) & Associate Professor of Practice, Rutgers University School of Public Affairs & Administration
Mr. Doug Robinson, Executive Director, National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO)

Internet of Things Lab (The Thingstitute) & Ultra Montgomery

Internet of Things Lab The Thingstitute and Ultra Montgomery
The “Thingstitute” is Montgomery County’s living laboratory for Internet of Things (IoT) technology, providing a test‐bed for start-‐ups, established companies and research institutions. Ultra Montgomery is a high‐speed fiber network that will connect Montgomery County’s business, academic and federal institutions along major corridors and transit-‐oriented smart-‐growth communities. These initiatives are designed to foster cooperation among other jurisdictions.

Discussion Leaders:
Mr. Dan Hoffman, Chief Innovation Officer, Montgomery County, Maryland
Mr. Sonny Segal, Chief Information Officer, Montgomery County, Maryland

Building a 21st Century Government

Building a 21st Century Government
Since 2011, Code for America has worked with 32 local governments through their Fellowship program, using technology and new ways of working to deliver more effective, efficient, and fair government fit for the 21st century. Through these Fellowships, they have identified seven principles that they believe are critical for governments of any size, structure, or political persuasion in serving their communities. Code for America helps local governments learn and apply these principles to important problems. Jen and Luke will facilitate a discussion with County CIOs to get their feedback and to understand the issues/limitations they face in their counties, and in their roles in helping advance how their organizations more effectively use technology.

Discussion Leaders:
Mr. Luke Norris, Director, Government Relations, Code for America
Ms. Jen Pahlka, Founder & Executive Director, Code for America

Cyber Security Challenges & Opportunities

Discussion Leaders:
Mr. Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive/Chief Information Officer, Oakland County, Michigan
Mr. Mike Echols, Chief Information Security Officer, Maricopa County, Arizona
Ms. Wanda Gibson, Chief Technology Officer & Director, Department of Information Technology, Fairfax County, Virginia
Mr. David Stevens, Chief Innovation Officer, Maricopa County, Arizona

The NACo Chief Information Officer (CIO) Forum is held bi-annually prior to the NACo Legislative and Annual Conferences. For the full day of programming, NACo invites county CIOs, IT Managers and key private-sector stakeholders to share current issues, trends and priorities with a select group of peers.

This year, the Legislative Conference CIO Forum will feature panel and roundtable discussions on issues related to cybersecurity and using technology to advance operations in government as well as facilitated peer exchanges on best practices and upcoming and current projects at the county level.

Unable to attend the conference? Watch the Chief Information Officer (CIO) Forum online – above, you will find the recording of each session. Also, be sure to keep the discussions going. Head over to the County Innovation Network (COIN) and take to Twitter using #2015CIOForum.

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