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5th Annual State of California Technology Executive Briefing
Thursday, September 10, 2009 ~ Sacramento, CA

Join TechAmerica and INPUT for the 5th Annual State of California Technology Executive Seminar featuring top technology leaders. This will be an excellent opportunity for members of the technology vendor community to network with peers and interact with state executives. Gather news and updates from these key California government officials:
Teri TakaiChief Information Officer (CIO) |
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P.K. AgarwalChief Technology Officer (CTO) |
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Jim ButlerChief Procurement Officer |
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Mark WeatherfordChief Information Security Officer (CISO) |
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Topics to be Addressed:
Overview of current technology developments in the State of California and key challenges California is currently facing:
- California’s plan for future technologies and investments (capital plan, enterprise architecture, consolidation plans, and overall Strategic Plan)
- How the private sector can get involved to provide solutions
- Impact of the budget crisis and stimulus funds
- State technology governance
Future technology investments, particularly in the area of transparency and collaboration
Efforts underway to reform procurement policies and practices
Plans by the State for Information Security and the impact this will have on the State’s IT purchasing
Date, Time, & Agenda:
Thursday, September 10, 2009
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM PT
7:30 a.m. Registration & Networking
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Welcome
- Mary Beth Cockerham, Sr. Vice President, Sales, INPUT (bio)
8:35 a.m. Overview of the California Market Forecast
- Tim Brett, Sr. Manager, State & Local Information Services, INPUT (bio)
8:50 a.m. Introduction of Speakers
- Carol Henton, Vice President, State & Local Government, TechAmerica (bio)
8:55 a.m. Keynote:
- Teri Takai, Chief Information Officer, State of California (bio)
9:30 a.m. Keynote:
- P.K. Agarwal, Director, Department of Technology Services, State of California (bio)
9:50 a.m. NETWORKING BREAK
10:05 a.m. Keynote:
- Jim Butler, Chief Procurement Officer, DGS, State of California (bio)
10:30 a.m. Keynote:
- Mark Weatherford, Chief Information Security Officer, State of California (bio)
10:50 a.m. Q&A Panel moderated by Carol Henton
- Teri Takai, Chief Information Officer, State of California
- P.K. Agarwal, Director, Department of Technology Services, State of California
- Jim Butler, Chief Procurement Officer, Department of General Services (DGS), State of California
- Mark Weatherford, Director and Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Information Security, State of California
11:25 a.m. Conclusion
- Mary Beth Cockerham, Sr. Vice President, Sales, INPUT
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
PLEASE NOTE: This agenda is subject to change
Location:
Sheraton Grand Hotel
1230 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Registration Fees:
TechAmerica Member: $95
INPUT Member: $95
Non-member rate: $130
Government: $15
Registration closes at Noon, September 9, 2009
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Contact Carol Henton at 650-357-7728 or carol.henton@techamerica.org
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This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 by Jason Langsner.
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