Kelly Swanson is an award-winning communication strategist, writer, storyteller, humorist and motivational speaker. She is the author of Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale, The Land of If Only, The Story Formula and The Gutsy Girls Pocket Guide to Public Speaking. Kelly was a keynote speaker for the International Toastmasters Convention and has keynoted major conferences and corporate events from coast to coast.
Kelly’s powerful insights and wacky wit have charmed and inspired audiences for more than two decades. She is also known for her high-energy workshops and boot camps on leadership, team building, employee engagement and customer relationships. Kelly is a master at showing people how to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!
From the youth to the corporate world, Thurl Bailey inspires others to win whatever the odds or disappointments. Master storyteller and accomplished speaker, he inspires companies and individuals to focus on what matters most; to persevere, build winning teams, encourage peak performance, develop leadership, and discover opportunity in change.
Twice Thurl has led teams from far behind to win national championships. His most recognized title was the 1983 North Carolina State Wolfpack team which beat the famed University of Houston (Phi-Slamma-Jamma) Cougars, featuring Hakeem Olajuwon & Clyde Drexler. That nation championship game was voted top 2 finishes of all time of any sporting event. That incredible season was the subject of ESPN’s 30 for 30 entitled, “Survive and Advance.” Because of his outstanding leadership skills and the quality of his character, as well as his impressive basketball skills, Thurl was drafted by the Utah Jazz as the 1983 7th overall pick of the NBA Draft. Thurl spent twelve of his sixteen-year professional basketball career in the NBA, and four years playing overseas, in Italy and Greece. His courtesy and integrity both on and off the court and his strong sense of community service have led to numerous civic awards and earned him the nickname "NBA's Mr. Nice Guy".
Morgan Wright is an internationally recognized expert on cybersecurity strategy, cyberterrorism, identity theft and privacy. Morgan's landmark testimony before Congress on Healthcare.gov changed how the government collected personally identifiable information. He’s made hundreds of appearances on national news, radio, print and web, and has spoken to audiences around the world. He has appeared regularly on CNN, PBS, ABC, CBS, Fox News and CNBC.
Previously, Morgan was a senior advisor in the U.S. State Department Antiterrorism Assistance Program. Morgan is a highly decorated former state trooper, police officer and detective. In addition to 18 years in state and local law enforcement, Morgan has developed solutions in defense, justice and intelligence for the largest technology companies in the world. Morgan is the author ofIdentity Predators: Win the War Against Hackers.
Wednesday, September 4 | Day One |
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8:00am | Registration and Morning Refreshments |
9:00am | Opening Remarks |
9:30am | Keynote – What's Your Story? |
Kelly Swanson, Strategic Narrative Specialist IT is an adventure. Or should be! Every project is a journey, and we need to be better at promoting what we're doing and accomplishing by painting pictures that resonate. Data alone is not enough anymore. It's already over-used, mis-used, abused and fake-newsed. The key is wrapping your data in a way that makes people care. You need the secret ingredient that is probably missing from presentations, pitches, speeches and any situation where you are trying to move the needle. In this mind-expanding session, you will find out how to go from manipulating to motivating, from communicating to connecting, from telling people what to do to making them want to do it. Learn from the master! |
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10:30am | Networking Break |
11:00am | Concurrent Sessions: Choose One |
Cyberthreat Landscape When State CIOs were surveyed for their top ten priorities for 2019, #1 on the list was cybersecurity and risk management. In just a few years cyberattacks have become everyone's biggest fear – in private industry and government. The invaders just keep getting more creative. This session explores today's threats and how to prepare for just about anything.
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Cloud Readiness As state and local governments move to the cloud at a rapid pace, they're running into some common holdups, including the determination of which workloads are cloud-ready and which models are most appropriate. The bottom line: organizations should have a comprehensive cloud strategy – one that strikes the right balance between on-prem control and cloud innovation. This session discusses current trends and lessons learned.
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The Data Governance Challenge A successful data journey requires smart policies and strategies every step of the way. Governance provides the guardrails that keep us on the road. Policy decisions include dealing with processes, collection, retention, security and more. This session explores the most critical factors to consider when developing or redeveloping a data governance model.
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Connectivity and Continuity We are entering a new era of connectivity, powered by a proliferation of personal devices, cloud services, Internet of Things, data tsunamis and rapidly evolving user needs and demands. Connectivity is the key to just about everything we do but connectivity should not be mistaken for continuity. Hence the need for architecture that is up to the task. This session looks at the future of connectivity with a spotlight on a project that is breaking new ground in Virginia.
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Unmanned Systems – The Art of the Actual! Autonomous and unmanned systems (ground, sea, air and space) will impact every aspect of our lives and will revolutionize how businesses – and governments – provide products and services. "Faster, safer, cheaper" is the mantra for this industry, and Virginia has been ranked as the top state in the nation for its innovation in unmanned aerial systems. This session examines how Virginia is leading by example as several agencies are integrating autonomous technologies into their mission strategies.
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12:00pm | Lunch |
12:50pm | Featured Speaker – Future Ready! The Playbook for 2020 and Beyond Morgan Wright, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government The magnitude and speed of technological, economic, and societal change is accelerating at an exponential pace. Your primary challenge is to anticipate the future – and then build it, being careful to optimize the upside while minimizing the effects of the shocks and stresses. Public leaders need more than just a new way of thinking – but a new way of executing supported by the right technological and cultural foundation. Future Ready focuses on what matters and why, what potential issues should be on your radar, and the adaptive, actionable takeaways that you can work on today to prepare for 2020 and beyond, including:
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1:50pm | FirstNet Fireside Chat Dr. Cedric Alexander, Author, CNN Contributor on Public Safety, Former Chief of Police Public safety is undergoing a significant transformation and technology is at the heart of it. The transformation affects all areas of government, from education to transportation to frontline public safety. This session explores the intersection between public safety ecosystems and the technology revolution that is here – today. |
2:15pm | Networking Break |
2:45pm | Concurrent Sessions: Choose One |
Maximizing Data Value
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Cyber Defense in Depth
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Smart Communities Today
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Tomorrow's Tech Talent
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Sponsor Briefing (Industry sponsors only) |
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3:45pm |
Networking Reception Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors. |
4:45pm |
VALGITE Meeting The Virginia Local Government Information Technology Executives association will hold a business meeting and a discussion of best practices, shared solutions, and collaborative opportunities. All local government attendees are welcome! |
Thursday, September 5 | Day Two |
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8:00am | Registration and Morning Refreshments |
9:00am | Opening Remarks, Governor Ralph Northam |
9:15am | Keynote – "I See Potential in You!" – How Those Five Words Changed My Life |
Thurl Bailey, Inspirational Speaker, Broadcaster and Retired NBA Basketball Player (@bigTbailey) How can we best discover the potential we have as individuals and then use that potential collectively to win as a team? The answer may lay in one's past. Professional speaker, broadcast analyst for the Utah Jazz and University of Utah, actor and award-winning singer/songwriter, Thurl Bailey attended North Carolina State University and was a key player in the Wolfpack's miracle run to the 1983 NCAA Championship under the late Jim Valvano. That year, Thurl led the team in both scoring and rebounding and the Utah Jazz drafted him as the 7th pick in the NBA draft. Jazz management reported that he was selected for the quality of his character as well as the quality of his game. This was the beginning of 16 years of playing professional basketball – 12 of those years in the NBA. |
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10:15am | Networking Break |
10:45am | Fast Track Sessions |
Commonwealth's Perspective on Data A year ago, the Governor appointed the state's first-ever Chief Data Officer to establish guidelines for data use and privacy as well as promoting and coordinating data sharing. In this informative session, Carlos Rivero shares what has transpired in the past year and what lies ahead for the Commonwealth.
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Transforming the Government Experience People don't expect the public sector to be just like Uber or Lyft, but they are accustomed to a certain level of ease when it comes to buying and receiving goods and services - typically through a click of a button on their smartphone. In this fast-paced world and a soaring demand to be customer-centric, how does government keep up? This session dives into ways to drive forward with innovative citizen experience strategies in mind.
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Keys to Universal Broadband in Virginia In today's world, the information highway is as important as our physical highway systems, and it is an essential element of the Governor's priorities in economic development, education and healthcare. In terms of current coverage, Virginia is in the middle of the pack among states, and the underserved population stands at 14%. But that's going to change with an aggressive plan to bring the state's coverage to 100%!
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11:50am | Governor's Technology Awards Ceremony |
Hosted by Secretary of Administration Dr. Keyanna Conner and State CIO Nelson Moe Applaud the winners of the annual Governor's Technology Awards. This awards program honors outstanding achievements and recognizes innovative technology initiatives in the public sector throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. |
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12:15pm | End of Conference |