CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Gale Given encourages federal, state and local government employees to attend the West Virginia Digital Government Summit, hosted by the West Virginia Office of Technology, on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, from 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Charleston, W.Va. This event is designed for government employees to showcase best practices and ignite innovation in the public sector.
The Summit is centered on fostering discussion and dialogue on the use of information technology as a strategic tool for government managers, executives and policy makers. The Summit’s advisory board, chaired by CTO Given, has brought together public- and private-sector leaders to create an agenda to highlight the state’s steady progress as well as make the use of technology in government relevant and actionable to state and local governments.
The event will feature inspirational keynotes, leadership discussions, topical breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Some of the topics to be addressed include:
• Mobility and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
• Storage: What is a Trend and What’s Just Trending
• Rapid Application Development and Modernization
• Big Data and Analytics
• …As a Service
• Opening the Door to Shared Services
• Basics of Disaster Recovery: Strategies, Tools and Drills
• Technology and Health – Breaking New Ground in Government
• Everyone is a Change Agent
“Technology has never been so much a part of our lives. At its core, the West Virginia Digital Government Summit is a great opportunity to create solutions and face challenges head-on through collaboration and strategy,” said CTO Given. “This event is for any public employee interested in learning and sharing innovative insight as well as participating in dynamic discussions.”
Registration is open to all government employees for a $25 registration fee. Employees may register at the event. For more information, contact Lee Vang at (916) 932-1407 or
lvang@govtech.com. To register, visit:
http://www.technology.wv.gov/news/Pages/West-Virginia-Digital-Government-Summit-2015.aspx.