Public Sector Network Presents:
Government Innovation Texas
How Technology Innovation Spurs Efficiency and Growth
November 12, 2024 | 8:00 AM CT
Hilton Austin | Austin, Texas
In Partnership with
Projected registrations
inspiring speakers
engaging partners in 2022
dedicated Tracks
Event Day Guide
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Steering Committee
Yiting Liu
Director of Applications and Data
The University of Texas Austin, McCombs School of Business
Adam Leonard
Chief Analytics Officer
Texas Workforce Commission
Jennifer Bush
Chief Information Security Officer
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
What’s In Store for 2024
The future of Texas has never been brighter! As the Lone Star state thrives due to technological growth and innovation, public sector leaders are providing the opportunity, workforce, and leadership to deliver the vision of a Texas-sized tomorrow. Government Innovation Texas offers attendees the chance to learn from public sector leaders across Texas and explore innovative solutions for the challenges public servants around the state encounter.
Public sector leaders are looking for novel ways to modernize their efforts – with technology likely to be at the forefront of their minds after the last several years of challenge-inspired innovation; accelerated further by ongoing national & world events. Information technology modernization and how it supports digital transformation remains significant. How will Texas navigate modernizing platforms, leveraging data and analytics? What do we need from our leaders to get the job done? How will technology, data, digital transformation, AI, and the workforce continue to evolve?
Public Sector Network’s Government Innovation Texas event will convene public sector leaders across all levels of government, and from throughout the state and region to share their innovative ideas and cutting-edge initiatives and projects. This one-day, in-person program provides the ideal space for networking and sharing best practices – join the conversation!
Supporting Partner
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2024 Featured Speakers
Amanda Crawford
Executive Director and State Chief Information Officer
Texas Department of Information Resources
Glenn Hegar
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Cory Wilburn
Chief Information Officer
The University of Texas Austin, McCombs School of Business
Yiting Liu
Director of Applications and Data
The University of Texas Austin, McCombs School of Business
Misti Hair
Deputy Executive Commissioner, Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Office of Transformation and Innovation
Catherine Crago
Head of strategic initiatives
Housing Authority of the City of Austin
Jason Alexander
Deputy Chief – Airport Affairs
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
John Schimanski
Adjunct Professor, Cybersecurity, Purdue Global & Former, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Todd Pauley
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Texas Education Agency
Adam Leonard
Chief Analytics Officer
Texas Workforce Commission
Dr. Alaric Robertson
Director of Continuous Improvement Programs
Office of Transformation and Innovation
Erika Kemp
Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Division Director
Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
Nathan Haselhorst
Information Security Officer
Office of State Administration Texas Military Department
Horacio Zambrana
Managing Director, Chief of Talent Management
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Jarah Meador
Director of Open Innovation, Technology Transformation Services, Challenge.Gov & CitizenScience.gov
U.S. General Services Administration
Marie Cohan
Statewide Digital Accessibility Officer
Texas Department of Information Resources
Kenneth Perrine
Senior Engineering Scientist, Center for Transportation Research
The University of Texas at Austin
Divya Rathanlal
Austin Digital Services, IT Corporate Manager
City of Austin
Aaron King
Solutions Engineer
Anthology, formerly Blackboard
Thomas Herrmann
Senior Account Executive
Anthology, formerly Blackboard
Andrew Keeney
Channel Account Executive
Anthology, formerly Blackboard
Lisa Jones-Huff
Senior Director, Solutions Architecture
Elastic
Jeff Stewart
GVP, Product Management
SolarWinds
Jon Bartosh
Account Executive, SLED/NatGov
SolarWinds
Mitch Herckis
Global Head of Government Affairs
Wiz
Dave Karakis
Director, State and Local Government & Education
Wiz
Mallory Thaut
Senior Enterprise Account Executive, State and Local Government Liaison
BetterUp
Bill De DuFour
Leader Sales Engineering, US Public Sector
NICE
Pat Hurley
Regional Vice President,
Central Region for State, Local government and Higher Education
NICE
Tracy Waller
Global Leader
Nutanix Cloud Management Solutions
Sherry Walshak
Director, Global Public Sector Solutions Marketing
Nutanix
Jason Cheng
SOC Customer Advisor and USMC Veteran
Rapid7
Richard Gengel
NY State and Local Account Executive
Rapid7
Michael Mckinley
Channel Solutions Engineer
Rapid7
Matt Green
Executive Director
EY
Chris Gianutsos
Executive Director
EY
Doug Holt
Executive Director
EY
Benefits of Attending
Learn from firsthand insights on how technology is shaping the State of Texas and understand the role public sector leaders need to play
Hear from a panel of diversity leaders in technology. This thought-provoking panel will explore the importance of diversity leaders in technology, and how to recruit, advance and attract more inclusion to the profession
What are the best practices to maximize your cybersecurity and technology investments with an outcome-driven approach?
Attend one of two dedicated tracks examining innovation in the spheres of Data& Technology-or- Digital Transformation/ Service Delivery & CX
Discussing the Most Current Topics
#Innovation
#Data & Analytics
#Transformation
#Technology
#Automation
#Cybersecurity
#Digital & CX
#Procurement
What Your Registration Includes
LIVE PRESENTATIONS
Hear from public sector leaders about the latest trends and explore how to instantly apply these insights and gain unique perspectives
NETWORKING
An opportunity to engage with your peers from across the state in dedicated networking sessions, interactive roundtable discussions and meal breaks
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Hear from leading solutions providers in the government space as they explore key technologies to improve citizen services
ON-DEMAND
Receive on-demand access to session content on the complimentary Public Sector Network social learning platform
Location
This event will be hosted in Hilton Austin, Austin, Texas. If require accommodations or have any other questions regarding the venue please contact us.
I found the event content valuable and useful. Speakers were great and there were plenty of opportunities to network.
Texas Department of Information Resources
Event Partners
SolarWinds
One platform. Endless flexibility. Evolve your monitoring with observability and autonomous operations, at your own pace. Learn More
Cloud & Computing, Critical Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Software
Enterprise
EY
We help governments adopt digital technology to achieve better outcomes for citizens and better experiences for government workers. Learn More
Accounting, Advisory, Business & Digital Transformation, Digital Government & CX, Information Technology & Services
Enterprise
Digital learning, Education Management, E-Learning, Training & Education
Enterprise
AI/ML, Business & Digital Transformation, Digital Government & CX, Enterprise & IT Solution Architecture, Information Technology & Services
Enterprise
Enterprise Software , Information Technology & Services
Enterprise
AI/ML, Data Analysis, Document Management, Information Management System
Enterprise
Cloud & Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Governance, Enterprise & IT Solution Architecture, Information Technology & Services
Enterprise, Medium, Micro, Small Business
Cybersecurity, Devops, DevSecOps, Digital Government & CX, Risk
Medium
Amazon Web Services
AWS Cloud for the Public Sector in Australia and New Zealand, Imagine what you can achieve, together with AWS. Learn More
AI/ML, Business & Digital Transformation, Cloud & Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis
B Corporation, Enterprise, Social Enterprise
Nutanix
Nutanix offers a single platform to run all your apps and data across clouds while simplifying operations and freeing companies to focus on business outcomes. Learn More
Application Management, Cloud & Computing, Data Management, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Services, Software
Enterprise
Cybersecurity
Enterprise
Consulting, Government Relations, Information Technology & Services
Female owned
Business & Digital Transformation, Data Management, Data Privacy & Governance, Digital Government & CX, Digital Signatures
B Corporation
Cloud & Computing, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Governance, Information Technology & Services
Enterprise, Medium, Not for Profit
Training & Education
Enterprise
Application Management, Automation, Cloud & Computing, Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Information Technology & Services, Managed Services
Enterprise, Medium, Not for Profit
Automation, Business & Digital Transformation, Contract Management, Digital Signatures, Document Management
Enterprise, Medium, Not for Profit
Key Reasons to Become a Partner
Showcase Your Thought Leadership
Take the stage alongside senior State and Local government leaders who are leading the way in IT, data, innovation, transformation, procurement, technology, digital, and citizen experience from across Texas.
Build Your Network
Engage with over 250 public sector leaders from across all levels of government in Texas. Multiple networking opportunities exist to ensure you can promote your Brand and establish key connections.
An Interactive experience
Highlight solutions to the key challenges facing the public sector in Texas in our immersive exhibitor hall, engaging keynote presentations, interactive roundtables and other onsite activations.
