IIMA4Gov Agenda
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the Sacramento Convention Center
8:00 AM
Doors open
8:00-8:30
Enjoy complimentary coffee and danish with your fellow attendees
8:45
Steve Wright
Welcome & Introduction
9:00-11:00
Speakers:
Marci Harris
Marci Harris will discuss topics including the unique challenges of navigating new technologies from a staffer perspective; how experience in Congress led to the creation of POPVOX.com; insight into the perspective of the tech community and its desire (and reticence) to engage with government; and predictions for the future.
Josh Shpayher
Josh Shpayher will speak on social media use by government offices and officials, Congressional use of social media, and what's next in online politics.
Kerry Rego
Kerry Rego will explain the methods people and businesses use to identify and implement the tools to make their lives easier, as well as using social media and technology to improve organization and efficiency,
Ariel Coro
Ariel Coro brings his passion for education and clear vision of the future to help governmental emlpoyees embrace technology and capitalize on its limitless benefits.
11:00-12:00
Panel Discussion and Questions
Moderated by Mike Spence
Mike Spence is Governing Board member of the West Covinia Unified School District and correspondent for the popular FlashReport weblog.
- Learn how to navigate new technologies from a staffer perspective
- Learn what other elected officials are doing nationwide
- Learn how to deal with resistance to social media
- Learn how to communicate with the Spanish-speaking population like a pro
Noon
Adjourn.