Agenda
Times are subject to change.
Main Stage
Welcome Remarks
Welcome to the Route Fifty SLG Tech Infrastructure Workshop!
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Chris Teale
Technology ReporterRoute Fifty
Welcome to the Route Fifty SLG Tech Infrastructure Workshop!
![Chris Teale](https://virtuoso-media.govexec.com/media/events/794/speakers/photo-20240628151710-Teale_Chris_BWc300.png)
Chris Teale
Technology ReporterRoute Fifty
Editorial
Pittsburgh's Path to Modernization
Jacque Rowden kicks off our program with an engaging opening keynote presentation. Join us as she discusses how she is driving IT innovation in the city of Pittsburgh.
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Jacque Rowden
Assistant Director, Technology Reliability, Department of Innovation & PerformanceCity of Pittsburgh, PA
Jacque Rowden kicks off our program with an engaging opening keynote presentation. Join us as she discusses how she is driving IT innovation in the city of Pittsburgh.
![Jacque Rowden](https://virtuoso-media.govexec.com/media/events/794/speakers/photo-20240617145609-Jacque_Rowden_Headshot.png)
Jacque Rowden
Assistant Director, Technology Reliability, Department of Innovation & PerformanceCity of Pittsburgh, PA
Underwriter
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Editorial
Oklahoma’s People-First, Technology-Second Approach
Chief Information Security Officer Michael Toland shares how he is leveraging cutting-edge IT solutions to strengthen Oklahoma’s cybersecurity posture and safeguard the state's critical assets.
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Michael Toland
Chief Information Security OfficerState of Oklahoma
Chief Information Security Officer Michael Toland shares how he is leveraging cutting-edge IT solutions to strengthen Oklahoma’s cybersecurity posture and safeguard the state's critical assets.
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Michael Toland
Chief Information Security OfficerState of Oklahoma
Editorial
Navigating Ohio's Whole-of-State Cybersecurity Strategy
Cybersecurity training and education is critical for states and localities. Peter Kobak joins the program to discuss how Ohio is leveraging the whole-of-state cybersecurity approach to protect its local communities from cyber threats and attacks.
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Peter Kobak
Associate Director, Ohio Persistent Cyber ImprovementOhio Cyber Range Institute, University of Cincinnati
Cybersecurity training and education is critical for states and localities. Peter Kobak joins the program to discuss how Ohio is leveraging the whole-of-state cybersecurity approach to protect its local communities from cyber threats and attacks.
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Peter Kobak
Associate Director, Ohio Persistent Cyber ImprovementOhio Cyber Range Institute, University of Cincinnati
Editorial
Analyzing Amarillo's Approach to AI
Amarillo, Texas is at the forefront of generative AI initiatives in local government. Learn more about the city's work in human-centered design and emerging tech with Chief Information Officer Rich Gagnon.
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Rich Gagnon
Assistant City Manager & Chief Information OfficerCity of Amarillo, TX
Amarillo, Texas is at the forefront of generative AI initiatives in local government. Learn more about the city's work in human-centered design and emerging tech with Chief Information Officer Rich Gagnon.
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Rich Gagnon
Assistant City Manager & Chief Information OfficerCity of Amarillo, TX
Editorial
Tech & CX: An Inseparable Connection
Join us for our final session as we discuss how state and local leaders are building innovative digital services that optimize the citizen experience.
Join us for our final session as we discuss how state and local leaders are building innovative digital services that optimize the citizen experience.
Main Stage
Closing Remarks
Thank you for joining the Route Fifty SLG Tech Infrastructure Workshop!
![Chris Teale](https://virtuoso-media.govexec.com/media/events/794/speakers/photo-20240628151710-Teale_Chris_BWc300.png)
Chris Teale
Technology ReporterRoute Fifty
Thank you for joining the Route Fifty SLG Tech Infrastructure Workshop!
![Chris Teale](https://virtuoso-media.govexec.com/media/events/794/speakers/photo-20240628151710-Teale_Chris_BWc300.png)
Chris Teale
Technology ReporterRoute Fifty