Bay Area Technology Forum

The Bay Area Technology Forum provides one of the best opportunities for IT professionals across all levels of local government and industry to collaborate, exchange information, and to learn about the latest technologies and trends in the industry. Information Technology is the primary means by which we can achieve efficiencies in government business, operations, and citizen services. Therefore, it is critical that we work together, across jurisdictional boundaries, to apply technology solutions to current and future business needs. Come join us and together we will work to find ways that technology can help improve the quality of life for all Bay Area citizens."

- Chris Vein, Chief Information Officer, City and County of San Francisco

OPENING REMARKS

Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 9:00 am

Pam Frisella, Mayor, City of Foster City

OPENING KEYNOTE

Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 9:15 am

Inventor of the Year

Woody Norris, Inventor and Futurist

Woody Norris is a visionary. He looks into the future, gathers insights into how life could be improved, and applies what he finds to the problems of today. In the world of invention, only one in 2,000 patent applications actually issues as a patent, the rest are rejected. Yet Woody holds more than 50 U.S. patents and 300 around the world - and the number grows each year. He has won numerous awards including the prestigious $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize, which is the inventor's equivalent to an Academy Award. He is perpetually in the midst of multiple wide-ranging projects, all of which involve technology. Early poverty and the lack of a college education were never barriers to Woody. He has always found ways to innovate by using technology to "do more with less." In this fascinating keynote, he will describe why he is convinced that the future holds unimaginable wonders in store for us. His enthusiasm is infectious, and as he often says, "It's a great time to be alive!"

GENERAL SESSION

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Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 12:30 pm

The Multi Generational Workforce

Ron Crouch, Director, State Data Center, University of Louisville

The workforce and the organizational culture are changing. Baby boomers have been the dominant voice of the workforce. As they begin retiring in droves, the workforce is shifting to a multigenerational workforce. GenXers and Millennials are moving in and up the organization as Baby Boomers leave. These generations are now working alongside each other, bringing different work ethics, work styles, and motivations to the government work place. What are the characteristics of the different generations? What does it take to motivate and reward the multigenerational workforce? What role does Human Resources play in recruiting the next generation worker? This session will explore these questions and Mr. Crouch's candor and humor keep things lively.

SESSION TOPICS

• Doing More with Less
• Wireless Update
• Continuity of Operations during an Emergency
• IT Governance and Project Management: Case Study
• Mobility and Unified Communications
• Green Technology and Sustainability
• Web 2.0: Social Networking and Collaboration
• CIO 2.0: The Changing Role of the CIO
• Emergining Technologies

REGISTRATION

Standard Government Registration:
$25

Industry Registration - Credit Card Payment Only
$1500

Contact Us

If you are interested in attending the Bay Area Technology Forum 2008, please contact Erin Park, Registration Coordinator, 800.917.7732 ext. 1393.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Bay Area Technology Forum 2008, please contact Stacy Ward-Probst, Vice President of Sales, 916.932.1396.