Best of California 2008

This annual event, and the awards program associated with it, provides a unique opportunity to recognize and honor truly outstanding professional accomplishment within our public sector IT community

The day-long educational program will feature fascinating speakers and topics of current interest.

Opening Keynote

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 | 09:15 AM

Cathilea Robinett, Executive Director, Center for Digital Government

Steal This Idea! - Government Edition

Information Technology is a daunting challenge in the best of times, and it is even more difficult today as governments face tightening finances and diminishing revenues. Under such circumstances, the smart thing to do is look for opportunities to borrow ideas from other jurisdictions who have demonstrated savings of time and money in solving major service delivery challenges. But there are 94,731 city, county and state governments across our nation. Where to look? This fascinating session provides - at a pace not unlike a 3-day tour of Europe - the best of hundreds of nominees and dozens of winners from the Center for Digital Government's intensive national surveys of best and emerging practices in the public sector IT community. Be prepared to steal an idea...

General Session

The population is changing fast. It is getting older, more diverse and much more demanding. You have heard some of the facts and trends, but not all. In this session, nationally known demographic expert Ron Crouch will reveal the results of his research and his vision for the future. He will answer such vital questions as: Who are the citizens of tomorrow and what will they demand from government? What new challenges are facing government in the years ahead? Is the population becoming more or less educated and skilled? How does California compare to the rest of the country? This session is guaranteed to provide some real surprises and Mr. Crouch's candor and humor keep things lively.

Topics Will Include

• GIS Innovation and Collaboration - Best Practices
• Security and Data Vulnerability
• Green Technology and Sustainability
• Knowing Your Customers
• eDiscovery and eRetention
• Innovating in Tough Times
• Mobile Computing Technology and Applications

Contact Us

If you are interested in learning more about Best of California 2008, please contact David Florence, Western Region Conference Director, 916-932-1357.

If you are interested in attending Best of California 2008, please contact Lee Vang, Registration Coordinator, 916.932.1407.

If you are interested in exhibiting Best of California 2008, please contact Exhibit Sales.