NW CIO Summit

We invite you to attend the 2009 NW CIO Summit, an exclusive IT Executive Special Event @ InnoTech, to gain fresh, innovative ideas that are feasible and functional in today's business environment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  The NW CIO Summit is open to CIOs, VPs of IT and their Direct Reports or Deputies for $79.00 per person which includes the NW CIO Summit, the InnoTech Conference sessions, InnoTech exhibits, and multiple networking receptions/events.  

2009 NW CIO Summit Agenda and Presentation Descriptions

8:00am - 8:50am 
Windows 7.0 Sneak Peek

9:00am - 9:30am        Exhibits & Networking

9:30am - 10:20am
Cloud Computing: Separating the Hype from the Hope
Bernard Golden, Chief Executive Officer, HyperStratus
Some people say cloud computing is on the verge of transforming the way we do IT. Others say it's already jumped the shark. Which is it? This session will present the potential -- and pitfalls -- of cloud computing.  MORE...

10:30am - 11:20am
The Future of Security
David Smith  Chief Executive Officer, HBMG Inc.
Not a day goes by without a new security threat being discovered.  Every week CIO's are being asked to protect new classes of devices and systems that have not traditionally been part of IT shops.  The concept of ubiquitous computation and global communications has created a new threat environment.  MORE...



InnoTech & NW CIO Summit Keynote Presentation     

Featuring Rahaf Harfoush, New Media Strategist, Member of Obama's Social Media Team, & Associate Director of the Global Cooperation Initiative at the World Economic Forum

11:30am - 12:00pm Lunch**
12:00pm - 12:50pm Keynote Presentation** entitled

Yes We Did: Strategic Insights and Social Media from the Campaign that Changed History
Rahaf Harfoush, New Media Strategist, Member of Obama’s Social Media Team, & Associate Director of the Global Cooperation Initiative at the World Economic Forum
Hope. Change. Action. In this talk, Rahaf Harfoush provides an insider's look at Barack Obama's all-encompassing -- and, yes, historic -- social media campaign. In terms of strategy, how do you plan, roll out, and grow a campaign that gets noticed, that goes viral, that people make their own, but which always comes back, time and again, to your message? MORE...

**IMPORTANT NOTE: The InnoTech Keynote Presentation and Lunch is open only to PAID
InnoTech, eMarketing Summit, NW CIO Summit registrants.

1:00pm - 1:50pm
You Can't Cut Your Way to Success
Bridgett Haggerty, CIO, OHSU
Recently OHSU got caught in the turmoil of the downward global marketplace.  This blip in time is providing energy and opportunity for forced innovation.  This case study will share how in times of turmoil opportunities for growth can be found MORE...


2:00pm – 2:50pm
CIO Beta Summit Demos
Moderated by Rich Bader, President, EasyStreet Online Services (pictured left)
New technologies and processes are the life blood of a successful dynamic technology department.
At the Beta Summit new products will be introduced through a series of six (8)-minute, fast paced presentations and live demonstrations.

2:45pm - 3:30pm
InnoTech Happy 45-Minutes Reception, Inside Exhibit Hall E
Network, network and network over a cold beverage and music inside Exhibit Hall E.  Over 100 companies will be present to discuss solutions, strategic partnerships and more during this time.

3:30pm - 4:20pm
The CIO Rollercoaster:  Innovating Through the Dip, Room F141
Russ Finney, VP & CIO, Tokyo Electron
You have heard the discussions about how to cut and save, but have you thought about what to do next? This presentation will give you a future look at the innovations in development waiting on the other side of the current economic rollercoaster. The technology future is bright.



4:30pm - 6:00pm
6th Annual IT Executives of the Year Awards & Reception
Join us to network and mingle as InnoTech presents the 6th Annual IT Executives of the Year Awards.  These prestigious awards are presented annually to the region’s top business and technology professionals. 

Nominations are being accepted NOW for both Public and Private Sector IT Executives.

NW CIO Summit is sponsored by

             

Thank you to the 2009 CIO Summit Advisory Council:
Ben Berry, CIO, Oregon Department of Transportation
Jackie Barretta, CIO, Con-Way
Lee Colaw, CIO, Pacific University
Craig Cole, Information Technology Director/CIO, City of Salem 
Chris Dill, VP & CIO, The Blazers  
Jay Hemmady, CIO, Market Transport Industries
Patty Kezeor, Sr. Director of Information Technology, WebTrends
Lance Kidd, CIO, Halton Company 
Tom McCarty, Director of Information Services, David Evans & Associates
Curt Pederson, CIO, Oregon State University  
Leslie Riester, Assoc. VP IT, Portland Community College 
Baron Rodriguez, CIO, State of Oregon - Education
Linda Turner, Director, Information & Technology Services, Vancouver School District
Dave Weber, CIO, NW Natural Gas