California IT Leaders to Talk AI, Security and More at State of Technology

On Aug. 7, IT leaders from across the California state enterprise will gather to talk tech at the annual State of Technology — California Industry Forum.

The event will feature several California tech leaders, including:

• Liana Bailey-Crimmins, state CIO and director of the California Department of Technology
• Vitaliy Panych, state chief information security officer
• Amy Tong, senior counselor to the governor and former state CIO
• Jason Lally, state chief data officer within the Office of Data and Innovation (ODI)
• Jeffery Marino, director of ODI
• Kevin Cornish, CIO of Covered California
• Ashish Jain, chief technology officer for the California State Teachers' Retirement System
• Stephenson Loveson, CIO for the California Public Employees' Retirement System

The one-day event will cover subjects including procurement, innovation, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Joe Morris, chief innovation officer for the Center for Digital Government*, will give a breakdown of the California budget.

Industry Insider — California members will receive a discount on registration. Check-in begins at 12:30 p.m., and the event ends at 5:15 p.m. The event will take place at Hilton Sacramento Arden West. For questions or registration, contact Brad Loebs.

*The Center for Digital Government is part of e.Republic, Industry Insider — California's parent company.