State of Technology — Texas Industry Forum 2024 Sets All-Star Speakers Roster

State of Technology — Texas Industry Forum 2024, the premier industry event focused on technology in state government, has set its all-star roster of speakers.

The half-day event, designed for sales and marketing leaders, begins with registration at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel. The afternoon will feature a series of key technology leaders in state government and market analysts for the Center for Digital Government.* The speakers will offer up their forecasts on future initiatives impacting IT across the state, providing “insights to help turbocharge business strategies and validate sales and marketing activities,” according to the event announcement.

According to the organizers, here are five reasons to attend:

• Get exclusive insights from state Chief Information Officer Amanda Crawford and other tech leaders about the hottest opportunities, emerging trends and groundbreaking initiatives shaping Texas’ gov tech market.
• Gain in-depth knowledge on the state’s IT priorities and plans.
• Take a deep dive into the technology trends that are disrupting the status quo and revolutionizing how Texas’ government serves the public.
• Get insights into the driving forces behind government IT spending.
• Network with fellow industry leaders, share ideas and forge partnerships.

Those who sell to state government — and those who aspire to — will hear from some of gov tech’s marquee names, including:

• State CIO Crawford, who’s also the executive director of the Department of Information Resources (DIR)
• John Hoffman, deputy CIO and chief technology officer of DIR
• Tanya Acevedo, CIO and senior vice president of Capital Metro
• Giovanni Capriglione, Texas state representative and chairman of the Texas Innovation and Technology Caucus
• Amberle Carter, chief data and analytics officer of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
• Mike Driessen, vice president of Government Technology* and publisher of Industry Insider
• Dustin Haisler, president of e.Republic*
• Heather Hall, CIO of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
• Eric Holen, unemployment insurance director at TWC
• Jeff Peden, deputy CIO for infrastructure services at TWC
• Anh Selissen, CIO of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
• Bryan Snoddy, director of TWC’s civil rights division

The event will include a series of panel discussions that will conclude at 4:30 p.m., followed by a networking reception until 5:30 p.m.

Admission to the event costs $150 for Industry Insider — Texas members and $250 for non-members. For registration, information about Industry Insider membership and general assistance, contact Audrey Houser. For assistance or questions concerning sponsorships or logistics, contact Mireya Gaton.

*The Center for Digital Government, Industry Insider — Texas and Government Technology are part of e.Republic.