CIO Education Summit Agenda

Networking Opportunities & Session Breaks

Executive Exchange

CIO Keynote Presentation

CIO Focus Group

Invitational visionary speaker on a subject matter set by the CIO Content Committee. Powerful presentation with coverage across entire summit audience.

A session led by a vendor addressing the business drivers for a certain area of technology. 15-20 min presentation, with 10-15 min Q&A.

CIO Executive Visions

Quick-fire Analyst Q&A Session

A panel of experts debate, discuss and deep-dive into a valuable technology/business topic. Audiences will have the chance to pose Qs to the panelists and moderator.

A high-impact session that will be free-flowing and led by end users who want to know the latest research and expert guidance from our analyst partner community.

CIO Thought-Leadership

Vendor Showcase

Sessions led by leading visionaries from the vendor community to layout ideas and roadmaps on cutting edge topics or pressing business concerns.

3 x 10 minute elevator pitches led by the vendors. An opportunity to get a snapshot of the latest and greatest solutions and services in the market. Quick, effective and straight to the point!

CIO Think Tank

CIO Case Study

CIO Think-tanks are designed as a forum and outlet for you to discuss a burning topic with 15-20 peers. Discuss and debate best practices around a specific topic or initiative in an interactive, open-forum style session.

An opportunity to learn about a recent implementation first-hand, from the person that drove the project. Q&A sessions will follow, so the audience can probe the presenter giving them an opportunity to better learn and understand what works and what doesn't.

Workshops

CIO Open Forum Luncheons

CIO Workshops are an invaluable opportunity to refresh your knowledge of important basics and acquire a deeper understanding of new concepts. These sessions are led by CIOs for CIOs.

This session is led by a facilitator and offers attendees the opportunity to sit down with colleagues and debate (informally) on ways to better manage your team and business.

6pm

Champagne Reception

7pm - 10pm

Opening Remarks + Keynote Speech

Welcome Gala Dinner

7am - 8.05am

Breakfast Networking Reception & Collection of Itinerary

8.10 - 8.50

CIO Keynote Presentation

"Is Cloud Computing a Viable Solution For Your Institution?"

While tuition costs continue to rise across the country, educational institutions are looking for any way they can to cut costs. Cloud computing provides computer applications to users without the need to purchase or install any software, etc. Apart from the financial benefits of the virtually unlimited storage capacity of cloud computing programs, there is the invaluable fact that you can literally store files anywhere, instead of just on a desktop or hard drive. However, with the limitless storage power associate with the cloud, comes limitless risk as well. Can educational institution full trust any provider not to lose irreplaceable documents and files?

9.00 - 9.30

Executive Exchange

CIO Thought-Leadership

"Encouraging Faculty Adoption and Innovation in Teaching and Learning with IT"

As the e-learning age continues to forge new opportunities for today's students, tenured faculty and established educators are still not 100% comfortable with using IT as a learning tool. This workshop will help to identify the key components of getting faculty members to on board with establishing the importance of technology education in the development of today’s students. - Engaging faculty to establish their vision for technology in the classroom. - Provide support to educators as they learn new technologies and teaching strategies with technology tools - Establish and identify goals for integrating technology into curriculum that reflect the priorities of the institution - Evaluation, evaluation, evaluation. Listen to feedback of faculty as they adopt new techniques and technological tools into their curriculum

9.35 - 10.05

Executive Exchange

CIO Case Study

"Advancing Technology in the Curriculum in the Face of Ongoing Budget Cuts"

In the face of economic crises and multiple state budgets being cut and re-aligned, public institutions are now challenged with not having the funding to invest in advanced technology programs that will aid in the education process. How can school administrators and technology leaders make their dollars go further during this crucial time when our educators need to be adopting new technologies to keep students from falling behind?

10.10 - 10.40

Executive Exchange

CIO Case Study

"Defining 21st Century Literacy"

It was yesterday’s goal to teach kindergartners how to read before they  graduate to become first-graders.  Literacy takes on a new meaning when technology is introduced into the playing field.  “No Child Left Behind,” now encompasses a variety of vehicles that students will now need to understand in order to advance and function in today’s society.  There are an entirely new set of check points to determine how well our students today are developing and none of them have to do with calculus or reading comprehension.  How can today’s administrations foster the development of information, digital and visual literacy across their students?

10.45 - 11.10

'Wired' Networking Break + Analyst Q&A Session

11.15 - 11.45

Executive Exchange

CIO Thought-Leadership

"Managing Campus Technology: Today’s Education CIO"

From continuous evaluations to required technology advancements imposed by boards, managing campus technology has become a difficult balancing act for today’s campus CIO. How can CIOs be better equipped to face the integration of technology into the day-to-day operations of a university or school.

• Budgeting and Management in Today’s Schools
• Integrating Technology in the Curriculum
• Staff Technology Innovation and Continued Learning
• Setting Technology Goals and Evaluation Stages

11.50 - 12.20

Executive Exchange

CIO Thought-Leadership

"Educating  in 2020 or (2015)"

Just as the last ten years have seen a vast change in the education landscape, the next ten will likely prove to be even more innovative. With technology going from being the new player in the game, to now being the main focus of driving education forward for today’s students. This session will discuss speculation and predictions for the next ten years in education and the options CIOs have with respect to keeping their institutions on their “A” game. How can you be better prepared to take on new technology opportunities and adopt more efficient programs for your staff?

CIO Case Study

While the majority of the focus on education technology issues focuses on the students and the teachers and their efficient adoption of new resources for effective learning, our school administrators also play a key role in the implementation and understanding of new technology in the institution. Many new technologies can make the role of a university administrator much easier, efficient and enjoyable. As technology leaders in the education sector, CIOs from various institutions will discuss some options and new strategies around getting administrators on board and educated with new technologies.

1.00 - 2.00

VIP Luncheon + CIO Open Forum Discussion (Forum, invitation only)

2.05 - 2.35

Executive Exchange

CIO Executive Visions

"Social Networking in Education: NOT Just MySpace and Facebook"

Not all social networking sites are just vacuum’s for today’s youth to spend their time. Beyond the connections of Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, there are sites that help prepare students for the “real world” by teaching them the value of professional relationships and connections. With sites like Linkedin.com, Jobster.com, VisualCV.com and JobFox, the web has once again changed the landscape of the way individuals can begin their careers and career searches. This session will explore the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to social networking in today’s schools and the impact it will have on our youth and young adults in the future.

2.40 - 3.10

Executive Exchange

3.15 - 3.45

Executive Exchange

CIO Thought-Leadership

3.50 - 4.20

Executive Exchange

CIO Thought-Leadership

Technology and “No Child Left Behind”

Nearly 10 years after the adoption of the “No Child Left Behind” act of 2001, school administrators, teachers and educators are still struggling with implementing effective tactics to achieve the measurable goals set forth by this initiative. With funding increasing nearly each year for this program, school administrators and boards are beginning to ask:

• Has the increased federal funding helped our teachers support our children?
  
• How do test scores compare across states and institutions?
  
• Where is our institution/state at in terms of success with the program vs. other states and institutions? 
  
• Where does the accountability fall, to parents or teachers?
  

4.25 - 4.55

Executive Exchange

CIO Thought-Leadership

"Schools Turning to SaaS for Savings and Security"

Rather than building their own IT storage networks, schools are turning to SaaS to provide students and teachers with unlimited storage capacity online.  With budgets always an issue in the education system, will this be the next step toward complete virtualization and use of the cloud in institutions across America?  Administrators are predicting an eventual paperless environment in some schools as early as 2015, and with the advances in the last decade, that’s no surprise.

5.00 - 6.00

Keynote CIO Executive Visions

"Desktop Virtualization in Education"

With growing school districts and shrinking budgets, education administrators are turning to desktop virtualization to keep the machine running.  This case study will show how you can increase access while simplifying desktop management and reducing costs.  It will also focus on the challenges encountered with the schools’ desktop infrastructure and ensuring equitable access to technology across multiple campuses.

6.00 - 7.00

Cocktail Reception

7.00 - 9.00

9.00 - 10.30

Cheese & Wine Tasting

7.30 - 8.30

Networking Breakfast

8.35 - 9.15

CIO Keynote Presentation

The thought of composing an essay with pencil and paper is not only archaic, but inefficient. That said, the adoption of cell phone use in lesson plans and school work is not the easiest transition to make, especially after many school districts have enforced the “turned off an out of sight” rule.  A growing number of educators are asking students to use their personal cell phones to make podcasts, take notes, and plan out their schedules for completing homework, etc. By opening up these lines of communication between educators, students, and more across hundreds or thousands of non-secured devices, school technology executives will need to find ways to ensure that confidential information and files are secure in a mobile education environment.

9.25 - 9.55

Executive Exchange

CIO Thought-Leadership

10.00 - 10.30

Executive Exchange

CIO Executive Visions

10.35 - 11.05

Executive Exchange

11.10 - 11.35

'Refresh' VIP Networking Break + Analyst Q&A Session

11.40 - 12.10

Executive Exchange

CIO Thought-Leadership

12.15 - 12.45

Executive Exchange

CIO Thought-Leadership

New standards, quicker speeds, and decreased costs are coming together to make wireless networking an increasingly appealing solution for campus connectivity needs.  A WLAN makes it possible for school administrators and CIOs to roam virtually anywhere on campus and still stay connected, and with the increasing use of laptops, PDAs and wireless VoIP devices, this is becoming more and more important. Careful planning and a defined scope are just two of the many things to understand prior to tackling the implementation of a WLAN. With an eye on security, CIOs on campuses nationwide are implementing this technology with positive outcomes.

1.25 - 1.30

Closing Remarks

1.30 - 2.15

VIP Luncheon & Networking + CIO Executive Think-Tank

7pm - 9.30

Southwestern Dinner + Networking