Executive Breakfast featuring Chris Vein, Federal Deputy Chief Technology Officer
Come hear Chris Vein as he discusses open government and how it is embracing a collaborative partnership amongst the public and private sectors to promote a leaner, more agile, and more interconnected Federal enterprise.
Agenda:
7:30 am – 8:00 am Registration
8:00 am – 8:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am – 9:30 am Panel discussion followed by Q & A
Venue:
The Marriott at Metro Center
775 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
Chris Vein- Biography
Chris Vein is the Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer for Government Innovation in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. In this role, Chris searches for those with transformative ideas, convenes those inside and outside government to explore and test them, and catalyzes the results into a national action plan. .Prior to joining the White House, Chris was the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the City and County of San Francisco (City) where he led the City in becoming a national force in the application of new media platforms, use of open source applications, creation of new models for expanding digital inclusion, emphasizing “green” technology, and transforming government. This year, Chris was again named to the top 50 public sector CIOs by InformationWeek Magazine. He has been named to Government Technology Magazine’s Top 25: Dreamers, Doers, and Drivers and honored as the Community Broadband Visionary of the Year by the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). Chris is a sought-after commentator and speaker, quoted in a wide range of news sources from the Economist to Inc. Magazine. In past work lives, Chris has worked in the public sector at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), for the American Psychological Association, and in a nonpolitical role, at the White House supporting three Presidents of the United States.
All registrations must be received by Monday, February 6, 2012.