Welcome to FORUM 2024 — Data and AI: Use What You Have to Get What You Need ! 

This year’s FORUM will start with opening remarks from our State CIO, Bill Kehoe, followed by a keynote presentation by Anita Paige on “Managing Change in the Midst of Change”.

The rest of the day will be filled with multiple concurrent informational sessions. You will be able to interact with industry/agency leaders and technical experts on topics related to data and artificial intelligence in the public sector environment. These sessions are designed to be of value to technology staff, business staff, and management.

FORUM 2024 also will include IPMA sponsor booths, and an area set up for collaboration with your peers and strategic partners.

You will find the agenda, along with other event materials here.

Lunch will be provided to all registered attendees. There will also be an optional networking/social event at the conclusion of the day’s program.

This event is sold out.

 

Unleash the agility within your team! This dynamic seminar equips you to navigate the ever-changing project landscape. We’ll delve into the Agile philosophy, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and iterative development. Then, we’ll dive into Scrum, a powerful Agile framework known for its efficient sprints and focus on delivering value early and often. You’ll learn to:

• Embrace the Agile mindset: Foster a culture of continuous improvement and responsiveness to change.
• Scrum demystified: Understand the roles of Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team, and effectively navigate Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum meetings, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Prioritize effectively: Learn to create and manage project backlogs, ensuring you deliver the features that matter most.
• Boost team collaboration: Discover techniques to enhance communication and problem-solving within your team.
• Deliver results fast: Implement Agile and Scrum to get working results into your customers’ hands quickly and efficiently.

Whether you’re a project manager, developer, or simply looking to boost your team’s effectiveness, this seminar will equip you with the knowledge and direction to thrive in today’s dynamic environment.