2014 International ALGIM Conference

 
PROGRAMME - DAY THREE
WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2014
8:30 am - 9:00 amREGISTRATION OPENS
REGISTRATION AREA
Registration Opens
8:55 am - 9:00 amDAY THREE OPENING
THE GREAT ROOM IV
Mike Manson, Chief Executive, ALGIM
General Welcome and Day Two Summary
9:00 am - 9:40 amINSPIRED BY LIFESTYLE. DRIVEN BY OPPORTUNITY.
THE GREAT ROOM IV
John Blair, Manager Corporate Finance, City of Gold Coast
This presentation will take a look at the City of Gold Coast and provide a case study on delivering outcomes and managing an ever changing environment.

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9:45 am - 10:30 amENABLING INNOVATION - THE SMARTER LOCAL GOVERNMENT
THE GREAT ROOM IV
Mr Tony Baird, Technology Director, Vodafone New Zealand

When local governments can gather intelligence in locations that are difficult or expensive, with a cost effective solution, that’s being a ready business.  By thinking differently about the tools in front of us, ready businesses can develop new, innovative ways of working – improving productivity, increasing flexibility and providing cost savings.  What can Local Government do to work smarter?  One of the world’s giants in the mobile space, Vodafone, will outline a vision for Local Government.

PROJECT ODYSSEY
WAITEMATA BALLROOM - WESTHAVEN ROOM
Mr Channa Jayasinha, Manager Business Info & Technology, Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council are looking at replacing over 120 applications with a core Council Application platform.  This presentation will discuss the progress made to date.

Channa will also discuss 'Project SIIP' (Shared Services ICT Infrastructure Services) which is looking to consolidate ICT infrastructure across 4 councils in the Wellington region including Wellington Water, a council controlled organisation

10:30 am - 11:00 amMORNING TEA WITH THE VENDORS
EXHIBITION AREA
11:00 am - 11:40 amSPECIAL GUEST PRESENTATION FROM A MULTINATIONAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
THE GREAT ROOM IV
THE POWER OF BENCHMARKING IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
WAITEMATA BALLROOM - WESTHAVEN ROOM
Mr Sean Aitken, Director, KPMG
In 2013 ALGIM partnered with KPMG to complete a benchmark study of the cost and performance of ICT designed to enable meaningful comparisons amongst New Zealand Local Government Organisations. Sean will share the key findings of the inaugural benchmark study and provide insights as to how organisations are using benchmarking to drive sustainable improvement.
11:45 am - 12:30 pmGOING DIGITAL
THE GREAT ROOM IV
Dr Marcus Blosch Ph.D, VP Research, Gartner
Digital technologies are transforming organisations.  In this session Dr Blosch will look at how digital technologies are transforming organisations, and what organisations need to do to take advantage of the new capabilities on offer.
12:30 pm - 1:15 pmINNOVATION IN SAN FRANCISCO
THE GREAT ROOM IV
Shannon Spanhake, Director of Communications & Community, Planet Labs

San Francisco is home to innovative tech companies that are recognised around the world.  Shannon Spanhake will present innovation that you don't often hear about.  From homeless hackers, to incarcerated entrepreneurs, to reinventing home, work, and satellites, this keynote will present innovation and entrepreneurship found in places you may not expect.

1:15pm - 1:30 pmPRIZE-GIVING AND CONFERENCE CONCLUSION
THE GREAT ROOM IV
1:30 pm - 2:30 pmLUNCH WITH THE VENDORS
EXHIBITION AREA