Fall 2023 Conference

It gives me great pleasure to share about the upcoming GA GMIS Fall Conference to be held in Savannah, Georgia from October 15th to 19th, 2023.

The theme for this year’s conference is “IT Starts with US.” We believe that as IT leaders of local government agencies here in Georgia, we play a crucial role in shaping the future of IT and its impact on our communities. We aim to highlight the collective responsibility we bear in leveraging technology for the betterment of our citizens and the efficient functioning of government agencies.

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Geek Trak will be presented by Jonathan Race from the Augusta Cyber Center in Augusta. Jonathan has an impressive background and will be teaching a course on Ethical Hacking. Additionally, we will be bringing back Dr. Mary McShane Vaughn and the popular ‘Cert Trak’ again offering the Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification for those who missed it in the spring.

New for this year, we plan to change up our networking suite and offer a little more fun and interactive place to hang out with your colleagues and friends; a little more room AND a little more fun things to do and enjoy at the same time.

I urge everyone to mark their calendars for these important dates and make arrangements to attend the conference. Not only will it equip you with valuable insights and expertise, but it will also allow you to build lasting connections with fellow IT professionals from various local government agencies across the state.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to Georgia GMIS. Together, we can make the “GA GMIS Fall Conference 2023” a resounding success and contribute to the advancement of IT management in local government agencies in Georgia.

Looking forward to seeing you all in Savannah!

Warm regards,
Jonathan Reich
President, Georgia GMIS

Conference Schedule

Each day of the conference will provide insight into aspects of the latest trends in information technology, brought to you by experts in the field. Most importantly, you will exchange knowledge and ideas about what works and what doesn’t work with your IT peers who represent shops of all sizes from nearly every region of the state.

The schedule for the GA GMIS Fall Conference October 15-October 19:
Sunday, October 15

• Half‐day Session – CGCIO, Cert Trak and Geek Trak 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  [Please note Cert Trak registration is capped at 24 participants.]

Monday, October 16 Professional Business Casual Attire (No jeans)
LGCIO Leadership Education Sessions – Emotional Intelligence

• General Session – Welcome 8:30 AM – 8:40 AM
• Full‐day Sessions – CGCIO / LGCIO, Cert Trak and Geek Trak 8:45 AM – 12 Noon, and 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM
• The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Session 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM

Tuesday, October 17 Professional Business Casual Attire (No jeans)
LGCIO Technical Education Sessions – Disaster Response Playbook/Exercise; Cyber Security, NextGen 911 Cont’d.

• General Session – Announcements 8:30 AM – 8:40 AM
• Full‐day Sessions – CGCIO / LGCIO, Geek Trak and Cert Trak 8:45 AM – 12 Noon, and 1:00 PM – 4:45 PM
• Dinner Banquet & GA GMIS Awards Professional Business Attire

Wednesday, October 18
Enrichment Sessions – UGA CyberArch; Digital Equity

• Half‐day Session – CGCIO 8:45 AM – 11:30 AM
• Half‐day Session – Geek Trak 8:45 AM – 11:30 AM
• Half‐day Session – Cert Trak 8:45 AM – 11:30 AM
• Half‐day session – Enrichment 8:45 AM – 11:30 AM
• Sponsor Giveaways 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Shirtsleeve Session – On Your Own 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Thursday, October 19

• Annual Business Meeting 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Early Bird Conference Fee Will Run From August 7 ‐ September 10, 2023
LGCIO Conference Registration Fee (Includes One Banquet Ticket).………………………………………………….…..$400.00
Cert Trak Conference Registration Fee (Includes One Banquet Ticket).………………………………………………….$500.00
Geek Trak Conference Registration Fee (Includes One Banquet Ticket)………………………………………………….$500.00

Regular Conference Fee Will Run From September 11 ‐ October 6, 2023
LGCIO Conference Registration Fee (Includes One Banquet Ticket).………………………………………………………$500.00
Cert Trak Conference Registration Fee (Includes One Banquet Ticket)………………………………..………………..$600.00
Geek Trak Conference Registration Fee (Includes One Banquet Ticket)…………………………………………..….…$600.00
Tuesday Banquet Guest………………………………………………………………………………….………………..………………….$110.00*
*Anyone bringing a guest or spouse must request and pay for a banquet ticket prior to their arrival at the conference.

To Register online and pay by credit card (preferred):

• Click here to register online
• Step 1:
  • Create new user profile. ***When creating a new user profile you may receive a message that a user name already exists in the new system which was migrated from the old system. If you receive this message you will have an opportunity to request a new password.***
  • Important for creating a new user profile:
    • Please DO NOT create a new user profile if you have previously attended CVIOG or other UGA Public Service and Outreach events.
    • ***Please note GA GMIS will share participant names and contact information with all conference exhibitors.***
    • Each registered participant must have a unique email address. The same email address cannot be used for multiple registrants.
    • In the Address and Telephone section, be sure to select the correct ‘Type’ (e.g. ‘Office’) from the drop down selections.
    • In the Employment Information section, enter at minimum your Employer and Job Title.
    • Optionally enter demographic information.
    • Select your preferred Marketing Opt in and Privacy options, and click the boxes to indicate that you have read and understand the privacy policies.
• Step 2:
  • Once you are logged in, select ‘Cert Trak’, Geek Trak’ or ‘LGCIO’. You can preview the session schedule for each track by clicking ‘Session selection information’ under each option.
  • Let us know if you’re a first‐time attendee and fill in any specific accommodation requests.
  • Confirm cart and click ‘Pay and Register’.
  • Enter credit card information.
  • Your conference sessions will be automatically selected based on the track you chose (either Geek Trak or LGCIO). ***Your sessions are not confirmed until after you have entered your credit card information.***

To Register by mail and pay by check:

Complete the attached fillable form, email a copy to tiffanysmith@uga.edu, print and mail a copy with the check
payment to the address listed on the form.

After Registering:

You will receive several emails which will be directed to the email address you provided when registering/setting up
your user profile. The sender name on the emails will be no-reply-outreach@uga.edu.

1. (Applicable to new users only) New Account notification; password action required (Subject line: Vice President for Public Service and Outreach New Account) ‐ This email is being sent because you set up a new user account in the registration system. The email will include a link that you must click on in order to choose a password for future access. Please take immediate action upon receipt of this notice.
2. Enrollment confirmation (Subject line: Carl Vinson Institute of Government Enrollment Notification for ‘Your Name’) ‐ This email provides verification that your enrollment has been received and processed.
3. Confirmation (Subject line: Carl Vinson Institute of Government Confirmation) ‐ This email provides details of the course you enrolled in, including the cancellation policy.