Efm Events

7:00 am

Attendee Check-In & Registration Opens

7:50 am

Welcome Message

8:00 am

Session 1- IT Process Improvement: Improving the Value of the Business Investment

Presented by: Chris Germann, Program Director, Gartner EXP

8:45 am

Break & Networking Opportunity

9:15 am

Session 2 - The Future of Information Security: Which Direction Will We Go?
Presented by: Sheri Mason, Computer Associates

1. Can the end user ever be a responsible part of IS defense? (Post-It note passwords?)
2. Who is responsible for the compromises? ISP’s? Individual organizations?
3. What about downstream liability?
4. Can law (the government) play a more effective role?
5. What about the cost of spam? (storage, filtering, hostile workplace due to content)
6. Tokens, Bio-identification (thumbprints, eye scans, etc.), soon to be mainstream?
7. Is stiff government regulation right around the corner (i.e. GLB, HIPAA, SOX)?

10:00 pm

Break & Networking Opportunity

10:15 pm

Session 3 - Mobile Computing and Overall "Gadget" Management
Presented by: Jack Gold, META Group

1. Shouldn’t the technology be inherently secure?
2. Company information on personally owned mobile devices – where to draw the line?
3. Should synchronization to non-company owned devices even be allowed?
4. Who is responsible for compromise? You? The gadget owner?
5. Thumb drives – allow them?
6. Are you risking regulatory or compliance issues because of your mobile device policy?

Session 4 - Information Life Cycle Management
Presented by: Dave Ellard, EMC Corporation

1. Understanding ILM - A process, not a product
2. Key elements to a successful ILM strategy
3. How an effective and automated ILM strategy can significantly reduce costs
4. How ILM aligns with your Business Continuity Strategy
5. How ILM facilitates corporate compliance and regulatory initiatives

Lunch Served: Overland Park Deli Buffet
Freshly Made Soup of the Day, Fresh Tossed Salad with Assorted Dressings, Dill Potato Salad, Marinated Five Vegetable Salad, Chef’s Choice of Hot Sandwich Entrée, Assorted Deli Meats to Include: Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef & Pastrami, Cheddar, Swiss and Provolone Cheeses, Leaf Lettuce, Sliced Roma Tomatoes and Sliced Pickles, Grey Poupon, Lite Mayonnaise and Horseradish Sauce, Assorted Bread to Include: Sourdough, Wheat, Rye and Kaiser Rolls, Assorted Cookies and Cookie Bars, Assorted Fresh Seasonal Whole Fruits

1:15 pm

Session 5 - Portfolio Management: Balancing Risk, Innovation and ROI

Presented by: Garrett Gleason, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

About 18 months ago, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans chartered a new department called the "Enterprise Program Management Office." Garrett Gleason, Vice President of the EPMO, will present his experiences as the head of this new department and its continual pursuit of value-added services to the organization in terms of a project portfolio management, program management, and project management practices. Learn about the challenges they faced, the techniques they have applied, and how they are continuing to evolve this function and their services for their organization.

2:00 pm

Break & Networking Opportunity

2:15 pm

Session 6 - Open Source in the Enterprise

Presented by: Ted Schadler, Forrester Research

1. Does Open Source present “sustainability” challenges that are too risky?
2. Are you/should you be concerned that major lawsuits are pending regarding ownership of “open” source?
3. What if the core “open” code is established as “owned” by a commercial interest?
4. Can open source satisfy the “point of responsibility” test? Is someone responsible?
5. Is it really "free?"

3:00 pm

Break & Networking Opportunity

3:15 pm

Session 7- CIO Panel Presentation: Cost Management & Developing Next Generation Leaders

Moderated by: John Soat, InformationWeek

Panelists:
Kevin Sparks, VP & CIO, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Tom Cook, SVP & Director IS, Commerce Bank
Joe Ratterman, CIO & EVP, LabOne
Carl Gambs, SVP & CIO, Federal Reserve Bank

This panel presentation will feature leading IT thought leaders from some the regions largest companies discussing two critical issues facing IT Orginizations today; cost management and how to develop the next generation of leaders. This panel discussion, moderated by InformationWeek, will share their vision and perspective on these topics.