WASHINGTON, March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- FOSE 2003, the largest and longest-
running technology tradeshow for government professionals, announced the
keynote addresses that will take place at FOSE, April 8-10, 2003 in the new
Washington, D.C. Convention Center.
"Like FOSE itself, these distinguished business leaders in industry and
government will offer insight and guidance into the critical issues facing e-
government now and in the future," said Bill Howell, Executive Vice President
for PostNewsweek Tech Media and General Manager of FOSE. "These leaders are
responsible for many of the successes of e-government today, and we look
forward to the direction they will take us as we enter a more complex and
demanding era for electronic government and services."
Tuesday, April 8, 2003
9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Stephen J. Rohleder, Group Chief Executive, Government Operating Group,
Accenture
Global e-Government Leadership: Charting the Path to Progress
In the inaugural keynote in the new Convention Center, Mr. Rohleder will
draw on Accenture's fourth annual report on e-Government Leadership. He will
discuss what makes leading governments successful as well as what governments
must implement to deliver faster, cheaper, more personalized and efficient
electronic services for citizen satisfaction.
Tuesday, April 8, 2003
1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Steve Cooper, CIO, Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security, as the first newly created Department
in the era of advanced technology, has the massive task of integrating 22
agencies and over 170,000 employees into one department. The Department also
faces the challenges of securing our nation's electronic infrastructure, IT
resources and cyberspace. Mr. Cooper will discuss the challenges he's already
confronted as well as those that lie ahead in an uncertain era.
Wednesday, April 9, 2003
9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
The CIO Council
E-Government in North America
North American government business leaders will provide an inside
perspective of the ongoing challenges confronted by e-government
internationally as Tom Temin, Executive Vice President, Editorial,
PostNewsweek Tech Media, will moderate a panel discussion with Mark Forman,
CIO for the Bush Administration; Michelle D'Auray, CIO, Canada and Abraham
Sotero, CIO, Mexico.
Wednesday, April 9, 2003
1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Anthony A Williams, Mayor, District of Columbia.
Technology: Powering Change in Government
Through Mayor Williams' management and focus, the District of Columbia is
an emerging best-practice leader in electronic government. Mayor Williams
will explain how the District is using technology to power transformation in
almost every dimension of city government, and he'll describe cutting edge
projects that highlight the role of technology in education, economic
development, public safety, and emergency preparedness.
Thursday, April 10, 2003
9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO, Research in Motion (RIM)
Behind the Buzz: Understanding the Potential of Wireless
Wireless remains one of the hottest topics in government technology today.
As a foremost industry expert on wireless enterprise technologies and the
technical visionary behind BlackBerry, Mr. Lazaridis will share his insights
on the present application of wireless technology in government and the
ramifications of where wireless technology will lead electronic government and
e-government services.
Thursday, April 10, 2003
1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Bruce Chizen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Adobe Systems, Inc.
Empowering E-government Today
Mr. Chizen will explore the strategies, requirements and best practices
that enable successful online initiatives for government. Additionally, he
will examine how to leverage existing technological systems and processes and
discuss the issues surrounding the build-out of robust, personalized and
standards-based (such as PDF, XML and HTML) online government services.
For a complete schedule of keynote speakers and times, go to:
http://www.fose.com/fose2003/attendee/enter.asp?ShowID=2.
FOSE will be the first event at the new Washington, D.C. Convention
Center. Each year, FOSE attracts 18,000+ government professionals to view
leading-edge solutions from 400+ industry leaders in a forum charged by
industry-government collaboration, executive-level policy briefings, and best-
practice showcases run by agencies from all levels of government. For more
information about FOSE or to register to attend, go to: http://www.fose.com or call
1-800-791-FOSE (3673).
SOURCE PostNewsweek Tech Media
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