Wednesday, June 3, 2009 · Midwest Technology Leaders 2009 · Speed of Change

7:15 AM - 8:20 AM

Welcome Breakfast

8:20 AM - 8:30 AM

Welcome Address

John Crary / Conference Chairman
Vice President of Information Technology
Lear Corporation

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

The Opportunities for Change: Redefining Government with IT

Ken Theis / Keynote Speaker
Director for the Michigan Department of Information Technology (MDIT)
State of Michigan's Chief Information Officer (CIO)

The world around us is changing quickly and in unexpected directions. As new challenges arise, the State of Michigan is embracing the opportunity to re-think how to infuse information technology solutions to deliver better, more efficient services to citizens and businesses. In his remarks, Kenneth D. Theis, State CIO and Director of MDIT will address the ways in which Michigan has continued to deliver increasingly higher standards of service in the face of shrinking budgets and tough economic times. From the stimulus package to health information technology and shared infrastructure, learn about how the department is evolving from consolidation, to collaboration, and on to partnerships both across and beyond government boundaries.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Keynote Presentation

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Break

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Technology Product Showcase

Kevin Browett / Session Moderator
Chief Operation Officer
Renaissance Media

This showcase of 10 recently launched products and services includes large and small companies. See who is changing the future of information technology and bringing solutions to the CIO. Explore new and creative products at this exhibit while you challenge your own knowledge of technological advancement facts.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Executive Roundtable Discussions

Phil Bertolini / Co-Facilitators
Deputy County Executive and Chief Information Officer
Oakland County, Michigan

Michelle Pallas / Co-Facilitators
Managing Partner
Lighthouse Consulting Partners

Gary Baker / Moderator
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Cengage Gale

David Behen / Moderator
Deputy Administrator and Chief Information Officer
Washtenaw County, Michigan

Gary Erickson / Moderator
Managing Director
Executive Search Partners

Gregg Garrett / Moderator
Chief Strategy Officer
Volkswagen of America (VWoA)

Adriana Karaboutis / Moderator
Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Information Officer IS&S
General Motors

Stephen Pickett / Moderator
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Penske Corporation

Join in Best Practice Discussions, ranging from breaches of security to people challenges. CIOs will moderate discussions to uncover best practice approaches to everyday challenges.

Roundtable topics will include: stimulus plan impacts, survival tactics, business and IT alignment, budgets, security, layoffs, reducing costs, system support, project portfolios, executive board management, outsourcing, doing more with less.

Results to be published in an exclusive white paper available to all attendees.

Sponsors Include:
AMI Strategies, Dewpoint, Iron Mountain Digital, MicroWorld and Pillar Technology

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Panel Discussion · Candidates Compete for the job!

Todd Hohauser / Moderator
President and Chief Operating Officer
Harvey Hohauser and Associates

The next generation of CIOs are ready to take the wheel. How do you attract the right successor? Hear from a panel of CIOs on how they attained their position. Watch as a panel of experienced CIOs go through the selection process by interviewing a group of good natured candidates. Learn the secret to interviewing both as a current CIO and a hopeful one. Discover what knowledge and skills are desired in a successor.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Break

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Case Study Presentations:

IS Transformation Story at Comerica

George Surdu
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Comerica Bank

Mr. Surdu is known for his ability to fully support business goals by aligning technical resources to achieve great results. From Ford Motor Company to Comerica Bank, Mr Surdu will share his methods for quickly understanding business needs, assessing organizational capabilities and designing a transformation plan for success. George is a visionary, partner with his customer and considered to be a leader of innovation.

Flexing its IT Muscles, Chrysler LLC Plans its Long-term Viability

Jan Bertsch
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Information Officer
Chrysler LLC

In the face of unparalleled change and uncertainty, Chrysler LLC IT has remained prepared, flexible and able to transform in record speed to further the strategic goals of its business partners. Learn how the IT organization has taken the high road, partnering with the company's leaders as they plan Chrysler's future.

What does the stimulus package mean for the future of health care?

Donna Roach
Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Bronson Health Care

Learn how Bronson Health Care realigned strategic plans to maximize stimulus package opportunities. Donna will share her unique perspectives on regionalization and the role of the HIT Commission in moving health care forward at a pace never before imagined!

Applying Bankruptcy/Turnaround/Private Equity Lessons Learned to Your IT Organization

Bruce Myers
Managing Director
AlixPartners

Cindy Warner
Managing Director
AlixPartners

Today many companies are working through corporate turnarounds (both inside and outside of bankruptcy protection). In addition, some companies are finding themselves being bought by private equity firms and coming to grips with the impact that PE ownership has. The specific lessons learned in bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy turnarounds, as well as an understanding of how private equity firms think and act, can be helpful to CIOs of companies that are not in those situations to help them "stay ahead of the game."

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Keynote Presentation

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Closing Remarks

John Crary / Conference Chairman
Vice President of Information Technology
Lear Corporation

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

MTL 2009 Premier Awards Cocktail Reception

John Crary / Conference Chairman
Vice President of Information Technology
Lear Corporation

Tracy-Ann Palmer
Conference Executive Director
Midwest Technology Leaders

Community, Commitment and Collaboration describe the winners of the Midwest Collaboration Award and the 2CMichigan award. The announcement of these awards kicks off the Premier Awards Cocktail Reception benefiting local organizations supporting technology in our community. Family and friends are invited to share the excitement of the MGM Grand as we open the symposium to the public.

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