This event is for and about state and local government. The purpose of the event is to foster discussion and dialogue on the use of information technology as a strategic tool for managers, executives and policy makers. Topics will include: Digital Government Trends, Managing in Challenging Times, New Technologies, Innovation, Web 2.0, Security

Learn about new technologies and strategies to help solve today's government service delivery challenges.

COVITS is the preeminent gathering of Virginia's public and private sector IT leaders to share ideas that will make Government 2.0 a reality. Topics will include: Stimulus/Recovery Review, Cloud Computing - The Value Proposition, Data Standardization and Governance, Economics of Customer Service, Social Networking and Government, Are Open Source and Freeware Suitable for Government? Health IT: The Changes Ahead, Continuity of Government Operat...