
Thank you for attending the first-ever, virtual
Government IT Symposium!
DECEMBER 8-10, 2020
Although the 2020 conference looked very different this year, we couldn’t be happier with the support we received from speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and of course, YOU, as attendees! Thank you for coming together to share resources, rally around one another, and work to continue to transform Government IT despite a challenging and complex year. YOU are creating change and revolutionizing the industry!
With the theme of Collaborate. Innovate. Serve., this year’s Symposium addressed critical and timely issues through 100+ breakout sessions, keynotes, plenaries and amazing opportunities to connect with your peers and experts in the industry. Thank YOU for joining us for the first-ever virtual Government IT Symposium. We sure hope to see you live and in-person next year!
Thank You To Our 2020 Pinnacle Sponsor!
2020 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

About Jessica O. Matthews
Innovator and CEO, Uncharted Power

About Andy Zimney
Principal Advisor and Team Performance Coach
2020 ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Attendee registration is NOW CLOSED for the 2020 Government IT Symposium!
We do plan to offer a Digital Access Pass but those details are coming soon. Stay tuned!
2020 AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 2020
Virtual Tradeshow will run from 11-3:30 p.m.
Time | Event |
11:45- 1 p.m. | Welcome, opening comments & keynote presentation by Jessica O. Matthews |
1- 1:30 p.m. | Symposium Experience (Tradeshow, GOVIT Nominees) |
1:30- 2:15 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
2:15- 2:45 p.m. | Symposium Experience (Tradeshow, GOVIT Nominees) |
2:45- 3:30 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
3:30- 4:15 p.m. | Plenary Session with Jim Daugherty, CIO of Illinois Department of Children & Family Services |
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 2020
Virtual Tradeshow will run from 8:30-3:30 p.m.
Time | Event |
9:15- 10:30 a.m. | Welcome, opening comments & panel discussion with Tarek Tomes & Shawn Riley |
10:30- 11 a.m. | Symposium Experience (Tradeshow, GOVIT Nominees) |
11- 11:45 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
11:45 – 12:15 p.m. | Symposium Experience (Tradeshow, GOVIT Nominees) |
12:15- 1 p.m. | IBM Lunch Session |
1- 1:15 p.m. | Break |
1:15- 2 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
2- 2:30 p.m. | Symposium Experience (Tradeshow, GOVIT Nominees) |
2:30- 3 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
3- 3:30 p.m. | Plenary Session |
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10th, 2020
Virtual Tradeshow will run from 8:30-12 p.m.
Time | Event |
9:15- 10:30 a.m. | Welcome, opening comments & keynote presentation by Andy Zimney |
10:30- 11 a.m. | Symposium Experience (Tradeshow & Entertainment) |
11- 11:45 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
11:45- 12 p.m. | Break/ Tradeshow |
12- 12:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks/ Golden GOVIT Awards/ Prizes |
THANK YOU 2020 SPONSORS!
Pinnacle Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Thank You, Promotional Partners!
About Fusion Learning Partners
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Because Innovation Begins with Learning.
2020 Steering Committee
Alex Hepp, City of Hopkins
Bill Bleckwehl, Cisco
Dave Andrews, DEED
Jay Wyant, Minnesota IT Services
Jim Hall, Hallmentum
Matt Bailey, IBM
Melissa Reeder, League of Minnesota Cities
Nathan Beran, City of New Ulm
Sue Wallace, CompTIA Tech
Lisa Meredith, MNCCC
Renee Heinbuch, Washington County/MNCITLA
David Berthiaume, Minnesota IT Services
Cory Tramm, Sourcewell Tech
Glen Gilbertson, Hennepin County
Chad Kummrow, Microsoft