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General Information Technology Track Casino/Hospitality Technology Track Tribal Government/Membership/Health Technology Track |
Monday 10/4/10
10:30-2:30 Attendee, Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration
3:00 Bus Pickup for cruise sponsored by Lenevo  4:30-8:00 Meet & Greet Event - Lake Tahoe Dinner Cruise sponsored by Cisco   Drink Tickets on behalf of the RainMaker Group  9:30 Bus return to hotel from cruise |
Tuesday 10/5/10
7:45-3:00 Attendee, Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration
8:45-9:00 Welcome and Conference opening presentation given by Michael Day - Chairman of the TribalNet Advisory Board7:45-8:45 Breakfast sponsored by Aristocrat 
9:00-10:00 Keynote Presentation - Blue Ocean Strategy: Finding the next Buffalo 
Presenter: Michael Olenick - Blue Ocean StrategyAn exploration of Blue Ocean Strategy and how Tribal Nations can leverage the strategic framework to find substantive new business opportunities. Blue Ocean Strategy is a strategic framework, articulated in the book of the same name and authored by Professors Kim and Mauborgne of INSEAD Business School and published by Harvard Business School Press. We will explore the foundation of the framework, review how it was used by Nintendo to develop the Wii gaming console, then outline a specific innovation that may help the Tribal Nations find the next Buffalo beyond gaming. There will be a working group discussion later in the day for participants who want to explore the subject in deeper detail.
10-10:15 Break sponsored by Handel Information Technologies, Inc.
10:15-11:15 Sessions you choose
Business Intelligence: the Technology, the People & the Process...All Part of the Success Presenters: Carol Pride - SR. VP OF IS/ CIO - Mohegan Sun & MTGA Building A Data Center - Risk vs. Reward & What to do on a Green Light Decision Presenters: Terry Denton - IT Director, Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce & Scott Joachim - IT Director, Bear River Tribe & Casino Electronic Health Records & Meaningful Use Requirements for Indian Health: are incentives coming your way? Presenters: Dr. Howard Hays - I.H.S. 11:30-12:30 Sessions you choose Server Based Gaming - Ready…Set…Hold! Presenters: Mike Day - CIO /VP of IT, Cannery Casinos, Rob Jacks - CIO , Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce, Rod Luck - VP of IT, Cache Creek Casino, Dan Garrow - CIO , Oneida Nation Enterprises & Vital Aza - IT Director, Colusa Casino Improving Tribal Services: Putting the Users First Presenters: Bobby Caudill, Adobe Systems joins Kim Petersen - IT Manager, Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Best Practices for Staffing Your Information Technology Department Presenters: Chuck Scharnagle - CIO , Mohegan Tribe & Naren Barve - Astro Tech, Inc.
12:30-1:30 Lunch sponsored by VMware
1:30-2:30 Sessions you choose
Social Media and Social Networking Presenter: Amos Auringer - Gartner Geographic Information System (GIS): Best Practice Models for Tribes Presenter: David Gadsden - ESRI, Larry Layne - I.H.S, and Patrick Tinklenberg - IT Director, Barona Band of Mission Indians Blue Ocean Strategy: Finding the next Buffalo - A Closer Look Presenter: Michael Olenick - Blue Ocean Strategy
2:30-2:45 Break Sponsored by Agilysys
2:45-3:45 Sessions you choose Using Technology to Preserve Tribal Heritage Presenter: Jane Sledge - Associate Director- National Museum of the American Indian Attendee Roundtable Presenters: Moderated by TribalNet Board Members |
Wednesday 10/6/10
8:00-9:00 Breakfast sponsored by Symantec
9:00-10:00 Keynote Presentation: How to Motivate your Organization for Technology Change 
Presenter: Michael Workman, Chairman and CEO , Pillar Data SystemsPeople in the technology industry spend a lot of time working on what they believe is the next "big-thing". Similar to the buzz that accompanies new trends in fashion and music, the search for the next big wave of technology change inspires otherwise sane people to assume significant risk and make huge investments of time, energy and money. Yes, change happens. But how do you know when is the right time to jump in or sit on the sidelines? Mike Workman, Chairman and CEO , Pillar Data Systems has spent a lifetime driving change in the high tech industry. In this session, Mike will share personal insights, discuss technology drivers, and provide a framework on how to better prepare your organization for the inevitable change in your datacenter.
10-10:15 Break sponsored by CNI
10:15-11:15 Sessions you choose Protecting Your Network: Inside the Mind of a Professional Hacker Presenter: Chris Hurley - Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI) The Player Tracking Panel - How Does Your Gaming Facility Fare? Presenters: Randy Fine - The Fine Point Group, Sean Vestal, Director of Marketing - Lucky Eagle Casino, Dave Pavletich, Assistant Director of Information Technology/Programmer - Lucky Eagle Casino Healthcare Information Technology stimulus from the HITECH Act Presenters: Andrew Statler - Sr. Strategist, Healthcare Reform- Cerner Corporation 11:30-12:30 Sessions you choose Enterprise Content Management Presenter: Frank Addamo - Director, Gimmal Group & Association for Information and Image Management, (AIIM) member Customer Driven Technology Decisions: Marketing and IT Presenters: Michael Buchanan- IT Director, Turtle Creek and Leelanau Casino, Mike Day- CIO & VP of IT, Cannery Casinos Tribal Priorities in the FCC and Nation Broadband Plan Presenters: Geoffrey Blackwell- FCC, Dan Rumelt- FCC
12:30-1:30 Lunch sponsored by CDW-G
1:30-2:30 Sessions you choose Virtualization & Cloud Computing Presenters: Jeramey James - Cisco, Jeff Schnegelberger - Microsoft, Andy Murphy - VMware, Howard Levenson - IBM, moderated by Dan Garrow, CIO - Onieda Nation Enterprises How to Fund, Implement, and Operate a Tribally-owned Communications Business Presenters: Cheryl Dixon, Pueblo of Isleta & Jim Cook, Proximity Industries & Harry Hutson - USDA/RUS Success in Sovereignty and Thriving Technologically: The Northern Arapaho Story Presenters: Robert Duran & Joe Whiteplume, IT Leaders - Wind River Casino & Jenni Wildcat, Northern Arapaho Gaming Agency
2:30-2:45 Break sponsered by Rimrock
2:45-3:30 Sessions you choose
The Politics of IT: Proving Value, Thinking Like a CEO, Managing Relationships & More Presenters: Melodie Lente- MIS Director, Wildhorse Resort & Casino joins C-Level Position Representatives from Tribal Governments & Enterprises PCI Compliance 2010 Presenters: Rob Bokunewicz - FrontStream Payments & Randy Linco, Security Solutions Advisor - Rapid7 IT Security for Tribal Health Presenter: Timothy Defoggi, Chief Information Security Officer- I.H.S.
2:00-5:00 Trade Show and Hospitality Event sponsored by Pillar Data Systems
5:00 Prize Giveaways & Grand Prize for the TribalNet Bingo Run: $1,000 cash giveaway sponsored by Adobe Systems  |
Thursday 10/7/10
7:30-8:30 Breakfast sponsored by Emtec Federal
10:15-10:30 Break sponsored by Econnect
8:30-12:30 Workshops Workshop: Project Management - Hands on Tools for Managing & Participating in IT Projects Instructor: Tracy Svec, PMP - Project Management Institute (PMI) Northern Nevada Chapter & Bobbi Rooney Hands on workshop that walks you through best practices for managing or participating in an IT project from idea to execution. This workshop will include practical tips in these areas: vendor management, system updates, contract details, audit concerns, pitfalls, and lessons learned. Whether you are leading, your department is being affected by (in or outside of IT) or you are a decision maker involved, your role is instrumental- attend this workshop to go back to your property with tools which will help the next project you’re involved with be a success.. Workshop: Tribal Technology Steering Committees - Best Practices & Benefits Instructor: Brian Gabbard, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bank2 - chartered by the Chickasaw Nation & President of Gabbard & Company, joins Rob Jacks, CIO Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce This workshop will provide attendees with tools to create and maintain an IT steering committee at a tribal organization. Understand what it is, how to structure it, how you can benefit, and several other points of consideration that can power you with the tools to have not only support for your IT goals and initiatives but also capital. See first hand how it’s working for the successful team at the Chickasaw Nation. Workshop: Update and Instruction on using the latest Power for IBM i (AS/400) Operating System in the Gaming Environment Instructor: Rick Clements - Power for IBM i (AS/400) Manager This session is focused on helping Managers and technical administrators understand best practices for the latest releases of Power for IBM i (AS/400) |
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