Overview

February 2

Join us for a lightning round discussion with North Carolina State CIO James Weaver. This quick conversation will touch on the challenges, emerging trends and initiatives shaping North Carolina’s gov tech landscape. Designed for private-sector professionals, this discussion will pinpoint opportunities, help fine-tune business strategies and validate sales and marketing activities.

At the end of the conversation, ask CIO Weaver your most pressing questions during a live Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and identify new avenues for business growth.

Speakers

James Weaver

Secretary and State Chief Information Officer, Department of Information Technology, State of North Carolina

James “Jim” Weaver joined the North Carolina Department of Information Technology in March 2021, with more than 30 years of leadership and management in the IT industry. As secretary and state CIO, he leads the agency responsible for strategic IT planning and the procurement and delivery of IT services and solutions, as well as cybersecurity and efforts to expand broadband access and affordability across North Carolina.

Phil Bertolini — Moderator

Senior Vice President, e.Republic

Phil Bertolini is Senior Vice President of e.Republic. Previously, he served as deputy county executive and CIO for Oakland County, Michigan. During his 31-year tenure, Phil built a world-class IT organization in the second-largest county in Michigan, just north of Detroit. As Oakland County CIO, he oversaw more than 150 employees serving over 1.2 million residents. In 2005, he was also promoted to deputy county executive, holding dual positions until his retirement. Phil’s efforts earned the county national attention, winning numerous awards for technology innovation and excellence. He was named one of Governing Magazine’s Public Official of the Year and Government Technology Magazine’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers. He was also honored by the President Obama White House as a Champion of Change for 2012.

Webinar

North Carolina Market Briefing: A Lightning Round with State CIO James Weaver