Overview

April 3

Our team is tracking what to watch for in the recently proposed Florida state budget, so you never miss a beat. Our Industry Insider – Florida team is giving you an inside look into what they are covering from the $117 billion proposed state budget, including bills that have already been passed and tech projects that may be getting further funding. Our team is sifting through the 524-page budget, so you don’t have to. Join us for this quick Insider update.

Industry Insider – Florida tracks the people, deals, legislation and trends throughout the state to keep you up to speed on the IT market. The yearly membership program includes timely news written by our local writers, intimate briefings with IT leaders throughout the state, RFP/RFI data and more. We help you build relationships and get ahead of deals. Learn more about Industry Insider – Florida here.

Speakers

Katya Diaz

Staff Writer for Industry Insider – Florida

Katya is a staff writer for Industry Insider—Florida, a premier membership publication that offers exclusive, in-depth reporting, research, and special events on the people, deals, legislation, and trends driving Florida public-sector IT. Previously, she served as a staff writer for Government Technology, a sister publication of Industry Insider — Florida, for two years, covering national topics related to politics and broadband. Katya has been a professional journalist since 2015 and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in global strategic communications from Florida International University. She currently resides in Orlando and grew up in Miami, Florida, making her a proud Florida native.

Mike Driessen

VP of Subscription Services, Government Technology

Mike Driessen joined Government Technology in 2021 as the VP of Subscription Services, where he is responsible for managing execution, strategy and operations for all recurring revenue services. He also oversees Navigator, a market and sales intelligence tool for private-sector SLED teams, and Techwire and Industry Insider – Texas Edition, each of which provide daily news and insights into the California and Texas GovTech markets. Mike brings over 25 years of experience in the IT consulting and systems integration industry with firms like Accenture, Grant Thornton and Hitachi Consulting. His experience covers Sales and Marketing leadership, advising on Digital Strategies, and managing Enterprise Application alliances and implementations. He has managed large global teams and led start-ups. Mike lives in Los Angeles, although he grew up in the Midwest. He graduated from Marquette University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Business Administration.

Webinar

Post-Session Review: What to Watch for in the $117 Billion Proposed Florida State Budget.