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Government Technology Exhibition and Conference (GTEC) is widely regarded as Canada’s pre-eminent Gov-Tech Conference. Thom Kearney and Richard Pietro talk to us about their experiences with the 2013 conference in October and, against that backdrop, discuss how the govtech landscape is shifting in Canada.]]> Government Technology Exhibition and Conference (GTEC) is widely regarded as Canada’s pre-eminent Gov-Tech Conference.  Thom Kearney and Richard Pietro talk to us about their experiences with the 2013 conference in October and, against that backdrop, discuss how the govtech landscape is shifting in Canada.

Thom-KearneyAbout Thom Kearney

Thom is a public sector strategist with Rowanwood Consulting.  He is the the founder of #govchat weekly twitter chat as well as GCPEDIA. He describes himeself as a “Digital strategy guy, helping executives get the most from technology and their organizations. Occasional storyteller. Facilitator of solutions. Information jungle guide.”

 

 

Richard-PietroAbout Richard Pietro

Richard is a former political candidate who has chosen to enter the world of civic engagement by joining the ranks of the Open Government and Open Data community.  After representing the Green Party during the 2006 Federal, 2007 Provincial, and 2008 Federal elections, Richard recognized that although elections may be the fundamental element of a Democracy, the opportunity to participate in your government is the Spirit of a Democracy.

This led him to become a founding member of CitizenBridge, a not-for-profit Democracy 2.0 platform that “allows the public to become active participants with their government, instead of being passive observers of their government.”

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]]> The connected citizen in 2012 https://insights.cofluence.co/citizen2012/ Mon, 21 May 2012 10:16:22 +0000 http://insights.cofluence.co/?p=4021

How ready are citizens to be part of a more connected public space? Where is the UK heading in citizen participation? Ahead of CITIZEN2012 in London, conference organiser Jeffrey Peel – with guest speakers Andy Williamson of Future Digital and David Moody of Kana – discuss building the democratic commons, including tools and trends in next-generation government/citizen engagement.]]> How ready are citizens to be part of a more connected public space?  Where is the UK heading in citizen participation?

Ahead of CITIZEN2012 in London, conference organiser Jeffrey Peel – with guest speakers Andy Williamson of Future Digital and David Moody of Kana – discuss building the democratic commons, including tools and trends in next-generation government/citizen engagement.

There is a great opportunity here: it’s not just about the obvious ROI and replacement of costly channels, it’s about engaging and listening in real ways that have never been possible before.

JeffreyPeelAbout Jeffrey Peel

Jeffrey is the Managing Director of Quadriga Consulting and the organiser of CITIZEN2012.  He has a well developed reputation as a specialist in research and evidence based consulting, and is a highly experienced digital communications professional. He has written thought leadership reports or created online web content for dozens of clients operating in the IT, telecommunications, business services and financial services sectors.  He has also undertaken project work for many early to mid-stage venture capital funded organisations.

AndyWilliamsonAbout Dr Andy Williamson

Andy is an internationally recognised expert in digital strategy with an in-depth understanding of effective engagement and online democracy, as well as an experienced consultant and researcher focussing on social media, society and policy. His work is about educating, engaging and enabling; creating active citizens and connected government.

DaveMoodyAbout David Moody

David is the Vice President of Solutions Marketing Worldwide for KANA, responsible for strategic solutions across all target markets including commercial and government. Formerly CTO and founding director of Lagan (acquired by KANA software in November 2010), David has a unique combination of strong technology, customer and commercial skills. KANA is the principal sponsor of CITIZEN2012.

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]]> Citizens as shareholders – Gov 2.0 LA https://insights.cofluence.co/citzens-as-shareholders-gov-2-0-la/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:26:45 +0000 http://insights.cofluence.co/?p=3804 Alan Silverberg

We talk with Alan Silberberg of Silberberg Innovations about GovCamps and other unconference format events, including the third annual Gov 2.0 LA gathering organised by Alan in association with Pepperdine University in Malibu. ]]> Alan Silverberg

We talk with Alan Silberberg of Silberberg Innovations about GovCamps and other unconference format events, including the third annual Gov 2.0 LA gathering organised by Alan in association with Pepperdine University in Malibu.  We look at how open-forum unconferences can impact the day-to-day work of participants as well as exploring current trends in gov 2.0 in Los Angeles and across the United States, asking if “citizen 2.0” has yet matured.  Among other topics, Alan comments on the impact of the conventional contracting process on connected and open government.

We’re creating platforms to engage citizens in ways they’ve never been engaged with their governments before. We’re allowing citizens around the world and empowering citizens to take control of their own space and basically become a shareholder of their country again.

About Alan Silberberg

Alan W. Silberberg is founding CEO of Silberberg Innovations, and Gov20LA. He is one of the most sought after international Gov 2.0 Analysts and a frequent blogger and media commentator. He speaks often on Government and Corporate innovations in technology, and private/public partnerships. He is currently advising multinational corporations and national governments on technology, social media and crisis communications. Additionally he is an advises startups and high growth companies.

He has a long background in Politics, Media and Technology. As a young staffer in the Clinton White House, he was a part of the transformational team that brought the White House into the digital age for phones and other communications. His media background crosses live television, radio and a deep understanding of the technology fundamentals and concerns in politics and Government.

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