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Nov 7, 2013

GOVERNING - Texas Leadership Forum 2013 Overview

Produced in partnership with the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs

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The GOVERNING Texas Leadership Forum brings thought leaders from GOVERNING's award-winning editorial team, Texas state and local government, and around the nation to you.

GOVERNING's Texas Leadership Forum will feature interactive discussions on the topics most important to Texas. Interact with your peers and hear from experts on best practices and innovative solutions on the issues that matter to you.

The day will focus on the important topics such as:

  • Energy (state energy portfolios, renewable energy, sustainability, smart grid systems)
  • Finance / Pensions / Budget
  • Health and Human Services
  • Infrastructure (water, transportation, buildings, etc.)
  • Government Operations
  • People / Human Capital / Workforce Strategy
  • Technology
  • Economic Development and Job Creation

Keynote Speakers

Erin Waters is publisher of GOVERNING, a division of e.Republic, where she oversees GOVERNING's editorial content and production teams as well as the GOVERNING Institute, the magazine's in-house research team, business development and sales across key market segments in the state and local government space; including finance, management, technology, workforce, health and human services, infrastructure and transportation.

Prior to being named publisher, Waters served two years as associate publisher during which time she focused on business development and expansion across the GOVERNING platform. Prior to joining GOVERNING, Waters worked for National Journal and Congressional Quarterly, where she first managed the digital media platform and later handled advocacy advertising sales across print, online and event properties. A graduate of Rice University, Waters lives in Washington, D.C.

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Sessions

Thursday Nov. 7 11:30AM

Town Hall Session: The Mission for Transparency, Truth and Accountability

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has turned her passion for civic service into a mission for truth and accountability in government. Traveling the state she hosted... more

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available:
For more information, contact:
Erin Waters, Publisher
GOVERNING

For conference registration and general assistance contact:
Jeremy Smith, Registration Coordinator
GOVERNING
Phone: 916-932-1402

Sponsors