Breakfast at Stillwater's Restaurant
Don't be a lamb…invest like a lion
Listen for the call of the lion! This session will discuss the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments (BTI) and its role in safely investing the short-term investments of the State. Join special guest speaker, Thomas Cameron, in a conversation about UBS Global Asset Management’s partnership with the BTI. He will touch on the hot topic of investment of stimulus funds, the current market and interest rate expectations. This all-inclusive discussion will enable state spending units and agencies gain an understanding of how state moneys are invested.
Stonewall Ballroom
Presented by:
Tom Cameron ,
Kara Hughes,
Misty Price
Pack your bags for a cash management voyage
Learn the consequences of going into the jungle unprepared. Cash Management staff will provide the tools you need to pack your backpack for better daily processing. Learn and ask questions during this interactive session on topics such as investment, ACH processing and proper document entry which will enable a smooth voyage.
Stonewall Ballroom
Presented by:
Diane Holcomb,
Brant Gibson,
Julie Hefner-Ferrell,
Michael Buchanan, and
Rachel Jones
Clearing through the brush: A ride through the payment and technology innovation wilderness
For millions of years, climates around the world have changed and living creatures in these environments have adapted for survival. In the world of today, the technology climate around us changes by the second. But what are these recent technical advancements and how do they impact how we interact with technology in the world today? Join Clint Cady, from W. Capra Consulting Group, for a safari adventure exploring the new and innovative technologies impacting the payment industry. The adventure will include sites (topics) such as machine-learning, bio-metric authentication, frictionless checkout, and others in this guided tour.
Birch Room
Presented by: Clint Cady
*This session is repeated today at 2:05 p.m.
Navigating the jungle of ethics
Following the path of least resistance may leave you lost in the jungle. Knowing the ins and outs of the Ethics and Open Meetings Act may prevent your journey from going astray. Hang on as we delve into topics like employment restrictions, confidential information, private gain, meeting violations and more.
Stonewall Ballroom
Presented by: Kim Weber
*This session is repeated today at 2:05 p.m.
Like the rhino, the pandemic effect on the payment world couldn't be stopped
The pandemic disrupted the operations of many West Virginia state agencies, but many charged forward, providing vital services to citizens and businesses even as physical offices shut their doors. This session provides insight into the pandemic's impact on online interactions, how some agencies responded, and what can be done to build resiliency going forward.
Birch Room
Presented by: Will Smith
Lunch at Stillwater's Restaurant
See what's on the horizon with the Office of Technology
You may just see a beautiful sunrise when you look towards the horizon with the Office of Technology. During this session, presenters will give a summary of Project Sunrise, the Google migration project. You’ll be briefed on the project status, benefits, impact, and next steps. The Business Impact Assessment (BIA) process will be outlined to explain how agencies can request help with finding ways to adapt their business practices to work with the Google applications. The CIO Review process will be explained to outline how to request WVOT approval for major IT initiatives. Last, but not least, contact information will be provided for the different sections in WVOT so attendees know where to get technology assistance and who to contact.
Stonewall Ballroom
Presented by: Office of Technology Staff
Surviving the migration of merchant services processing
Surviving a migration isn’t just for wildlife. Although we have completed our merchant services migration, survival is still ongoing. Attendees in this session will have the opportunity to discuss the current merchant services contract and solutions as well as learn more about online E-Gov (ecommerce) processing. If your agency is looking to migrate towards utilizing the Treasurer’s Office E-Gov services or looking to add payment options for your agency, this is the session for you.
Birch Room
Presented by: Terry Triplett
Navigating the jungle of ethics
Following the path of least resistance may leave you lost in the jungle. Knowing the ins and outs of the Ethics and Open Meetings Act may prevent your journey from going astray. Hang on as we delve into topics like employment restrictions, confidential information, private gain, meeting violations and more.
Stonewall Ballroom
Presented by: Kim Weber
Like the rhino, the pandemic effect on the payment world couldn't be stopped
The pandemic disrupted the operations of many West Virginia state agencies, but many charged forward, providing vital services to citizens and businesses even as physical offices shut their doors. This session provides insight into the pandemic's impact on online interactions, how some agencies responded, and what can be done to build resiliency going forward.
Birch Room
Presented by: Will Smith
Cash Handling Issues? Hakuna Matata!
Are you having cash handling issues or looking for ways to be more efficient? No problem! This session will provide the information you need to enhance your current cash handling practices. You will be able to participate in an in-depth discussion of the Cash Receipts Handbook and what is required of each Spending Unit. We will review proper internal controls to ensure a more accurate and secure processing of moneys that will assist in mitigating risk and achieve agency objectives. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about ways to improve on their internal cash handling processes.
Stonewall Ballroom
Presented by: Julie Hefner-Ferrell
Be the predator not the prey: A guide to workplace safety
In this session, we will discuss the most valuable asset in the workplace, our employees. This presentation discusses the latest industry data, identifying threat types in the workplace and how practical applications within the work community mitigate these threats. By the end of this session, attendees will leave with the knowledge and skills to identify hazards and create an effective workplace safety plan that will prevent predators from making themselves and co-workers the prey.
Birch Room
Presented by: Mike Comer
Safari After Hours
Stonewall Ballroom
DINNER ON YOUR OWN