Welcome to DIR Discover!

DIR Discover: Exploring Data and Tech is a new event hosted by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR). The first annual DIR Discover will be held on September 23, 2022 at the Commons Conference Center on the University of Texas J.J. Pickle Research Campus. DIR's Office of the Chief Data Officer and Chief Technology Office have curated this educational event specifically for Texas public sector IT professionals with a focus on data and emerging technology. Private sector exhibitors and presenters with DIR contracts will also be on hand to highlight the solutions they offer.

DIR Discover is relevant to public sector employees with roles in IT and data but will also be relevant to executive leadership. Examples of positions that are encouraged to attend include: Chief Information Officers, Data Management Officers, Information Resource Managers, Data Analysts, Data Architects, Records Managers, Auditors, Directors, System Analysts, System Developers, and Network Managers.

Overview

This one-day, two-track conference includes keynote presentations, breakout sessions, refreshment breaks, exhibit area, and networking lunch. Planned topical categories include:

  • Digital Transformation
  • Analytics and/or Artificial Intelligence
  • Modern Application Development
  • Robot Process Automation
  • Data Quality
  • Machine Learning
  • Software Defined Networks 

Eligible Attendees

Employees of Texas public sector organizations may attend.

Location

UT Commons Conference Center

JJ Pickle Research Campus, The University of Texas at Austin

10100 Burnet Rd, Building 137, Austin TX 78758

Cost

This free event is open to government employees (state and local) and employees of K-12 & higher education institutions.  Pre registration is required.

Because space is limited, it may be necessary to limit the number of attendees from a specific organization so that the maximum number of organizations can participate. This will be determined by the number of registrations we receive.

Exhibitors/Speakers

All exhibit tables are currently sold out with a waitlist and all presentation slots are filled for this conference.

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