Preliminary conference agenda
Last updated: 11/18/2015
Please note: agenda is preliminary and subject to change. Please check back often for the most up-to-date information. If you have any questions about the conference agenda, please contact registration@csg.org or (800) 800-1910.
Thursday, Dec. 10 | Friday, Dec. 11 | Saturday, Dec. 12 | Sunday, Dec. 13
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Wednesday, Dec. 9
3 - 5 p.m. |
CSG Registration/Information Desk Open |
Thursday, Dec. 10
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
CSG Registration/Information Desk Open |
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Host State Information Desk Open |
7 - 9 a.m. |
Buffet Breakfast |
8 a.m. - Noon |
CSG SSL Committee (Part I)
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8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
CSG Leadership Academy
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9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
CSG Policy Academies
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Noon - 1 p.m. |
Lunch |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
CSG 21st Century Foundation Subcommittee (invitation only) |
1 - 5 p.m. |
CSG Leadership Council (invitation only) |
2 - 4 p.m. |
Navigating the Trans-Pacific PartnershipSponsored by the CSG International Committee |
5-6 p.m. |
Canada Reception |
6 p.m. |
Reception: A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock ’n’ Roll
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Friday, Dec. 11
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
CSG Registration/Information Desk Open |
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Host State Information Desk Open |
7-9 a.m. |
Buffet Breakfast (All attendees) |
8-10 a.m. |
CSG National Conference Committee (invitation only) |
8-10 a.m. |
The Triple Helix: Government, Academia and the Private Sector Working Together
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8-10 a.m. |
Improving State Elections for Military, Overseas VotersSponsored by CSG's Overseas Voting InitiativeLearn more >> |
8 a.m. - Noon |
State Pathways to Prosperity - Workforce and Economic Development RoundtableSponsored by the CSG Pathways to Prosperity InitiativeLearn more >>
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8 a.m. - Noon |
CSG National Center for Interstate Compacts (NCIC) Advisory Board Meeting
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9-10 a.m. |
CSG Innovation Classroom: Mapping for Legislative Offices
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10-11 a.m. |
CSG Innovation Classroom: The Knowledge Economy - America's Economic Development Engine
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10 a.m. - Noon |
Federal Funding Challenges, State Funding SolutionsSponsored by the CSG Transportation & Infrastructure Public Policy CommitteeLearn more >> |
10 a.m. - Noon |
Policy Workshop: The Causes, Costs and Consequences of Bad Government Data
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10 a.m. - Noon |
Found in Translation: Global Protocol for Foreign Delegations
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Guest Activity: Shopping Trip to the Mall at Green Hills
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11 a.m. - Noon |
CSG Innovation Classroom: Innovation and Cybersecurity:
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11 a.m. - Noon |
Book Pre-SaleCopies of In the Kingdom of Ice will be available for purchase at the Parnassus Books table. Hampton Sides will sign copies of the book following the luncheon.
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Noon- 2 p.m. |
CSG Opening Session and LuncheonKeynote: Hampton Sides >>Learn more >>
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2-2:30 |
Book SigningHampton Sides will sign copies of his book In the Kingdom of Ice. |
2:30-4:30 p.m. |
Getting More Bang for the BuckSponsored by the CSG Health Public Policy CommitteeLearn more >> |
2:30-4:30 p.m. |
Aging Out of Foster Care
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2:30-4:30 p.m. |
Next Generation Education Systems - A 51st State ModelSponsored by the CSG Education & Workforce Development Public Policy CommitteeLearn more >> |
2:30-4:30 p.m. |
CSG Investment Subcommittee |
2:30-4:30 p.m. |
CSG 21st Century Foundation (invitation only) |
2:45-4:30 p.m. |
Guest Activity: Tour of the Tennessee State Capitol
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5 -6 p.m |
Toll Fellow Alumni Reception (invitation only)All Toll Fellow alumni are invited to attend this reception celebrating the graduating Toll Fellows Class of 2015 and the kickoff of the 30th anniversary of the Henry Toll Fellowship Program. |
5 -6 p.m
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Donors' Reception (invitiation only) |
5 -6 p.m
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Japan Local Government Center (JLGC) Reception |
6 p.m. |
Reception: A Hall of Fame Performance featuring Chris Janson
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Saturday, Dec. 12
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
CSG Registration/Information Desk Open |
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Host State Information Desk Open |
7 - 9 a.m. |
Buffet Breakfast |
8-10 a.m. |
CSG Associates Advisory Committee |
8-10 a.m. |
Federal Energy Regulations: Challenges and Opportunities for States
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8-10 a.m. |
CSG Policy Workshop: Drug Overdoses--What's a State to Do?
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8-10 a.m. |
Need Not Apply? Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Criminal RecordsSponsored by the CSG Justice CenterLearn more >>
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9-10 a.m. |
CSG Innovation Classroom: Building a Smart Community
|
10 a.m. - Noon |
CSG Finance Committee |
10 a.m.-Noon |
Civics Education in the States
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10 a.m. - Noon |
CSG Policy Workshop: e-Cigarette Regulation and Taxation
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10-11 a.m. |
CSG Innovation Classroom: The Knowledge Economy-American's Economic Development Engine
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11 a.m. - Noon |
CSG Innovation Classroom: Innovation and Cybersecurity:
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Noon- 2 p.m. |
CSG Toll Fellow Graduation & All Attendee LuncheonKeynote: Frederick W. Smith, chairman, president and CEO of FedEx CorpLearn more >> |
1:15 - 3 p.m. |
Guest Activity: Tour of the Tennessee Governor's ResidenceHosted by the Tennessee Host State. Buses will depart from the 5th Avenue entrance (side entrance) of the Omni Hotel at 1:15 p.m.
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2:30-5 p.m. |
CSG SSL Committee Part II |
2:30-5 p.m. |
Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC) Executive Committee Meeting |
2:30-5 p.m. |
Cybersecurity and Cyber Breach Notification
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5-6 p.m. |
CSG Regional Receptions |
6 p.m. |
Reception: A Country Holiday Celebration featuring Lorrie Morgan
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9 p.m. |
SGAC Late Night Event |
Sunday, Dec. 13
8 a.m. - Noon |
CSG Registration/Information Desk Open |
8 a.m. - Noon |
Host State Information Desk Open |
8-9 a.m. |
Buffet Breakfast |
9-11 a.m. |
CSG Campaign Against Hunger Service Project
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11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
CSG Executive Committee & LuncheonPlease note: Lunch will be served for all conference attendees following the business portion of the CSG Executive Committee meeting. |