12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Department President’s Welcome and Cal Cities Update
Receive an update on priorities and issues for the League of California Cities, along with news for the city managers department.
Speakers: Steven Rogers, City Managers Department President, Town Manager, Town of Yountville | Carolyn Coleman, Executive Director, League of California Cities
Opening Keynote: The Future of Work is Here
Constant technology innovations, Gen Z entering the ranks, and a changing global marketplace were already dramatically impacting the face of the workplace. Then 2020 arrived and the script got flipped upside-down for city managers on the front lines with minimal financial support and maximum challenges. In this high-energy session, technology strategist and futurist Crystal Washington shows innovative city managers how they can thrive now while keeping an eye on the horizon to be ready to ride future waves of change, dialing in on what’s to come over the next three to five years.
Attendees will discover unique ways to embrace technology trends and uncover insider tips and tactics, such as how to use technology to strengthen constituent connections without losing that personal touch. Crystal will also showcase the significant ways in which technology is re-programming 'us', and how you can use that information now to be prepared for later. Plus, the pandemic changed the way we work, and Crystal will unveil what the future of the workplace holds. Be there to learn firsthand how you can fortify your city's future and get a chance to have your questions answered live!
Moderator: Reina Schwartz, City Manager, Clayton
Speaker: Crystal Washington, Technology Strategist and Futurist