The LBJ School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin and the Texas Department of Information Resources are pleased to offer you the opportunity to participate in Executive Leadership for Information Technology Excellence (ELITE). This is a unique executive leadership program only held once every two years. Our next offering will be in March and April 2028.
The purpose of this executive program (two sessions of 3-1/2 days each) is to develop the executive competencies needed for leadership roles in information technology. Topics and speakers were identified based on feedback from focus groups of IT professionals and state agency CEOs.
Week #1: March, 2028
Week #2: April, 2028
Eligibility
Individuals must be nominated by their Executive Director, University President, or the Chief Information Officer of their agencies and universities. To nominate someone please complete form.
Nominations are due by February 11, 2028 and participants will be notified of their acceptance by February 21.
Where
The 2028 ELITE Program will be held in Austin.
Tuition
Tuition is $4,500. Tuition includes all program-related costs, instructional materials, most breakfasts and lunches and some networking events. It does NOT include lodging, per diem, or travel costs.
2028 topics include:
- Executive Perspectives
- Texas Government 101: Legislative Budget Process
- IT Leaders and the DIR Intersect
- Effective Communication
- Executive Decision Making
- IT Strategic Planning and Modernization
- The Engaging Leader
- Texas Data Management
- Evolving Role of the CIO
- Attracting, Retaining, and Leading the IT Workforce of Tomorrow
- Project Management and QAT
- Generative AI and Emerging Technologies
- The Pivotal Role of Leadership for your Accessibility Program
- Legislative Communications
- The IT Leader's Role in Procurement
- Cybersecurity and the IT Leader