From “e”-Government to “we”-Government: ACT Open Government Event on Tuesday

ACT will host an event on open government on Tuesday, Apr 14 from 9:30 to 10:45am. It’s at the newly opened Capitol Visitors Center, Congressional Meeting Room South (the new main entrance to the U.S. Capitol, is located on the East front at First Street and East Capitol Street, NE). Coffee and morning snacks will be served.

Join us to discuss how we can move from merely posting information online (e-government) to a more participatory process (we-government). We’ll discuss core concepts of “we” government—including the social media technologies that enable access, accountability and participation—and how Congress can create processes for a more transparent government:

• Define what being “open” means for the executive, legislative and judicial branches
• Review and update procedures and rules within government to better deliver information to citizens
• Create mechanisms for accepting and integrating increased constituent correspondence and comments on rulemakings

Policymakers can also help the IT vendor community by providing more specific information and requirements. IT companies are eager to compete and prove themselves in the government procurement process in ways that will empower Americans like never before.

Presenters include:

· Braden Cox, Association for Competitive Technology

· Jerry Brito, Mercatus Center

· Andrew Plemmons Pratt, Center for American Progress

Please RSVP to Melissa at mmoskal at actonline.org  or call 202.420.7484

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
9:30-10:45AM
Capitol Visitors Center, Congressional Meeting Room South
This is a widely attended event.