Featuring Guest Speaker — Ted Ross, Chief Information Officer, City of Los Angeles

Culture Before Code: Leading Digital Government

How City & County CIOs Navigate Vendor Relationships, Transform Services, and Drive Smart City Initiatives

Joe Toste
Joe Toste

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#42: Ted Ross, CIO, City of Los Angeles - Building a Smart City for the Future
Ted Ross, CIO for the City of Los Angeles, shares insights on digital ethics, smart city initiatives, and preparing for the 2028 Olympics.

📝 Summary

In this edition of TechTables, public sector technology leaders tackle the evolving challenges of digital transformation in government as they navigate smart city initiatives, vendor relationships, and the critical shift from technical expert to transformation leader.

Discover how these executives are aligning technology with community priorities—from LA's 2028 Olympic preparations to citizen-centric digital services—while optimizing costs, managing stakeholder relationships, and building future-proof infrastructure.

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