More than 130 people gathered at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on Nov. 5, 2010 to learn and discuss “Innovation 2.0: Information Technology in Government and Business” – the topic of the Robert H. Smith School of Business’ 11th Annual CIO Forum.

For decades information technology (IT) and digital infrastructures have served as a platform for innovation. From the personal computer to the Internet to social media, scores of IT innovations have spawned new business models, created novel products and services, and helped business and government organizations discover new ways of engaging with their customers and constituents. What are the new frontiers in technology-enabled innovation? What are the new developments that will create disruptive change in the organization of work across a range of sectors in both business and government?

Chief information officers and business professionals from around the country gathered in Washington, D.C., to discuss the use of the Internet and how it affects different businesses at the 10th Annual CIO Forum sponsored by the Robert H. Smith School of Business. This was the first time the forum was held at the school’s Washington campus. More than 200 people were in attendance.