{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"MISAC Connect Audio","title":"The Countdown to Monterey—and MISAC Connect in Your Pocket","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1209,"description":"The countdown to the 2026 MISAC Annual Conference is underway! In this solo update, we look ahead to MISAC’s largest Annual Conference yet, taking place September 27–30 in Monterey, and preview plans to capture short conversations with members during the conference for future episodes of MISAC Connect Audio.\nWe also introduce the upgraded MISAC Connect platform and mobile app and highlight what’s hot in the forum—including Microsoft Publisher’s retirement, California Senate Bill 122, the evolving relationship between IT and Public Information functions, and experiences with managed security service providers.\nThe episode also recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month and this year’s theme, “Unidos, Somos Más”—“Together, We Are More.”\nWe close by congratulating MISAC member Rolland Kornblau, CGCIO, whose chapter in PTI’s CIO Leadership for Cities and Counties: Emerging Trends and Practices explores why change management has become an essential responsibility of the modern CIO.\nChapters\n00:00 Cold Open\n00:35 The Countdown to Monterey Begins\n02:55 MISAC Connect Is Now in Your Pocket\n07:10 What’s Hot on MISAC Connect\n12:55 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month\n15:15 MISAC Member Recognition: Rolland Kornblau\n17:35 See You in Monterey\nLinks Mentioned in This Episode\nDownload MISAC Connect for iPhone and iPad\nDownload MISAC Connect for Android\nThe New Reality: When Technology Leadership Becomes Change Management\nVisit our MISAC Connect forum for more discussions and community engagement.\nFollow us on Twitter and LinkedIn for updates and announcements.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/IAyx5-MX9BbFeqZTXIUX2yaam3DXmd8_X569y52AYQ4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOWMz/YWUwYzgwYmUxMThj/OWE3OGU1YTE3MjQ4/Nzc4MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}