The purplish-pink slacks - which she said she picked because they had pockets and were comfortable - paired smartly with a black blouse. One of the wonderful folks responsible for putting on the NASCIO midyear conference, You said she believed her entire outfit was ordered on Amazon. “I think they should wear something that shows the character of where they’re from. “I just like to show people the Aloha spirit and it’s good for the vendors to know that I’m the person from Hawaii so they can easily identify me in the crowd and come up and have a discussion,” he said. Murdock told StateScoop the Aloha shirt is the standard for government officials in Hawaii. In a true tribute to island time, Honolulu’s top tech official sported a Reyn Spooner Aloha shirt from the summer of 2022. “It’s coordinating and that’s a whole look.” She advised conference goers to wear something sensible and comfortable: “Fashion is nice, but if you can’t walk on it then you can’t get to where you need to go.” Doug Murdock, CIO, Hawaii “I’m wearing my business attire with the Crocs because last night I did a lot of walking and these are my go-to’s when I have to work and walk the data centers,” Tasvibi-Tanha told StateScoop. “This is us, and not being all formally attired helps that.”Īrizona’s chief operating officer donned a black blazer and blouse with slacks, and coordinated her gold, sparkly Crocs with her bag. It’s become more about relationships and friendships,” Robinson said. “This is a much more inviting kind of atmosphere.
Doug Robinson, executive director of NASCIO, said the change in expected attire at conferences was a welcome one, and it’s something he’s been hoping would help facilitate a more relaxed environment. It seems as though the days of stuffy suits at conferences are gone, and that was partially by design. To get at the heart of NASCIO culture, StateScoop asked - what are you wearing, and more importantly, why?Ĭonsistently, we heard that comfort was key in deciding what to wear on conference days. The looks this year were wide and varied, and tech leaders sported everything from formal suits to casual slacks, or even blazers paired with sneakers. State technology officials and vendors gathered for several days to mingle and share ideas about the latest and greatest in public sector tech. We’re talking about the National Association of State Chief Information Officers midyear conference in National Harbor, Maryland, which wrapped up on Wednesday morning. Fashion’s biggest week of the year is here - and no, we’re not talking about the Met Gala.
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