What’s Happening NOW? (Virtual)
All times subject to change
Modernization efforts and the adoption of emerging technologies hardly happens in a silo. While their approach, funding and level of oversight are often different, federal, state, and local leaders have much to learn from one another as they seek to solve similar challenges. In Day 1 of the Emerging Technology and Modernization Summit, Nextgov and GCN sit down with the technology and policy experts responsible for driving collaboration across levels of government and highlighting instances where federal guidance and mandates have provided roadmaps for state and local application.
12:00:00 PM
Tuesday March 7
Editorial
Welcome Remarks
Welcome to Day 1 of the GovExec Emerging Tech and Modernization Summit.
Frank Konkel
Executive Editor
Nextgov
Editorial
Opening Keynote
As GovExec kicks off its first Emerging Tech and Modernization Summit, we’ll hear from a senior government leader on their vision for technology modernization efforts in government, key challenges and priorities between federal, state and local leaders, and where collaboration exists in every corner of government.
Lisa Costa
Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
US Space Force
Frank Konkel
Executive Editor
Nextgov
Editorial
Leveraging our Differences: StateRAMP and FedRAMP
As top targets for evolving cyber threats, governments must remain vigilant in protecting sensitive citizen data. Cybersecurity is a critical focus on the minds of every technology leader. Still, the path to cybersecurity remains different at each level of government. Founded in 2020, in an effort to mimic many of the best practices of FedRAMP, StateRAMP shares a similar vision: enabling state and local governments to find solutions to cyber hurdles and standardizing the approach to cybersecurity. During this session, Nextgov and GCN sit down with the visionary leaders of both programs to better understand their similarities, differences, and how they leverage these realities to better inform their work.
Leah McGrath
Executive Director
StateRAMP
Brian Conrad
Acting FedRAMP Director and Program Manager for Cybersecurity
General Services Administration [Pending Agency Approval]
Chris Teale
Staff Reporter
GCN
Editorial
Authentication and Authorization Strategies for DDIL and TICAM Environments
There is a lot of effort throughout the government for modernizing Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions. Many of these efforts are around the centralization of identity management. While these efforts are necessary and valuable, not all government use cases work with SaaS and centralized environments. During this session, we will discuss the importance of attribute-based access control (ABAC) and an easier way to deploy and enforce these technologies into disconnected, denied, intermittent, and/or with limited bandwidth (DDIL) and tactical ICAM (TICAM) environments.
Bryan Rosensteel
US Federal CTO
Ping Identity
Editorial
Tech Talk: Archives and AI
As government entities work to push the envelope with new technology and modernization strategies, we’ve seen all sorts of new tactics. Government organizations have massive amounts of information to store and keep records of, and while employing machine learning to make that record management more efficient may be the answer, some agencies have found success in advanced data analytics or other methods.
Kristopher Stenson
State Records Manager
Oregon State Archives
Chris Teale
Staff Reporter
GCN
2:00:00 PM
Thursday March 9
Editorial
Equity and Expansion: Building a Better Route to Broadband
Access to reliable, high-speed internet has quickly become a necessary resource for Americans receiving government services, or maintaining their day-to-day operations within areas like healthcare, education, and beyond. Still, there remain indisputable disparities in availability. In response to inequities, the federal and state governments are working together to tackle the problem, with plans to work collaboratively in expanding and updating broadband access. During this session, GCN unveils the different approaches leaders are taking to address the need through free wifi pilots, practical uses of 5G, and more.
Francella Ochillo
Executive Director
Next Century Cities
Brian Donoghue
Deputy Director
Next Century Cities
Chris Teale
Staff Reporter
GCN
Editorial
Building a Community Around Civic Tech
In today’s modern government, federal technology leaders are paving the way in the adoption of new initiatives in part due to key administrative directives and mandates. For states operating outside of those mandates, there are still opportunities ripe for collaboration. During this session, Nextgov and GCN spotlight the knowledge pipeline born from the Technology Transformation Service with a conversation on how federal tech initiatives are trickling down to the state level.
Waldo Jaquith
Former Senior Advisor to the Administrator
General Services Administration
Aaron Snow
Interim Executive Director
Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation, Georgetown University
Jen Tress
Principal, Co-Founder
Verge Talent Partners
Ayushi Roy
Deputy Director, New Practice Lab
New America
Aaron Boyd
Senior Editor
Nextgov
Where's the Money?
New federal guidance and executive orders have placed particular emphasis on the critical need to modernize government operations and services, but the priority goes well beyond directives. A recent influx of unprecedented funding initiatives provides leaders with the necessary variables to translate modernization goals into a reality. During this session, Nextgov unpacks these funding opportunities, how they are managed, and how they are setting leaders up for success.
Amy Hille Glasscock
Program Director, Innovation and Emerging Issues
NASCIO
Polly Hall
Senior Advisor to the Chief Procurement Officer
Department of Homeland Security [Pending Agency Approval]
4:10:00 PM
Tuesday March 7
Editorial
Closing Remarks
Day 1 of the GovExec Emerging Technology and Modernization Summit comes to a close and we preview Day 2.
Frank Konkel
Executive Editor
Nextgov
What’s NEW? (Virtual)
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Government agencies are often described as being behind the technology curve . While agencies are not typically early adopters of emerging technologies, due in part to careful assessment of where to invest taxpayer dollars, they certainly serve as some of the largest contributors to technological advancements and lead the way in modernizing these technologies. In Day 2 of the Emerging Technology and Modernization Summit, Nextgov and GCN are joined by the innovators, scientists, and engineers in government behind cutting edge technology and shine a spotlight on the forward-thinking work of government experts.
12:15:00 PM
Wednesday March 8
Editorial
Welcome Remarks
Welcome to Day 2 of the GovExec Emerging Tech and Modernization Summit.
Chris Teale
Staff Reporter
GCN
Editorial
Opening Keynote
New technology, a new threat landscape, and new governance challenges pose an interesting opportunity for technologists and government leaders alike. As Day 2 of the Emerging Tech and Modernization Summit kicks off, we are joined by senior government leadership at the state and local level to assess the trends in current technology adoption across the country, the impact of a digital revolution, and the promise of significant social and economic benefits for the people they serve.
Debra Lam
Managing Director of Smart Cities and Inclusive Innovation
Georgia Institute of Technology
Chris Teale
Staff Reporter
GCN
Editorial
Follow the Leader: Where Government Benefits from Being Second Adopters
While the government may not be an early adopter of emerging technologies, they make up for that with being one of the largest consumers of technology, paving the way forward for technological advancements and modern approaches. Augmented reality, cloud computing, and 5G, just to name a few, are corners of the market that agencies have long standing investments in. How are they moving the needle forward in leveraging these technologies for more efficient and effective government services? Where do they stand to improve? In this session, hear from technologists and IT practitioners seeking to expand the reach of current technologies and improve mission delivery.
Monica Taylor
Coach
Procurement Innovation Lab - Department of Homeland Security [Pending Agency Approval]
Frank Konkel
Executive Editor
Nextgov
Editorial
Tech Talk: Quantum Mechanics
Join this tech spotlight to hear from experts in the public sector pushing the envelope in how technology can improve the government mission.
Dr. Michael Di Rosa
Program Manager
Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA)
Renato Renner
Professor for Theoretical Physics
Institute for Theoretical Physics
Alexandra Kelley
Staff Correspondent
Nextgov
1:35:00 PM
Wednesday March 8
Sponsored
Accelerate Digital Modernization: Create a Self-Service Infrastructure to Accelerate Modern Software Deployment
Platform Engineering is opening new possibilities to accelerate digital modernization efforts. From elevating employee experiences across the enterprise to achieving improved security postures, platform engineering provides federal agencies with a new way to keep pace with innovation. Join Maximus as they dive into the world of platform engineering, infrastructure maintainability, and more.
Frank Reyes
Cloud Solutions Lead
Maximus
Editorial
On the Edge of Science: News of the Weird and Wild
As stewards of public trust, government leaders have a unique responsibility to uphold the promise of agency missions, delivering effective and efficient services, while finding opportunities to enhance possibilities and harness technological forces. In the most forward-thinking and creative corners of the public sector, government scientists, technologists, engineers and researchers are coming together to capitalize on visionary missions and sci-fi-esque breakthroughs. In this session, Nextgov showcases their work.
Michael LaPointe
NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate Program Executive
NASA
John Nelson
Deputy Program Executive
NASA
Aaron Boyd
Senior Editor
Nextgov
Editorial
Careful Considerations in Emerging Technologies
The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning, among other emerging technologies, promises to revolutionize the government industry. AI algorithms can help practitioners work more effectively and make better use of critical data. But the historical data on which these algorithms are built reflect generations of societal biases that can negatively impact minorities. As the use of AI continues to rise, what can leaders do to prevent the perpetuation of these biases and break the cycle of inequities? What similar considerations should leaders be making when balancing the implementation of emerging technologies with the uncertainty of their impact?
Dr. Christina Silcox
Research Director - Digital Health
Duke University
Alexandra Kelley
Staff Correspondent
Nextgov
The Tech That Comes Next: How Changemakers, Philanthropists, and Technologists Can Build an Equitable World
What is technology’s role in our work to create an equitable world? In this session, GCN's Chris Teale sits down with authors Amy Sample Ward and Afua Bruce to discuss their new book, The Tech That Comes Next. In a conversation on how to collaborate across sectors, Ward and Bruce unpack the importance of equity in technology, possibilities for innovation and change, and where we go from here.
Afua Bruce
Author
The Tech That Comes Next
Amy Sample Ward
Author
The Tech That Comes Next
Chris Teale
Staff Reporter
GCN
3:55:00 PM
Wednesday March 8
Editorial
Closing Remarks
Day 2 of the GovExec Emerging Technology and Modernization Summit comes to a close and we preview Day 3.
Chris Teale
Staff Reporter
GCN
What’s NEXT? (In-Person)
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With a constant eye toward the future, much can be learned from the adoption of current technologies: how to sustain momentum, how to scale, and how best to invest in similar efforts. In the final day of the Emerging Technology and Modernization Summit, Nextgov and GCN seek to answer the questions: What comes next? Where do we go from here? And what solutions are technology experts putting their effort behind in the years ahead?
Registration & Networking Lunch
Pick up your badges and enjoy lunch and networking opportunities.
Editorial
Welcome Remarks
Welcome to the third and final day of the Emerging Tech and Modernization Summit.
Jessie Bur
Managing Editor
Nextgov
Viral Chawda
Head of Technology Practice—Government
KPMG
Editorial
Culture of Innovation Panel
Even with the greatest advancements in software development and technology, a strong backbone of social capital and a forward-thinking workforce is critical. As leaders grapple with the possibilities of the future and explore just how far emerging technologies can take them, it's imperative that the culture is supportive of a future-focused mission. In this session, Nextgov's Jessie Bur explores the importance of building a culture of innovation and the benefits for tech-focused agencies.
Dr. Jennifer Shieh
Director of Ecosystem Development, Office of Investment and Innovation
Small Business Administration
Jessie Bur
Managing Editor
Nextgov
Editorial
Building the Backbone of Modernization: The Tech Workforce
As federal, state and local IT experts discuss the journey to zero trust, advancements in artificial intelligence, and opportunities to leverage quantum computing, one consistent message ties these priorities together: what about the workforce? In this session, Nextgov and GCN sit down with leaders in technology and workforce management alike to better understand the current challenges and implications on hiring and retaining a 21st century workforce.
Emily Huntress Lamont
Policy Advisor, Office of Career & Technical Education
Department of Education
Dr. Rebecca Ayers
Group Manager, HR Strategy
Office of Personnel Management
Kristen Errik
Staff Reporter
Nextgov
Two Truths and a Lie?
It can seem as we look forward to the ways that technology will help us in the future that for every promise that is delivered upon there is one that falls short of expectations. Sometimes the culture doesn't allow it to be successful, the budget doesn't allow it, or the technology has not quite been fully realized. Aaron Heffron, President of Research and Forecasting at GovExec will draw from research over the past year in the public sector space to highlight what's next as the public sector serves a rapidly changing country with new (and some old) tools. This interactive session will challenge your thinking about how you are working and the needs of your constituents.
Aaron Heffron
President, Research and Forecasting
GovExec
2:15:00 PM
Thursday March 9
Leveraging Technology for a CX Strategy of the Future
As government services continue to be performed digitally, citizens expect more efficient and effective interactions with critical services. How are experts leveraging the guiding principles of customer experience to meet these evolving challenges and priorities? Where are CX practitioners focusing their efforts in improving digital services and championing the needs of a 21st century government? And where do emerging technologies come into play?
Nicole French
Customer Service Branch Manager
Transportation Security Administration
Simchah Suveyke-Bogin
Chief Customer Experience Officer, Office of Customer Experience
US Department of Agriculture
Frank Konkel
Executive Editor
Nextgov
Sponsored
Tech Talk: Spotlight on CISA
Join this tech spotlight to hear from experts at CISA pushing the envelope in how technology can improve the government mission.
Dr. Garfield Jones
Associate Chief Strategic Technology
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Aaron Boyd
Senior Editor
Nextgov
Closing Keynote
For the final session of the Emerging Tech and Modernization Summit, NASA's Jenn Gustetic concludes programming with a peek behind the curtain at what's next, what's a priority, and where we go from here.
Jenn Gustetic
Director of Early Stage Innovations and Partnerships
NASA
Frank Konkel
Executive Editor
Nextgov
3:55:00 PM
Thursday March 9
Editorial
Closing Remarks
Thank you for joining Emerging Technology and Modernization Summit.
Frank Konkel
Executive Editor
Nextgov
4:00:00 PM
Thursday March 9