Improving User Experience | AI and Collaboration | Empowering Teams

Melinda Rogers, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Department of Justice (DOJ), discusses efforts to enhance user experience and rebrand IT services by prioritizing transparent communication and modernizing service delivery. Troy Schneider, Vice President and General Manager at Billington CyberSecurity, highlights the critical role of AI in both defending against and executing cyberattacks, stressing the importance of international collaboration. Steven Hernandez, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Department of Education (DOE) shares how fostering a culture of trust and teamwork helped the department achieve top cybersecurity scores under Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA).

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Navy's Path to Financial Accountability: Overcoming Barriers and Driving Reform

Russell Rumbaugh, discusses the Marine Corps' successful audit and the broader challenges facing the Navy as it strives for a clean audit opinion. He emphasizes that strong leadership was a key factor in the Marine Corps' achievement

Transforming Federal Agencies with AI: Opportunities and Strategies

Paul Dommel, discusses the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across federal agencies. AI is being leveraged in three primary areas.

Phase 3 of Department of Homeland Security's Procurement Innovation Lab

Scott Simpson, outlines the Phase 3 initiative within the Procurement Innovation Lab (PIL). This phase shifts the emphasis from individual procurements to transforming the broader procurement culture within DHS.

Transforming Air Force Contracting to Meet Modern Challenges

Major General Alice Treviño, shares that the service is focused on transforming its contracting processes to meet the evolving demands of great power competition. The service is actively seeking change agents who can navigate and drive innovation in a rapidly shifting landscape.

The Evolving Role of Identity in Cybersecurity and Zero Trust

General Robert Brown, Ret., iscusses the upcoming AUSA annual meeting, emphasizing the importance of networking between military leaders, industry experts, and academic professionals to address global challenges.

USDA Advances AI Adoption Through Hackathons and Strategic Partnerships

Christopher Alvares, shares how the department’s recent AI-focused hackathon, in collaboration with Colorado State University, is driving innovation and operational improvements.

Empowering Global Operations through IT and Cybersecurity at USAID

Jason Gray, discusses the agency’s comprehensive IT and cybersecurity strategy, emphasizing stakeholder engagement, operational readiness, and centralized cloud infrastructure to manage systems securely.

The Evolving Role of Identity in Cybersecurity and Zero Trust

Christine Halvorsen, emphasizes the growing recognition of identity as critical infrastructure in cybersecurity. She discusses how identity management has shifted from being a secondary concern to a core element of zero trust frameworks.

The Role of Transactional Data Reporting in Government Procurement

Greg Rollins, discusses how the Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) initiative enhances transparency and efficiency in government procurement by providing detailed line-item-level data.

Streamlining Federal Hiring: OMB's Push for Efficiency and Better Outcomes

Loren DeJonge Schulman, discusses the recent efforts by OMB and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to improve the federal hiring process.

Navigating Zero Trust in Federal Cybersecurity and Identity Management

Rob San Martin, discusses the complexities of implementing zero trust solutions within the federal government, particularly focusing on identity management and edge computing.

Exploring Generative AI in the Army for Enhanced Operational Efficiency

Leonel Garciga, elaborates on the Army's initiative to experiment with generative AI capabilities through a pilot program involving 400 users.

Advancing U.S. Diplomacy: Modernizing the State Department’s Mission, Workforce, and Technology

Richard Verma, provides an in-depth overview of the State Department’s three-year modernization plan, initiated in October 2021.

Best Practices for Small and Large Businesses in Government Contracting

Larry Reagan, discusses the critical role of collaboration between large companies and small businesses in government contracting.

Innovation & Collaboration in the U.S. Air Force Through IT and Cyber Strategies

Venice Goodwine, highlights the pivotal role of collaboration between the Air Force and its industry partners in driving innovation and improving mission readiness.

A CIO's Guide to Successful Technology Modernization

Gundeep Ahluwalia, recently concluded an eight-year tenure and shares his insights on leveraging the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) for successful project execution.

The Strategic Evolution of PAI in National Security

Dana Barnes, shares the transformative role of publicly available information (PAI) in government operations, particularly within the intelligence community..

Progressing Acquisition Policy with Emerging Tech

Jeff Koses, discusses the transition from the first to second generation of the Federal Advisory Committee focused on acquisitions policy..

Keys to Successful Government Transformation

Dave Hinchman, discusses the critical factors that contribute to successful government transformation initiatives. He emphasizes the importance of intentionality and mindfulness in transformation efforts.

Navigating the Expanding Cyber Threat Landscape

Tom Guarente, delves into the complexities of managing the ever-expanding cyber attack surface faced by federal agencies. Guarente highlights the dynamic nature of this challenge.

CIA's AI Strategy: Advancing Intelligence, Efficiency & Governance

Lakshmi Raman, discusses how the CIA has developed a new AI strategy focused on three pillars to maintain an edge over adversaries.

A New Era of Efficiency and Innovation for Financial Management at the IRS

Teresa Hunter, outlines a transformative vision for the agency’s financial management, driven by the substantial funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.

Transforming Federal Agencies with AI: Opportunities and Strategies

Paul Dommel, discusses the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across federal agencies. AI is being leveraged in three areas.

Phase 3 of Department of Homeland Security's Procurement Innovation Lab

Scott Simpson, outlines the Phase 3 initiative within the PIL. This shifts the emphasis from individual procurements to transforming the broader procurement culture within DHS.

Information Integration in the Intelligence Community

Dr. Stacey Dixon, discusses the importance of information integration across the intelligence community and details the foundation of this integration.

Optimizing Federal Operations with AI Solutions

Robert Carey, discusses the integration of AI solutions and emphasizes that the success of AI implementation relies on understanding where the data is located.

FedRAMP Roadmap and Emerging Technology Prioritization Framework

David Shive, outlines GSA's comprehensive digital transformation strategy. The transformation focuses on three overarching strategic goals

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