AFCEA Bethesda Monthly Breakfast Series
Thursday, September 13, 2018
7:15 AM - 9:30 AM
 
Bethesda North Marriott
Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Rd. 
Bethesda, MD 20852
Registration Closes at 12PM
on September 12, 2018
 
Industry Member:
Online: $70
Onsite: $80
 
Industry Non-Member:
Online: $80
Onsite: $95
 
Government/Military*:
Complimentary
 
Press:
 
*Reserved for current government and active duty military – excludes government contractors.

Modernizing the IT Infrastructure:
Clouds, Hybrids and Stand-Alone Systems

From the beginning, the Trump administration has made federal IT modernization a top priority. But its modernization efforts, augmented by the Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Act and supported by the Centers of Excellence initiative, is not about modernization for modernization’s sake. Instead, the administration sees the adoption of new technologies and new IT service models as essential to achieving its goals.

This event, the first in a three-month sprint focused on modernization, will look at the key IT issues that agencies must address as they modernize their underlying infrastructure. The discussion will look at tactical issues, such as the role of the cloud, modernization priorities, and funding strategies, as well as strategic issues—namely, how to translate modernization into enhanced mission effectiveness. Other potential topics to be addressed include:

  • The current and future impact of the Centers of Excellence initiative
  • The “real” impact of the MGT Act
  • How the President's Management Agenda is changing the approach to modernization efforts

AGENDA

Thursday, September 13, 2018
7:15 AM - 7:40 AMRegistration and Networking

 

7:40 AM - 8:00 AMNetworking Breakfast 
8:00 AM - 8:15 AMWelcome Remarks

Brad Barker, Vice President of Breakfast Programs, AFCEA Bethesda Chapter

8:15 AM - 9:20 AMModerated Panel
Ken Rogers, Department of State
Donna Roy, Department of Homeland Security
Francisco Salguero, Department of Agriculture
Bobby Saxon, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Kelly Olson, General Services Administration (pending approval)
Barry West, Former DHS Executive, Moderator
 
9:20 AM - 9:30 AMClosing Remarks

Jake Brody, President, AFCEA Bethesda Chapter