The newly-released President’s Management Agenda has identified data as one of the three main drivers of transformation in the federal government. The administration has already begun working on a data strategy and infrastructure to strengthen the ability of agencies to leverage data to improve the effectiveness of their operations and services. This panel will discuss the challenges and questions that must be addressed to achieve this vision—and the steps that individual agencies can take now to position themselves for the future.

• Moderator: ​Sanjay Sardar, Vice President, Analytics and Simulation, ​SAIC
• Marina Fox, Gov Domain Manager, General Services Administration
• Stephen Prosser, IC Chief Data Officer, Office of the Director of National Intelligence 
• Chad Sheridan, Chief Information Officer, Risk Management Agency, Department of Agriculture 

 

 

Although the concept of “machine learning” has been around since the late 1950s, its use has been growing exponentially in the last few years. And since well before the movie “AI” came out in 2001, artificial intelligence in machines has been growing more advanced, exhibiting reasoning and showing knowledge and perception. But many agencies are still struggling to understand what machine learning and AI mean to them, and what’s involved in leveraging these technologies. A panel of experts will address these questions and more.

• Moderator: Ashok Sankar, Director of Solutions Strategy, Public Sector, Splunk
• Adrian Gardner, Chief Information Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
• Evan Lee, Chief Technology Officer, Department of Health and Human Services​
• Brian Thomas, Agency Data Scientist, NASA

 

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For years, federal agencies have been talking about the concept of digital government, in which citizens, employees, and partner organizations can access information and services online, both quickly and securely. But security—the ability to ensure the integrity, privacy, and transparency of a digital transaction—has proven a challenge. That is where blockchain comes in. This concept of a distributed ledger system, implemented appropriately, has the potential to address a wide range of requirements across the federal government. 

• Moderator: John Sprague, Deputy, Technology & Innovation Division and End User Architect, NASA
• Debbie Bucci, Office of Standards and Interoperability, Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, Department of Health and Human Services
• ​Craig Fischer, Innovation Program Manager, Department of the Treasury
• Silvana Rodriguez, Senior Partnership Advisor in the Secretary's Office of Global Partnership, Department of State
• Andrew Vanjani, Acting Director, Integrated Award Environment, ​General Services Administration
• Michelle White, Director, Shared Services & IT Products Contract Operations, IT (Non-MAS) Acquisition Operations, Office of Information Technology Category, Federal Acquisition Service, General Services Administration

 

 

• Moderator: Brad Barker, Client Executive, Array Information Technology, Inc.
• Ashley Mahan, FedRAMP Agency Evangelist, General Services Administration
• Taylor Roberts, Information Security Specialist, Cyber and National Security Unit, Office of Management and Budget
• Jimmy Scott, Deputy Chief Procurement Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development

 

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The major tenets of DevSecOps are culture, automation, learning, measuring and sharing. Project teams at the agency and program levels are working feverously to change the culture of their agencies to allow modernization to take hold. One critical goal is to speed up the Authority to Operate (ATO) security process, with a focus on moving to On-going Authorization (OA). Unfortunately, while technical guidelines for OA exist, the organizational structure, processes and tools are not fully understood. This panel will help attendees understand how to adopt OA and begin leveraging it to deliver secure applications more quickly and effectively.

 

 

 

IT and acquisition experts across government agree that federal agencies need to develop more innovative approaches to acquisition—accelerating the procurement process and improving the odds of a successful program. For example, technical challenges, videos, and other exercises are providing new ways for bidders to demonstrate their capabilities and expertise. But what really works? That is, what delivers value both to government and industry? This panel will discuss the value of current and emerging innovation efforts.

 

 

 

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In Annapolis Waterfront Hotel

80 Compromise Street

Annapolis, MD 21401

 

• Scott Finke, Information Technology Senior Advisor, Architectural Research Service, Department of Agriculture

 

 

 

 

 

Please join us at the for a tour of the Academy. Shuttles are provided from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM between the Westin Annapolis and the Visitor Center, which is located at 52 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402.