A review of the Transformation Summit agenda including key outcomes and an introduction to the attendee pathways.
Description: A broad review of Government's greatest management challenges and how the application of digital transformation technologies can move the needle. The keynote will include a discussion of current challenges, promising strategies, and examples of success.
Combiz Abdolrahimi, Emerging Technology and Innovation Leader, Deloitte
Congressman Ro Khanna, State of California
Description: Digital transformation and innovation offers federal agencies the opportunity to fundamentally change the way they interact with and serve the people by improving customer experience and service delivery to rebuilding trust in government. The challenge is that most agencies were not born in the digital age, and legacy systems can constrain growth. By modernizing infrastructure, automating delivery and consumption of goods and services, digitizing government and business services, and transforming processes and employee experiences, agencies can make the shift successfully. This session of federal digital transformation & innovation leaders will discuss how agencies can take quick decisive action now to enable widespread innovation and achieve digital transformation tomorrow.
Combiz Abdolrahimi, Emerging Technology and Innovation Leader, Deloitte, Moderator
Poupak Afshar, Chief Executive Officer, Easy Dynamics
Andrea Brandon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget, Finance, Grants and Acquisition, Department of Interior
Patrick Newbold, Assistant Deputy Commissioner and Deputy Chief Information Officer, Social Security Administration
Stuart Wagner, Chief Digital Transformation officer, U.S. Air Force and Space Force
Description: A panel of industry leaders will discuss, at a high level, the types of DTx tools that industry and government can use to augment their capabilities.
Joseph Klimavicz, Managing Director, KPMG, Moderator
Jorge Ferrer, Clinical Informaticist, Department of Veteran Affairs
Camille Hogan, Procurement Expert, U.S. Digital Service
Rayvn Manuel, Senior Application Developer and Architect, National Museum of African American History and Culture
Nadiuska Pringle, Financial Operations Branch Chief, DC Court of Appeal and Superior Court District of Columbia
Description: In a lightning round format, U.S. Army Leaders will respond to questions about the Army Digital Transformation Strategy and their plans for putting strategy to action.
Initial Fireside Chat:
Brian Jacobs, Director, DoD Accounts and Intelligent Solutions, Macro Solutions
Krystyna Kolesar, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Department of Army
Panel Discussion:
Brian Jacobs, Director, DoD Accounts and Intelligent Solutions, Macro Solutions, Moderator
Bakari Dale, Director Business Enterprise Data Analytics, U.S. Army
Lori Mongold, Chief, Strategic Operations Division at Army (Deputy Chief of Staff)
Paul Puckett, Director, Enterprise Cloud Management Agency, U.S. Army
TECHNOLOGY BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
Session A: Pathway 1 Technology- RPA and Workflow Automation: Federal Progress and Game Changing Opportunities, 1:00pm TO 1:40pm
Description: Panelists from the Federal Sector's leading Automation Programs will discuss their best practices and lessons learned for deploying RPA at scale, including new opportunities to accelerate adoption.
Lattrice Goldsby, Robotics Process Automation CoE & Branch Manager, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Moderator
James Gregory, Chief Technology Officer, Computer World Services
Russell Kuehn, Program Manager for RPA, Social Security Administration and Chair for the Federal Community of Practice RPA
Joseph Roach, Division of Financial Policy and Analysis Director, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
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Session B: Pathway 1 Technology - Digitalization: Tools and Best Practices to Unlock Automation Potential and Meet NARA Requirements, 1:50pm to 2:30pm
Description: Government Program Managers discuss tools and best practices to improve operational efficiency and advance agency missions through conversions from analog to digital data.
Edward Burrows, Vice President, Brillient Corporation, Moderator
Molly Gatti, Chief Solutions Delivery, Department of Veteran Affairs
Douglas "Marty" Graham,Management and Program Analyst, Enterprise Digitalization & Case Management Office, Internal Revenue Service
Derek Herbert, Director Business Transformation Services, Department of Veteran Affairs
Marisa Roinestad, Technical Project Lead, Enterprise Digitalization & Case Management Office, Internal Revenue Services
Session C: Pathway 1 Technology - The Future is Now: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, 2:40pm to 3:20pm
Description: Panelists from industry vendors will discuss artificial intelligence tools that can help DTx programs jump start their automation efforts, address emerging business challenges and set up their agencies for long-term success.
David Nguyen, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, United Solutions Moderator
Dr. Rod Fontecilla, Chief Innovation Officer, Guidehouse
Pamela Isom, Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office, Department of Energy
Michael Simon, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
MANAGEMENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
Session A: Pathway 2, Management - Selecting Business Challenges for Transformation, 1:00PM to 1:40 PM
Description: An experienced panel of DTx leaders from across the Federal Government will discuss how to identify business challenges suitable to digital transformation.
Sunjit Bir, Director, Global Health & Finance Campaigns and Solutions, Peraton, Moderator
Molly Cain, Associate Director, Enterprise Digitalization, Internal Revenue Service
David Ellison, Associate Commissioner for the Office of Digital Transformation, Social Security Administration
Bobby Saxon, Deputy Director, Office of Information Technology, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services
Harrison Smith, Director Enterprise Digitalization, Internal Revenue Service
Session B: Pathway 2, Management - Applying the Right DTx Tools, 1:50pm to 2:30pm
Description: An innovative panel of Federal CIOs will discuss their strategies and tactics for discerning the right DTx tools to solve pressing business challenges including enhancing critical services, addressing the objectives of the CX EOs, and continuing to use digital capabilities to transform how government services are delivered.
Suzette Kent, Former Federal Chief Information Officer, Moderator
Mittal Desai, Chief Information Officer, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Sanjay Koyani, Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Department of Labor
Rebecca Piazza, Senior Advisor for Delivery, Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Courtney Winship, Deputy Chief Information Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, Department of Homeland Security
Session C: Pathway 2, Management - Impact of Women in Digital Transformation Technology, 2:40pm to 3:20pm
Description: Government and industry women leaders discuss their objectives, involvement, progress, and outcomes in their respected technology roles.
Arti Arthur, Vice President, Head of Growth, Ad Hoc Team
Rachael Horvath, Deputy Director, Web and Emerging Technologies Group, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services
Kim Baldwin Sparks, Chief Business Officer, Social Security Administration
A review of the Transformation Summit Agenda
Description: A sweeping discussion of the digital threat landscape and how digital innovation is enabling CIA's success against America's most daunting national security challenges. Lessons learned in the field of espionage will have relevance to government and business alike.
Jennifer Ewbank, Deputy Director, Directorate of Digital Innovation, Central Intelligence Agency, Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Description: The IT Management and Modernization Community of Interest’s published a case study that discusses the topic of Digital Transformation based on a series of interviews with representatives from industry, nonprofits, and federal, state, local, foreign governments. The result are best practices to provide agencies with a playbook for initiating and driving IT Transformation, detailing their lessons learned as they implement Digital Transformation efforts. This session will discuss outcomes from that study especially real-world examples on a topic often discussed in abstract terms.
Alison O'Mara, Innovation and Adoption Lead, General Services Administration, Moderator
Jeannette Bruno, Innovation Adoption Lead, General Services Administration
Erika, Flora, Chief Executive Officer, Beyond20
Description: While the employee life cycle may look the same as in the past, the employee experience has most definitely changed. Given the current need for a virtual/in-person/hybrid work culture, and sprinkle in factors such as the pandemic and “The Great Resignation”, the needs and priorities of today’s employee have shifted over the past few years. This panel will examine the ever-evolving impact of digital transformation on today’s workforce—from strategizing on how to form the most effective teams, to leveraging technology frameworks for increased efficiencies and work/life balance, and ultimately improving the customer/user experience.
Samara Schulman, Director of Business Operations, OnPoint Consulting, Inc., Moderator
Amanda Eamich, Senior Director Business Development, Publicis Sapient
Jason Kattman, Acquisitions Specialist, U.S. Digital Service
James Wolff, Associate Administrator for Information Management and chief Information Officer, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy
TECHNOLOGY BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
Session A: Pathway 1, Technology - Building your "A: Team: Talent Strategies for Delivering DTx Successfully, 12:30pm to 1:20pm
Description: Federal technology leaders and HR SMEs discuss talent acquisition and retention strategies for developing and deploying effective DTx teams.
Michael Crosby, Chief Executive Officer, Leadership Connect, Moderator
Sydney Heimbrock, Chief Industry Advisor for Government, Qualtrics
Jennifer Rostami, Director, IT Modernization Centers of Excellence, Technology Transformation Services, General Services Administration
Peter Sursi, Head of Financial processing Services Section, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Session B: Pathway 1, Technology - The Quantum Realm: How Quantum Computing and other Advanced Technologies will Revolutionize the Business of Government, 1:30pm to 2:20pm
Description: Why do we need to understand Quantum Computing? How will Quantum Science impact our lives in this decade. These questions and more will be answered by this panel of experts.
Todd Hager, Vice President, Macro Solutions, Moderator
David Broach, Research Analyst, General Services Administration
Gabriel Chang, Quantum Ambassador, Client Technology Lead and Federal Chief Technology Officer Architect, IBM
Dr. Travis Humble, Director Quantum Service Center, Department of Energy
Kevin Kissell, Technical Director for HPC and Quantum Computing, Google
Session C: Pathway 1, Technology - Securing your Stack. Best Practices for Securing Agencies Infrastructure, Data, Tools, and Code, 2:30pm to 3:45pm
Description: With the current Administration's focus on data security and privacy, this session will provide timely, practical guidance on protecting DTx data, tools, and code.
Derrick Pledger, Vice President of Digital Modernization, Leidos, Moderator
Paul Blahusch, Director of Cybersecurity, Department of Labor
Brian Epley, Director, Office of Information Technology Operations, Environmental Protection Agency
Sanjay Gupta, Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Small Business Administration
Steven Hernandez, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Education
Ronald Thompson, Chief Data Officer, Nation Aeronautics and Space Administration
MANAGEMENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Session A: Pathway 2, Management - Hop Off the Fence: How to convince Skeptical Executives the Time is Now for DTx, 12:30pm to 1:05pm
Description: Program Managers from the Government's most impactful automation programs discuss how to convince skeptical executives to leverage DTx. Topics include business case development, metrics, and investment strategies.
Kevin Duvall, Chief Technology Officer, Administration of children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, Moderator
George Chambers, PhD, Acting Chief Information Officer, Office of Assistant Secretary for Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
George Hoffmann, Deputy Director and Deputy Chief Information Officer, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services
Benjamin Simcock, Contracting Officer, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Acquisition and Grants Management, Department of Health and Human Services
Other Presenters to be named shortly.
Session B: Pathway 2, Management - Program Design and Governance: Setting Your Agency up for Long Term DTx Success, 1:15pm to 1:50pm
Description: Automation SMEs from industry discuss proven strategies for developing governance models for DTx tools.
Erica Thomas, Senior Accountant, Robotic Process Program manager, Department of Defense, Moderator
Paul Haberl, RPA Program Manager, Veterans Affairs
Brian Jacobs, Director, DoD Accounts and Intelligent Solutions, Macro Solutions
Lisa Kitlinski, IT Project Manager, Department of State
Francis Wood, RPA Program Manager, Defense Logistics Agency
Session C: Pathway 2, Management - DTx and Remote/Hybrid Work, 2:00pm to 2:35pm
Description: A fireside chat with an industry and government experts discussing the tools and strategies for leveraging DTx to support more effective hybrid/remote work.
Doruk Akan, Enterprise Executive Architect, IBM Consulting, Federal Talent Transformation
Cindy Good, Management and Program Analyst, Office of Financial Innovation and Transformation, Department of Treasury,
Session D: Pathway 2, Management - Acquisition Strategies to Advance Digital Transformation, 2:45pm to 3:20pm
Description: Government Acquisition leaders discuss how innovative acquisition policies and practices drive transformation.
Mike Rice, Chief Operating Officer, Corner Stone IT, and Author, "In Pursuit - The Business Development Life Cycle", Moderator
Janelle Billingslea, Technical Lead, Department of Health and Human Services
Jaime Gracia, Director of Strategic Enterprise Programs, U.S. Department of State
William Randolph, Chief Executive Officer, Think Acquisition
Description: A panel discussion with Federal performance improvement executives on the hall marks of successful process transformation.
Neil Chaudhry, Director of Federal Artificial Intelligence Implementation, General Services Administration, Moderator
Gerard Baddorek, Former General Services Administration Chief Financial Officer
Jamie Krauk, Deputy Associate Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Timothy Persons, Chief Scientist and Managing Director of Science, U.S. Government Accountability Office