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Government is changing. New technologies such as artificial intelligence are shifting possibilities but old challenges, from cyber threats to an aging workforce, outdated technical infrastructure to an unwieldy budget process, remain. That’s why bold, innovative ideas have never been more important to delivering government’s essential mission. At BOLD GOV, Government Executive and Nextgov teamed up to explore the powerful combination of technology, culture, and people transforming the way government operates and provides services. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and special, peer-nominated presentations, we heard from top government officials and were inspired by the bold ideas your colleagues are pursuing.

SPEAKERS

Veronica Villalobos

Principal Deputy Associate Director, Employee Services
Office of Personnel Management

Camille M. Hoover

Executive Officer,
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
National Institutes of Health

G. Negesh Rao

Director of Business Technology Solutions, Office of the Chief Information Officer
US Small Business Administration

Karen St. Germain

Deputy Assistant Administrator, Systems (DAAS), Satellite and Information Service 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Melissa Jenkins

Program Manager and Industry Liaison for Women-Owned Small Businesses and HBCU Program Analyst, Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization
 Department of Treasury

Daniel Fogarty

Chief Administrative Officer, Division of Intramural Research, National, Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) 
National Institutes of Health

Carmella McCrary

Program Analyst
 Taxpayer Advocate Service

Michael Sarich

Freedom of Information Act Director
 Veterans Health Administration 

Brian Whittaker

Deputy Director, IT Modernization Centers of Excellence
General Services Administration

Aaron Boyd

Senior Editor, Technology and Events, 
Nextgov

Jonathan Alboum

Principal Digital Strategist for the Federal Government
ServiceNow

AGENDA

8:00 AM

Registration & Networking Breakfast

8:35 AM

Opening Remarks 

8:40 AM

Opening Keynote 

  • Harry Lee, Assistant Commissioner, Technology Transformation Services, General Services Administration
9:00 AM

Inside the Data Scientist Series for Federal Government

Federal data scientist roles are evolving. In this session, hear about the new data scientist series being developed for federal government, gain insight into the training program pilot being worked in conjunction with OMB at the Census Bureau, and learn how the program may be available to other parts of the federal government should agencies wish to participate.

  • Lisa Frid, Program Manager, Workforce Transformation, U.S. Census Bureau
9:15 AM

Fearless FOIA—Using New Tech to Tame the FOIA Monster

As co-chair of the Chief FOIA Officer's Advisory Committee on Technology, this session will see Michael Sarich highlight success stories and new technological innovations from agencies across the federal family and spanning the globe, sharing innovative approaches to solving one of the most challenging topics that face every federal agency impacting congressional interaction, public perception, and ultimately budgets. This presentation will arm the audience with the tools they need to transform their programs and tame the FOIA Monster in 2020.

  • Michael Sarich, Freedom of Information Act Director, Veterans Health Administration 
9:30 AM

Exploring the Game-changing Impact of the NOAA Satellite Observing Systems Architecture

NOAA's National Environment Satellite, Data, and Information Service helps to keep the American public safe and our economy strong; their combined services reduce extreme weather impacts through enhanced prediction capabilities, and by providing actionable and timely weather data. In this session, hear how a new NOAA's Satellite Observing Systems Architecture study stands to create a sea change in how NESDIS plans development for the satellite architecture for weather and climate satellites for future generations by incorporating private sector satellite data as part of the mix of satellite data to benefit the United States and global community.

  • Dr. Karen St. Germain, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Systems (DAAS), Satellite and Information Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
9:45 AM

A Session Presented by Our Underwriter Box

  • Chris Weatherup, Lead Sales Engineer, Box
10:00 AM

Networking Break

10:15 AM

Panel: The Mission Imperative behind Innovation 

Making space for bold, innovative ideas can be difficult in government. Disparate systems, complex reporting requirements, and burdensome procurement processes are all challenges to overcome. This panel of government executives will share the keys to fostering innovation and share examples of when a bold idea led to mission success. 

  • Veronica Villalobos, Principal Deputy Associate Director, Employee Services,
    Office of Personnel Management
  • G. Nagesh Rao, Director, Business Technology Solutions, Small Business Administration
  • Dan Fogarty, Chief Administrative Officer, Division of Intramural Research, National, Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institutes of Health
  • Brian Whittaker, Deputy Director, IT Modernization Centers of Excellence, General Services Administration 
  • Moderated by: Aaron Boyd, Senior Editor, Technology and Events, Nextgov
11:00 AM

The Foundations For Federal Digital Transformation

A Session Presented by Our Underwriter ServiceNow

  • Jonathan Alboum, Principal Digital Strategist for the Federal Government, ServiceNow
11:15 AM

Turn Knowledge Into Action...and Action Into Results

The marrying up of technology to partner analytics with the voice of the people can be a powerful combination. This session explores how to create a performance-centric culture, infused with employee engagement, to move the needle forward.

  • Camille M. Hoover, M.S.W., Executive Officer, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
11:30 AM

Innovating Procurement Policy to Create Competitive HBCU Grants and Funding

The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization encourages HBCUs to align their strategic planned mission, goals and objectives with the Presidential Executive Order (E.O.) 13779, promoting academic excellence and innovation to become competitive for federal procurements. In this session, hear how Melissa Jenkins works to influence procurement policy and change activities—including through collaborating with GSA to develop a contracting tool—to increase capacity and competitiveness for federal grants, contracts and funding for HBCUs.

  • Melissa Jenkins, Program Manager and Industry Liaison for Women-Owned Small Businesses and HBCU Program Analyst, Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Department of Treasury
11:45 AM

Taxpayer Advocate Service Assistance Program after the 35-day Government Shutdown

In this session, hear how the Taxpayer Advocate Service, an independent organization within the IRS, rose to the aftermath challenges of the 35-day government shutdown to efficiently and effectively serve internal and external customers.

  • Carmella McCrary, Program Analyst, Taxpayer Advocate Service
12:00 PM

Closing Remarks

 

VIDEOS

Harry Lee

Assistant Commissioner, Technology Transformation Services, General Services Administration

Inside the Data Scientist Series for Federal Government

Lisa Frid, Program Manager, Workforce Transformation, U.S. Census Bureau

Fearless FOIA—Using New Tech to Tame the FOIA Monster

Michael Sarich, Freedom of Information Act Director, Veterans Health Administration 

Exploring the Game-changing Impact of the NOAA Satellite Observing Systems Architecture

Dr. Karen St. Germain, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Systems (DAAS), Satellite and Information Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Chris Weatherup

Lead Sales Engineer, Box

The Mission Imperative behind Innovation 
The Foundations For Federal Digital Transformation

Jonathan Alboum, Principal Digital Strategist for the Federal Government, ServiceNow

Turn Knowledge Into Action...and Action Into Results

Camille M. Hoover, M.S.W., Executive Officer, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Innovating Procurement Policy to Create Competitive HBCU Grants and Funding

Melissa Jenkins, Program Manager and Industry Liaison for Women-Owned Small Businesses and HBCU Program Analyst, Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Department of Treasury

Taxpayer Advocate Service Assistance Program after the 35 day Government Shutdown

Carmella McCrary, Program Analyst, Taxpayer Advocate Service

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