The Tech-Enabled Mission

With all the buzz surrounding disruptive technologies like machine learning, blockchain, artificial intelligence, drones and more, it can be easy to forget federal technology’s raison d’être: enable the mission. These technologies are a means to the mission’s end, empowering agencies to achieve mission goals more efficiently and securely while permanently changing roles and processes. Join Government Executive and Nextgov to hear how these innovative tools are realizing mission success by altering acquisition, shifting mission directives, utilizing disruptive technologies and more.

8:30AM	Welcome Remarks
8:35 AM	Exclusive Interview Kelly Olson, Acting Deputy Commissioner, Federal Acquisition Service; Acting Director, Technology Transformation Services, General Services Administration Moderator: Frank Konkel, Executive Editor, Nextgov
9:00 AM	The Evolving Role of the Federal CIO Disruptive technology’s role in daily operations and long-term initiatives is only growing more essential. This makes mission success dependent on the strong visions of chief information officers and their offices to utilize technologies like intelligent automation, blockchain, artificial intelligence and more. In this session, leaders in federal technology will discuss their evolving roles and what it takes to create a blueprint for technological success. David Chow, Chief Information Officer, HUD Dorothy Aronson, Chief Information Officer, National Science Foundation Gary Washington, Chief Information Officer, USDA La'Naia Jones, Deputy Assistant Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Intelligence Community (IC), ODNI Moderated by: Aaron Boyd, Senior Editor, Technology and Events, Nextgov
9:35AM	A Session Presented by Our Underwriter Robert Osborn, Chief Technology Officer, Federal, ServiceNow
9:50AM	Networking Break
10:05AM	How to Buy Faster: Reimagining Technology Acquisition Complex, inefficient and overly bureaucratic. These are all common complaints about federal technology acquisition. Since tech is the backbone of enabling agency missions, navigating the frequently thorny acquisition terrain is crucial for success. As OTAs and the new administration’s technology acquisition policies change how government buys tech, this panel of federal experts will explain how to procure the technology your agency needs faster. Juan Arratia, Senior Procurement Executive, OPM Anil John, Technical Director, Silicon Valley Innovation Program, DHS Joanne Woytek, Program Manager, Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement Program Manager, NASA Moderated by: Joseph Marks, Senior Correspondent, Nextgov
10:45AM	Architecting the Future of Federal Automation With the acceleration of the digital revolution, the federal government is poised to change the way it operates for good—merging machine processes with human intuition. Mountains of data stand to yield never-before-seen insights, and numerous repetitive tasks can expect to be eliminated, freeing up more strategic contributions from many employees currently mired in day-to-day responsibilities. This session assembles public sector leaders who are architecting the future of federal automation to create a smarter, more efficient government benefiting employees and citizens alike. Dr. William Brantley, HR Specialist (Development), Enterprise Training Division, Office of Human Resources, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Mike Wetklow, Deputy Chief Financial Officer & Division Director for Financial Management, National Science Foundation Moderated by: Aaron Boyd, Senior Editor, Technology and Events, Nextgov
11:30AM	Closing Remarks