FOCUS DAY: Technology Business Management MONDAY, JULY 29TH

9:00 AM COFFEE & REGISTRATION

10:00 AMBOOTCAMP: LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TO GAIN VISIBILITY INTO IT SPEND AND ENABLE DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING: PART I Hosted by Proven IT Finance

1:00 PM LUNCH

2:00 PMBOOTCAMP: LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TO GAIN VISIBILITY INTO IT SPEND AND ENABLE DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING: PART IIHosted by Proven IT Finance

4:00 PM END OF FOCUS DAY

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8:00 AM REGISTRATION & COFFEE OPENS

8:30 AMCHAIRPERSON OPENING REMARKS Welcome Address

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

9:00 AM

IT MODERNIZATION AT A TIPPING POINT: SEIZING MOMENTUM � Progress report on Government IT modernization � Best practices and lessons learned in leveraging people, processes, and technology � Successes achieved and challenges ahead

9:45 AM

LEADING CHANGE: STRATEGIES FOR DRIVING SUCCESSFUL IT MODERNIZATION � Ensuring strong project management to keep modernization efforts on track � Communicating value to stakeholders throughout the process � Delivering incremental improvements and quick wins to build momentum

10:30 AM NETWORKING BREAK

CYBERSECURITY: IMPROVING THREAT DETECTION, INTELLIGENCE, AND MANAGEMENT

11:00 AM

ADOPTING A MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH TO CYBERSECURITY � Enhancing asset security, limiting personnel access, protecting data and networks � Implementing automated solutions that can both detect and respond to threats � Strategies for attracting, hiring, and retaining federal cybersecurity personnel

11:45 AM

HARNESSING THE CLOUD TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY � How cloud adoption can boost security � Why some cloud solutions offer more security than others � How to decide on a cloud model

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1 TUESDAY, JULY 30TH

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12:30 PM LUNCH

CLOUD: LEVERAGING THE CLOUD TO DRIVE EFFICIENCIES, SCALABILITY, AND PERFORMANCE

1:30 PM

LEVERAGING A PROVEN PROCESS FOR CLOUD MIGRATION AND TRANSFORMATION � Establishing a cloud strategy and plan � Keys to a successful cloud program � Understanding the security advantages and challenges

2:15 PM

TAKING A “CLOUD SMART” APPROACH TO LEGACY MODERNIZATION � Understanding where cloud makes most sense � Building flexibility into your strategic plan � Advantages of “cloud smart” over “cloud first”

DATA: UNLOCKING THE POWER OF BIG DATA TO TRANSFORM GOVERNMENT

3:00 PM AFTERNOON NETWORKING

3:45 PM

DOING DATA CENTER CONSOLIDATION AND OPTIMIZATION RIGHT � Creating a robust data governance strategy � Embracing virtualization, solid state storage, and cloud technologies � Securing data across diverse technology environments

4:30 PM

LEVERAGING DATA ANALYTICS TO BOOST AGENCY PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY � Fostering a data-driven culture � Embracing the cloud to enable data analytics � Harnessing Automation, AI, and Machine Learning

5:15 PM END OF MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1 TUESDAY, JULY 30TH

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8:00 AM REGISTRATION & COFFEE OPENS

8:30 AMCHAIRPERSON OPENING REMARKS Welcome Address

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

9:00 AM

DRIVING IT MODERNIZATION AT SMALL, INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES � Modernization challenges of smaller agencies � Leveraging shared services for commodity IT � Tapping into acquisition/sourcing support

9:45 AM

BRIDGING THE DIVIDE BETWEEN IT, FINANCE, AND PROCUREMENT � Seeking out opportunities for collaboration � Scheduling time to come together, exchange experiences and challenges � Designing a shared vision for the future

10:30 AM NETWORKING BREAK

SHARED SERVICES: LEVERAGING INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION TO DRIVE EFFICIENCIES

11:00 AM

NEWPAY: REALIZING PAYROLL EFFICIENCIES THROUGH SHARED SERVICES � Progress on consolidating payroll services � Best practices and lessons learned to date � Future vision – and NewPay as a model for federal shared services

11:45 AM

CONSOLIDATING IT TO REDUCE COST, BOOST PERFORMANCE, AND STRENGTHEN CYBERSECURITY � Benefits of sharing commodity IT and security services � Determining the right acquisition approach and industry partners � Building stakeholder relationships within and across agencies

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 2 WEDNESDAY, JULY 31ST

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12:30 PM LUNCH

PUBLIC-FACING SERVICES: DELIVERING SERVICE EXCELLENCE TO CITIZENS AND CUSTOMERS

1:30 PM

LEVERAGING MODERNIZATION TO ENHANCE CITIZEN SERVICES � Understanding the rising needs and expectations of the American public � Upgrading services using through user-centric design � Leveraging a multi-channel approach for more intuitive, responsive services

2:15 PM

DELIVERING THE BEST CUSTOMER VALUE THROUGH DEVOPS � Developing a complete end-to-end vision � Fostering collaboration between development and operations � Going beyond Agile methodologies to create a DevOps culture

PEOPLE: CLOSING SKILLS GAPS TO BUILD A 21ST CENTURY WORKFORCE

3:00 PM AFTERNOON NETWORKING

3:45 PM

UPGRADING THE GOVERNMENT IT WORKFORCE TO DRIVE IT MODERNIZATION SUCCESS � Understand why technology is only half of the IT Modernization equation � Learn how forward-thinking agencies are keeping the IT workforce up to speed � Explore strategies for attracting and retaining top talent

4:30 PM

TRANSFORMING GOVERNMENT WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES � Incorporating newer technologies like RPA, AI, machine learning and IoT, and what’s next. � Building the information architecture you need to enable advanced technologies � Identifying a practical roadmap for deployment

5:15 PM END OF MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 2

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 2 WEDNESDAY, JULY 31ST

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