Digital Leadership Academy Federal US

Agenda

Tue 03 Jun 2025

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8:00AM

Registration and Breakfast

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (60 mins)

9:00AM

Opening from Public Sector Network

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM (10 mins)

9:10AM

Welcome from the Event Chair and Intro to Session 1

9:10 AM - 9:20 AM (10 mins)

9:20AM
Keynote

Inspirational Keynote

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM (20 mins)

9:40AM
Industry Insights

Empowering Inclusive Leadership with Tech Innovations โ€“ Driving Innovation while Navigating Resource Realities

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM (20 mins)

In the era of unexpected inflections and exponential technological advancement and innovation what becomes increasingly apparent as being key to success is putting people at the center and as the driver of your strategy. This session explores how inclusive and empowering leadership, can transform public sector organizations into hubs of creativity, efficiency, innovation and empathy.

  • How inclusive leadership combined with a powerful tech stack increases problem solving and innovation capabilities in government agencies
  • What technology enabled leadership in government will look like in the next 25yrs
10:00AM
Panel discussion

Leading Through Complexity: People Strategy in Tech and Innovation [PeoplePT]

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM (50 mins)

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, government leaders face unprecedented challenges in leading their workforce and influencing their broader ecosystems. This session will discuss the people component of driving innovation and continuous improvement in complex and ambiguous times often marketed by unexpected inflection points.

  • Balancing strategic leadership with technical leadership
  • Fostering a culture that embraces change
  • Leading and motivating different generations and segments of your workforce
  • Democratizing innovation throughout the organization
Terry Carpenter
CIO, National Science Foundation
Christine Bellamy
Director, GOV.UK ,UK Government Digital Service
Guy Cavallo
CIO, Office of Personnel Management
10:50AM

Break and Networking

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM (30 mins)

11:20AM

Event Chair Recap and Intro to Session 2

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM (20 mins)

11:40AM
Industry Insights

Keys to Success in Driving AI Enabled RPA in Government

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM (20 mins)

Explore how government agencies can leverage the synergy between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to revolutionize operations, enhance citizen services, and overcome workforce challenges.

  • Identify high impact use cases for intelligent automation in government processes
  • Develop a strategy to secure funding and buy in from stakeholders
  • Avoid challenges related to security, compliance, scale and buy in
12:00PM
Panel discussion

Strategic Leadership: Streamlining Processes for Digital Excellence [PProcessT]

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM (50 mins)

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, it's crucial for government agencies to adapt and optimize their workflows to meet the growing demands of citizens and stakeholders. This high level discussion will explore strategies to streamline processes and achieve digital innovation excellence in public sector operations.

  • Evaluating your transformation processes and identify where to streamline workflows
  • Identifying and connecting silos to unlock problem solving and innovation
  • Create policies that empower process improvement
Pete Waterman
Director, FedRAMP, Technology Transformation Services
Mina Hsiang
Administrator, United States Digital Service
Marcela Escobar-Alava
CIO, Social Security Administration
12:50PM

Lunch and Connect

12:50 PM - 1:50 PM (60 mins)

1:50PM
Roundtables

Interactive Roundtable Discussions

1:50 PM - 2:50 PM (60 mins)

2:50PM

Afternoon Break

2:50 PM - 3:00 PM (10 mins)

3:00PM

Event Chair Recap and Intro to Session 3

3:00 PM - 3:10 PM (10 mins)

3:10PM
Industry Insights

Leading the Charge in Secure Tech Adoption and Data Management

3:10 PM - 3:30 PM (20 mins)

As federal agencies spearhead efforts in technology adoption and data management, this session explores strategies for secure implementation and maximizing the benefits of emerging technologies. Drawing from recent mandates and industry best practices, we'll discuss how government organizations can lead the charge in modernizing their IT infrastructure while prioritizing security and compliance.

  • Leveraging AI and machine learning to protect sensitive data and ensure operational integrity against sophisticated cyber threats.
  • Implementing secure by design principles across the agency
  • Establishing robust data governance frameworks
3:30PM
Panel discussion

Visionary Leadership: Navigating an Exponential Technological Landscape [PPTechnology]

3:30 PM - 4:20 PM (50 mins)

As we stand at the cusp of unprecedented technological advancements, visionary leadership grounded in clarity and foresight is crucial for harnessing the power of exponential technologies while navigating the realities of the resources we have to work with.

  • Embracing exponential thinking and the power of foresight as a strategic technology leader
  • Establishing and communicating clarity and purpose of mission and objectives
  • Proactively catalyzing conditions for change and increased investment in innovation
  • Build strategic partnerships and collaborations to leverage the opportunities presented by exponential technology
Patrick Newbold
Deputy CIO, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Pending Approval)
Amanda Renteria
CEO, Code for America
Jennifer Franks
Director Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity, GAO
Kaschit Pandya
CTO, Internal Revenue Service
4:20PM

Closing Remarks

4:20 PM - 4:30 PM (10 mins)

4:30PM

Networking Reception

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (60 mins)

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