Nextgov/FCW Cloud Summit Agenda

Welcome to the Nextgov/FCW Cloud Summit!

Anna Pettyjohn

EVP, Product & Strategy
GovExec

Modern IT infrastructures are essential to unlocking the full value of mission-critical data. In this opening keynote, we’ll explore how cloud computing, AI, and machine learning are fueling innovation across state and local government. Whether your agency is advancing digital transformation or just beginning its modernization journey, this session will provide key insights on harnessing cloud and emerging technologies to overcome today’s challenges and drive future success.

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Mohammed Sohail Chaudhry

Chief Technology Officer, Office of Digital Transformation
U.S. Food & Drug Administration

Christian Hoff

Director
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Worldwide Public Sector (WWPS)

As governments increasingly shift to cloud-based environments, they are unlocking new ways to harness and analyze vast amounts of data. This transition is helping agencies gain clearer insights into their operations, identify opportunities for program improvements, and enhance decision-making processes. By better understanding and utilizing their data, governments can ultimately deliver more effective and responsive services to the communities they serve.

This conversation will examine how shifting to a cloud based environment enables governments to wrap their heads around existing data and better understand opportunities to improve programs plus dig into what that ultimately means for delivering better services on the ground.

Santiago Garces

Chief Information Officer
City of Boston, MA

Joe Collins

Chief Technology Officer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Chris Teale

Staff Reporter
Route Fifty

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As federal agencies continue to modernize their IT infrastructure, the adoption of multi-cloud environments and cloud-enabled emerging technologies is becoming increasingly essential. These advancements present new opportunities to streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and support innovation. However, navigating a multi-cloud landscape also introduces challenges related to integration, security, and governance.

This session will explore how federal agencies are navigating the complexities of managing multi-cloud environments while leveraging cloud-enabled emerging technologies. Discover how these efforts are driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and supporting mission-critical initiatives across the public sector.

Jimmy L. Hall, Jr.

Chief Information Officer & Director, Technology, and Innovation Office
Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Department of State

Heather Heben

COSMOS Project Manager
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC)

Edward Graham

Technology Reporter
NextGov/FCW

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Mitch Herckis

Global Head of Government Affairs
Wiz

Cloud technologies are transforming how government agencies achieve mission-critical objectives. In this closing keynote, we’ll explore real-world case studies that showcase how cloud adoption is driving innovation and operational efficiency. From optimizing data analytics to implementing AI and machine learning, DISA's Brad Wright will highlight the measurable benefits of cloud in the public sector and provide valuable insights for shaping future success.

Brad Wright

Chief, Hybrid Cloud Broker, J9, Hosting and Compute (HaC)
DISA

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Thank you for joining us for the Nextgov/FCW Cloud Summit

Anna Pettyjohn

EVP, Product & Strategy
GovExec