Modernization Workshop 2025 - Agenda
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Agenda

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9:00 AM EDT Tuesday, April 29

Welcome and Opening Remarks

5 minutes

Welcome to the Modernization Workshop!

Welcome to the Modernization Workshop!

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9:05 AM EDT Tuesday, April 29

Unlocking the Power of the Cloud in Government

25 minutes

Government agencies must navigate complex cloud environments while ensuring security, scalability, and compliance. This session will explore best practices for cloud adoption, hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, and optimizing cloud investments to drive mission success.

Government agencies must navigate complex cloud environments while ensuring security, scalability, and compliance. This session will explore best practices for cloud adoption, hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, and optimizing cloud investments to drive mission success.

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9:30 AM EDT Tuesday, April 29

Underwriter

Wind River

Modernizing Infrastructure for the Enterprise Edg

20 minutes

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Stay tuned for session updates!

Jeff Reser
Jeff Reser
Enterprise eLxr Specialist
Wind River
Torsten Volk
Torsten Volk
Principal Analyst – App Modernization
Enterprise Strategy Group
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Wind River
9:50 AM EDT Tuesday, April 29

Future-Proofing Government with Digital Innovation

25 minutes

Successfully modernizing government services requires more than just new technology—it demands a cultural shift and strategic alignment. This session will explore key elements of digital transformation, from user-centric design to process reengineering, ensuring agencies can meet the needs of citizens and stakeholders.

Successfully modernizing government services requires more than just new technology—it demands a cultural shift and strategic alignment. This session will explore key elements of digital transformation, from user-centric design to process reengineering, ensuring agencies can meet the needs of citizens and stakeholders.

Dr. Amy Henninger
Dr. Amy Henninger
Director, Innovation & Technology Strategy, Science and Technology Directorate
DHS
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10:15 AM EDT Tuesday, April 29

Coffee Break

15 minutes

Refill your coffee and get ready for part two of this action-packed event!

Refill your coffee and get ready for part two of this action-packed event!

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10:30 AM EDT Tuesday, April 29

Automation in Action: Driving Innovation in Public Services

25 minutes

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are transforming government operations by improving efficiency, decision-making, and service delivery. This session will discuss practical use cases, implementation challenges, and strategies for responsibly integrating AI/ML into federal workflows.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are transforming government operations by improving efficiency, decision-making, and service delivery. This session will discuss practical use cases, implementation challenges, and strategies for responsibly integrating AI/ML into federal workflows.

Vinay Singh
Vinay Singh
Former CAIO
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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10:55 AM EDT Tuesday, April 29

Underwriter

Rubrik

Efficient Cyber Defense for the Modern Era of Advanced Threats

15 minutes

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, implementing efficient cybersecurity strategies is essential. This session will delve into the evolution of nation-state threats, gaps in current defenses, and regulatory challenges. We'll discuss how AI/ML and cloud technologies can streamline and enhance cyber defense, offering practical strategies to bolster cybersecurity frameworks. Join us to explore effective approaches for achieving robust and efficient cybersecurity in today's digital landscape.

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, implementing efficient cybersecurity strategies is essential. This session will delve into the evolution of nation-state threats, gaps in current defenses, and regulatory challenges. We'll discuss how AI/ML and cloud technologies can streamline and enhance cyber defense, offering practical strategies to bolster cybersecurity frameworks. Join us to explore effective approaches for achieving robust and efficient cybersecurity in today's digital landscape.

Travis Rosiek
Travis Rosiek
Public Sector CTO
Rubrik
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Rubrik
11:10 AM EDT Tuesday, April 29

Data Power: Strengthening Government with Modern Solutions

25 minutes

Unlocking the full potential of government data requires modern architectures, governance frameworks, and analytics capabilities. This session will address data integration, cloud-based solutions, and AI-driven insights to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness.

Unlocking the full potential of government data requires modern architectures, governance frameworks, and analytics capabilities. This session will address data integration, cloud-based solutions, and AI-driven insights to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness.

Dr. Radha Iyengar Plumb
Dr. Radha Iyengar Plumb
Former CDAO
DoD
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11:35 AM EDT Tuesday, April 29

Underwriter

Pager Duty

Sponsor Session

15 minutes

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Stay tuned for session updates!

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Pager Duty
11:50 AM EDT Tuesday, April 29

Proactive Security Measures for a Threat-Driven World

25 minutes

As cyber threats evolve, agencies must adopt modern, proactive security measures to protect critical systems and data. This session will cover zero-trust architecture, threat intelligence, and emerging technologies that enhance cybersecurity resilience in government.

As cyber threats evolve, agencies must adopt modern, proactive security measures to protect critical systems and data. This session will cover zero-trust architecture, threat intelligence, and emerging technologies that enhance cybersecurity resilience in government.

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12:15 PM EDT Tuesday, April 29

Closing Remarks

5 minutes

Thank you for joining the Modernization Workshop!

Thank you for joining the Modernization Workshop!

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