Rising Stars 2024: A Cocktails and Conversation Event - Agenda
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Cocktails & Conversation Agenda

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4:30 PM EST Thursday, December 12

Registration & Networking

45 minutes

Pick up your badge and network with your peers!

Pick up your badge and network with your peers!

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5:15 PM EST Thursday, December 12

Opening Remarks

5 minutes

Welcome to the Rising Stars, Cocktails and Conversation event.

Welcome to the Rising Stars, Cocktails and Conversation event.

Anna Pettyjohn
Anna Pettyjohn
Executive Vice President of Product and Strategy
GovExec
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5:20 PM EST Thursday, December 12

Editorial Opening Remarks

10 minutes

Join the editorial leaders from Nextgov, FCW, and Route Fifty as they celebrate this year’s class of Rising Stars, highlighting the real-world impact these emerging leaders are making by advancing their agencies' missions through more efficient, adaptable, and future-focused public services.

Join the editorial leaders from Nextgov, FCW, and Route Fifty as they celebrate this year’s class of Rising Stars, highlighting the real-world impact these emerging leaders are making by advancing their agencies' missions through more efficient, adaptable, and future-focused public services.

Jessie Bur
Jessie Bur
Executive Editor
Nextgov/FCW
Chris Teale
Chris Teale
Managing Editor
Route Fifty
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5:30 PM EST Thursday, December 12

Spotlight

Leadership in Focus: Developing the Next Generation in Government IT

30 minutes

Join us for an insightful discussion on the vital role mentorship, training, and organizational culture play in developing the next generation of leaders in Government IT. Our esteemed panel, featuring both rising stars and accomplished Fed 100 winners, will examine the impact of investing in early-career professionals. They will underscore how these investments not only drive innovation but also strengthen the overall effectiveness of government technology initiatives.

Join us for an insightful discussion on the vital role mentorship, training, and organizational culture play in developing the next generation of leaders in Government IT. Our esteemed panel, featuring both rising stars and accomplished Fed 100 winners, will examine the impact of investing in early-career professionals. They will underscore how these investments not only drive innovation but also strengthen the overall effectiveness of government technology initiatives.

Chris Kuang
Chris Kuang
Co-Founder and Deputy Director
U.S. Digital Corps
April Harding
April Harding
Director User Experience Services
Internal Revenue Service Office of Online Services
Sean Newhouse
Sean Newhouse
Staff Reporter
Government Executive
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6:00 PM EST Thursday, December 12

Networking Cocktail Reception

1 hour

Enjoy some refreshments and mingle with all the Rising Star winners and peers.

Enjoy some refreshments and mingle with all the Rising Star winners and peers.

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