Thursday, April 25
8:00 am Eastern
Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area
Pre-Function/Manatee Ballroom
9:00 am Eastern
Opening Remarks
Summerlin/Princeton/Anderson
Rafael Mena, Chief Information Officer, Orange County
Rosa Akhtarkhavari, Chief Information Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, City of Orlando
9:15 am Eastern
Keynote – Leading and Motivating the Human for Tomorrow
Summerlin/Princeton/Anderson
The “human” means more to your team’s success today than ever before. How will emerging advances in technology, along with constant changes in global, social, and economic factors, present unforeseen difficulties for employees in the future? This presentation defines how today’s leaders can champion and serve their teams by preparing them today to meet the unknown challenges of tomorrow.
Cassi Chandler, Motivational Leadership Expert, former FBI Special Agent Assistant Director
10:15 am Eastern
Networking Break in the Exhibit Area
Pre-Function/Manatee Ballroom
10:45 am Eastern
Concurrent Sessions
Readiness, Responsiveness and Resilience
Delaney
Recent global events have laid bare the need for robust continuity plans that include collaboration between state and local governments. We’ve witnessed heroic work and along the way learned some valuable lessons – one of which is that the next virus, fire, flood, or cyber-disruption is just around the corner. This session asks (and answers) the question: “How can local governments work together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the next catastrophic event?”
Moderator: Hansa Bernal, Senior National Conference Director, Government Technology
Rosa Akhtarkhavari, Chief Information Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, City of Orlando
Kevin Burns, Chief Information Officer, Director of Information Technology, City of Melbourne
Ben Moebes, Sales Director, Southeast Public Sector, Cradlepoint, Inc.
Bridging the Divide: Advancing Digital Equity and Accessibility for All!
Sumter/Seminole
Digital equity and inclusion are not just about connectivity. Access to broadband is but a piece of the puzzle. The issue of equitable use and accessibility comes into play. What will governments do to create full engagement opportunities for all? How will technologies support this endeavor? How will we make those technologies accessible? This session provides foundational knowledge on how to drive digital equity and accessibility forward and looks at the great work that is being done in Central Florida to improve the equitable use of technology.
Moderator: Katya Diaz, Staff Writer, Industry Insider - Florida
Joe Arena, Broadband Development Manager, Ciena
David Palmer, Director, Information Technology Division, Polk County
11:45 am Eastern
Lunch
Summerlin/Princeton/Anderson
12:45 pm Eastern
Bits and Bytes - Show Me the Money!
Summerlin/Princeton/Anderson
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the public sector faces unique funding challenges. From upgrading outdated systems to developing innovative solutions, securing adequate capital is crucial for driving progress and delivering effective services. What does the funding landscape look like and what resources are available? Public-private partnerships, grants, budget allocations and more are all part of the conversation. This session will provide an overview of how to best optimize your financial resources.
Moderator: Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President of Events, Government Technology
Amy Kessel, Fiscal Manager, Vendor Relations and Contract Manager, Information Technology Department, City of Orlando
1:05 pm Eastern
Short Break
Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.
1:15 pm Eastern
Concurrent Sessions
Emerging Technology in Government
Delaney
Innovators create increased productivity, cost savings and people-first services that benefit users. How is government harnessing emerging technologies, like AI, while at the same time ensuring ethics, security, and privacy are top of mind leading into the future? In this thought-provoking session, we will dive into the transformative potential of emerging technologies in reshaping government operations, enhancing citizen experience, while building more efficient, responsive and accountable public sector.
Moderator: Hossam Reziqa, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Systems, City of Daytona Beach
Todd Bayley, Chief Information Officer, Pasco County
Bruce Malyon, Vice President, Technology Evangelist, Vasion
Oscar Torres, Chief Information Officer, City of Lakeland
Securing the Future by Staying Ahead of the Cybersecurity Curve!
Sumter/Seminole
Cyberthreat attacks are increasing in potency and frequency while becoming more treacherous to navigate each year. Having a solid and well-prepared incident response plan is not an option to consider, but a must-have. Is your team ready for the inevitable incident? This session explores the current reality of security threats and how we can work together to defend and respond.
Moderator: Robert Beach, Chief Technology Officer, City of Cocoa
Jeremey Benedict, Senior Solutions Engineer, Okta
Justin Clark, Information Systems Security Officer, City of Orlando
Josh Pearl, Regional Director, Systems Engineering, Public Sector, Fortinet
Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners
Brevard
Hosted by: Rafael Mena, Chief Information Officer, Orange County
2:15 pm Eastern
Networking Break in the Exhibit Area
Pre-Function/Manatee Ballroom
2:35 pm Eastern
General Session – The State of AI in GovTech: Exploring the Future and Charting the Course
Summerlin/Princeton/Anderson
Presented by the Center for Public Sector AI, this keynote presentation delves into the present status of Artificial Intelligence in the GovTech sector, offering a detailed examination of AI's applications within state and local governments. We will explore AI's potential future paths in GovTech, highlighting emerging trends and discussing how technology and policy leaders can prepare for AI's impact on service delivery. We will address starting points for AI implementation, stressing the importance of collaboration, ethical considerations, and equitable technology access. This forward-looking talk will equip attendees with a thorough understanding of AI's trajectory in GovTech, providing practical insights to effectively leverage AI for public sector innovation and advancement.
Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President of Events, Government Technology
View Presentation Here
3:45 pm Eastern
Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area
Pre-Function/Manatee Ballroom
Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.
4:15 pm Eastern
End of Conference
Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.
