Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Keynote – Spy vs. AI: Defending Against Artificial Intelligence's Threats to Your Life, Loved Ones and Livelihood

Have you heard of a deep fake? Would you or your family fall for one? Dive into the dynamic world of artificial intelligence and its intricate relationship with the insider threat landscape. As AI continues to reshape industries, it simultaneously introduces new dimensions of vulnerabilities within organizations that insiders can exploit. In this engaging and insightful keynote, we’ll explore the evolving threats of AI, from deepfakes to voice cloning, and how they can impact individuals, families, and businesses. With real-world examples and case studies, we'll break down the tactics malicious actors use and, more importantly, provide practical tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from these emerging dangers. By the end, you'll not only understand the risks but walk away empowered with actionable strategies to safeguard your digital lives in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Shawnee Delaney. CEO, Vaillance Group

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Concurrent Sessions

From Hype to Impact: AI Implementation Strategies for Government

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to real-world application across government. How should agencies decide when to buy solutions versus build in-house to maximize value and efficiency? Explore practical use cases, lessons learned, and how AI tools can act as a talent multiplier through collaboration and team augmentation.

Smart Modernization: Planning, Funding, Reducing Technical Debt

Strategic planning and disciplined investment are essential to modernizing legacy systems and reducing technical debt. How can agencies prioritize initiatives, align budgets, and phase out outdated technologies while planning for future needs? Explore practical approaches to long-term modernization, including funding strategies, prioritization frameworks, and sustainable paths to evolving IT environments.

Connected Data, Strong Governance

Data-driven decision-making is only as strong as the governance and trust that support it. How can agencies securely share, integrate, and manage data across departments and with external partners while preserving accuracy and accountability? Examine best practices for data governance, system integrity, and building a trusted foundation for cross-agency collaboration.

Lunch

Bits and Bytes

In these two lightening talks, we’ll hear from Bay Area IT leadership on essential trends and topics at the forefront of public sector IT.

Short Break

Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.

Concurrent Sessions

AI and Cybersecurity: Risks and Rewards

As AI capabilities expand, so do the opportunities for both defense and exploitation. How can public sector organizations leverage AI to strengthen cybersecurity while addressing new risks introduced by adversarial use? Gain insight into emerging tools, threat trends, and strategies to build a more adaptive and secure environment.

Future-Proofing Public Sector IT: Strategies for Resilience

In today’s unpredictable world, continuity of government services in a disaster is critical: the safeguarding of digital infrastructure and data is essential. Public sector orgs must collaborate to build resilience against diverse disruptions such as natural disasters and cyber threats. What lessons have we learned from past incidents that can be applied to future preparedness? This session will highlight best practices in incident response and recovery.

Workforce Strategies for Emerging Technology

The public sector workforce is navigating constant change driven by rapidly evolving technologies and shifting demands. How can organizations prepare their teams to adapt quickly, embrace new tools, and stay effective amid ongoing transformation? Explore practical strategies for fostering agility, supporting continuous learning, and building a workforce equipped to thrive in a fast-changing technology landscape.

Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners

Hosted by: A Panel of Bay Area IT Leaders

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

General Session – 25 Years of Digital Government 'The Eras Tour': How Technology, Policy and Public Service Evolved - and What Comes Next

In 2001, "digital government" meant moving paper forms to static PDF downloads. Today, it means real-time, AI-driven resident services, "whole-of-state" cybersecurity, and cloud-native infrastructure that never sleeps. As the Center for Digital Government (CDG) celebrates its 25th anniversary, we invite you to a high-energy retrospective and a forward-looking strategy session that tracks the evolution of the public sector’s digital DNA. We will walk through the "waves" of transformation we’ve navigated together and will provide a roadmap for the next quarter-century of innovation.

Joe Morris, Chief Innovation Officer, Center for Digital Government

Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area

Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.

End of Conference

Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.