Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

Windsor Foyer

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Windsor Ballroom I/II

Enrique Martinez, Jr., Chief Information Officer, City of Arlington

Keynote – Have You Ever Jumped from an Airplane? (The Journey of Delivering a Complex Project in the Public Sector)

Windsor Ballroom I/II

Large-scale public-sector technology projects are complex, often requiring IT leaders to address technical debt and legacy issues before envisioning future advancements. Launching new projects involves evaluating everything from the RFP process to relationship management, and regulatory compliance. Join Saby Waraich as he shares actionable insights from his journey of transforming a struggling digital transformation project into a success. Discover the strategies he employed to overcome these challenges and understand the true essence of 'jumping out of an airplane' in the context of leading successful digital transformations.

Saby Waraich, Chief Information Officer/Chief Information Security Officer, Clackamas County College

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Windsor Foyer

Concurrent Sessions

Public Sector AI Adoption: Leading Innovation and ROI

Windsor III

Government agencies are leveraging AI to streamline operations, enhance constituent services, and achieve measurable ROI through cost savings. This session will explore real world use cases that balance innovation with security and public trust. The expert panel will discuss AI’s fiscal impact and how to implement low-risk tools and overcome skepticism through targeted upskilling.

Moderator: Sean McSpaden, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Tim Howell, Chief Innovation Officer, North Central Texas Council of Governments

Eric Matthews, Chief Information Officer, IT Department, City of Allen

Cullen Landrum, Advisory Solutions Consultant, SailPoint

Strategic Approaches to Modernization

Newbury

Modernizing IT infrastructure in the public sector demands strategic decision-making. What are the best collaborative measures? How do you prioritize application rationalization? From cloud vs. on-prem solutions to cost management and compliance, agencies must align technology investments with organizational goals. This session covers modernization use cases and governance frameworks for accountable, efficient service delivery.

Moderator: Enrique Martinez, Chief Information Officer, City of Arlington

Deborah Moore, IT Manager, Software Services, City of Arlington

Brandon Crawford, Senior Account Executive – SLED, Equinix

Lunch

Windsor Ballroom I/II

General Session – Bits and Bytes

Windsor Ballroom I/II

Derrick Age, Chief Information Security Officer, City of Dallas

Tanishia Dorsey, Interim Chief Information Officer, City of Dallas

Sallie Trotter, Deputy Chief Technology Officer, City of Fort Worth

Short Break

Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.

Concurrent Sessions

Incident Response: Communication and Collaboration

Windsor III

When a cyber incident disrupts government operations, the aftermath demands coordinated recovery, risk mitigation, and clear internal and external communication plans. This session delves into cross agency collaboration and best practices for collective response planning, risk management frameworks and integrated communication strategies.

Michael Nelson, Deputy CISO and Security Operations Manager, City of Arlington

Keshnel Penny, Chief Information Officer, Department of Information Technology, City of Grand Prairie

Developing Tomorrow’s IT Leaders

Newbury

Leadership in public sector IT requires more than technical expertise; it demands vision, mentorship, and the ability to inspire teams. What does it take to become an effective leader? This session will explore the realities of IT leadership, from career progression and education to motivating teams and fostering innovation. Our experts will share insights on upskilling, succession planning, and mentoring aspiring leaders.

Moderator: Deborah Moore, IT Manager, Software Services, City of Arlington

Chris Lee, Chief Information Officer, City of Levisville

Erin Matheson, Sr. IT Project Manager, City of Denton

Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners

Manchester

Hosted by: Enrique Martinez, Chief Information Officer, City of Arlington

Tanishia Dorsey, Chief Information Officer (Interim), City of Dallas

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Windsor Foyer

General Session – The Government Experience Revolution – Reimagining Personalized Government Delivery

Windsor Ballroom I/II

Constituents today expect the same level of seamless, personalized service from government that they receive in the private sector. The Government Experience Revolution is transforming how agencies deliver services, moving from one-size-fits-all approaches to data-driven, user-centric experiences. This session will explore how governments are leveraging AI, digital identity, and advanced analytics to anticipate citizen needs, streamline interactions, and build trust through personalization.

Sean McSpaden, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area

Windsor Foyer

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

End of Conference

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