The Digital Government Summit brings together technology focused public-sector professionals with leading industry partners to connect on innovative approaches, get inspired and discover new technologies. Join us and let’s improve the future of government together!
Offering increasing levels of digital services to New Jersey’s residents is an enabler for better government as well as a tool for increased transparency. As IT professionals, it is our duty to advocate for security, stability, and innovation with the technology we create and support. In order to deliver, we need our industry partners; and this event is a great place for us to collaborate, discuss opportunities, and share both successes and challenges. Although each calendar day is precious, spending this time away from our normal, daily schedules is worthwhile and provides an excellent platform for these interactions. I am again looking forward to seeing you there!
– Christopher Rein, Chief Technology Officer, State of New Jersey
Tuesday, May 16 |
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8:00 am Eastern |
Registration and Morning RefreshmentsGeorge Washington Ballroom |
9:00 am Eastern |
Opening RemarksPatriots TheatreChristopher Rein, Chief Technology Officer, Office of Information Technology, State of New Jersey |
9:05 am Eastern |
WelcomePatriots TheatrePresented by: NJ-GMIS |
9:10 am Eastern |
Keynote – Transform Adversity into Advantage: How to Conquer Life's HurdlesPatriots TheatreThe world has become more difficult, and the challenges are bigger than ever. Adopting a “new normal mindset” is necessary to empower your team to navigate potential barriers and opportunities and overcome adversity. How will you manage uncertainty? Is your team ready to embrace change? This session will provide a powerful, interactive message of resilience and perseverance that will inspire you to see change as a force for growth. John Register, Inspirational and Motivational Speaker, Author, and Two-Time Paralympic Silver Medalist |
10:10 am Eastern |
Bits & Bytes – The Resident Experience Initiative: Transforming Resident Service DeliveryPatriots TheatreIn this session, we will explore the importance of transforming how digital services are delivered to New Jerseyans and how the Office of Innovation and OIT are partnering to bring that transformation to life. How can State agencies capitalize on these efforts to improve the way New Jersey designs and delivers programs and services? We will answer that question and discuss how these programs will ultimately benefit the residents and businesses in the Garden State. Dave Cole, Fellow, Office of Innovation, State of New Jersey |
10:30 am Eastern |
Networking BreakGeorge Washington Ballroom |
11:00 am Eastern |
Concurrent SessionsMy Data + Your Data = Our DataPatriots TheatreThere’s one thing government has plenty of… DATA! But it’s often siloed, protected, and unusable to anyone but the owner. Your environment may be inundated with disparate systems that include redundant information which makes data-driven decisions difficult, if not impossible. Are you getting the most out of your data? How can we work more effectively across multiple layers of government? This session explores best practices for breaking down silos to make data more manageable, discoverable, and useful. Moderator: Brian Cohen, Vice President, Center for Digital Government Craig Chapman, Senior Solutions Architect, SHI International Corp Mehnaz Mustafa, Executive Director, Health Care Quality and Informatics, New Jersey Department of Health Carlos Rivero, Executive Government Advisor, Amazon Web Services Staying Ahead of the Cybersecurity CurveStokes Library at the Historic Trenton Masonic TempleCyberthreat attacks are increasing in potency and frequency while becoming more treacherous to navigate each year. Zero Trust is becoming less of a buzz word and more of a must have. It is critical that state and local government be less reactive and more proactive. To do that, it is imperative to know how the bad actors think. This session explores the current reality of security threats and how we can work together to defend and respond. Moderator: Michele L. Norin, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Rutgers University Adam Eckhard, Vice President of Engineering, Fortinet Jon Ford, Managing Director, Mandiant Tommy Gardner, Chief Technology Officer, HP Federal Krista Valenzuela, Bureau Chief, Cyber Threat Outreach & Partnerships Bureau, NJ Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell, Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness, State of New Jersey Driving Digital TransformationDelaware River Room (Lower Level, War Memorial)Embracing change means getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Digital transformation is a particularly difficult and complex journey. Effectively utilizing the people, process and technology are the keys to turning possibilities into surefire outcomes. This session focuses on successfully navigating change, driving adaptation, developing better processes, and broadening comfort zones. Moderator: Zach Patton, Chief Editor, Content Studio, Government Technology Roger Gibson, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Information Technology, State of New Jersey Kim Mirabella, Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Sales, Verizon Chris Montgomery, Transformation Strategist, VMware Stephen Walsh, Director, Public & Social Impact New Jersey, Slalom Accessibility for All – Broadband & BeyondTurning Point Conference Room (1st Floor, War Memorial)It’s no secret that digital equity and accessibility are imperative to drive today’s modern government. Access to broadband is just one part of a very large puzzle! Do you have the right pieces to build out your strategy? Do you have educational outreach and inclusion baked into your plans? This session will explore what leaders need to consider to make technology usable for everyone. Moderator: Joseph Rivera, Manager of Broadband Access, Office of Broadband Connectivity, State of New Jersey Brynn Deprey, Federal Program Officer, Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, US Department of Commerce, NTIA Charles O’Shea, Eastern Regional Executive for State Government Strategy, T-Mobile Michael J. Strom, Workforce Development Coordinator, Jersey City Housing Authority Ray Ingram, Founder, Dathil |
12:00 pm Eastern |
LunchGrand Parlor at the Historic Trenton Masonic Temple |
1:15 pm Eastern |
Concurrent SessionsIs It Real or Is It AI?Patriots TheatreEmerging technologies continue to march into the workplace, bringing new tools to the fingertips of your teams. Some struggle to know whether what they are seeing or hearing is real or computer generated. How will ethics be addressed when pushing AI forward? Are you ready for the challenge? This session delves into the processes and strategies to use emerging technologies – ethically – that empower humans to better utilize their skills to focus on higher-value activities. Moderator: Marc Pfeiffer, Assistant Director, Bloustein Local Government Research Center, Rutgers University Ellen P. Goodman, Distinguished Professor at Rutgers Law School, Senior Advisor for Algorithmic Justice at NTIA, U.S. Department of Commerce Tim Paydos, Vice President and General Manager, Government Industry, IBM Chat GPT The Team, The Team, The Team!Stokes Library at the Historic Trenton Masonic TempleYour team is more important now than ever before. How will you find qualified people to execute your vision for the future? Do you have the right plan to recruit and retain quality resources? What skills sets are now required to build out an effective group? This session shares tactics and best practices for you to build, grow and maintain the best team. Moderator: Zach Patton, Chief Editor, Content Studio, Government Technology Kevin Dehmer, Executive Director, Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Bernadette Kucharczuk, Director of Information Technology, Department of Administration Division of Information Technology, City of Jersey City Jean-Guy Lauture, Assistant Township Administrator & Information Technology Director, Township of Bloomfield Modernization & Innovation – Can They Coexist?Turning Point Conference Room (1st Floor, War Memorial)Modernizing our systems can be a costly and cumbersome affair but something that must be done in order to provide efficient constituent services. How can we make sure the tools we are adopting for the future are necessary and relevant? Is it even possible to tackle technical debt and innovate for the future at the same time? This session will dive into those questions and will discuss how to deal with the past while also preparing for the future. Moderator: Brian Cohen, Vice President, Center for Digital Government Tony DiCuffa, Practice Lead, Adobe Solutions Consulting Gillian Gutierrez, Senior Advisor & Director, Office of Unemployment Insurance Modernization, Department of Labor & Workforce Development, State of New Jersey Erling Hoie, Systems Architect, Cisco Michael LeBlanc, General Manager, Tyler Technologies, Inc. Executive BriefingDelaware River Room (Lower Level, War Memorial)(Industry sponsors only) Hosted by: Christopher Rein, Chief Technology Officer, State of New Jersey |
2:15 pm Eastern |
Networking BreakGeorge Washington Ballroom |
2:40 pm Eastern |
Featured Speaker – Digital Transformation for Government: The Future is NowPatriots TheatreThe world of government technology is shifting by the day. The need for Dynamic Digital Transformation and unlocking the power of emerging technologies like AI and IoT is the future. There are tools that are transforming state and local government including exciting real-world examples drawn from the latest surveys and reporting by Government Technology magazine. Engage in an interactive session to uncover areas where your organization can engage these new opportunities to discover how to improve outcomes for your constituents and your organization. Stay ahead of the curve and revolutionize your government – the future is now! Jack Shaw, Innovation and Technology Strategist, Speaker, Author, Consultant |
3:40 pm Eastern |
Networking ReceptionGeorge Washington BallroomNetwork with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors. |
4:30 pm Eastern |
End of ConferenceConference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change. |
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Nick Behmke
Director of Information Technology
Office of Legislative Services, Information Technology Unit
State of New Jersey
Lisa Blauer
Chief of Staff
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey
Brian Embley
Geographic Information Officer
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey
Lookman Fazal
Chief Information & Digital Officer
New Jersey Transit Corporation
Kai Feder
Chief of Staff
Office of Innovation
State of New Jersey
Roger Gibson
Chief Operating Officer
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey
John Harrison
Chief Information Officer
Department of Community Affairs
State of New Jersey
Linda Holland
Director of Information Technology
Department of Children & Families
State of New Jersey
Hagen Hottmann
Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Enterprise Services
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey
Bernadette Kucharczuk
Chief Information Officer
City of Jersey City
Jean-Guy Lauture
Assistant Township Administrator & Information Technology Director
Township of Bloomfield
Jack McCarthy
Chief Information Officer
Judiciary of New Jersey
Robert McQueen
Director of Information Technology
Township of Franklin
Lee Micai
Director of Information Technology
Board of Social Services
Mercer County
Edward Michalak
Chief Information Officer
Department of Human Services
State of New Jersey
Thomas Murphy
Chief Information Officer
Economic Development Authority
State of New Jersey
Sharon Pagano
Chief Information Officer
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State of New Jersey
Marc Pfeiffer
Assistant Director
Bloustein Local Government Research Center
Rutgers University
Christopher Rein
Chief Technology Officer
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey
Joseph Rivera
Manager of Broadband Access
Board of Public Utilities
State of New Jersey
Dan Romanov
Director of Information Technology
Tinton Falls
Christina Rothman-Iliff
Digital Media Manager
Princeton
Taran Samhammer
Director
Communications, Marketing & Technology
New Jersey State League of Municipalities
Aparna Shah
Chief Technology Officer
Department of the Public Defender
State of New Jersey
Poonam Soans
Chief Data Officer & Director of Application Development
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey
Vernon Spencer
Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Applications & Customer Service
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey
Peter Tenebruso
Chief Information Officer
Department of Environmental Protection
State of New Jersey
Eileen Troutman
Chief Information Officer
Department of Health
State of New Jersey
Krista Valenzuela
Bureau Chief
New Jersey Department of Homeland Security and Preparedness
Julie Veffer
Director of Communications
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey
Jayanthi Vilayanur
Chief Information Officer
Department of Agriculture
State of New Jersey
Loren Wizman
Business Development Director
New Jersey Association of Counties
Gary Zayas
Chief Information Officer
Department of Transportation
State of New Jersey
Barbara Brucker
Principal Account Manager
Amazon Web Services
Rob Dickerson
Client Executive
VMware
Nicole Elliot
Public Sector Account Executive
SHI Intenational Corp.
Cassandra Hill
Major Account Manager
Fortinet
Joel Kelman
Client Executive
IBM
Charles O'Shea
Industry Segment Advisor
T-Mobile for Government
Jay Pizoli
Account Executive
HP Inc.
Stephanie Schrader
Major Account Manager
Dell Technologies
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Government Technology
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