Name: Pennsylvania Digital Government Summit 2024
Start: 2024-12-12T08:00
Location: Hilton Harrisburg

Overview

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!

A message from our Keynote Speaker

The Pennsylvania Digital Government Summit is a platform for us in the public sector – IT professionals, senior executives, and team members across different roles – to come together to celebrate our successes, collaborate on shared challenges, and explore the emerging technologies that will shape how we deliver digital services in the future. Join your colleagues for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration.

– Amaya Capellán, State Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Speakers

Amaya Capellán

State Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Amaya Capellán was named the Commonwealth’s Chief Information Officer in July 2023. In this role, she has overall responsibility for the management and operation of IT services for all executive agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction.
Amaya has nearly 20 years of professional experience in technology consulting, startups, and customer experience. She previously worked for Comcast, where she was instrumental as a leader of digital transformation for its customers. As Vice President of Product Management in the Technology, Product, and Experience (TPX) unit, Amaya led app strategy, identity management, and servicing and account experience for the Xfinity app, which is available to 30 million customers. In this role, she oversaw the launch of the app, which combines six apps into one unified platform, a transformation which grew active users from 1 million to 8 million per month. In other roles, Amaya helped launch Xfinity Mobile, a wireless service, and then led the strategy, pilot, and initial launch of Comcast Business Mobile, tailoring the service and offering for small, mid-size, and enterprise customers.
Amaya has also held product leadership and strategy positions at PeopleLinx (a venture-backed business-to-business sales startup), Booz & Company's Technology and Communications practice, FCB Global (an ad agency), and an eLearning startup in Madrid, Spain. In these roles, she helped to lead the companies through key moments of transition by working collaboratively to define products, strategies, and processes that leveraged technology to drive outcomes.
Amaya holds a Bachelor of Economics from Princeton University, an MBA from Wharton and a Master’s in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. She resides in South Philly with her wife, Alison and their 8-year-old son, Santiago.

Scott Klososky

Technologist, Futurist, Humanist, Author and Consultant

As a founding partner of digital strategy firm, Future Point of View (FPOV), Scott lives on the leading edge of technology and innovative thinking. Scott speaks to large audiences worldwide about the intersection of humanity and the Digital Transformation. Through FPOV, Scott provides advisory work for clients including Fortune100, SMB’s and government entities. This work has driven him to develop unique concepts such as the HUMALOGY® Scale for measuring the amount of human or machine involved in a system or process, and the Rivers of Information® process for building learning eco-systems. He also pioneered a framework for looking accurately into the future of an industry sector in order to set organizational strategy: The High Beam process.
Scott co-founded Alkami Technology (ALKT), the developer of a second-generation online banking platform with innovative features non-existent in current systems. The company went public in 2021 at a $3billion valuation and is today headquartered in Dallas with over 350 employees.
Scott is recognized globally for his unique ability to accurately predict future digital trends and explain the logic behind why these will alter the current status quo of the economy and society. While business application of his insights is extremely valuable to leaders and companies, he is also motivated help improve the impact post Covid environments are having on people and their daily lives. Technology has been increasingly driving change and stress and recent events are amplifying this problem. He has a unique perspective on how to manage the personal toll technology is causing people, teams and organizations.
Even as a young child, Scott was destined to see the world through a Humalogy® lens. His father was a programmer for Boeing and his mother was a counselor who mixed many philosophies into her practice of helping people in life. To this day, he is a hybrid of a technologist and humanist who strives to find a hopeful future in blending the two.
Scott has the ability to entertain, inspire, and enlighten audiences, while helping them gain new perspectives about how technology is impacting us. Scott never does a canned presentation with the exact content across events. He sets himself apart from other speakers by architecting his content with the latest examples, current events and trends relevant for the keynote he is delivering.
He is equally adept at giving large stage keynotes, speaking to small boards of directors, facilitating half and full day workshops, and doing break-out sessions. As an added bonus of his presentations, attendees come away learning how to be a better facilitator, speaker or presenter by seeing Scott use different applications and technologies to engage audiences either in a virtual, hybrid or in person setting. The best measure of his ability to inspire and inform audiences is the high percentage of speaking clients who bring him back for follow up work with their audiences.
He produces a podcast titled “The Digital Optimist” in which he delivers ideas about the transformation of humanity through the impact of technology with a positive and hopeful lens. He also writes a blog titled Digital Awakening – both can be found at his website at www.klososky.com.

Mark Weatherford

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Mark Weatherford is a globally recognized information security professional with experience at some of the world’s largest public- and private-sector organizations. He was appointed as the first deputy undersecretary for cybersecurity at DHS in the Obama administration and was chief information security officer for the state of Colorado and for the state of California under Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. In the energy industry, he was VP and chief security officer at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, where he worked daily with Congress and electric utilities across North America on cybersecurity standards, regulations, and policy issues. He also served as a principal at The Chertoff Group and was VP and chief cybersecurity strategist at vArmour. Most recently, he was the VP and global information security strategist at Booking Holdings, the world’s largest online travel business with offices and employees in almost every country in the world and whose major companies include Booking, Priceline, Kayak, OpenTable and Agoda.

Kristopher Adams

Product Owner, CODE PA Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Kristopher Adams is a Product Owner with the Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA), specializing in enhancing the digital accessibility of Pennsylvania's public applications. With nearly 20 years of state government experience, Kristopher is passionate about fostering a culture of accessibility, building collaborative relationships, and empowering IT teams, developers, and leaders with the tools and knowledge they need. His diverse background spans roles in customer service, Lean leadership, program operations, human resources, and IT, reflecting his adaptability and commitment to public service.

Jobe Beckhom

Associate Director, Verizon

Jobe Beckhom is an Associate Director at Verizon, who works with executives, legal professionals, managers and I.T personnel to consult and train them on current cyber-security trends. In addition, Jobe engages in assisting clients in Incident response (IR) cases. He believes cyber-security is vital to any and all corporations and that every organization should have access to adequate resources to assist them in this evolving field. Jobe has worked for over a decade supporting various clients from a myriad of fortune five hundred corporations. He is a trained Digital Forensics investigator and has received training from the SANS Institute. In addition, Jobe has certifications in eDiscovery platforms. He holds a BA in Political-Science and a minor in C.I.S and has his M.S. in Cybersecurity with a focus on cyber-policy. Lastly, Jobe is currently an Adjunct Professor at Messiah University, teaching Cybersecurity courses and has lectured Digital Accounting at Georgetown University.

Shawn Bowers

Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP  

Shawn Bowers is a principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP, serving clients within Government & Public Services, with a focus in Human Services Transformation. Shawn has been with Deloitte since 2007 and has served in a variety of roles, expanding his technology leadership experience along with broad functional and business expertise in Health and Human Services. He has managed a wide range of projects, from small scale - rapid delivery, through large scale enterprise initiatives, and brings deep expertise in self-service, digital transformation, automation, and workload management. Shawn currently serves the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services (DHS) and works to drive innovation in support of Human Services transformation nationally.

Gary Buonacorsi

Public Sector Chief Technology Officer, Unisys

Gary Buonacorsi has nearly two decades of experience in the IT industry as a transformational leader for Government agencies and Fortune 500 companies.  As Unisys’s Public Sector Chief Technology Officer, Gary is responsible for thought leadership in the public sector, State and Local business strategy, and guiding customer security and operations transformations.  Additionally, he will define long-term goals for the State and Local Government vertical, build key customer relationships, identify business opportunities, build capacity for Sales teams to convey Unisys’s Point of View, facilitate conversations with our customers, lead industry discussions, and conduct conference keynotes and seminars.
Gary comes to Unisys with a wide range of experience.  Most recently he served as the Field CTO and Enterprise Architect for ServiceNow SLED vertical.  He has also been the SLED CTO for Tanium and Dell Technologies.  Additionally, Gary’s career includes positions as CIO and CTO in the States of Nevada and Texas.

Aleine Cohen

Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft  

Aleine Cohen is Senior Corporate Counsel at Microsoft, where she leads the legal team for the State and Local Government business. In this role, Aleine is dedicated to supporting Microsoft's mission-oriented focus, ensuring that the company's legal strategies align with its commitment to empowering every person and State and Local government to achieve more. With a wealth of experience in government and technology law and a passion for public service, Aleine plays a pivotal role in navigating the complex legal landscape of government contracts and compliance, while fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders. Her leadership and expertise are instrumental in driving Microsoft's initiatives to enhance digital transformation and public sector innovation with responsible AI.
Before joining Microsoft, Aleine served as the Deputy Chief Information Officer for the State of Delaware, where she gained valuable experience in managing technology initiatives and overseeing operations. Prior to joining Microsoft, Aleine served as the General Counsel and Deputy Attorney General for the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI). During her tenure at the Delaware Department of Justice (DDOJ), she led the Departments and Agencies Unit in the Civil Division as Assistant Unit Head and then Unit Head. DDOJ leadership and the Governor’s Chief Counsel tasked her with lead efforts in the pandemic taskforce. She has also held various executive roles in public service and technology, guiding critical missions and strategic policies.
Throughout her career, Aleine has received numerous accolades for her contributions. She was nominated for the Microsoft Living Our Culture Award for her impact on State and Local Government approach to Responsible AI principles and practice. Aleine was also awarded the Microsoft Corporate External and Legal Affairs (CELA) Spotlight Award for her substantial impact on a significant government customer matter, leading with her culture-, colleague-, client-, and customer-obsessed dedication. Furthermore, Aleine received a CELA Start Award for scaling compliance counseling and culture through videos with her client’s Vice President.
Aleine's achievements and awards reflect her unwavering commitment to excellence and her significant impact on both her colleagues and the broader community.

Chandra Elango

Vice President, Go-to-Market Systems, Samsara

Jeannette Fackler

Technology Strategist, State & Local Government, Lumen Technologies 

Jeannette Fackler is a Technology Strategist working with state and local governments in the US to connect the dots from strategic initiatives to technology solutions and actionable plans that deliver business results. With over 20 years in the telecommunications service provider industry, all dedicated to the government sector, Jeannette brings a wealth of knowledge of the infrastructure underpinning the IT and security services governments today use to serve constituents and employees alike, as well as the unique challenges and needs of governmental organizations.

Jessica Hoffman

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer & HIPAA Security Officer, City of Philadelphia

Jessica Hoffman is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) boasting more than 15 years of extensive experience in the domains of information technology and cybersecurity. Her career spans across both the government and private sectors, where she has predominantly focused on Audit and Compliance, dedicating her expertise to safeguarding the privacy and security of millions of Americans' Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Healthcare Information (PHI), and Federal Tax Information (FTI).
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Jessica serves as a respected educator, holding positions as a Professor at Harrisburg University and The Pennsylvania State University. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (CIS) and culminated in a Master of Science in Instructional Technology, both earned from the esteemed Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
Beyond her academic and professional achievements, Jessica is an active member of various organizations committed to fostering mentorship and promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the cybersecurity domain. As a national speaker, she shares her insights and expertise with audiences across the country.
Currently, Jessica proudly holds the role of Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the City of Philadelphia, where she plays a pivotal role in enhancing the city's cybersecurity posture. In her leisure time, she enjoys long walks on the beach.

Alexei Ivanov

Federal Client Technology Officer, Pegasystems, Inc. (Pega) 

As the Federal CTO, Alexei supports Pega’s US Federal clients across both Civilian and DoD accounts. Over the past 14 years he has helped many agencies (Federal and State) innovate and transform using Pega technology. As CTO, he works closely with customers and prospects as a trusted advisor and a Pega technologist to help them deliver on mission critical programs and initiatives.

Harrison MacRae

Special Assistant for Emerging Technology, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Harrison MacRae currently serves as the Commonwealth's Special Assistant for Emerging Technology in the Office of Administration. In this position, Harrison focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) and where there are opportunities for the Commonwealth to improve service delivery through responsible implementation of AI. Previous to joining the Commonwealth, Harrison was a Govern for America Fellow for the state of Missouri, where he worked for their Division of Personnel as the Strategy and Analytics Lead.

Dr. Fidele Niyonzigira

Chief Information Officer, Allegheny County 

Dr. Fidele Niyonzigira is the Chief Information Officer for the Allegheny County Department of Human Services. With over 20 years of experience in Information Technology across for-profit, public and non-profit sectors, he is a seasoned IT executive dedicated to leveraging technology to enhance organizational effectiveness and community engagement. He leads a dynamic team that provides IT services to a diverse group of end users, from child welfare caseworkers to homeless shelter staff to the County Manager, enabling them to achieve their goals more effectively. Dr. Niyonzigira's areas of expertise include cybersecurity, strategic alignment, innovation, customer service, and budgeting.
Prior to taking this role, he was Vice President & Technology Officer for Pittsburgh Symphony, Inc. where he headed up the Technology and Innovation team. He focused on digital CX delivery systems, information systems technologies, cybersecurity, and architecture/data. He has extensive experience in information systems planning, development, support, systems integration, vendor and systems analysis, hardware and software implementation. Dr. Niyonzigira earned a Bachelors in Information Technology Management from La Roche University, a Masters in Information Systems Management (MISM) with a graduate certificate in Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University, and a Doctorate in Information Technology with a focus on Information Assurance and Cybersecurity from Capella University.

Andy Ritter

Deputy Chief Security Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Andy Ritter serves as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania where he oversees information security strategy and operations. With over 33 years of experience in IT leadership, Andy has a proven track record in managing and mitigating security risks, developing comprehensive security policies, and leading incident response teams.
Prior to serving as Deputy CISO, Andy served as the Enterprise Information Security Risk Manager for 6 years. In this role he was responsible to lead OA's IT Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Cyber Incident Response Teams where he worked to ensure agency IT applications and systems aligned with cybersecurity best practices, commonwealth IT policies, and federal compliance standards.
Andy holds several advanced industry certifications such as the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), Certified Computer Examiner, and Certified Penetration Testing Engineer. He is passionate about leveraging innovative technologies and methodologies to safeguard critical assets and maintain the highest standards of security.

  Jacque Rowden

Assistant Director, Technology Reliability, Department of Innovation & Performance, City of Pittsburgh   

I’ve managed local and global IT teams for startups, public companies, law firms and governments for 30+ years. Organizations hire me to move their technology - and attitudes toward technology - forward by retiring technical debt, making smart, future-proofed choices, and building enthusiastic teams to support that technology.

Laverne Sanders

Security Solutions Executive, CDW

Chris Shuster

Principal, Human Capital, SLED, KPMG

Bala Vaithyalingam

Worldwide Leader for Data & AI Solutions, IBM

Bala is a recognized Thought Leader on Data and AI from IBM. He leads Worldwide Solution engineering from IBM Technology Expert Labs to design and deliver solutions around Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Observability, GenAI and AI Governance.
Bala has a proven track record of designing and implementing Data and AI solutions for many State agencies, federal and private organizations in North America and around the world. He has extensive expertise in working with Chief Information Officers (CIOs) Chief Data Officers (CDOs) and CXOs to develop information governance strategy, Data Strategy, and agile implementation roadmaps to successfully adopt the governance journey to meet their regulatory compliance needs as well as to generate business value from the data management landscape. Bala received many awards in IBM including patent application invention achievement award for governed database connectivity through and around data catalog to registered data sources.
Bala lives in Frisco, Texas, and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Purdue University and awarded three University gold medals for his outstanding achievements in bachelor degree (B.Tech) from Anna University, India.

Tom Zimmerman

Chief Marketing Officer, Global Enterprise and Public Sector, Verizon Business 

Tom Zimmerman is the Chief Marketing Officer for Global Enterprise and Public Sector at Verizon Business. As CMO for Global Enterprise and Public Sector, Tom leads a team responsible for delivering marketing for customers ranging from government agencies to multinational corporations, including 99% of the Fortune 500. With a proven track record of success in spearheading the creation of game-changing programs like the Velocity Selling Program, which earned him the Credo Award, Verizon's highest honor, Tom is a driving force behind Verizon Business' commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions and exceptional experiences to customers worldwide.
In addition to leading our Global Enterprise and Public Sector Marketing Team and owning our Verizon Frontline brand, Tom led our SLED & FED sales organization in Verizon’s former North Central Market, he has served as planning commissioner for the City of Flat Rock Michigan, graduated from the Police Academy in 2000 and served as a Reserve and Special Deputy Sheriff in Wayne and Lucas Counties, Ohio.
Tom's expertise lies in transforming stalled business units into scalable giants, instilling a culture of performance, accountability, and top customer experience. He is known for his innovative approach, quickly turning ideas into game-changing realities while unlocking pathways to resolve lingering enterprise challenges. Throughout his career, Tom has built strategies and operations from the ground up, driving efficiency across all business levers. He's a firm believer in the power of technology to transform businesses and communities, sitting on the Board of Directors for multiple organizations, including the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation and Junior Achievement, a nonprofit organization aimed at equipping students with the skills necessary to succeed in a global economy. Tom graduated from Saint Leo University with a degree in Business Administration.

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Agenda

Thursday, December 12
8:00 am Eastern	Registration and Morning Refreshments Harrisburg Ballroom Lobby
9:00 am Eastern	Opening Remarks Carlisle/Lebanon/York Amaya Capellán, State Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
9:10 am Eastern	Keynote – The Age of Digital Disruption: Moving Forward, Faster Carlisle/Lebanon/York Technology advancements continue to disrupt at a swifter pace than ever before. 2023 witnessed the impact of AI in all sectors, and this year the public sector is required to adapt and adopt at a speed unheard of in the past. For the rest of our careers, intelligence will be built into all devices, applications, and processes. This changes how we must think about the use of data and the integration of humans and machines. What are the crucial strategies for adapting to and maximizing the benefits of these advancements? This session will have you ready to move forward at high speed as it paints a vibrant picture showing how synthetic intelligence can amplify current systems and our workforce. Scott Klososky, Technologist, Futurist, Humanist, Author and Consultant
10:10 am Eastern	Bits and Bytes – Weather the Storm: Building Resilience in State and Local Security Carlisle/Lebanon/York In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, resilience is more than just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. This fireside chat will explore how state and local governments can prioritize resilience in the face of escalating cyber threats. From fostering a culture of preparedness to building strategic partnerships and balancing prevention with response, the Deputy CISO for the City of Philadelphia will share insights into strengthening cybersecurity at the municipal level. Moderator: Zach Thorn, Senior National Conference Director, Government Technology Jessica Hoffman, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, City of Philadelphia
10:30 am Eastern	Networking Break Harrisburg Ballroom Lobby
11:00 am Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Pioneering Smart AI Integration in Government Gettysburg/Lancaster The integration of AI into the public sector poses both opportunities and challenges. How can public agencies harness the benefits of AI while ensuring robust governance and security? Discuss the development of smart AI policies and practical use cases that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. Explore frameworks for seamlessly adopting AI, with a focus on real-life applications from cybersecurity to enhanced digital services for residents. Learn to think strategically and deploy AI effectively, maximizing its potential across various public sector functions. Moderator: Mark Weatherford, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government Stephen Elsaker, Technology Consulting Senior Manager, Accenture Harrison MacRae, Director of Emerging Technologies, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bala Vaithyalingam, Worldwide Leader for Solution Engineering - Data & AI - IBM Technology Expert Labs, IBM The IT Workforce of the Future Allegheny/Susquehanna Workforce challenges in the public sector are not a new issue – but one that has certainly evolved over the last few years. What skills are ACTUALLY needed to have an effective team in 2024? How can we ensure we have the right people in place to align IT initiatives with business strategies? Are there new approaches to examine as we look to retain and upskill our current staff? This session will provide answers to those questions as we strive to build a robust and dynamic workforce. Moderator: Zach Thorn, Senior National Conference Director, Government Technology Kelly Powell-Logan, Vice President for Strategic Workforce Development and University Centers Harrisburg University Dr. Fidele Niyonzigira, Chief Information Officer, Allegheny County PN Narayanan, Deputy State Treasurer/Chief Information Officer, Pennsylvania State Treasury From Legacy to Leading Edge: Modernization Strategies Juniata/Delaware In an era of rapid technological advancement and evolving citizen demands, staying ahead requires innovative strategies and adaptable frameworks. How should we be approaching our legacy and technical debt challenges? Do we have the resources to address challenges of the past while still innovating for the future? Are there agile methodologies or innovative procurement strategies that can support our mission? This session will explore those questions and lay the foundation for effective modernization. Moderator: Elisa Cunningham, Chief Technology Officer, SEPTA Alexei Ivanov, Federal Client Technology Officer, Pegasystems, Inc. (Pega) Jeannette Fackler, Technology Strategist, State & Local Government, Lumen Technologies Shawn Bowers, Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP Dustin Rhodes, Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, PS Delivery Center, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Human-Centered Technology: Empathize and Understand Leland In an era where technology continually reshapes our world, the true north remains, improving the lives of our constituents. How can we steadfastly keep our focus, and steer our teams, to guarantee that technological developments truly benefit the unique people we serve? In this session, you’ll learn to ensure that your work is deliberate, user-centric, and squarely aimed at serving the diverse communities you are dedicated to. We will explore leadership strategies that place this principle at the forefront of your work, driving meaningful technological progress. Moderator: Kristoper Adams, Product Owner, CODE PA Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Karissa Demi, Director of Software Engineering, City of Philadelphia Bry Pardoe, Executive Director, CODE PA Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Matt Peters, Chief Technology Officer, CAI
12:00 pm Eastern	Lunch Carlisle/Lebanon/York
1:00 pm Eastern	Short Break Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.
1:15 pm Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Securing the Commonwealth - A Whole of State Approach Gettysburg/Lancaster Cyberthreats around the world are growing more potent and frequent, with each year bringing increasingly sophisticated attacks. The integration of AI models has raised the stakes, making it harder to detect and mitigate threats. It is critical for Pennsylvania’s state and local governments to shift from reactive to proactive strategies, working together to protect public systems and data. This session examines the current landscape of cybersecurity threats, what to anticipate in the future, and how a whole of state approach can strengthen our defense and response efforts through collaboration and shared best practices. Moderator: Jessica Hoffman, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, City of Philadelphia Jobe Beckhom, Associate Director, Verizon Andy Ritter, Deputy Chief Security Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Laverne Sanders, Security Solutions Executive, CDW Data Governance: Navigating the Present and Shaping the Future Allegheny/Susquehanna In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and exponential data growth, organizations face unprecedented challenges and opportunities in managing and sharing data effectively. This session delves into the critical considerations and strategies for navigating the complex landscape of data governance and sharing - both now and into the future. Moderator: Ralph Menzano, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government Chris Belasco, Chief Data Officer, City of Pittsburgh Gary Buonacorsi, Public Sector Chief Technology Officer, Unisys Aleine Cohen, Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft Mac Gallagher, Enterprise Product Manager, Office of Digital Experience CODE PA, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Technology Change: Effective Organizational Management Strategies Leland In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, IT modernization is a necessity, but how do you effectively communicate and manage the evolution? Balancing the stability and continuity of legacy systems against the modern requirements of new platforms is a complex challenge, which requires practical strategies to properly address business requirements and align IT operations. Learn the tactics and approaches to help your teams and business units navigate the ever-changing landscape of IT change management by effectively utilizing the people, process, and technology. Moderator: Brian Andrews, Director, Network & Telecom, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Chandra Elango, Vice President, Go-to-Market Systems, Samsara Roy Mehl, Chief Technology Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Jacque Rowden, Assistant Director, Technology Reliability, Department of Innovation & Performance, City of Pittsburgh Chris Shuster, Principal, Advisory, KPMG Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners Juniata/Delaware Hosted by: Amaya Capellán, State Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
2:15 pm Eastern	Networking Break Harrisburg Ballroom Lobby
2:45 pm Eastern	General Session – The State of AI in GovTech: Exploring the Future and Charting the Course Carlisle/Lebanon/York 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. Mark Weatherford, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government
3:45 pm Eastern	Networking Reception Harrisburg Ballroom Lobby 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.

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Government Representatives

Steve Bortner
Director of Information Technology
City of Harrisburg

Amaya CapellÃ¡n
State Chief Information Officer
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Tim DeMartino
Manager, IT Communications
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Bob Kennedy
Chief Information Officer
Lehigh County

Justin Loose
Director of Information Systems
Berks County

Harrison MacRae
Director of Emerging Technologies
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

PN Narayanan
Chief Information Officer
Pennsylvania Treasury Department
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Heidi Norman
Director of Innovation & Performance, Chief Information Officer
Department of Innovation and Performance
City of Pittsburgh

Damian Oravez
Chief Information Security Officer
City of Philadelphia

Bry Pardoe
Executive Director
Office of Administration, CODE PA
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Kelly Powell Logan
Vice President for Strategic Workforce Development and University Centers
Harrisburg University

Rita Reynolds
Chief Information Officer
National Association of Counties

Jacque Rowden
Assistant Director of IT Operations
City of Pittsburgh

Dr. Samir Shah
Clinical Professor in Management Information Systems
Department of Management
Drexel University

Industry Representatives

Kannan Arunachalam
Regional Director
Unisys

Dana Dresser
Software Client Leader
IBM

Jeannette Fackler
Technology Strategist
Lumen

Chris Gross
Advanced Technology Account Executive Director II
CDWG

Mark Hoke
Account Executive
Health & Public Service
Accenture

Tony Hubbard
Principal
KPMG

Daniel Remuszka
Principal Account Executive
Pega

Annette Seflin
Senior Client Executive
Verizon

George Spanakis
Strategic Account Director
Microsoft

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Pennsylvania Digital Government Summit 2024

Overview

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Amaya Capellán

State Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Scott Klososky

Technologist, Futurist, Humanist, Author and Consultant

Mark Weatherford

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Kristopher Adams

Product Owner, CODE PA Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Jobe Beckhom

Associate Director, Verizon

Shawn Bowers

Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP

Gary Buonacorsi

Public Sector Chief Technology Officer, Unisys

Aleine Cohen

Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft

Chandra Elango

Vice President, Go-to-Market Systems, Samsara

Jeannette Fackler

Technology Strategist, State & Local Government, Lumen Technologies

Jessica Hoffman

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer & HIPAA Security Officer, City of Philadelphia

Alexei Ivanov

Federal Client Technology Officer, Pegasystems, Inc. (Pega)

Harrison MacRae

Special Assistant for Emerging Technology, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Dr. Fidele Niyonzigira

Chief Information Officer, Allegheny County

Andy Ritter

Deputy Chief Security Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Jacque Rowden

Assistant Director, Technology Reliability, Department of Innovation & Performance, City of Pittsburgh

Laverne Sanders

Security Solutions Executive, CDW

Chris Shuster

Principal, Human Capital, SLED, KPMG

Bala Vaithyalingam

Worldwide Leader for Data & AI Solutions, IBM

Tom Zimmerman

Chief Marketing Officer, Global Enterprise and Public Sector, Verizon Business

Agenda

Thursday, December 12

8:00 am Eastern

Registration and Morning Refreshments

Harrisburg Ballroom Lobby

9:00 am Eastern

Opening Remarks

Carlisle/Lebanon/York

9:10 am Eastern

Keynote – The Age of Digital Disruption: Moving Forward, Faster

Carlisle/Lebanon/York

10:10 am Eastern

Bits and Bytes – Weather the Storm: Building Resilience in State and Local Security

Carlisle/Lebanon/York

10:30 am Eastern

Networking Break

Harrisburg Ballroom Lobby

11:00 am Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Pioneering Smart AI Integration in Government

Gettysburg/Lancaster

The IT Workforce of the Future

Allegheny/Susquehanna

From Legacy to Leading Edge: Modernization Strategies

Juniata/Delaware

Human-Centered Technology: Empathize and Understand

Leland

12:00 pm Eastern

Lunch

Carlisle/Lebanon/York

1:00 pm Eastern

Short Break

1:15 pm Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Securing the Commonwealth - A Whole of State Approach

Gettysburg/Lancaster

Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP  

Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft  

Technology Strategist, State & Local Government, Lumen Technologies 

Federal Client Technology Officer, Pegasystems, Inc. (Pega) 

Chief Information Officer, Allegheny County 

  Jacque Rowden

Assistant Director, Technology Reliability, Department of Innovation & Performance, City of Pittsburgh   

Chief Marketing Officer, Global Enterprise and Public Sector, Verizon Business 