Government Technology's passion is promoting best practices and spurring innovation in the public sector – more important than ever in challenging times like these. We hope you were able to join us for a powerful series of sessions that provide inspiration, participation, education, and thought-provocation!
We are excited to be back in-person for the 2022 Pennsylvania Digital Government Summit! Opportunities to discuss inspired public service, business relationships, information security, privacy, service delivery and other topics will be part of this year’s event. Plan on attending and connecting to share these and other stories. We look forward to seeing you.
- John MacMillan, Deputy Secretary for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Thursday, December 8 |
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8:00 am Eastern |
Registration and Morning RefreshmentsHarrisburg Ballroom Lobby |
9:00 am Eastern |
Opening RemarksCarlisle/Lebanon/YorkPatti Chapman, Interim Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
9:10 am Eastern |
Keynote – Master Your World!Carlisle/Lebanon/YorkLeadership is a lot simpler when circumstances are easy. But we are not living in easy times. Global and local issues challenge us daily. Maintaining focus – and our teams’ focus – is a constant struggle. Regardless of our titles or positions, we need to find ways to inspire those around us to be supportive, communicative, and productive. To be at the top of your game requires accurately and actively assessing both strengths and blind spots. This timely keynote address, by renowned leadership coach and author Mary Kelly, provides actionable takeaways for mastering your world during extraordinary times. Mary Kelly, PhD, Former Commander, US Navy |
10:10 am Eastern |
Bits & Bytes – Customer Service TransformationCarlisle/Lebanon/YorkStacey White, Shared Services Transformation Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
10:30 am Eastern |
Networking BreakHarrisburg Ballroom Lobby |
11:00 am Eastern |
Concurrent SessionsThe Evolving Cyberthreat LandscapeGettysburgThe cyber landscape is constantly shifting, and strategies and safeguards that were considered secure just a few years ago don’t cut it anymore. Users are more distributed and nation-state actors are more emboldened than ever. It begs the questions: What do you do when breached? Should zero trust models be considered? This session takes a practical look into strategies on the ever-evolving cyber front. Moderator: Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Government Technology Christopher Dressler, Acting Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Adam Eckhard, Director of Systems Engineering, Fortinet Tommy Gardner, Chief Technology Officer, Federal, HP Inc. Derrick Johnson, National Practice Leader, AT&T Cybersecurity The Data Modernization JourneyLancasterData is everywhere and it is being pressed into service in ways that none of us could have imagined just a few years ago. Such a valuable commodity deserves to be leveraged to its fullest benefit. The concept of data modernization goes much further than simply replacing legacy systems. When done correctly, it can facilitate productivity by revolutionizing how agencies collect, process, analyze, and use data – allowing for better business decisions to be made quickly. This session discuses some success stories and examines the challenges we face along the way. Moderator: Zach Patton, Chief Editor, Content Studio, Government Technology Lauren Farese, Group Vice President, SLED Solution Engineering, Oracle Heidi Norman, Director, Department of Innovation & Performance, City of Pittsburgh David Partsch, Chief Data Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tim Paydos, Vice President of Government Strategy, IBM Rethinking Your Workforce CultureLelandThere is no doubt that this is the Age of Acceleration. How can government compete with recruitment and retention of staff in today’s competitive environment? What are the new IT skills sets of the future? The pandemic opened a window to drive long-needed change, as it served as a catalyst for reexamining how we create and develop winning workforces. This session explores ways to remain attractive to potential team members in today’s environment. Moderator: Zach Thorn, National Conference Director, Government Technology Andrew Buss, Deputy Chief Information Officer Public Technology and Innovation, Office of Innovation & Technology, City of Philadelphia Colby Clabaugh, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Performance Through Excellence, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Venus Ricks, Director, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Office of Advocacy & Reform, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driving Digital TransformationBridgeportEmbracing 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: Justin Loose, Deputy Director, Information Systems, Berks County Frank Crichton, Senior Director of Business Relationships, SAIC Brett Barganz, Solutions Executive, Verizon Chris Lim, National Practice Director, State & Local Government, Adobe Ellen Strom, Chief Accessibility Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
12:00 pm Eastern |
LunchCarlisle/Lebanon/York |
1:00 pm Eastern |
Concurrent SessionsIT’s Role in Crisis Management and ResponseGettysburgSomewhere nearby is another crisis or disaster waiting to happen. It might be nature’s wrath, a cyberattack, a sudden social upheaval or a new pandemic. Decisions will have to be made at lightning speed to save lives, time, and reputations. This is possible only to the degree that the right data is gathered, quickly shared, and skillfully analyzed, no matter what the circumstances. This session dives into the tools and strategies that enable quality decisions in the worst of conditions. Moderator: Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Government Technology Brian Hagan, Senior Solutions Engineer, Cloudera Government Solutions Jeremy Marroncelli, Senior Information Protection Technician, Defense Cyber Operations Element, Pennsylvania Army National Guard PN Narayanan, Chief Information Officer, Treasury Department, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania AI and Machine Learning in GovernmentLancasterArtificial intelligence is one of the most talked about technologies both inside and outside of government. From chatbots to predictive analytics, AI is rapidly embedding itself into the tools governments use across the globe. As with any new technology, there are more questions than answers, especially when we consider its ultimate impact on government agencies and their workforces. This session takes a look at the latest advances in AI and what they might mean to your organization now and in the future. Moderator: Zach Patton, Chief Editor, Content Studio, Government Technology Siamak Aram, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Data Analytics, Harrisburg University Jeannette Fackler, Technology Strategist, Lumen Technologies Brad Hoffman, Director, SLG US Central, Google Cloud Mark Wheeler, Chief Information Officer, City of Philadelphia The Future of the Multi – Cloud ConvergenceLelandFaced with serious economic and social challenges, government organizations are in search of ways to increase scalability, agility, accessibility, and cost efficiency. The cloud is naturally taking center stage in strategic planning and data center transformation, making it vital to manage a secure multi-cloud environment going forward. How will governments avoid shadow technologies while managing the expectations of the users? This session explains the trends and processes that will help guide cloud decisions in the months and years ahead. Moderator: Michael Sage, Chief Information Officer, County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania Jason Hebbe, Chief Technology Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Jon Minshew, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Dell Technologies John Ruffin, Field CTO, CDWG Executive BriefingCarlisle/Lebanon/York(Industry sponsors only) Hosted by Deputy Secretary for Information Technology and Interim Chief Information Officer Patti Chapman. |
2:00 pm Eastern |
Networking BreakHarrisburg Ballroom Lobby |
2:20 pm Eastern |
General Session – The Disney Way – Can It Work in Government?Carlisle/Lebanon/YorkDisney will soon celebrate its 100th anniversary. For a century, the name Disney has been synonymous with beloved customer experiences. This didn’t happen by accident, nor did it happen overnight. It took relentless cultivation and innovation. The result is that Disney has brand loyalty that is the envy of organizations throughout the world. What can we learn from the Disney Way? In this session, a renowned Disney expert helps us explore how governments can put some of these principles into practice for the benefit of our own customers. Featuring Lee Cockerell, Former Executive Vice President at Walt Disney World Resort (via video) Moderator: Zach Thorn, National Conference Director, Government Technology Patti Chapman, Interim Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Kelly Powell Logan, Vice President for Strategic Workforce Development & University Centers, Harrisburg University of Science & Technology Stacey White, Shared Services Transformation Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
3:35 pm Eastern |
Networking ReceptionHarrisburg Ballroom LobbyNetwork with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors. Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change. |
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Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 233-6000
Suhail Ahmad
Chief Innovation Architect
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Steve Bortner
Director of Information Technology
City of Harrisburg
John Brenner
Executive Director
Pennsylvania Municipal League
Andrew Buss
Deputy Chief Information Officer, Public Technology and Innovation
Office of Innovation & Technology
City of Philadelphia
Patti Chapman
Interim Chief Information Officer, Integrated Enterprise System
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Michael DeMatt
Chief Information Officer
Office of Administration, Infrastructure and Economic Development Delivery Center
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Tom Diecidue
Chief Information Officer
Conservation and Environment Delivery Center
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Steve Dunn
Chief Information Officer
Gaming Control Board
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Jason Hebbe
Chief Technology Officer
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Jerry Kennedy
Deputy Director of Information Services
Lycoming County
Justin Loose
Director of Information Systems
Berks County
Erich Loych
Director of Enterprise Solutions Office
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
PN Narayanan
Chief Information Officer
Pennsylvania Treasury Department
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Michael Newsome
Secretary
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Heidi Norman
Director
Department of Innovation and Performance
City of Pittsburgh
David Partsch
Chief Data Officer
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Jill Reeder
Director, Technology Business Office
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Dustin Rhoads
Chief Information Officer
Public Safety Delivery Center
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Michael Sage
Chief Information Officer
County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania
Alice Sanders
Deputy Executive Director
PennVEST
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Dr. Samir Shah
Clinical Professor in Management Information Systems
Department of Management
Drexel University
Ellen Strom
Chief Accessibility Officer
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
John Wargo
Manager of Computer Services
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit Technology Group
Stacey White
Shared Services Transformation Officer
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pablo E. Adam
Client Solutions Executive
AT&T
Cindy Ervin
Head of Public Sector SLED Midwest
Google
Joann Fake
Managing Client Partner
Verizon
Karen Harford
Account Executive
Dell Techologies
Craig Holden
Account Executive
Digital Experience, State & Local
Adobe
Michael Jones
Business Development Director
SAIC
Joel Kelman
Client Executive
IBM
Joe Lelli
Account Representative
Oracle
Steven Pisasale
Major Account Manager SLED Northeast
Fortinet Inc
Jay Pizoli
Account Executive
HP Inc.
Brian Proffit
Sales Director
Lumen
Paul Schlosser
Staff Solution Engineer
VMware
Alexa Sharrar
Advanced Technology Account Executive
CDW-G
2023 Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact:
Heather Earney
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 932-1339
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com