Name: Washington DC Digital Government Summit 2025
Start: 2025-08-21T08:00
Location: JW Marriott Washington DC

Overview

The Digital Government Summit is an event that brings together public sector leaders and technology professionals to explore innovative solutions to solve government problems. Key themes include cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI implementation, data governance, and fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders. Attendees will benefit from expert discussions, peer networking, and insights into the future of government technology. Join us and let’s improve the future of government together!

A message from our Keynote Speaker

At the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), we’re energized to join leaders and tech innovators here in Washington, DC for the DC Digital Government Summit. This event is more than a gathering - it’s a launchpad for unleashing the possible: advancing AI responsibly, unlocking the power of open data, enhancing digital services, and ensuring every resident is included in our digital future. Under Mayor Bowser’s leadership, OCTO is building technology that empowers and drives our community and economy.

- Stephen N. Miller, Chief Technology Officer, District of Columbia Government

Speakers

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.

Patrick Ashley

Deputy Chancellor of Finance and Operations, DC Public Schools (DCPS)

Dr. Patrick Ashley is the Deputy Chancellor of Finance and Operations for the District of Columbia Public Schools, also known as DCPS. In this role, Dr. Ashley is responsible for ensuring DCPS has the systems and resources to support students, educators and schools in their quest for all students to feel loved, challenged and prepared.    
Patrick is passionate about helping the government work efficiently and effectively to support its residents. As a senior executive in DC government, Patrick has worked tirelessly with other leaders in DC Government to increase the operational efficiency of agencies he has worked with. Prior to his work with DCPS, Dr. Ashley served as the Senior Deputy Director at the DC Department of Health (DC Health). Most notably, in this role, Patrick was responsible for the implementation of the health and medical response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was nationally recognized for its effectiveness in addressing community inequities, and the Mpox response. 

Hugh Carroll

Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Fortinet 

Hugh Carroll is Vice President of Corporate and Government Affairs at Fortinet, where he leads cybersecurity policy strategy and public-private engagement. With over 15 years of experience in government and industry, Hugh has held senior roles at Fortinet, Sprint, and on Capitol Hill, including with Senator Roger Wicker and the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee. He is known for his leadership in national security, emerging technology policy, and cross-sector collaboration.

Barry Condrey

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government 

Barry has worked in the IT field for over 37 years holding a wide range of technology leadership positions in the public and private sectors and was most recently the CIO for Chesterfield County, Virginia where he pursues initiatives based on digital transformation, open government, and citizen centricity. Under his leadership Chesterfield County Va was four times recognized as the #1 digital county in the USA. Barry holds a masters degree in public leadership with a minor in economics from Virginia State University and a bachelors degree in computer science from DeVry University. He has been adjunct faculty for Virginia Commonwealth University and is currently adjunct faculty for the Public Technology Institute in the certified government CIO program. Barry has been an active NACo contributor, a gubernatorial appointee to the Virginia elections security standards workgroup and a two-time president of the Virginia Local Government IT Executives (VALGITE) organization. He is a certified government CIO (CGCIO), a certified information security manager (CISM) and a national top 25 Doer, Dreamer & Driver. He likes to teach, research technology, write code and blog about technology leadership from his home in Moseley, Virginia.

Richard Livingstone

Program Manager, OCTO Led Projects, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia

Richard Livingstone serves as Program Manager for OCTO Led Projects at the Office of the Chief Technology Officer for Washington, DC. In this role Mr. Livingstone provides strategic oversight and direction for key initiatives that advance technology infrastructure and innovation across the District of Columbia. Mr. Livingstone’s responsibilities span several critical areas including broadband access, digital equity, innovation, strategic planning, communications and artificial intelligence (AI). Mr. Livingstone has been with the Bowser administration since 2016 most recently serving as Director of the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services. Mr. Livingstone has a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and a Master of Public Administration, both from the George Washington University.

Stephen N. Miller

Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia 

Stephen N. Miller is the 7th Chief Technology Officer at the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). Director Miller has more than two decades of technology organization experience, including 17 years in District Government supporting and leading application development and operations within OCTO. Director Miller recently served as Deputy CTO for OCTO’s Digital Services Department, where he led the teams responsible for how the District Government plans, designs, develops and continuously improves upon technical solutions for the residents, businesses, visitors, and staff of the District Government. Director Miller’s teams oversee the implementation, operation and enhancement of enterprise platforms supporting District-wide collaboration, data management, process improvement, solution design, quality assurance, technical implementation, and organizational change management.

Carmen Mirabile

Associate Chief Technology Officer, Citywide Infrastructure Services, Office of the Chief Technology Officer 

Carmen Mirabile is Associate CTO of Citywide Infrastructure Services for the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, District of Columbia Government, where he oversees the architecture, engineering, and operations of citywide IT cloud and infrastructure supporting more than 75 agencies. With over two decades of experience in enterprise technology – spanning government, finance, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing, he has led large-scale modernization initiatives that improved service delivery, strengthened cybersecurity, and delivered multimillion-dollar cost savings. Carmen is recognized for building innovative, resilient technology teams and driving strategies that balance fiscal responsibility with transformative IT outcomes.

Brent Morgan

Major Account Manager, Fortinet

Brent Morgan is a Major Account Manager at Fortinet with over 25 years of experience in enterprise technology sales and consulting. He has held leadership roles at companies like Dell EMC, IBM, and World Wide Technology, driving multi-million-dollar sales across sectors including public sector, healthcare, finance, and education. Brent specializes in cloud transformation, application modernization, managed services, and AI-driven solutions. He is also the founder of Brent Morgan SML, a sports management consulting firm. With a strong focus on customer outcomes, Brent has a proven ability to build strategic partnerships and deliver tailored solutions that align with business goals. He holds certifications from AWS, Google Cloud, Datadog, and Arctic Wolf.

Brendan O’Donnell

Senior Contact Center Specialist, Amazon Web Services  

Brendan O'Donnell is a Senior Contact Center Specialist at Amazon Web Services (AWS), focused on partnering with state and local governments to help them improve citizen interactions through intelligent contact centers. With more than 10 years in the contact center industry, Brendan specializes in helping government agencies throughout the Washington, D.C., area streamline and enhance citizen services. His expertise spans the entire modernization journey—from initial assessment and solution architecture to implementation and optimization—resulting in more responsive, resilient, and cost-effective government services.
Throughout his 4-year tenure at AWS, Brendan has been instrumental in numerous high-impact projects across Washington D.C. government agencies. His deep understanding of government operations and challenges enables him to guide agencies through digital transformation, helping them leverage AI-powered tools, advanced analytics, and omnichannel capabilities to better serve their citizens and establish more efficient and responsive government operations.

VP of Solutions Delivery and Cofounder, Pronetx

A technologist and thought leader dedicated to enriching customer experiences through strategic insights and a commitment to service excellence. With extensive experience implementing Amazon Connect across multiple verticals, I’ve led the District’s contact center transformation initiative and developed the service delivery model used to migrate over 60 District agency contact centers to Amazon Connect, establishing new standards for government service delivery excellence.
311 Solutions Architecture Leadership: As lead solutions architect for DC's 311 transformation, I was responsible for spearheading the evolution of DC311 from a traditional contact center into a model 21st-century government service platform. The OUC311 Migration Project introduced AI-powered citizen intent recognition, intelligent call routing, and machine learning-based agent evaluations that revolutionized service quality and operational efficiency.
The architectural framework established a foundation for continuous iterative improvements and a flexible infrastructure that sets the stage and path for a truly agentic architecture using Amazon Connect QIC. The implementation adheres to DC's AI/ML Governance Policy framework, ensuring responsible AI deployment while demonstrating how strategic technology architecture can reimagine local government service delivery from the ground up.

Zach Thorn

Senior National Conference Director, GovTech

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Agenda

Thursday, August 21
8:00 am Eastern	Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom Salon IV
9:00 am Eastern	Opening Remarks Grand Ballroom Salon II/III Stephen N. Miller, Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia
9:15 am Eastern	Keynote – Dynamic Modernization: Solving the Puzzle of People, Process, and Technology Grand Ballroom Salon II/III Just like puzzle pieces fit together in a specific way to form a complete picture, modern digital infrastructure systems are made up of interconnected components, hardware, software, data, networks, and people - that must align precisely to function properly. If even one piece is missing or misaligned, the whole system can falter. The opportunity to add a synthetic layer of intelligence on top of an already complicated puzzle presents challenges – but also, unprecedented opportunities. How does this reshape the dynamic between human behavior and technology? Can we utilize new tech to solve legacy problems? In this session, visionary Scott Klososky explores bold ideas and forward-looking concepts to help digital leaders anticipate and shape the next wave of transformation. Scott Klososky, Technologist, Futurist, Humanist, Author and Consultant
10:15 am Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom Salon IV
10:45 am Eastern	Concurrent Sessions The Data Journey: From Governance to Impactful Decision-Making Capitol Ballroom Salon F In the public sector, data is more than just numbers - it’s the foundation for informed policy, resource allocation, and service improvements. But how do we ensure we are collecting, governing, and utilizing data effectively to drive better decision-making? This session will explore the full lifecycle of data - governance, cleansing, and strategy - leading to a North Star of data-driven decision-making. Panelists will share real-world examples of how they have leveraged data to shape policy, improve service delivery, set the foundation for AI, and demonstrate ROI. Moderator: Zach Thorn, Senior National Conference Director, GovTech Thomas Chenworth, Deputy Chief, Information Technology Division, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, Government of the District of Columbia Mike Cox, Director of Fire, Rescue and EMS, Esri Jacqueline Nova, GIS Program Manager, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Connected and Protected: Advancing Network Security in the District Capitol Ballroom Salon G As Washington, DC continues to evolve into a smart, data-driven city, the need for secure, resilient network infrastructure has never been greater. From transportation systems and public safety to digital services and cloud adoption, every connection introduces both opportunity and risk. This session will explore how the District is tackling modern security challenges head-on - implementing zero trust principles, defending against cyber threats, and building secure, scalable networks to support agency missions. Moderator: Barry Condrey, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government Suneel Cherukuri,  Chief Information Security Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Brent Morgan, Major Account Manager, Fortinet
11:45 am Eastern	Lunch Grand Ballroom Salon II/III
12:45 pm Eastern	Bits and Bytes - Digital Services Across DC Government Grand Ballroom Salon II/III Moderator: Lindsay Quarles, Innovation Program Manager, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Henry Lofton, Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Chris Rodriguez, Assistant City Administrator, Government of the District of Columbia Brandon Schmittling, Director of User Experience, Taoti Creative
1:15 pm Eastern	Short Break Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.
1:30 pm Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Smarter Services: Where Digital Delivery Meets Artificial Intelligence Capitol Ballroom Salon F Digital services are the front door to government - and artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming what’s possible behind the scenes. This session explores how the convergence of AI and digital services is reshaping constituent experiences, streamlining operations, and enabling more personalized, efficient, and responsive government. From intelligent chatbots and predictive analytics to AI-driven accessibility and service automation, we’ll examine real-world examples of how organizations are using AI to enhance digital delivery. Moderator: Richard Livingstone, Program Manager, OCTO Led Projects, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Brendan O’Donnell, Senior Contact Center Specialist, Amazon Web Services Mick Shaw, Contractor, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Todd Smith, General Counsel, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Gavin Suares, Chief Information Officer, Office of Unified Communications, Government of the District of Columbia The Cost of Innovation – Economic Forces, Budgets and Smarter Procurement Capitol Ballroom Salon G With shifting policies, IT Leaders must adapt their strategies to align with evolving economic conditions and funding landscapes. Can we better leverage contracts, agile sourcing and vendor partnerships that deliver great value? Can we find creative ways to do less with more? This session will explore key economic trends, investment priorities, procurement strategy and how IT can collaborate to maximize value and accelerate modernization. Moderator: Carmen Mirabile, Associate Chief Technology Officer, Citywide Infrastructure Services, Office of the Chief Technology Officer Patrick Ashley, Deputy Chancellor of Finance and Operations, DC Public Schools (DCPS) Hugh Carroll, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Fortinet Denise Gershen, Enterprise Account Executive, DC Government, ServiceNow Derrick White, Chief Contracting Officer, Information Technology Office of Contracting and Procurement Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners Grand Ballroom Salon I Hosted by: Stephen N. Miller, Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia
2:30 pm Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom Salon IV
2:50 pm Eastern	General Session – The Government Experience Revolution – Reimagining Personalized Government Delivery Grand Ballroom Salon II/III 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, presented by the Center for Digital Government, will explore how governments are leveraging AI, digital identity, and advanced analytics to anticipate citizen needs, streamline interactions, and build trust through personalization. Barry Condrey, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government
3:30 pm Eastern	Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom Salon IV Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.
4:00 pm Eastern	End of Conference Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.

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Event Date: August 21, 2025

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Washington DC Digital Government Summit 2025

Overview

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Scott Klososky

Technologist, Futurist, Humanist, Author and Consultant

Patrick Ashley

Deputy Chancellor of Finance and Operations, DC Public Schools (DCPS)

Hugh Carroll

Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Fortinet

Barry Condrey

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Richard Livingstone

Program Manager, OCTO Led Projects, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia

Stephen N. Miller

Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia

Carmen Mirabile

Associate Chief Technology Officer, Citywide Infrastructure Services, Office of the Chief Technology Officer

Brent Morgan

Major Account Manager, Fortinet

Brendan O’Donnell

Senior Contact Center Specialist, Amazon Web Services

Mick Shaw

VP of Solutions Delivery and Cofounder, Pronetx

Zach Thorn

Senior National Conference Director, GovTech

Agenda

Thursday, August 21

8:00 am Eastern

Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

Grand Ballroom Salon IV

9:00 am Eastern

Opening Remarks

Grand Ballroom Salon II/III

9:15 am Eastern

Keynote – Dynamic Modernization: Solving the Puzzle of People, Process, and Technology

Grand Ballroom Salon II/III

10:15 am Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Grand Ballroom Salon IV

10:45 am Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

The Data Journey: From Governance to Impactful Decision-Making

Capitol Ballroom Salon F

Connected and Protected: Advancing Network Security in the District

Capitol Ballroom Salon G

11:45 am Eastern

Lunch

Grand Ballroom Salon II/III

12:45 pm Eastern

Bits and Bytes - Digital Services Across DC Government

Grand Ballroom Salon II/III

1:15 pm Eastern

Short Break

1:30 pm Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Smarter Services: Where Digital Delivery Meets Artificial Intelligence

Capitol Ballroom Salon F

The Cost of Innovation – Economic Forces, Budgets and Smarter Procurement

Capitol Ballroom Salon G

Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners

Grand Ballroom Salon I

2:30 pm Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Grand Ballroom Salon IV

2:50 pm Eastern

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

Grand Ballroom Salon II/III

3:30 pm Eastern

Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area

Grand Ballroom Salon IV

4:00 pm Eastern

End of Conference

JW Marriott Washington DC

Made Possible by Our Corporate Sponsors

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Event Date: August 21, 2025

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JW Marriott Washington DC

Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Fortinet 

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government 

Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia 

Associate Chief Technology Officer, Citywide Infrastructure Services, Office of the Chief Technology Officer 

Senior Contact Center Specialist, Amazon Web Services  