Name: Washington DC Digital Government Summit 2024
Start: 2024-10-28T08:00
Location: Washington Marriott at Metro Center

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 Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) is excited to co-host the first-ever DC Digital Government Summit. Washington, DC has been recognized as the top place for careers in tech. We are eager to showcase our city as a hub for technology and innovation. By bringing together public and private sector tech professionals, we aim to foster collaboration across the technology industry, grow our community, learn from each other, share our successes, and inspire one another to “Unleash the Possible.” With a focus on digital equity and technology accessibility for all DC residents, we are in support of Mayor Bowser’s goals to bridge the digital divide and build a more inclusive workforce.

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

Speakers

John Register

Paralympic Games Silver Medalist, Persian Gulf War veteran, TEDx Motivational Speaker

John Register is a two-time Paralympian, Paralympic Games Silver Medalist, Persian Gulf War veteran, and TEDx Motivational Speaker. He embraced a “new normal mindset” in becoming an amputee following a misstep over a hurdle while training for the 1996 Olympic Games, after participation in two consecutive Olympic trials.
An Oak Park, Ill. native, Register discovered how to “amputate his fear of disability” and founded the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Military Sport Program in the early 2000s. He launched a book titled: 10 Stories to Impact Any Leader: Journal Your Way to Leadership Success, as business leaders return to work with their staff amid stressful circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic and the recent unrest in our urban cities.
Register teaches business professionals through his “Hurdling Adversity” speeches and podcasts to “amputate fear and embrace their new normal,” as they discover “stories within themselves.”
He finds that “it is the personal stories that inspire teams more profoundly with greater impact.”
Register is a four-time All-American graduate of University of Arkansas. He served six years in the U.S. Army—including in operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and in active-duty with the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program—winning nine gold medals in the Armed Services Competition and two World Military Championships.
Register had his left leg amputated after a misstep over a hurdle changed his life. Register hyperextended his knee and severed the popliteal artery. He started swimming to aid in his recovery, made the U.S. Paralympic Team in 1996, and later won a silver medal in the long jump—as he set an American record—and sprinted to fifth in the 100 meters and 200 meters at the U.S. Paralympic Games in Sydney.
Register resides in Colorado Springs, CO with his wife Alice. The couple have three children - John Jr., Ashley, and Ronald.

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Phil Bertolini

Senior Vice President, Government Technology

Phil Bertolini is a senior vice president for Government Technology, the premiere event and thought leadership content provider for state and local government technology professionals. Previously, he served as deputy county executive and CIO for Oakland County, Michigan. During his 31-year tenure, Phil built a world-class IT organization in the second-largest county in Michigan, just north of Detroit. As Oakland County CIO, he oversaw more than 150 employees serving over 1.2 million residents. In 2005, he was also promoted to deputy county executive, holding dual positions until his retirement. Phil’s efforts earned the county national attention, winning numerous awards for technology innovation and excellence. He was named Governing Magazine’s Public Official of the Year and Government Technology Magazine’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers. He was also honored by the President Obama White House as a Champion of Change.

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Cynthia Bowles

Senior Account Executive, SLED East, Atlassian

Cynthia Bowles is a Senior Account Executive leading the State and Local Government and Higher Education sectors in the Eastern U.S. With her Bachelor's degree in Education and over 18 years of experience in government technology, she is dedicated to connecting organizations with innovative collaboration and productivity solutions. Cynthia provides tailored guidance to ensure the successful adoption of Atlassian solutions, empowering teams to align work to agency goals, unleash knowledge, and accelerate collaboration for faster more efficient outcomes.

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Corinne Damlamian

Senior Enablement Specialist, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia

Ms. Damlamian is an organizational development specialist with over 18 years of business and public service experience building organizations such as DC Government, the World Bank, USAID, the United Nations Foundation and other non-profits. She empowers individuals to serve their customers through equitable access to knowledge, skills and resources, while designing systems and processes that improve day-to-day operational efficiency, and initiatives that support healthy team dynamics. Since joining the Office of the Chief Technology Officer in 2022, Ms. Damlamian has been instrumental in establishing and growing the Tech Enablement program which has transformed how the agency engages with customers at all levels across DC Gov through a data and client-driven approach to training and knowledge management.

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Daniel Gohl

Chief Technology and Strategy Officer, HP Inc.

Daniel Gohl joined HP Inc. as Head of US Education Strategy in September 2022. He brings three decades of partnering for success through innovation with students and educators from pre-kindergarten through post-graduate studies. Daniel has deep knowledge and extensive experience in teaching, education management, and educational policy at the local, state, and national level. He is committed to helping communities, and the institutions serving them, ensure that education is contemporary, challenging, and continuous. Dan was raised in the Mid-Hudson Valley region of New York and currently lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his wife and three children.

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Jim Richberg

Head of Cyber Policy and Global Field Chief Information Security Officer, Fortinet

Jim Richberg’s role as a Fortinet CISO leverages his 30+ years’ experience leading and driving innovation in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and cyber strategy & policy for the US Government and international partners. Mr. Richberg’s broad operational experience –including his 20 years at CIA-- gives him practical insight into difficult cyber problems ranging from advanced threat capabilities to insider threat and supply chain integrity. He helped build the discipline of cyber threat intelligence analysis and has been an innovator in measuring cyber performance, risk, and return on investment (ROI). In his non-cyber moments, he builds and uses large telescopes and has run astronomy outreach programs for the Smithsonian Institute and the National Park Service.

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Gwen Rubinstein

Data Governance and Privacy Director, Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Government of the District of Columbia

Gwen Rubinstein is Director of Data Governance and Privacy at the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), the District of Columbia’s state education agency. At OSSE, she has built a strong foundation for data governance and privacy, including through establishing an agency-wide Data Governance Committee, nurturing a data steward community, documenting data policies and processes, and deepening privacy review, training and support. Before joining OSSE in 2014, she worked in nonprofit organizations at the national, regional and local levels, advocating for policies to improve economic security for women and children. She has a master’s degree in public health from the University of Michigan and an bachelor’s degree in languages from Georgetown University.

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Agenda

Monday, October 28
8:00 am Eastern	Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom Foyer
9:00 am Eastern	Opening Remarks Grand Ballroom BCD Stephen N. Miller, Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia
9:15 am Eastern	Keynote – Transform Adversity into Advantage: How to Conquer Life's Hurdles Grand Ballroom BCD The 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 the challenges and opportunities through a contextual model to overcome adversity. How will you manage uncertainty? Is your team ready to embrace change? This session will provide a powerful and interactive message of resilience and perseverance that will inspire you to see change as an opportunity for growth. John Register, Inspirational and Motivational Speaker, Author, and Two-Time Paralympic Silver Medalist
10:15 am Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom Foyer
10:45 am Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Safeguarding the District - Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges in DC Grand Ballroom A As cyber threats continue to evolve and proliferate, DC faces unique challenges in protecting its digital infrastructure. But what does that REALLY mean in 2024? AI in the hands of bad actors can introduce new vulnerabilities, how are we using it to bolster defenses? How does an election year and the various global conflicts influence the threat landscape? Join our expert panel as we dive look at how we are keeping DC safe now and into the future. Moderator: Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Government Technology Suneel Cherukuri, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Daniel Gohl, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer, HP Inc. Jim Richberg, Head of Cyber Policy and Global Field CISO, Fortinet Data Governance: Navigating the Present and Shaping the Future Grand Ballroom E 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: Zach Thorn, Senior National Conference Director, Government Technology Cynthia Bowles, Senior Account Executive, Atlassian Gwen Rubinstein, Data Governance and Privacy Director, Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Government of the District of Columbia
11:45 am Eastern	Lunch Grand Ballroom BCD
12:45 pm Eastern	Bits and Bytes – State of the District – IT Edition Grand Ballroom BCD Moderator: Stephen N. Miller, Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia David Clow, Chief Information Officer, Metropolitan Police Department, Government of the District of Columbia Suneel Cherukuri, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Marina Havan, Chief Information Officer, Child and Family Services Agency, Government of the District of Columbia Henry Lofton, Deputy Chief Technology Officer, 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 Matt Sokol, Chief Data Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia
1:30 pm Eastern	Short Break Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.
1:50 pm Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Designing for All: The Future of the Constituent Experience Grand Ballroom A Often when we talk about user experience, the conversation focuses on ease-of-use. While making our products more accessible can make human-computer interactions more complicated, a well-designed, accessible system can understand enough about the user to personalize the experience and offer the least-restrictive option to meet that user’s needs. Join our expert panel as we dive into the intersection of human centered design and accessibility as we look to elevate the constituent experience for ALL. Moderator: Zach Thorn, Senior National Conference Director, Government Technology Cynthia Bowles, Account Executive, Atlassian Corinne Damlamian, Senior Enablement Specialist, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Matt Gerken, Senior Data Scientist, Data Strategy Team, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Kiaria Henderson, Tech Enablement Program Manager, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Dr. Lindsay Quarles, Innovation Team Program Manager, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Demystifying AI – Use Cases to Inspire Your Journey London II Artificial Intelligence is one of the most talked about technologies inside and outside of government. Machine learning, chatbots, predictive analytics and generative AI are only some of the ways AI is rapidly embedding itself into organizations across the globe. As with any new technology, there are more questions than answers. This session will offer a level set, exploring various terms and definitions as well as real uses cases that are deployable NOW. Moderator: Dan Wolf, Director of State Programs, Alliance for Digital Innovation Daniel Gohl, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer, HP Inc. Terrence Goines, Vice President Digital Modernization, Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority Jim Richberg, Head of Cyber Policy and Global Field CISO, Fortinet Matt Sokol, Chief Data Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners Grand Ballroom E
2:50 pm Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom Foyer
3:10 pm Eastern	General Session – The State of AI in GovTech: Exploring the Future Grand Ballroom BCD 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. Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Government Technology
4:10 pm Eastern	Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom Foyer Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.
4:40 pm Eastern	End of Conference Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.