Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Terrence Woods, Chief Information Officer, Enterprise Information Services, State of Oregon

Keynote – How Public Sector Leaders Unlock Collective Genius and Fuel Breakthroughs in the Age of AI

In this energizing keynote, Frankie Russo reveals how public sector leaders can unlock collective genius by uniting teams around a shared purpose that fuels meaningful impact in the age of AI. He shows how partnering with AI as a true copilot, not a replacement, helps leaders amplify imagination, accelerate breakthroughs, and bring bold new solutions to life. By examining what’s been holding organizations back, Russo guides audiences to unleash an infinity loop of innovation. Attendees leave with practical strategies to elevate human potential, harness AI for the greater good, and drive transformational change for the communities they serve.

Frankie Russo, 8X Inc. 500 Founder, 2X best-selling author, Top Growth Keynote Speaker

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Concurrent Sessions

From Threats to Trust: Cybersecurity Today

Government IT environments are facing unprecedented risk as SaaS adoption, AI usage, and hybrid multi‑cloud workforces expand. How can public sector organizations secure confidential data, manage third‑party risks, and stay ahead of an evolving threat landscape without slowing mission delivery? This session will break down today’s real‑world cyber threats and show how to optimize identity‑centric security across AI workflows and multi‑cloud environments.

Moderator: David W. McMorries, Chief Information Security Officer, Oregon State University

AI in Action: From Possibility to Public Value

AI is rapidly reshaping how government delivers services, makes decisions, and drives mission outcomes. How can public sector organizations turn AI promise into real ROI while managing risk, preparing their workforce, and addressing fears about job displacement? This session brings together practical, real‑world AI use cases, explores AI readiness and risk mitigation, and shows how leaders can align people, purpose, and change to responsibly adopt AI with confidence.

From Silos to Solutions: When Business and IT Drive Together

Public sector teams deliver greater impact when business leaders and IT work as trusted partners instead of separate silos. What changes when teams align early, communicate openly, and solidify goals together? Our expert panelists will explore how shared ownership, creative budgeting and early collaboration reduce wasteful spending, position IT as an empowering parter, and keep business priorities at the forefront.

Shirlene Gonzalez, Legislative Director, Enterprise Information Services, State of Oregon

Lunch

Bits and Bytes

In these two Ted-talk style presentations we’ll hear about Business and IT Collaboration followed by a real-world modernization use case.

Members from the City of Portland's Bureau of Technology Services will showcase how their team's human-centered approach to digital services helped bridge the gap between technology and business needs with their award-winning work on the Permitting and Development website.

Sean Alagar-McCartney, AI and DevOps Lead, Bureau of Technology Services, City of Portland

Nathan Barbarick, Content Strategist, Bureau of Technology Services, City of Portland

Short Break

Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.

Concurrent Sessions

In Data We Trust

Data‑driven decision‑making remains essential for government, but its value depends on strong governance and public trust. How can agencies efficiently share data with one another, combine data across departments, collaborate on data projects with external partners, protect privacy, maintain a clear system of record, and preserve data integrity? In this panel, we’ll dive into governance best practices, data control, and maintaining chain of custody across complex environments. You’ll learn about strategies for discovering and integrating data across organizations to achieve measurable impacts.

Moderator: Nate Ramsey, Chief Data Officer, Enterprise Information Services, State of Oregon

Joel Nantais, Business Solutions Division Manager, Bureau of Technology Services, City of Portland

Lucas Turpin, Chief Data Officer, Information and Technology, Oregon State University

Mike Woodford, Chief Data Officer, Oregon Department of Transportation, State of Oregon

Shaping the Future: Public Sector IT Talent

The public sector IT workforce is evolving rapidly as AI reshapes roles, skills, and expectations. How can agencies upskill existing staff and build a resilient talent pipeline while competing with the private sector for in‑demand skills? In this panel, our speakers will share strategies for succession planning, developing AI‑ready talent, and retaining institutional knowledge to ensure governments are prepared for the future.

Priyanka Dave, AMP Upskilling Lead and Learning Process Owner, Oregon State University

Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners

Hosted by: Terrence Woods, Chief Information Officer, Enterprise Information Services, State of Oregon

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

General Session - Oregon Innovates: Three Lightning Talks

This fast‑moving session features three 15‑minute lightning talks spotlighting Oregon‑led innovation at the intersection of technology, research, and equity. Presentations will highlight Link Oregon’s statewide middle‑mile connectivity, Oregon State University’s new supercomputer, and the role of technology in advancing environmental justice. Together, these talks highlight how Oregon’s IT leaders are using cutting‑edge solutions to strengthen communities and create a more resilient, equitable future.

Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area

Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.

End of Conference

Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.