Government Innovation Virginia 2024

• Exploring Virginia’s path towards becoming a digital government powerhouse
• Overcoming Challenges in the Digital Age

• Understanding the importance of designing government services around citizen needs
• Leveraging data analytics for data-driven insights and tailored services
• Achieving a balance between security and accessibility in citizen-centric services
• Cultivating a workforce and organizational culture that values citizen-centricity

Suresh Soundararajan, Chief Information Officer, Virginia Department of Health
Dave Myers, Deputy Superintendent/Chief Information Officer, Virginia Department of Education
Barbara J. Burkett, Director of Analytics, Research and Program Evaluation, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Nathaniel Parks, Sr. Solutions Engineer, Dynatrace
Moderator: Sarjoo Shah, Executive Director, Public Health Services, Oracle

• Using data analytics to improve public service delivery
• Establishing trust and transparency in data-sharing with citizens
• Implementing data-driven policies for better outcomes

• How can organizations synergize data and technology to drive innovation and decision-making?
• What strategies are effective in managing and protecting data privacy in an increasingly connected world of technology?
• Share insights on successful data integration strategies that leverage technology for enhanced efficiency and competitiveness.
• How can organizations foster a data-driven culture and ensure data literacy across the organization?

Chris Burroughs, Director Data Protection and Governance, Commonwealth of Virginia, Office of the Secretary of Administration, Office of Data Governance and Analytics
Ravi Padma, Chief Technology Officer, Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Alex DerHovhannessian, Senior Vice President, Voyatek
Moderator: Bill Greeves, Industry Advisor for State and Local Government, SAP

1. Cloud Adoption Strategies: Streamlining Government Operations through Cloud Solutions
Facilitated by: Joel Golub, Industry Executive Director City & County Government, Oracle

2. Enhancing Citizen Experience Through Future-Proofing Government Infrastructure
Facilitated by: Jaren Johnson, Account Manager, Technology & Innovation, Infor & Harun Musa, Ph.D., Principal Solutions Consultant, Technology & Innovation, Infor

3. Agile Government: Implementing Agile Methodologies for Faster Digital Solutions
Facilitated by: Bill Greeves, Industry Advisor for State and Local Government, SAP

4. Cybersecurity in the Digital Era: Protecting Sensitive Government Data and Systems
Facilitated by: Nathaniel Parks, Sr. Solutions Engineer, Red Hat / Dynatrace

5. Zero Data Loss: Reaction and Response Times to Ensure Continuity of Government in an AI World
Facilitated by: Tihomir Hristov, Solutions Engineer, Cisco & Brad Johnson, Solutions Engineer, Cisco

6. Leverage Insider Knowledge: How to get the most out of government technology
Facilitated by: Rachael Radford, Owner & President, Meira Consulting

7. Supporting Service Delivery with Next-Gen Digital Identity
Facilitated by: Brian Chidester, Public Sector Network Advisory Board Member & Head of Public Sector Marketing , Socure

8. Unlocking IT efficiency: Driving cost savings and productivity gains with AI
Facilitated by: Ken Gonzalez, Head of Analyst Relations,  Freshworks

9. Digital Transformation Roadmaps: Key Steps to Transform Traditional Government Services
Facilitated by: Alex DerHovhannessian, Senior Vice President, Voyatek

10. Cyber Resiliency: Stay a Step Ahead of Cyberthreats
Facilitated by: Craig Gambol, Territory Manager, Veeam & Corey Kirschner, Systems Engineer, Veeam

11. Building Secure Digital Government: So Many Clouds, So Little Time!
Facilitated by: Chris Riordan, Public Sector Account Manager, Nutanix

12. Emerging Technologies for Government: Exploring the Potential of AI, IoT, and Blockchain
Facilitated by: Patrick Farrell, Director – KPMG Cloud, Data & AI Lead, KPMG

13. Driving Enhanced Citizen Services
Facilitated by: Jennifer Heflin, Managing Director, Accenture

14. Enterprise Service Management: Accelerating Service Delivery
Facilitated by: Tom Yeatts, Global Head of State & Local Government, ServiceNow

15. The Evolving Threat Landscape for Local and State Governments
Facilitated by: Craig Bowman, Vice President – Government, Education & Health, Trellix 

• Highlighting strategic initiatives and milestones for the future
• Creating an agile and adaptive public sector to meet evolving challenges
• Emphasizing citizen-centricity and inclusivity in government services
• What strategies do successful government organizations employ to overcome challenges during digital transformation?
• How can emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain revolutionize public service delivery

Paul Corbett Cormal, Chief Technology Officer, Assistant Superintendent – Data, Research, and Technology, Virginia Department of Education
Paul Williams, Chief Information Officer, Virginia ABC
Meghan Steele, Vice President, SLED East, Cisco
Moderator: Joel Golub, Industry Executive Director City & County Government, Oracle