As agencies accelerate toward AI and automation, this session examines the foundational role of a secure and trusted data environment. The keynote will also outline how Florida is evolving its data approach to support enterprise-wide alignment and long-term digital transformation.

• How government must evolve to operate effectively in an AI-enabled world
• Building enterprise capability through secure, interoperable, and trusted digital foundations
• Reducing friction through modernization, coordination, and governance
• Preparing Florida’s institutions for long-term resilience, adaptability, and measurable public impact

As artificial intelligence reshapes government operations and digital services, cybersecurity threats are evolving faster than traditional defenses can respond. This presentation explores how public sector organizations can protect critical infrastructure and citizen data in an AI-driven threat landscape—without requiring a degree in cybersecurity. Whether you're a CIO charting digital transformation, an IT manager defending critical systems, or a security professional wrestling with budget constraints, you will walk away from this 20-minute session with actionable strategies to strengthen your agency's defenses and empower employees to be your first line of defense. 

• The AI Security Gap: How AI is changing threat tactics—and why your current security posture may not be keeping pace
• Unified Defense in Action: Real-world strategies for integrated visibility, automated response, and rapid recovery that reduce incident response times from hours to minutes
• Government-Grade Resilience: How leading government agencies are protecting data across cloud, SaaS, and on-premises environments while maintaining compliance (FedRAMP, CMMC, and beyond)
• By the end of this session, you'll understand how to move from reactive security to proactive resilience—turning AI from a threat into an advantage.

Innovation only matters when it improves daily experiences for citizens and staff. This session focuses on how leaders bridge the gap between strategic vision and practical, operational results.

• How executives ensure innovation priorities translate into frontline service improvements
• What often causes promising digital strategies to stall during implementation
• How to align agency goals, funding, and performance measures around outcomes
• When to scale a pilot—and when not to

Frank Quintana

Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Department, City of Miami Beach

Deidre Melton

Associate Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management & Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Florida A&M University

Dan Gohl

Chief Technology & Strategy Officer for US SLED, HP Inc.

Bill Greeves Moderator

Industry Executive Advisor of State and Local Government, Education, SAP

Data creates the greatest value when it is treated as a strategic asset rather than simply an operational resource. This keynote explores how agencies can use trusted data to strengthen decision-making, improve services, and build the foundation for future innovation.

• Moving from Data Collection to Better Decisions. How agencies turn data into actionable insights that improve planning, operations, and outcomes.
• Building Trust Through High-Quality Data. Why governance, quality, and stewardship are essential for confident decision-making.
• Aligning Data Strategy with Agency Priorities. How data investments support organizational goals, service delivery, and measurable results.
• Preparing the Foundation for AI and Innovation. Why strong data capabilities are critical to scaling AI, automation, and future technologies.

Technology alone does not transform government—modern operations do. This conversation explores how leaders modernize the systems, processes, and organizational capabilities that improve execution, strengthen accountability, and enable agencies to deliver better public services.

• From Support Function to Strategic Capability: How can agencies transform finance, procurement, contracts, and administrative functions into strategic capabilities that improve organizational performance and service delivery?
• Simplifying Complexity Without Sacrificing Accountability: How can leaders reduce operational complexity, improve collaboration, and accelerate execution while maintaining the transparency, compliance, and public trust expected of government?
• Modern Operations That Create Capacity: How can enterprise platforms, automation, and digital workflows reduce administrative burden, improve visibility, and enable employees to focus on higher-value work?
• Building Organizations Ready for What's Next: What investments in people, processes, and operational capabilities will best prepare agencies to adapt to evolving technologies, changing priorities, and increasing public expectations?

Not every improvement requires a large transformation program. In complex public sector environments, targeted digital shifts can strengthen service delivery, system performance, and cybersecurity resilience — without triggering large-scale disruption. Focused, strategic changes within existing systems can deliver measurable value across digital experience, infrastructure performance, and institutional risk posture.

• How leaders identify high-impact improvements hiding within legacy systems and constrained budgets
• Why incremental modernization often reduces operational and cybersecurity risk while accelerating digital maturity
• How digital innovation, infrastructure optimization, and security controls can advance together rather than compete for priority
• How to communicate value when improvements strengthen performance, resilience, and public trust — even when change is not highly visible

Arthur Bialowas

Chief Information Security Officer, Florida A&M University

Ryan May

Chief Information Security Officer, Florida Lottery

Chris Welch

Assistant Director - Lieutenant Colonel, Department of Financial Services / Criminal Investigations Division

Andy MacIsaac

Solutions Manager, Public Sector, Laserfiche

Bill Greeves

Industry Executive Advisor of State and Local Government, Education, SAP

Strong cybersecurity creates confidence to innovate. This session highlights how protection supports progress

• How security enables faster adoption of AI and cloud technologies
• What leadership alignment is required between cyber and digital teams
• How standardization reduces friction in innovation
• How leaders communicate security’s value beyond risk reduction

Kevin Seymour

Chief Information Security Officer, Florida Department of Corrections

Connar McCasland

Senior Instructor, Center for Cybersecurity and AI, University of West Florida

Shon Bynum

Senior Officer, Information Security and Intelligent Automation, State Board of Administration of Florida

Nick Stohlman

VP, CJIS Program Strategy, Imprivata

Bill Greeves

Industry Executive Advisor of State and Local Government, Education, SAP

AI is most powerful when it enhances judgment rather than substitutes it. This session focuses on how leaders position AI as a decision-support tool.

• Which decisions benefit most from AI-assisted insight
• How executives define guardrails for AI-supported recommendations
• How to maintain human accountability when AI informs outcomes
• How to build confidence in AI outputs across teams

Florida is moving with intention toward an enterprise technology model, and governance is playing a central role in that shift. This session will show how agency leaders can use statewide alignment to strengthen security, scale innovation, and deliver lasting public value.

• Advance digital outcomes by moving from program-based oversight to long-term capability planning
• Reduce risk and build trust by aligning cybersecurity, data, and architecture at the enterprise level
• Balance consistency and flexibility through clear governance and defined decision rights
• Optimize investments so they support statewide impact, not just individual agency wins
• Accelerate cloud, AI, and shared services adoption by turning structure into action

Sarah Kosberg

Deputy State Chief Information Security Officer, Florida Digital Service

Bill Hunkapiller

Chief Information Security Officer, Florida State University

Reetesh Chauhan

Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Public Services, TCS – Tata Consultancy Services