Digital Leadership Academy Federal US

In the era of unexpected inflections and exponential technological advancement and innovation what becomes increasingly apparent as being key to success is putting people at the center and as the driver of your strategy. This session explores how inclusive and empowering leadership, can transform public sector organizations into hubs of creativity, efficiency, innovation and empathy.

• How inclusive leadership combined with a powerful tech stack increases problem solving and innovation capabilities in government agencies
• What technology enabled leadership in government will look like in the next 25yrs

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, government leaders face unprecedented challenges in leading their workforce and influencing their broader ecosystems. This session will discuss the people component of driving innovation and continuous improvement in complex and ambiguous times often marketed by unexpected inflection points.

• Balancing strategic leadership with technical leadership
• Fostering a culture that embraces change
• Leading and motivating different generations and segments of your workforce
• Democratizing innovation throughout the organization

Terry Carpenter

CIO, National Science Foundation

Christine Bellamy

Director, GOV.UK ,UK Government Digital Service

Guy Cavallo

CIO, Office of Personnel Management

Explore how government agencies can leverage the synergy between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to revolutionize operations, enhance citizen services, and overcome workforce challenges.

• Identify high impact use cases for intelligent automation in government processes
• Develop a strategy to secure funding and buy in from stakeholders
• Avoid challenges related to security, compliance, scale and buy in

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, it's crucial for government agencies to adapt and optimize their workflows to meet the growing demands of citizens and stakeholders. This high level discussion will explore strategies to streamline processes and achieve digital innovation excellence in public sector operations.

• Evaluating your transformation processes and identify where to streamline workflows
• Identifying and connecting silos to unlock problem solving and innovation
• Create policies that empower process improvement

Pete Waterman

Director, FedRAMP, Technology Transformation Services

Mina Hsiang

Administrator, United States Digital Service

Marcela Escobar-Alava

CIO, Social Security Administration

As federal agencies spearhead efforts in technology adoption and data management, this session explores strategies for secure implementation and maximizing the benefits of emerging technologies. Drawing from recent mandates and industry best practices, we'll discuss how government organizations can lead the charge in modernizing their IT infrastructure while prioritizing security and compliance.

• Leveraging AI and machine learning to protect sensitive data and ensure operational integrity against sophisticated cyber threats.
• Implementing secure by design principles across the agency
• Establishing robust data governance frameworks

As we stand at the cusp of unprecedented technological advancements, visionary leadership grounded in clarity and foresight is crucial for harnessing the power of exponential technologies while navigating the realities of the resources we have to work with.

• Embracing exponential thinking and the power of foresight as a strategic technology leader
• Establishing and communicating clarity and purpose of mission and objectives
• Proactively catalyzing conditions for change and increased investment in innovation
• Build strategic partnerships and collaborations to leverage the opportunities presented by exponential technology

Patrick Newbold

Deputy CIO, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Pending Approval)

Amanda Renteria

CEO, Code for America

Jennifer Franks

Director Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity, GAO

Kaschit Pandya

CTO, Internal Revenue Service