The Modernization Roadmap

IT modernization has never been more critical to supporting government’s mission, or more challenging. Although Congressional and executive mandates offer frameworks for technology leaders, agencies still face an uphill battle to aligning the technical infrastructure, funding mechanisms, and skilled workforce necessary to truly modernize government. At this half-day summit, Nextgov explored these different elements of IT modernization with current and former agency CXOs, oversight leaders and policy experts.

AGENDA

8:00 AM	Networking Breakfast
8:45 AM	Opening Remarks
8:50 AM	Opening Keynote Alan Thomas, Commissioner, Federal Acquisition Service, U.S. General Services Administration
9:10 AM	Panel - Funding IT Modernization Everyone wants to upgrade their IT systems, but in government nothing gets done without funding. Agencies can request funding from Congress through the annual budget process or try to take matters into their own hands. This session will feature agency officials who have used other means to fund their modernization efforts. Harrison Smith, Deputy Chief Procurement Officer, Internal Revenue Service Michael Conroy, Deputy Director, Strategic Sourcing Acquisition Division, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Polly Hall, Director, Procurement Innovation Lab, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Aaron Boyd, Senior Editor, Technology and Events, *Nextgov*
9:50 AM	Industry Perspective: Key Questions to Consider around IT Modernization Presented by our Underwriters Rick Piña, Chief Technology Advisor, Public Sector, World Wide Technology Mark Fox, Senior Manager Global Defense Partners and Programs, Amazon Web Services Stephen Kovac, Vice President of Global Government and Compliance, Zscaler Moderator: James Hanson, Vice President and Publisher, *Nextgov*
10:10 AM	Networking Break
10:20 AM	Quick Hit IT Modernization Case Studies (x3) Modernization can mean a lot of things to different agencies, business functions, and missions areas. What does a successful modernization initiative actually look like? Hear a few stories about just how some agencies are approaching IT transformation and get practical tips on how to replicate their success at your agency. Mark Allen, Chief, National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Strategy and Systems Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation Captain Frank Futcher, Director, NavalX Dr. Joanne Tornow, Assistant Director, Biological Sciences, National Science Foundation
11:00 AM	Panel - Preparing the Workforce for IT Modernization Modernization means more than just buying new IT. It means significant changes for federal employees--from learning how to use those new systems to the very nature of their jobs. This panel hosts federal leaders who are working to prepare the workforce for these changes, including bringing on new, tech-savvy staff and retraining currents feds looking for a new challenge. Veronica Villalobos, Principal Deputy Associate Director, Employee Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management Andréa Viza, Director of Talent, U.S. Digital Service Rodney Peterson, Director of the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, National Institute of Standards and Technology Brandi Vincent, Staff Correspondent, *Nextgov*
11:40 AM	Closing Remarks