Government
Innovation
Massachusetts

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Hotel Commonwealth, Boston, Massachusetts

Event Overview

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s priority is to improve the lives of the citizens they serve. Information technology investments remain critical in ensuring the growth of Massachusetts and the delivery of innovative services to the citizens they serve. Public Sector leaders, now more than ever need to guide organizations through technology-driven
initiatives. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts needs to attract and retain a talented diverse workforce that is dedicated to the mission-focused agenda and build a culture capable of attracting and retaining top talent. Innovative economic growth will continue to help Massachusetts prosper.

Public sector leaders will be looking for ways to modernize. Technology is the tool to drive this. What is on the horizon for technology in 2023 and beyond? How can you foster your workforce through digital transformation? What are your organization’s priorities in 2023? How can the government ensure that we have representation from all in the public sector workforce? These issues will be examined in presentations and discussions.

Public Sector Network’s Government Innovation Massachusetts in-person event will bring together State & Local public sector leaders from across the Commonwealth and New England region to share innovative ideas and cutting-edge initiatives and projects. This one-day event is the ideal meeting place to collaborate, discuss current trends, and learn best practices related to people, processes, technology, and data. Join the conversation!

Benefits of Attending

Hear about Innovative project and initiatives underway across the Commonwealth including; the Massachusetts Digital Health Initiative, Mass Internet Connect, and other innovative initiatives 

This in-person event will spotlight innovation across Massachusetts and feature four key Tracks: People, Digital/CX, Data and Technology. 

Gather insight from public sector thought leaders who will help you to further your initiatives  

Hear sessions on such relevant topics as: Future of Workforce, AI & Data, Driving Innovation, Digital Solutions, and Human Resource Strategy

2023 Featured Speakers

Jenny Hedderman State Risk Counsel Comptroller of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Jenny Hedderman, Esq.
State Risk Counsel
Comptroller of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

JENNIFER PETERSON, MPA Director of Supportive Technology Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services

Jennifer Peterson, MPA
Director of Supportive Technology
Massachusetts
Department of Developmental Services

KRISTEN HURLEY Chief Strategy Officer Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Kristen Hurley
Chief Strategy Officer
Benjamin Franklin Cummings
Institute of Technology

Melissa L. Hector MS MBA, Director of Equitable and Strategic Initiatives, City of Boston, Boston Public Health Commission

Melissa L. Hector MS MBA
Director of Equitable and Strategic Initiatives
City of Boston, Boston Public Health Commission

Denise Reilly-Hughes Deputy Secretary/Deputy CIO Agency of Digital Services Vermont

Denise Reilly-Hughes
Deputy Secretary/Deputy CIO
Agency of Digital Services Vermont

Jeff Lambart Director of Analytics City of Boston

Jeff Lambart
Director of Analytics
City of Boston

Rashaun J. Martin
Acting Managing Director of Retention,
Cultivation & Programs
Boston Public Schools

Rashaun J. Martin
Acting Managing Director of Retention,
Cultivation & Programs
Boston Public Schools

Andrew Buss, Deputy Chief Information Officer/Public Technology & Innovation, Office of Innovation & Technology, City of Philadelphia

Andrew Buss
Deputy Chief Information Officer/ Public Technology & Innovation, Office of Innovation & Technology
City of Philadelphia

John C. Cain Jr. Director of Community Technology Integration, and Support City of Quincy, Office of The Mayor

John C. Cain Jr.
Director of Community Technology Integration, and Support
City of Quincy, Office of The Mayor

Max Gigle, Program Manager, Connecticut Digital Service, Department of Administrative Services, State of Connecticut

Max Gigle
Program Manager, Connecticut Digital Service
Department of
Administration Services, State of Connecticut

JAMES W. SMITH Architect and Technical Project Manager Washington State Investment Board

James W. Smith
Architect and Technical Project Manager, State of Vermont Judiciary
and PSN Advisory Board
Member

Stacey Reiling Capital Data & Systems Manager Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development

Stacey Reiling
Capital Data & Systems Manager
Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities

Tara Woody, Innovation Manager, City of Philadelphia

Tara Woody
Innovation Manager
City of Philadelphia

Fatima Razzaq, Director, Bureau of Housing Development and Construction, Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development

Fatima Razzaq
Director, Bureau of Housing Development and Construction
Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities

James Kessler, Senior Vice President State & Local Industry Lead, Publicis Sapient

James Kessler
Senior Vice President, State & Local Industry Lead
Publicis Sapient

Fadi Fadhil, US SLED Field Strategist, Palo Alto Networks

Fadi Fadhil
US SLED Field Strategist
Palo Alto Networks

Linda Misegadis, Senior Government Strategist, UKG

Linda Misegadis
Senior Government Strategist
UKG

Bob Lavigna, Senior Fellow – Public Sector, UKG

Bob Lavigna
Senior Fellow- Public Sector
UKG

Colleen Malloy
Strategic Portfolio Executive, Workforce Development
Coursera

Mike Litano, AVP, People Insights BetterUp

Mike Litano Ph.D.
RVP of People Insights, BetterUp & Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University

Rock Regan, SLED/Healthcare Alliance Manager, Qlik

Rock Regan
SLED/Healthcare Alliance Manager
Qlik

Denise Gosline,  Sr Solution Engineer Manager, Talend

Denise Gosline
Senior Solution Engineer Manager
Talend

Brian Smith, Lead of Solution Architecture, OutSystems

Brian Smith
Lead of Solution Architecture
OutSystems

Maggie Huttlinger, Public Sector Partnerships, Coursera

Maggie Huttlinger
Public Sector Partnerships, Workforce Development
Coursera

2023 Key Sessions

The Government Innovation Series features the latest initiatives throughout Massachusetts; sharing insights via keynote presentations, case studies, panel discussions, and fireside chats. To provide additional perspective – concurrent tracks will address more specific topics and challenges in the worlds of technology, people, data & process faced by public sector leaders today.

Keynote SessionsPanel DiscussionRoundtable

Managing Innovation Risk – Leveraging Cybersecurity to Step forward instead of Jumping Into the Fire

Jenny Hedderman, Esq.
State Risk Counsel, Comptroller of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

How Massachusetts Department of Developmental Service (DDS) Foster Its Workforce Through Supportive Technology

Jennifer Petersen, MPA
Director of Supportive Technology, Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services

Moving your Business Intelligence to the Cloud – Stumbles and Reconsiderations

James W. Smith, Architect and Technical Project Manager, PSN Advisory Board, State of Vermont Judiciary

The Future of Work: The Changing Face of Talent

Melissa L. Hector MS MBA
Director of Equitable and Strategic Initiatives, City of Boston, Boston Public Health Commission

Fatima Razzaq
Director, Bureau of Housing Development and Construction, Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities

Mike Litano Ph.D.
RVP of People Insights, BetterUp & Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University

Moderator:
Linda Misegadis
Senior Government Strategist, UKG

Identifying & Detailing your Top Priorities for 2023

Kristen Hurley
Chief Strategy Officer, Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Andrew Buss
Deputy Chief Information Officer/Public Technology & Innovation, Office of Innovation & Technology, City of Philadelphia

Jeff Lambart
Director of Analytics, City of Boston

Rashaun J. Martin
Acting Managing Director of Retention, Cultivation & Programs, Boston Public Schools

Moderator:
James Kessler, Senior Vice President, State & Local Industry Lead, Publicis Sapient

How the Public Sector can Harnesses Digital Services to Benefit Citizens

Denise Reilly-Hughes
Deputy Secretary/Deputy CIO, Agency of Digital Services Vermont

Max Gigle
Program Manager, Connecticut Digital Service, Department of Administrative Services, State of Connecticut

Tara Woody
Innovation Manager, City of Philadelphia

Moderator:
James W. Smith
Architect and Technical Project Manager, State of Vermont Judiciary & PSN Advisory Board Member

Improving Citizen’s Experience Through Technology

John C. Cain Jr.
Director of Community Technology Integration, and Technology Integration, and Support, City of Quincy, Office of The Mayor

Stacey Reiling
Capital Data & Systems Manager, Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities

Moderator:
Rock Regan
SLED/Healthcare Alliance Manager, Qlik

Suggested Topics:

  1. Attracting and Retaining Talent in the New World of Work
    Facilitated by: Bob Lavigna, Senior Fellow – Public Sector, UKG
  2. Break Down the Barriers to Digital Transformation with High-Performance Low-Code, Outsystems
    Facilitated by: Brian Smith, Lead of Solution Architecture, OutSystems
  3. Data Governance-Defining Maturity and Proficiency
    Facilitated by: Denise Gosline, Senior Solution Engineer Manager, Talend
  4. How to Harness a People-First Approach to Digital Transformation
    Facilitated by: Maggie Huttlinger, Public Sector Partnerships, Workforce Development, Coursera
  5. The Future of Leadership: Adapting to Changing Work Dynamics
    Facilitated by: Mike Litano Ph.D., RVP of People Insights, BetterUp & Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University
  6. What’s Next For Cybersecurity in the Public Sector: Winning Strategies and Prepping for the Future
    Facilitated by: Fadi Fadhil, US SLED Field Strategist, Palo Alto Networks

Your Registration Includes:

In-Person Presentations

Hear from public sector leaders about the latest trends and explore how to instantly apply these insights and gain unique perspectives

Interactivity

An opportunity to engage with the inspiring speaker panel and peers in the live Q&A and polling to discover answers to shared challenges

Leading Technology Solutions

Hear  from leading solutions providers in the government space as they explore key technologies to improve citizen services

What Your Peers Had to Say

“Great lineup of speakers and panelists! It’s always great to hear about what others in the Industry are doing and positively impacting others.”
 U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs

“The presenters were exceptional on all topics and discussions. The tools and resources shared were very helpful.”
 California State Controller’s Office

“It is so inspirational to hear people who are walking the their talk in the [government] workplace.”
California Department of Housing & Community Development

2023 Event Partners

For partnership opportunities, contact Andrew Jensen for more information.