Public Sector Network Presents:

Government Innovation Virginia

Transforming Virginia: Bridging Innovation and Progress

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Richmond Marriott Downtown, VA

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inspiring speakers IN 2023

23

engaging partners in 2023

2

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Transforming Virginia: Bridging Innovation and Progress

In the ever-evolving landscape of Virginia’s public sector, innovation serves as the driving force propelling the Commonwealth towards a brighter, more connected future. With a mission-oriented focus, pressing challenges are met head-on, as cutting-edge solutions are sought to fuel progress. From the transformation of digital governance to the harnessing of data analytics and transformative technologies, the journey into a pioneering tomorrow requires collaborative efforts and boundless ingenuity.

Join visionary leaders and decision-makers at this one-day, high-energy event, where trailblazing ideas converge to unlock the potential of innovation within the public sector. Explore the latest breakthroughs, delve into transformative concepts, and exchange insights that will shape a stronger, more resilient Virginia.

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Benefits of Attending

Connect:
Gain valuable insights from visionary leaders spearheading change and modernization within Virginia’s public sector.

Engage:
Dive deep into innovation and modernization drivers through focused roundtable sessions, fostering intimate conversations with your peers.

Learn:
Explore tailored insights in three separate conference tracks: Cybersecurity, Data & Technology, and Digital & CX.

2024 Expert Speakers

Hendrik H. van der Vaart, Deputy Chief Transformation Officer, Commonwealth of Virginia

HENDRIK H. VAN DER VAART
Deputy Chief Transformation Officer
Commonwealth of Virginia

Karen Howard

ROBERT (BOB)
OSMOND

Chief Information Officer
Virginia IT Agency
(VITA)

SURESH SOUNDARARAJAN Chief Information Officer Virginia Department of Health

SURESH
SOUNDARARAJAN

Chief Information Officer
Virginia Department of
Health

DAVE MYERS Deputy Superintendent/ Chief Information Officer Virginia Department of Education

DAVE MYERS
Deputy Superintendent/
Chief Information Officer
Virginia Department of Education

Kaschit Pandya
Chief Technology Officer
Internal Revenue
Service

MELINDA STEWART
Chief of Enterprise Solutions
Virginia IT Agency (VITA) & Office of Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Yasin Mohammed
Director, Office of State Procurement, Procurement Operations Bureau
Department of General
Services

PAUL CORBETT CORMAL
Chief Technology Officer,
Assistant Superintendent
– Data, Research, and
Technology
Virginia Department of
Education

Yasin Mohammed
Director, Office of State Procurement, Procurement Operations Bureau
Department of General
Services

PAUL WILLIAMS
Chief Information Officer
Virginia ABC

Bethany Blackwell, VP Sales, Carahsoft

KEN PFEIL
Chief Data Officer
Commonwealth of
Virginia

Bethany Blackwell, VP Sales, Carahsoft

LANA SHELLEY
Deputy Commissioner,
CIO, Information
Technology
Virginia DMV

Kaschit Pandya
Chief Technology Officer
Internal Revenue
Service

ZACC ALLEN
Chief Information Officer
Virginia Department of
Corrections

Yasin Mohammed
Director, Office of State Procurement, Procurement Operations Bureau
Department of General
Services

VENGATESH AGARAM
Chief Information Officer
Virginia Department of
Taxation

Yasin Mohammed
Director, Office of State Procurement, Procurement Operations Bureau
Department of General
Services

RAVI PADMA
Chief Technology Officer
Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Kaschit Pandya
Chief Technology Officer
Internal Revenue
Service

ROBIN SHELDON
Director, Data Analytics
Virginia DMV

Yasin Mohammed
Director, Office of State Procurement, Procurement Operations Bureau
Department of General
Services

CHRIS BURROUGHS
Director Data Protection
and Governance,
Commonwealth of
Virginia
Office of the Secretary
of Administration, Office of Data Governance and Analytics

Bethany Blackwell, VP Sales, Carahsoft

BARBARA J. BURKETT
Director of Analytics, Research and Program Evaluation
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

Bethany Blackwell, VP Sales, Carahsoft

JAMEY STONE
Director of Business Platform Solutions
Virginia IT Agency
(VITA)

Kaschit Pandya
Chief Technology Officer
Internal Revenue
Service

ELIZABETH BALDWIN, P.E.
Chief Code Engineer
City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspections

Yasin Mohammed
Director, Office of State Procurement, Procurement Operations Bureau
Department of General
Services

SARJOO SHAH
Executive Director, Public Health Services
Oracle

Bethany Blackwell, VP Sales, Carahsoft

JOEL GOLUB
 Industry Executive Director City & County Government
Oracle

Bethany Blackwell, VP Sales, Carahsoft

RACHAEL RADFORD
Owner & President
Meira Consulting

Kaschit Pandya
Chief Technology Officer
Internal Revenue
Service

NATHANIEL PARKS
Sr. Solutions Engineer
Dynatrace 

Yasin Mohammed
Director, Office of State Procurement, Procurement Operations Bureau
Department of General
Services

HARUN MUSA, PH.D.
Principal Solutions Consultant, Technology & Innovation
Infor

Bethany Blackwell, VP Sales, Carahsoft

BILL GREEVES
Industry Advisor for State and Local Government
SAP

Bethany Blackwell, VP Sales, Carahsoft

KARAN SONDHI
CTO
Trellix Public Sector

Kaschit Pandya
Chief Technology Officer
Internal Revenue
Service

ALEX DERHOVHANNESSIAN
Senior Vice President
Voyatek

Yasin Mohammed
Director, Office of State Procurement, Procurement Operations Bureau
Department of General
Services

TOM YEATTS
Global Head of State &
Local Government
ServiceNow

Bethany Blackwell, VP Sales, Carahsoft

MEGHAN STEELE
Vice President, SLED East
Cisco

Bethany Blackwell, VP Sales, Carahsoft

THOMAS MACLELLAN
Director, Government Affairs & Strategy
Palo Alto Networks

Kaschit Pandya
Chief Technology Officer
Internal Revenue
Service

KEN GONZALEZ
Head of Analyst Relations
Freshworks

Yasin Mohammed
Director, Office of State Procurement, Procurement Operations Bureau
Department of General
Services

BRIAN CHIDESTER
Public Sector Network Advisory Board Member & Head of Public Sector Marketing
Socure

Bethany Blackwell, VP Sales, Carahsoft

MIKE MAURER
Director of Sales Operation
Orijin

Bethany Blackwell, VP Sales, Carahsoft

CRAIG BOWMAN
Vice President – Government, Education & Health
Trellix

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Discussing the Most Current Topics

#Innovation

#Data & Analytics

#Equity

#Technology

#Automation

#Cybersecurity

#Digital & CX

#Enterprise Infrastructure

What Your Registration Includes

LIVE PRESENTATIONS

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

NETWORKING

An opportunity to engage with your peers from across the state in dedicated networking sessions, interactive roundtable discussions and meal breaks

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

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

ON-DEMAND

Receive on-demand access to session content on the complimentary Public Sector Network social learning platform

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Location

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Richmond Marriott Downtown

This venue is located in downtown Richmond, Virginia. If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding the venue please contact us.

The event was positive and valuable. Good presentations, good selection of vendors, and excellent opportunities to network with vendors and other public servants.

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Showcase Your Thought Leadership

Take the stage alongside senior State and Local government leaders who are leading the way in IT, data, innovation, transformation, procurement, technology, digital, and citizen experience from across Virginia.

Build Your Network

Engage with over 300 public sector leaders from across all levels of government in Virginia. Multiple networking opportunities exist to ensure you can promote your Brand and establish key connections.

An Interactive Experience

Highlight solutions to the key challenges facing the public sector in Virginia in our immersive exhibitor hall, engaging keynote presentations, interactive roundtables and other onsite activations.

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2023 Post-Event Report

Discover the highlights and insights from Government Innovation Virginia 2023 in our comprehensive post-event report. Dive into the key takeaways, survey insights, attendee profiles, and notable speakers that shaped the event’s discussions on transforming government through human-centered technology initiatives.

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2023 Post-Event Highlights

Relive the excitement of Government Innovation California 2023 with our dedicated post-event page. Explore the event’s highlight reel, replay sessions from the event, delve into survey insights and emerging public sector trends, and browse through the captivating event gallery to experience the transformative discussions and connections that took place.

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Look into the visual journey of Government Innovation Virginia 2023 through our event gallery. Immerse yourself in the vibrant snapshots capturing the engaging sessions, dynamic networking, and memorable moments that defined the event’s exploration of human-centered technology initiatives in the public sector.

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