Government Innovation
Virginia
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Richmond Marriott Downtown | 8am ET
Our COVID-Safe Policy
Keeping you safe on-site is our top priority. With this in mind, all attendees will be required to complete a pre-event health screening conducted by a 3rd-party, HIPAA-compliant company.
Event Overview
In an increasingly digital world, government leaders need tools and systems that allow them to move expediently and collaboratively. These leaders also need to ensure that their citizens can access their services, particularly in underserved communities. The fact each government agency often determines its own operational strategies, however, presents an enormous roadblock. Scattered, piecemeal technological implementation has resulted in agencies often being out of sync with one another.
This mismatch has long prevented agencies from operating at their full collaborative and innovative potential. Instead of scrambling to catch up – as government agencies across the world had to do during the COVID-19 pandemic – agencies now have a chance to think ahead and modernize to better prepare for future opportunities – and risks.
How can the public sector solve this multi-pronged problem to realize long term benefits and capture the full potential of contemporary innovations?
This is the question we will explore at Public Sector Network’s Government Innovation Virginia program. Join our prestigious speaking faculty as they address how people, processes, and technology all contribute to advancing government innovation throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. This one-day event will provide the ideal meeting place to learn, collaborate and discuss current trends and best practices.
Benefits of Attending
Examine innovative systems and tools to boost modernization efforts
Learn best practices for digital inclusion and equitable service distribution
Unlock the potential of cross-agency collaboration
Explore bold public service initiatives currently underway across the Commonwealth
A Sneak Peek Of Your Inspiring Speakers
Carlos Rivero
Fmr. Chief Data Officer
Commonwealth of Virginia
Jonathan Ozovek
Chief Operating Officer
Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA)
Robert (Bob) Osmond
Chief of Technology and Business Strategy
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Dr. Tamarah Holmes
Director – Office of Broadband
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHDC)
Daniel Persico
Former Chief Information Officer
Virginia Department of Election
Dr. William Brantley
Digital Transformation Coach & Training Specialist, Faculty Member
University of Maryland’s Project Management Center for Excellence
Jaime Lees
Chief Data Officer, Department of Technology Services
Arlington County Government
Evan Feinman
Former Chief Broadband Advisor, Office of Governor Ralph S. Northam & Executive Director, Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission
Erin Sutton
Chief Deputy State Coordinator
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Antonio Villafana
Chief Information Officer
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Dr. RaShall Brackney
Fmr. Chief of Police
City of Charlottesville
William Davis
Head – OECD Washington Center
OECD
Hari Sripathi
Director, Office of Strategic Innovation
Virginia Department of Transportation
Marcus Thornton
Deputy Chief Data Officer
Commonwealth of Virginia
Key Sessions
The Government Innovation Series features the latest initiatives throughout Virginia; 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 Session
Government Innovation: An International Perspective
William Davis
Head – OECD Washington Center, OECD
Fireside Chat
The Office of Data Governance and Analytics: Data Catalyst for the Commonwealth of Virginia
Marcus Thornton
Deputy Chief Data Officer, Commonwealth of Virginia
Carlos Rivero
Former Chief Data Officer, Commonwealth of Virginia
Case Study Roundtable
Distributing the Data: Setting Up a Virginia Data Commons
Jaime Lees
Chief Data Officer, Department of Technology Services, Arlington County Government
Ana Laura Sposito
Knowledge & Learning Specialist – Project and Change Management, International Organization
People, Processes & Data: Tools for a Thriving Virginia
Robert (Bob) Osmond
Chief of Technology and Business Strategy, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Evan Feinman
Former Chief Broadband Advisor – Office of Governor Ralph S. Northam & Executive Director, Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission
Tiffany Ford
Deputy Commissioner for Administration, VA Department of Health
Impact of Cryptocurrency Adoption in State Government
Mark Montoya
Chief Data Officer, Government Blockchain Association
Keynote Session
Technology Transformation in Virginia
Jonathan Ozovek
Chief Operating Officer, Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA)
Panel Discussion
Tools, Strategies, and Innovations Driving Transformation
Antonio Villafana
Chief Information Officer, Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Erin Sutton
Chief Deputy State Coordinator, Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Keynote Session
How Innovative Ideas for Data, Process, and Technology Impact People
Dr. RaShall Brackney
Former Chief of Police, City of Charlottesville
Panel Discussion
Public Sector Workforce: The Next Generation
Captain Eric Gowin
IT Division Manager, Virginia State Police
Tiffany Ford
Deputy Commissioner for Administration, VA Department of Health
Keynote Session
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity: Organizational Risk Management
Daniel Persico
Former Chief Information Officer, Virginia Department of Elections
Panel Discussion
From Data to Decisions
Marcus Thornton
Deputy Chief Data Officer, Commonwealth of Virginia
Dr. William Brantley
Digital Transformation Coach & Training Specialist, Faculty Member of the University of Maryland’s Project Management Center of Excellence
Hari Sripathi
Director, Office of Strategic Innovation, Virginia Department of Transportation
Keynote Session
Equal Broadband Access = Community Economic Success
Dr. Tamarah Holmes
Director – Office of Broadband, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
Panel Discussion
Bridging the Digital Divide: How Technology Safely and Reliably Improves Public Engagement
Erin Sutton
Chief Deputy State Coordinator, Virginia Department of Emergency Management
View the agenda for the full speaker lineup, sessions and event timeline
Your Registration
Virtual Presentations
Hear from public sector leaders about the latest trends and explore how to instantly apply these insights and gaining 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
On-Demand
Receive on-demand access to session content on the complimentary Public Sector Network social learning platform
Richmond Marriott Downtown
Keeping You Safe
Public Sector Network will closely monitor COVID-19 regulations in accordance with the advice from the Government and local health authorities to ensure the safety of everyone attending the event physically. In addition, we will be working closely with the venue to ensure precautionary measures are in place.
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
“Very compelling to hear other leaders around the country trying to tackle these difficult questions and opportunity to hear what has worked (or not) and spark ideas for our own communities.”
City of Richmond, VA
“The information was very practical and highlighted everyday issues we encounter. I believe case studies help a lot in making the case for some of the more abstract concepts, so the real scenarios were really useful.”
Broward County Government
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