OutFront

October 29, 2024 | Convene | Arlington, VA

Program

October 29, 2024

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Caroline Boyd
Principal
MeriTalk
Jason Miller
Executive Editor/Reporter
Federal News Network
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Toni Townes-Whitley
Chief Executive Officer
SAIC
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Enterprise-wide innovation doesn’t just happen with the latest technology. True change agents are modern IT leaders who enable and empower transformation. Hear leaders share success stories of driving an innovation culture, overcoming bureaucratic barriers, and utilizing existing policy to fast-track technology acquisition and integration, all with the ultimate goal of meeting the mission.

Jason Miller
Jason Miller [moderator]
Executive Editor/Reporter
Federal News Network
Christopher Bennethum
Assistant Commissioner, Assisted Acquisition Services
General Services Administration
jfanelli
Chief Technology Officer
Department of the Navy
Adam Hesch
Principal Technologist, Federal Partners
Amazon Web Services
Lauren Knausenberger
Chief Innovation Officer
SAIC
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Government’s ability to achieve the potential of AI depends on how the technology is integrated with existing mission systems and processes. Learn how Customs and Border Protection harnesses and operationalizes AI to advance outcomes at speed and scale.

Jason Miller
Jason Miller [moderator]
Executive Editor/Reporter
Federal News Network
Jay Meil
Vice President of Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Solutions
SAIC
sbhagowalia
Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer
U. S. Customs and Border Protection
Trang Tran
Deputy Chief Data Office, Office of the Assistant Commissioner
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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Multi-cloud can be a game changer for enterprises seeking innovation, flexibility, scalability, and performance. Cloud leaders will share their experience navigating the multi-cloud landscape—from strategic planning to day-to-day management. Learn best practices and insights in areas including zero trust, financial management, AI/ML integration, edge computing integration, and more.

Jason Miller
Jason Miller [moderator]
Executive Editor/Reporter
Federal News Network
Ravi Raghava
Chief Technology Officer, Civilian Business Group
SAIC
Derek Strausbaugh
Mission Team Leader, Department of Defense
Microsoft
James Wolff
Associate Administrator for Information Management and Chief Information Officer
National Nuclear Security Administration
Ruthbea Yesner
Vice President, Government Insights, Education and Smart Cities
IDC
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Visit the Ventures Village to learn about the latest dual-use technology and explore the solutions studio to see innovative demos.

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Timely and secure sharing of data across industry, governmental, international, and classification boundaries is imperative for mission success. However, it often faces significant security and compatibility obstacles, as well as legal and regulatory requirements. Learn how trailblazing leaders and programs are addressing and overcoming cross-domain information-sharing barriers and how revamping data governance can enhance mission effectiveness and interoperability.

Jason Miller
Jason Miller [moderator]
Executive Editor/Reporter
Federal News Network
mchaudhry
Chief Technology Officer
Food and Drug Administration
Andy Henson
Senior Vice President, Digital Innovation Factory
SAIC
Mason McDaniel
Chief Technology Officer
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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Rocko Rodriguez
Rocko Rodriguez [moderator]
Director, Innovation Factory
SAIC
Brigadier General Terrence Adams
Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense and Senior Military Advisor for Cyber Policy
Department of the Air Force
Dr. Wanda Jones-Heath
Principal Cyber Advisor
Department of the Air Force
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Caroline Boyd
Principal
MeriTalk
Srini Attili
Executive Vice President, Civilian Business Group
SAIC
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*Program agenda subject to change.