Past event: Government IT Modernization Conference

Join us as top CIO's and a featured Congressman speak out on their critical strategies, management processes, and planned IT solutions for modernizing the government's current information systems. Hear what these executives think about the estimated 90 billion dollar budget and how they plan to utilize these funds to improve our Nation's Information Technology.

The event will explore the latest challenges being faced by the government and how they plan to modernize the current technology within our federal information systems. The topics covered at the event will be:
  • Ensuring an effective procurement process for IT departments so that they can increase efficiency within their department
  • Implementing the correct IT solutions, strengthening cyber security, and retaining a skilled IT workforce
  • Department preparation for the changing state of technology and the role of the CIO


With a 90 billion dollar IT modernization budget just announced, don't miss out on the event that will put you in front of the government officials who will be putting these budget changes into effect. The Government IT Modernization event comes at the right time, join us in March before the government awards the new contract and begins to implement a new IT strategy. Take a look at the agenda to find out more about workshops, speakers, and sessions.

What's Inside:

  • How to increase efficiency and improve quality while reducing costs through the use of automation
  • Implementing cybersecuirty strategies to ensure safety and innovation
  • Ways to Transforming Agency IT to Cloud Based Application Platforms


2017 Speakers

  • Renee Wynn, Chief Information Officer, NASA
  • Kirit Amin, Chief Information Officer, U.S. International Trade Commission
  • Jonathan Alboum, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • Ann Dunkin, Chief Information Officer, County of Santa Clara, California
  • Rod Turk, Deputy Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • Beth Killoran, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • Joseph Klimavicz, Deputy Assistant Attorney General | Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Justice
  • Special Guest and Federal Keynote TBA
  • Maria Roat (tentative), U.S. Small Business Administration
  • John B. Owens II, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Mark Schwartz, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • Michael Brown, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  • Ed Mays, Executive Director, Enterprise Data Management and Engineering Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  • Luis Estrada, Deputy Secretary of Information Technology, State of Maryland
  • Bridget Gauer, Acting Director, NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center
  • Congressman Will Hurd
  • Frontis Wiggins, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of State
  • Megan Sikora, IT Director of Resource Allocation and Management, General Services Administration

Please fill in your name and email to receive the conference agenda of this event.


Investment Focus Day: Lifecycle Management & IT Leadership - Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Conference Day One - Thursday, April 27, 2017
  • Including: Morning & Afternoon Networking Break, Lunch
Conference Day Two - Friday, April 28, 2017
  • Including: Morning Networking Break, Lunch, Post Game Networking

The agenda is available as PDF under downloads at the right side of the page.

Venue

Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Rd, 22311
Alexandria, VA, USA

Venue

Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Road
Alexandria VA 22311
United States
Website: www.hiltonalexandriamc.com
Phone: 703-845-1010

Accommodation
Conveniently located near Washington, DC and Reagan International Airport, the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center sits on a serene lakeside, blissfully adjacent to 43 acres of botanical preserve. Our 55,000 sq. ft. meeting space is perfect for your dream wedding or any other event - giving you the option of entertaining your guests indoors or outdoors. Savor the delectable cuisine at our award-winning restaurant, Finn & Porter and tantalize your taste buds with its innovative cocktails and select wines. In July 2016, the hotel completed a remodel, including the atrium lobby, bar and bathrooms, as well as the addition of a new grab-and-go concept called Mark Center Market. The hotel’s 10,000 sq. ft.Plaza Ballroom was also renovated to include new wall-to-wall carpeting, upgraded lighting and modern furniture. Allow yourself to unwind while enjoying world-class amenities available and waiting just for you in our elegant guest rooms and suites!

The special room rate of $239 has been established to make your reservation process easy.  Simply call 703-845-1010 and give the group name “IDGA” no later than April 10, 2017.  In addition the special rate has been extended to three days before and after the conference.

Please note: We will never recommend, approve or appoint any third party rooming service to act on our behalf. Please be extremely wary if you are approached by any such companies. We will always endeavour to negotiate the best available rates for you so please use the HotelMap link provided; this shows live availability and rates for all hotels in the area and allows you to book directly with the hotel of your choice within your budget.
Event details
Organizer : IQUS
Event type : Conference
Reference : ASDE-15826