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Join us for Government Innovation Week Virginia on April 9 in the Richmond Marriott Downtown. Choose from one of two events: Government Innovation Showcase Virginia or Government Cybersecurity Showcase Virginia. Each event is free for government employees!

Hear from expert featured speakers, gain actionable insights to apply at your agency, and network with fellow government innovators and industry professionals at Government Innovation Week Virginia. Learn more about each event below. Please note, you must open a free account before registering. 

Government Innovation Showcase Virginia 

Government Innovation Showcase Virginia will explore insights in data management, modernized infrastructure, citizen-centric digital services, digital inclusion and inter-agency collaboration. This event will highlight Virginia’s innovative approaches and provide a platform for sharing ideas with peers across the state.  

Who will be there?  

• Executive leaders (commissioners, chiefs and deputy chiefs)
• Data, AI and IT modernization leaders
• Digital services and customer experience leaders
• Managers and service delivery teams 

Featured speakers include: 

• Robert (Bob) Osmond, Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth
• Shabeen Vijayan, VITA’s Director of Enterprise Sourcing and Risk Management
• Evan Davis, VITA's Supplier Performance and Data Analytics Manager
• Margaret "Lyn" McDermid, Secretary of Administration, Commonwealth of Virginia

View the full list of speakers.

Tracks 

• Digital Services & Customer Experience 

Aims to empower government leaders to transform public engagement with inclusive digital solutions that are accessible to all, especially underserved communities. Gain insights on building trust, enhancing user experience and protecting privacy. 

• Data, AI, and IT Modernization

Provides government leaders and innovators with tools to elevate service delivery through data-driven, ethical and efficient technologies. Learn strategies for ethical data use, resource optimization and proactive governance. 

Learn more and register for Government Innovation Showcase Virginia. 

Government Cybersecurity Showcase Virginia 

Government Cybersecurity Showcase Virginia will offer key insights into leadership, innovation and cybersecurity. This half-day event will cover topics from risk assessment to effective management, providing public sector leaders with the opportunity to explore innovative solutions and enhance cyber resilience across Virginia.  

Who will be there?  

• Executive leaders (commissioners, chiefs and deputy chiefs)
• Cybersecurity leaders and delivery teams
• IT and cross-functional leaders 

Featured speakers include:

• Michael Watson, Chief Information Security Officer of the Commonwealth
• Stephanie Williams-Hayes, Chief Information Security Officer, Bureau of Strategic Governance, Information Security Office, Virginia State Police
• Beau Hurley, Chief Information Security Officer and Agency Risk Manager, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles 

View the full list of speakers.

Learn more and register for Government Innovation Showcase Virginia. 

We look forward to seeing you on April 9!