Join us for Government Innovation Virginia on April 23
Virginia is leading the nation’s transition from Government 2.0 to Government 3.0 by moving beyond basic digital services toward intelligent, proactive governance that anticipates citizen needs.
On April 23, Government Innovation Virginia will showcase how the Commonwealth is embedding Government 3.0 principles to deliver faster, smarter and more citizen-centric services through advanced data systems, AI integration and IT infrastructure upgrades.
Hosted in Downtown Richmond, Government Innovation Virginia will provide attendees with actionable insights, offer networking opportunities and foster collaboration across government organizations. VITA is partnering with Public Sector Network to present this complimentary event exclusively for government employees. Learn more and register on the Government Innovation Virginia website.
Who will be there?
State leaders, technology experts, government innovators and industry partners will be in attendance. Public sector employees are encouraged to build their professional network by connecting with fellow government employees specializing in areas such as data, AI, modernization, cybersecurity, risk, resilience, digital services and customer experience.
Throughout the day, there will be a variety of keynotes and panel discussions featuring state representatives and VITA leadership, including:
- Traci Deshazor, Secretary of Administration
- Robert (Bob) Osmond, Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth
- Michael Watson, Chief Information Security Officer at VITA
- Marcus Thornton, Deputy Chief Data Officer at the Virginia Office of Data Governance and Analytics (ODGA)
- Priya Saldanha, Deputy Chief of Enterprise and Intelligent Solutions and Director of AI and Cloud at VITA
- Shabeen Vijayan, Director of Enterprise Sourcing and Risk Management at VITA
- Mary Lou Bulger, Director of Statewide Sourcing and Category Management at VITA
- Jaime Hoyle, Director of Legal and Legislative Services at VITA
- Kayla Anderson, Senior Infrastructure and Enterprise Sourcing Specialist at VITA
- Larry White, Category Manager for IT Hardware and Public Safety at VITA
Collaborate and learn
In addition to general keynotes and panel discussions, there will be concurrent sessions in three specialized tracks. Attendees can choose which of the following topics best suits their unique perspectives and interests:
- Technology, Data and AI Integration
- Service Delivery, User Experience and AI
- AI Cybersecurity, Strategy, Risk and Governance
In the afternoon, interactive roundtable discussions will offer a strong opportunity for collaboration with peers across the Commonwealth. Facilitated by a sponsor representative, participants will discuss a predetermined topic and share ideas and current projects. Previous Government Innovation Virginia attendees have noted the roundtable discussions as a highlight of the event for the valuable knowledge-sharing and innovation they can inspire.
Register today to secure your complimentary seat for Government Innovation Virginia! Learn more about each track, roundtable discussion topics, the event agenda, speakers and more on the website.
We look forward to learning and collaborating together on April 23!