Registration Opens
May 29 | 08:00 - 08:45
Chief Data & Analytics Officers, Government
May 27 - 28 2020, Washington D.C.
Day 1
29th May 2019
29th May 2019
08:00
Registration Opens
Speaking:
08:45
Chairman's Opening Remarks
Chairman's Opening Remarks
May 29 | 08:45 - 09:00
Speaking:
09:00
Keynote Presentation: Ensuring the Use of Evidence and Fact within the Data-Driven Journey to Harness Your Full Potential
· From taking those first steps, to the final outcomes, Vasil Jaiani will walk you through how he and his team connect data with actions, ensuring that data-decisions are at the forefront of operations.
Speaking:
Vasil Jaiani
Chief Performance Officer and Chief Data Officer, Department of Public Works
Keynote Presentation: Ensuring the Use of Evidence and Fact within the Data-Driven Journey to Harness Your Full Potential
May 29 | 09:00 - 09:20
· From taking those first steps, to the final outcomes, Vasil Jaiani will walk you through how he and his team connect data with actions, ensuring that data-decisions are at the forefront of operations.
09:20
Panel Discussion: Breaking Down Business Barriers and Identifying Your Key Preventers of Success
· Identify what is currently prohibiting your Data-Driven Journey
· Understand what your barriers require: a long term plan or a quick fix?
· Bring together your departments by breaking down archaic silos
· Move beyond wishes, and into actions
· Capitalise on the resources you already have for dealing with the preventers of success
· Panellists will talk through their experiences with dealing with preventers of success and business barriers.
Speaking:
Gina Wolery
Chief Operating Officer, Index Analytics
Chad Boggan
Chief Data Strategy Section, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Robin Thottungal
Chief Data Scientist & Chief Technology Officer, National Gallery of Art
Carolyn Beins
Management Analyst and Training Lead, Department of Health and Human Services
Donna Roy
Interim Chief Data Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Srinivas Bangarbale
Chief Data Officer, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Panel Discussion: Breaking Down Business Barriers and Identifying Your Key Preventers of Success
May 29 | 09:20 - 09:50
· Identify what is currently prohibiting your Data-Driven Journey
· Understand what your barriers require: a long term plan or a quick fix?
· Bring together your departments by breaking down archaic silos
· Move beyond wishes, and into actions
· Capitalise on the resources you already have for dealing with the preventers of success
· Panellists will talk through their experiences with dealing with preventers of success and business barriers.
09:50
Fireside Chat: Looking to the future: top trends for data executives to consider in the coming year
· Embrace the latest technical developments, new approaches to old problems, and legislative requirements to prepare for the coming year.
· This interactive session will involve a rapid-fire overview of key areas that every data executive should have at the top of their mind.
Speaking:
Tess Webre
Senior Consultant, Deloitte
Mark Urbanczyk
Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Strategy + Analytics, Deloitte
Fireside Chat: Looking to the future: top trends for data executives to consider in the coming year
May 29 | 09:50 - 10:20
· Embrace the latest technical developments, new approaches to old problems, and legislative requirements to prepare for the coming year.
· This interactive session will involve a rapid-fire overview of key areas that every data executive should have at the top of their mind.
10:20
Morning Coffee and Networking
Morning Coffee and Networking
May 29 | 10:20 - 10:50
Speaking:
10:50
Panel Discussion: Unpacking Different Approaches to Creating a Data-Driven Culture – Lessons to be Learnt
· Understanding and creating a data-driven culture is crucial for the public sector · How do you evolve and encourage a company-wide data culture?
· Bring together your employees – ensuring they are all running in the same direction
· This Panel Discussion will give you four unique and differing perspectives for how this can be achieved.
Speaking:
Akshai Prakash
Senior Manager, Deloitte
Dr Robert Whetsel.
Chief Technical Advisor to the 4th Estate, Department of Defense
Carlos Rivero
Chief Data Officer, Commonwealth Of Virginia
Tammy Tippie
Chief Data Scientist, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Chad Tompkins
Data Section Chief, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Eric Roche
Chief Data Officer, City of Kansas City, MO
Panel Discussion: Unpacking Different Approaches to Creating a Data-Driven Culture – Lessons to be Learnt
May 29 | 10:50 - 11:20
· Understanding and creating a data-driven culture is crucial for the public sector · How do you evolve and encourage a company-wide data culture?
· Bring together your employees – ensuring they are all running in the same direction
· This Panel Discussion will give you four unique and differing perspectives for how this can be achieved.
11:20
Insider Session: Moving Beyond the Traditional ROI and into A Public Sector View of Success
· Identify an ROI that is unique for public sector
· Break down what is real bang-for-buck and what just sounds good when it comes to data
· Execute a better demonstration of success with different techniques like data visualization
Speaking:
John Bergin
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Army (Financial Information Management) , United States Army
Insider Session: Moving Beyond the Traditional ROI and into A Public Sector View of Success
May 29 | 11:20 - 11:50
· Identify an ROI that is unique for public sector
· Break down what is real bang-for-buck and what just sounds good when it comes to data
· Execute a better demonstration of success with different techniques like data visualization
11:40
Insider Session: Ensuring the Human Element is Present in Your Data Process: The Rise of Algorithm Bias
· There has been an increasing rise of Algorithm Bias in systems; an issue whereby things like racial prejudice are being identified.
· Some argue there has been a movement away from humans - and this detached nature is causing issues.
· In this Insider session Andrew Nicklin and his team will talk you through the toolkit they have developed to help deal with this.
Speaking:
Andrew Nicklin
Director of Data Practices, Center for Government Excellence (GovEx) at Johns Hopkins University
Insider Session: Ensuring the Human Element is Present in Your Data Process: The Rise of Algorithm Bias
May 29 | 11:40 - 12:10
· There has been an increasing rise of Algorithm Bias in systems; an issue whereby things like racial prejudice are being identified.
· Some argue there has been a movement away from humans - and this detached nature is causing issues.
· In this Insider session Andrew Nicklin and his team will talk you through the toolkit they have developed to help deal with this.
12:20
Lunch
Lunch
May 29 | 12:20 - 13:30
Speaking:
Talent and People
1:30
Discussion Group 1A: Attracting, Retaining and Developing the highest caliber of Talent.
· Overhaul your current talent acquisition approach by identifying what’s working and what’s not
· Learn lessons from experts in a similar situation to you
· Capitalize on the perks of working in Government
Speaking:
Mika Cross
Federal Workplace Expert, Senior Executives Association
Dr Robert Whetsel.
Chief Technical Advisor to the 4th Estate, Department of Defense
Discussion Group 1A: Attracting, Retaining and Developing the highest caliber of Talent.
May 29 | 13:30 - 14:45
· Overhaul your current talent acquisition approach by identifying what’s working and what’s not
· Learn lessons from experts in a similar situation to you
· Capitalize on the perks of working in Government
Concepts and Ideology
1:30
Discussion Group 1B: C-Level: Bringing Together Those Who Hold the Key to Cultural Cohesion
· It can be argued that those who operate in the C-level control the ideology of the entire system.
· How do you ensure you get Executive buy-in for a data-driven Culture?
· How do you make sure as an executive you are pushing for change?
Speaking:
Donna Roy
Interim Chief Data Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Eric Roche
Chief Data Officer, City of Kansas City, MO
Discussion Group 1B: C-Level: Bringing Together Those Who Hold the Key to Cultural Cohesion
May 29 | 13:30 - 14:45
· It can be argued that those who operate in the C-level control the ideology of the entire system.
· How do you ensure you get Executive buy-in for a data-driven Culture?
· How do you make sure as an executive you are pushing for change?
Concepts and Ideology
2:15
Discussion Group 2B: Data Sharing and the Opioid Crisis: How we approach Data can Save Lives
Data is a crucial part of tackling the Opioid Crisis, as it provides scope, measurements and trends.
Taking a step back and looking at the impact for: Front-line staff, Policy Makers & Health care providers.
What happens when you create access to data that has never been available previously?
How do you reduce the fear of data sharing, data privacy and policy issues?
Speaking:
Marc Wine
Senior Adviser , U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Information Technology
Jake Bittner
CEO, Qlarion
Carlos Rivero
Chief Data Officer, Commonwealth Of Virginia
Discussion Group 2B: Data Sharing and the Opioid Crisis: How we approach Data can Save Lives
May 29 | 14:15 - 15:00
Data is a crucial part of tackling the Opioid Crisis, as it provides scope, measurements and trends.
Taking a step back and looking at the impact for: Front-line staff, Policy Makers & Health care providers.
What happens when you create access to data that has never been available previously?
How do you reduce the fear of data sharing, data privacy and policy issues?
Talent and People
2:45
Discussion Group 2A: Utilizing Open Discussions - How to Have an Open Network
· From Data Scientists to Business Intelligence it can be difficult to find who to go to for what.
· How do you build a good quality network of people in a thousand people organisation?
· Can lessons be learnt from smaller agencies, and applied to bigger organisations?
Speaking:
Andrew Nicklin
Director of Data Practices, Center for Government Excellence (GovEx) at Johns Hopkins University
Discussion Group 2A: Utilizing Open Discussions - How to Have an Open Network
May 29 | 14:45 - 15:00
· From Data Scientists to Business Intelligence it can be difficult to find who to go to for what.
· How do you build a good quality network of people in a thousand people organisation?
· Can lessons be learnt from smaller agencies, and applied to bigger organisations?
3:00
Afternoon Coffee & Networking
Afternoon Coffee & Networking
May 29 | 15:00 - 15:30
Speaking:
Talent and People
3:30
Discussion Group 3A: Making Analytics Useful and Accessible to Every Employee
· Are your analytics within your agency accessible?
· How agency-wide data strategy can support “democratizing analytics”
· What are the steps to making analytics accessible, and who should be involved?
· What are the challenges in sharing data with a wide range of employees, and getting them to use data?
Speaking:
Subhash Kari
Chief Technology Officer, REI Systems Inc.
Jeff Myers
Senior Director, REI Systems Inc.
Discussion Group 3A: Making Analytics Useful and Accessible to Every Employee
May 29 | 15:30 - 16:15
· Are your analytics within your agency accessible?
· How agency-wide data strategy can support “democratizing analytics”
· What are the steps to making analytics accessible, and who should be involved?
· What are the challenges in sharing data with a wide range of employees, and getting them to use data?
Concepts and Ideology
3:30
Discussion Group 3B: Runners, Joggers and Resisters: How to Get Everyone On the Same Page
· Within all organisations, companies and agencies you will have three types of people when it comes to cultural change: those who run with the idea, those who jog with the concept and those who fully resist the change.
· How do we bring these people together and get them moving at the same pace and the same direction? Identify what can happen if you don’t bring these people together
Speaking:
Edwin Krafsur
Director, Healthcare and Strategic Operations, USPS OIG
Srinivas Bangarbale
Chief Data Officer, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Caryl Brzymialkiewicz
Chief Data Officer, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General
Jennifer Lambert
Acting Director, Centre for Analytics, U.S. Department of State
Discussion Group 3B: Runners, Joggers and Resisters: How to Get Everyone On the Same Page
May 29 | 15:30 - 16:15
· Within all organisations, companies and agencies you will have three types of people when it comes to cultural change: those who run with the idea, those who jog with the concept and those who fully resist the change.
· How do we bring these people together and get them moving at the same pace and the same direction? Identify what can happen if you don’t bring these people together
4:15
Insider Session: Overhauling Governmental Legacy Systems into the New Digital Age – What Does it Really Take?
· Todd Balazs will walk you through how, in an extremely challenging environment, he and his team are attempting to pull their legacy systems into a digitalised age
· Identifying key challenges around data-driven decisions and culture
· Pairing the present with the future: How to develop whilst still operating
Speaking:
Todd Balazs
Naval Air Systems Command Digital Integration Officer, Naval Air Systems Command
Insider Session: Overhauling Governmental Legacy Systems into the New Digital Age – What Does it Really Take?
May 29 | 16:15 - 16:45
· Todd Balazs will walk you through how, in an extremely challenging environment, he and his team are attempting to pull their legacy systems into a digitalised age
· Identifying key challenges around data-driven decisions and culture
· Pairing the present with the future: How to develop whilst still operating
Roundtable
4:45
Round Table A: How to Get the Absolute Most from Your Data?
Speaking:
Round Table A: How to Get the Absolute Most from Your Data?
May 29 | 16:45 - 17:45
Speaking:
Roundtable
4:45
Round Table B: How to Ensure Politics Doesn’t Take Over the Data
Speaking:
Round Table B: How to Ensure Politics Doesn’t Take Over the Data
May 29 | 16:45 - 17:45
Speaking:
Roundtable
4:45
Round Table C: How do we get executive buy-in?
Speaking:
Alaa Moussawi.
Chief Data Scientist and Assistant Director, New York City Council
Roundtable
4:45
Round Table D: How do we work with the Federal Statues, so they no longer become inhibitors?
Speaking:
Donna Roy
Interim Chief Data Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Roundtable
4:45
Round Table E: How do we get everyone working on the same page?
Speaking:
Jim Rolfes
Chief Information Officer, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Roundtable
4:45
Round Table F: How do you move Organizations to Data-driven Culture and Results?
Speaking:
Mark Krzysko
Director of Acquisition Data, U.S. Department of Defense, Acquisition Analytics and Policy
Roundtable
4:45
Round Table G: How do you make the best use of Open Data?
Round Table G: How do you make the best use of Open Data?
May 29 | 16:45 - 17:45
Speaking:
Roundtable
4:45
Round Table H: How do we effectively measure Data Quality?
Speaking:
Tolani Adeboye
Senior Director, Office of Data Management, NYC Department of Education
Roundtable
4:45
Round Table I: How do you appeal to Millennial's?
Speaking:
Tim Cywinski
Director of Engagement, Virginia21
5:45
Chairman's Closing Remarks
Chairman's Closing Remarks
May 29 | 17:45 - 18:00
Speaking:
6:00
Cocktail Reception
Cocktail Reception
May 29 | 18:00 - 19:30
Speaking:
Day 2
30th May 2019
30th May 2019
08:00
Registration Opens
Registration Opens
May 30 | 08:00 - 08:45
Speaking:
08:45
Chairman's Opening Remarks
Chairman's Opening Remarks
May 30 | 08:45 - 09:00
Speaking:
09:00
Insider Session: New York City Council: A Case-Study of Data Privacy Challenges and Successes
· Get to grips with agencies growing animosity toward their data being shared
· Identify how well data access is understood within your own organization
· How do we assure other departments that we’re doing the best to improve upon data privacy practices and are using their data in a meaningful way?
· How do we put lessons learnt into actions in a seamless manner?
Speaking:
Alaa Moussawi.
Chief Data Scientist and Assistant Director, New York City Council
Insider Session: New York City Council: A Case-Study of Data Privacy Challenges and Successes
May 30 | 09:00 - 09:30
· Get to grips with agencies growing animosity toward their data being shared
· Identify how well data access is understood within your own organization
· How do we assure other departments that we’re doing the best to improve upon data privacy practices and are using their data in a meaningful way?
· How do we put lessons learnt into actions in a seamless manner?
09:30
Insider Session: Becoming Besties with Your Legal Counsel—Tackling Data Privacy Issues as a Team
· The Role of the Lawyer in the Data Privacy Space
· How Your Lawyer can Help You Achieve Your Data Dreams
· Importance of Bringing in Your Legal Counsel Early on in the Process
· Seeing Your Lawyer as Your Compliance Partner
· What to Do When Bad Stuff Happens!
Speaking:
Lauren Friedland
Chief Data Privacy Officer, NYC Department of Social Services
Najma Ali
Executive Agency Counsel, NYC Department of Social Services
Insider Session: Becoming Besties with Your Legal Counsel—Tackling Data Privacy Issues as a Team
May 30 | 09:30 - 10:00
· The Role of the Lawyer in the Data Privacy Space
· How Your Lawyer can Help You Achieve Your Data Dreams
· Importance of Bringing in Your Legal Counsel Early on in the Process
· Seeing Your Lawyer as Your Compliance Partner
· What to Do When Bad Stuff Happens!
10:00
Keynote: Accelerate your journey to AI
· Changing customer expectations, new competitors and increasing regulatory pressure are forcing organizations to accelerate their business and digital transformation journey. This transformational journey involves strategy, people, process, culture and of course, data.
· Every aspect of business, every touch point generates data. Data has the potential to change the trajectory by adding new insights, new relationships between entities & processes and help drive change. Yet it requires Trusted & Business-Ready data. Data that is easy to find, data that is clean, curated, without duplicates, with privacy & governance rules applied and ready to be used by analysts, data scientists to drive decisions at scale. In this state, you will be able to know your data, trust your data so you can use your data.
Speaking:
Caitlin Halferty.
Director, AI Accelerator and Client Success, IBM
Keynote: Accelerate your journey to AI
May 30 | 10:00 - 10:30
· Changing customer expectations, new competitors and increasing regulatory pressure are forcing organizations to accelerate their business and digital transformation journey. This transformational journey involves strategy, people, process, culture and of course, data.
· Every aspect of business, every touch point generates data. Data has the potential to change the trajectory by adding new insights, new relationships between entities & processes and help drive change. Yet it requires Trusted & Business-Ready data. Data that is easy to find, data that is clean, curated, without duplicates, with privacy & governance rules applied and ready to be used by analysts, data scientists to drive decisions at scale. In this state, you will be able to know your data, trust your data so you can use your data.