Pennsylvania Digital Government Summit 2023 (2024)

Thursday, December 7

7:45 am Eastern

Executive Briefing

Gettysburg Room

(Industry sponsors only)

Hosted by: Jason Hebbe, Executive Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

8:00 am Eastern

Registration and Morning Refreshments

Harrisburg Ballroom Lobby

9:00 am Eastern

Opening Remarks

Carlisle/Lebanon/York

Jason Hebbe, Executive Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Amaya Capellán, State Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (via video)

9:10 am Eastern

Keynote – Transform Adversity into Advantage: How to Conquer Life's Hurdles

Carlisle/Lebanon/York

The world has become more difficult, and the challenges are bigger than ever. Adopting a “new normal mindset” is necessary to empower your team to navigate the challenges and opportunities through a contextual model to overcome adversity. How will you manage uncertainty? Is your team ready to embrace change? This session will provide a powerful and interactive message of resilience and perseverance that will inspire you to see change as an opportunity for growth.

John Register, Inspirational and Motivational Speaker, Author, and Two-Time Paralympic Silver Medalist

10:10 am Eastern

Bits and Bytes- Securing the Commonwealth

Carlisle/Lebanon/York

Chris Dressler, Chief Information Security Officer, Employment, Banking & Revenue Delivery Center, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Jason Hebbe, Executive Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Andy Ritter, Enterprise Information Security Risk Manager, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

10:30 am Eastern

Networking Break

Harrisburg Ballroom Lobby

11:00 am Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Cyber-ready for 2023 and Beyond

Gettysburg

The severity of cyber threats and their broad impact beyond IT are growing and strategies to enhance response and recovery need to evolve rapidly. The use of AI in cybersecurity has the potential to significantly improve the posture of organizations but also raises new challenges. What tools and training do we need to fight this battle? How do we ensure continuity of operations if an incident occurs? How can we collaborate more effectively? This session looks at lessons learned and future trends impacting incident response.

Moderator: Michael Sage, Chief Operations and Information Officer (COIO), County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania

Vinod Brahmapuram, Senior Director, Lumen

Kevin E. Greene, Chief Technology Officer, Public Sector, OpenText Cybersecurity

Andy Ritter, Enterprise Information Security Risk Manager, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Risk & Reward: Data Architecture in the Modern IT Org

Lancaster

There’s one thing government has plenty of… DATA! But it’s often siloed, protected, and may not be impartial. Understanding bias in our data and communicating the risk is critical for our teams. How can we harness the information we do have to make better decisions? How do we know that we can trust that the data we have is pointing us in the right direction? This session highlights best practices for breaking down silos and will explore the policies and strategies that must be in place to govern this valuable asset effectively.

Moderator: Shonte Eldridge, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Mike Hussey, Industry Executive Director, State Govt., Oracle

Jere Matthews, Open Data Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Dave Partsch, Chief Data Officer, Enterprise Data Office, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Scottie Wall, State GIS Coordinator, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Patrick Farrell, Director, KPMG

Designing the Future of the Commonwealth Experience

Leland

Today’s Government must focus on its constituents when designing new accessible services and products. This design thinking” includes investing in programs to connect both rural and urban areas with the best technology. Are the right strategies in place to ensure digital equity is realized? This session explores how design thinking can be encouraged and tailored for public sector problem solving while providing maximum accessibility for all.

Moderator: Zach Thorn, National Conference Director, Government Technology

Karissa Demi, Director of Software Engineering, Office of Innovation and Technology, City of Philadelphia

Bry Pardoe, Executive Director, CODE PA, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Annie Newman, Director of Digital Strategy, Office of the Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Christina Melton, Specialist Director, KPMG

Modernization & Innovation – Can They Coexist?

Bridgeport

Modernizing our systems can be a costly and cumbersome affair but something that must be done in order to provide efficient constituent services. How can we make sure the tools we are adopting for the future are necessary and relevant? Is it even possible to tackle technical debt and innovate for the future at the same time? This session will examine those questions and will discuss how to deal with the past while also preparing for the future.

Moderator: Matt Federoff, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Don Demcsak, Global Technology Strategist, Dell Technologies

Chris de Leon, Director, Bureau of Business and Service Management, Office of Administration, IED Delivery Center, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Dustin Rhoads, Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, PS Delivery Center, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Matt Foosaner, Regional Vice President for Public Sector, RingCentral

12:00 pm Eastern

Lunch

Carlisle/Lebanon/York

12:50 pm Eastern

Bits and Bytes – Proposed Legislation Impacting Web and Mobile Content

Carlisle/Lebanon/York

Access has long been a concern for people with disabilities and digital accessibility is a critical aspect of inclusion. In 2023, the Department of Justice announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the accessibility of digital experiences under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which requires state and local governments’ services, programs, and activities be accessible to people with disabilities. Pennsylvania also reintroduced legislation requiring accessible digital content on all state and local government websites

Rita Reynolds, Chief Information Officer, National Association of Counties

Michael Sage, Chief Operations and Information Officer, County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania

Ellen Strom, Chief Accessibility Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

1:20 pm Eastern

Break

1:30 pm Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Defining AI & ML for Everyone

Gettysburg

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are some of the most talked about topics inside government; at the same time, they are also among the most misunderstood. From AI chatbots to ML for predictive analytics, and now large language models taking center stage - these emerging technologies can help streamline work. Where do we begin when considering positive applications for these tools? How will ethics be addressed when pushing AI forward? This session will share examples of how leaders are leveraging the benefits of these tools thoughtfully while mitigating risk.

Moderator: Shonte Eldridge, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Michael Leland, Chief Cybersecurity Evangelist, SentinelOne

Harrison MacRae, Special Assistant for Emerging Technology, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Ken Parmelee, Senior Director of Product Strategy, Intelligent Automation Pegasystems

Amina Al Sherif, Generative AI & ML Practice Lead, Google Public Sector, Google Cloud

The Building Blocks of App Development

Lancaster

The building blocks of application development are changing. Without a doubt, low-code/no-code and reusable components are playing increasingly important roles in speeding up the delivery of systems. But the landscape is complex. There are pros and cons to each approach, depending on the scope of the project, customization requirements, and capabilities within your organization. This session looks at which approach(es) might be best suited to your needs.

Moderator: Zachary Thorn, National Conference Director, Government Technology

Cory Bannerman, Field CTO, Digital Velocity, CDWG

Bry Pardoe, Executive Director, CODE PA, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Don Kirschman, Director of Solutions Management, Infrastructure and Economic Development IT Delivery Center, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Jesse Roberts, Principal Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services

Hasby Tanjung, Director of Solutions Management, Public Safety IT Delivery Center, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Who is Walking Through Your Digital Door?

Leland

Government technology leaders across the country struggle to ensure the right people are using the right technologies at the right time. Identity management provides a necessary security layer that will give technology leaders a fighting chance to keep their systems and data safe. With the demand for digital services growing, this has become a top priority for IT leaders. This session will lay the foundation for this topic, looking at what has worked and what still needs to be done to manage identities to better protect government technologies.

Moderator: Matt Federoff, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

John Boehmler, Principal Systems Engineer, Fortinet

Jessica Hoffman, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer & HIPAA Security Officer, City of Philadelphia

Toni McIntyre, Digital Services Director, Office of the Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Michael Melore, Senior Cyber Security Analyst, CISSP, IBM Corporation

2:30 pm Eastern

Networking Break

Harrisburg Ballroom Lobby

2:50 pm Eastern

Featured Speaker - Digital Transformation for Government: The Future Is Now

Carlisle/Lebanon/York

Join our one-hour workshop on Dynamic Digital Transformation and unlock the power of emerging technologies like AI and IoT. See how these tools are already transforming state and local government, including exciting real-world examples drawn from the latest surveys and reporting by Government Technology magazine. Engage in an interactive session to uncover areas where your organization can benefit from these new tools and discover how to improve outcomes for your constituents and your organization. Stay ahead of the curve and revolutionize your government – the future is now!

Jack Shaw, Innovation and Technology Strategist, Speaker, Author, Consultant

3:50 pm Eastern

Pennsylvania Excellence in Technology Awards

Carlisle/Lebanon/York

4:05 pm Eastern

Networking Reception

Harrisburg Ballroom Lobby

Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.

4:30 pm Eastern

End of Conference

Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.