Roadmap to Modernization

Between legislative priorities, executive directives like the Modernizing Government Technology Act and the President’s Management Agenda, and the creation of the American Technology Council, it’s clear that the federal government is determined to modernize legacy systems, accelerate cloud adoption, strengthen cybersecurity posture, automate processes and more. But how will agencies quickly and securely make these transitions, ensuring data remains protected and citizen-facing services continue being delivered? At this event, Nextgov and Defense One convenes top leaders in federal and defense agencies who are prioritizing modernization initiatives to serve citizens, enhance the taxpayer dollar and make government operations more secure and effective.

This event will discuss the following topics and more:

• Funding agency modernization plans
• Procuring the right tech for the mission
• Case studies and lessons learned
• Barriers to successful modernization
• Cyber and data security Incorporating data and analytics into modernization strategies
• Training and workforce development Instilling a culture of change in federal agencies