IT modernization remains a critical component for federal agencies looking to improve operational efficiencies, digitize customer experiences and bolster service delivery and government operations. Beyond the technology changes, these efforts are normally complex and fraught with policy, legal, budgetary and workforce challenges, and can take years to fully accomplish. How can agencies successfully navigate the complex maze of technology, proc...

The COVID-19 pandemic catapulted the importance of healthcare IT modernization into the spotlight. It’s clear it will remain there in 2021, and for years to come. Innovations in telehealth, electronic health records and 3D printing have transformed the experiences of both healthcare professionals and their patients. The federal government is utilizing emerging technology to improve everything from contact tracing to vaccine approval pro...

Building a truly digital government has never been more important or necessary, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. But are federal, state and local entities prepared to handle the rapid pace at which employees and citizens need to utilize government’s digital services? Transforming everything from design to user experiences to digital communications is vital for keeping government's mission on track. At this digital summit, Ne...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been moved to online-only due to COVID-19 concerns. As many vital government services and data move online, the protection of government information and infrastructure from looming cyber-attacks is more important than ever before. Initiatives across Colorado, such as READYColorado and the National Cybersecurity Center, show that the best fortification strategy is developing a robust...

Government is changing. New technologies such as artificial intelligence are shifting possibilities but old challenges, from cyber threats to an aging workforce, outdated technical infrastructure to an unwieldy budget process, remain. That’s why bold, innovative ideas have never been more important to delivering government’s essential mission. At BOLD GOV, Government Executive and Nextgov are teaming up to explore the powerful comb...

Poor customer service, impenetrable stacks of paperwork and legal red tape—all are common citizen complaints about interacting with government agencies, and all inhibit the public’s trust and compliance with government services and directives. In order to restore confidence and comfort, it’s more important than ever that the federal government institute processes and platforms to streamline the customer experience.On Septembe...

On August 20, join Nextgov for a morning of roundtable discussions exploring the current and future implications of artificial intelligence and automation for policy, workforce, the business of government and more. Hear how fellow agencies are using AI while sharing your own perspectives at this interactive, collaborative breakfast event. Attendees will start the day with a mainstage panel discussion on artificial intelligence featuring speake...

From AI to VR, blockchain to the Internet of Things, emerging technology has the potential to fundamentally reshape the way government operates, interacts with citizens, and achieves its mission. At this event, Nextgov will explore the biggest trends in emerging technology, highlight case studies from early government adopters, and examine how agencies can begin preparing now for the technology of the future.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are set to transform healthcare. Hosting the nation’s largest integrated healthcare system as well as droves of data points across disparate systems, government has the potential to become one of the biggest innovators in and beneficiaries of AI-driven healthcare. At this event, Nextgov will sit down with technology and healthcare leaders across government to explore the possibilities of AI ap...

The new administration’s directive to “do more with less” calls on federal agencies to both increase efficiencies and improve results with existing resources. To meet this challenge agencies are harnessing the power of data and analytics to implement effective, evidence-based programs. This culture of results-driven decision-making enables more productive employees, fewer wasted resources, better service for citizens, and hig...