The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is on a multi-year IT modernization journey – harnessing the power of new and emerging technologies to achieve mission-driven innovations, enhanced security, and delivery of improved access and care for millions of beneficiaries. CMS has done extensive work to date in cloud enabling applications and creating user friendly tools and enhancing security. The agency is now embarking on its...

DESCRIPTION: Generative Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies have entered the government procurement environment and from everyone’s perspective these technologies are here to stay. These newer technologies enable us to re-imagine service delivery and provide more efficient operations; however, there are still concerns about ethical and legal implications, intellectual property rights, data and privacy protection, and more....

Digital services have the power to transform how people interact with government agencies. For example, instead of waiting in an hour-long line to update your driver’s license you could renew online. However, for digital services to be truly revolutionary they must be accessible to everyone. Accessibility can take many forms; it can mean providing tools to aid those with disabilities, using inclusive language to not alienate populations...

In a hybrid work environment, figuring out how to network and build relationships is hard. However, it’s not impossible. And it is imperative for your career growth to cultivate strong relationships with your mentors, supervisors and peers. Join GovLoop and NextGen online Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to learn from a government networking expert about how to build relationships that matter in today’s work e...

Cybersecurity has always contended with evolving threats. As the internet has become more embedded into social and economic life and smart phones, tablets and other handheld devices become ubiquitous, bad actors have devised new attacks to capitalize on new vulnerabilities. And just as agencies are implementing zero trust architecture to help with this wave, other IT developments are threatening to upend cybersecurity even more. For instance,...

Networking, Security, and Zero Trust: A Federal & Enterprise Evolution The modern IT landscape is complex, characterized by the intricate interplay of Federal and commercial sectors, each with unique challenges and requirements. Join us to discuss how Netskope SASE framework provides an environment of enhanced security, efficiency, and innovation, by offering tailored solutions adept at meeting the nuanced demands of both sectors. We will...

Join us for a fireside chat with Dr. Ernest Reed, Director of the Category Management Support Office (CSMO), Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Reed will talk about the VA's implementation of Category Management as they work to buy smarter and more like a single enterprise. In addition, he will be talk about the challenges and opportunities inherent in implementing category manage...

Join us for an insightful session as we sit down with Stephanie Shutt, Director, Office of Operations and Innovation within the Federal Acquisition Service at the General Services Administration. Stephanie brings a wealth of experience and expertise in government services and procurement, making her a trailblazer in fostering innovation and efficiency within the public sector. Ms. Shutt will share her valuable insights on navigating the comple...

While no one really likes conflict, constructive disagreements can lead to productive and innovative problem solving. But first, you have to be willing to deal with conflict head on. Join GovLoop and NextGen online Tuesday Dec. 19, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to learn strategies for empowering your team to disagree with purpose, and stop avoiding difficult conversations.

A collection of presentations covering various topics including: Evolution of IT Leadership: Navigating Technological Transformation Strategic Planning for Resilience: Federal Leaders’ Response to Cybersecurity Challenges Data-Driven Governance: Leveraging Analytics and AI for Informed Decision-Making Federal IT Leadership in 2024 and Beyond: C-Level Strategies and the CIO’s Role