Registration and Networking Breakfast

Welcome and Opening Remarks

• Jennifer Chang, Senior Director, U.S. Federal Civilian, VMware
• Justin Kauffman, Regional Sales Director, VMware

Opening Keynote “From Cloud Chaos to Cloud Smart”
Join VMware for an opening keynote on the state of multi-cloud, and learn how public sector leaders can conquer the complexity by moving from a cloud-first to a cloud-smart approach.

• Joel Neeb, VP Execution and Transformation, Office of the CEO, VMware

Fireside Chat: Exploring Cloud Solutions for a Modern Infrastructure
Join VMware as they speak with a public sector agency on their journey to the cloud while securing operations and creating a culture of efficiency.

• Brian Smith, Chief Operating Officer, State of Idaho
• Herb Thompson, Senior State, Local and Education Strategist, VMware [Moderator]

The Smarter Way To Cloud
As agencies assess the current state of their IT infrastructure and identify the opportunities for cloud transition, they need actionable insights and strategies for making their transition to next generation systems as smooth as possible. In this session, join government and industry leaders for a discussion on best practices for optimizing a cloud strategy across the public sector, and explore what lies ahead in maximizing the value of investments in this next-generation computing paradigm.

• Brian DeLong, Chief Technology Officer, Enterprise Ground Services, US Space Force
• Matt Van Syckle, Chief Technology Officer, State of Montana
• Jon Kerr, Partner Success Senior Manager, Worldwide Public Sector, Amazon Web Services
• Matt McGrath, Global AWS Sales Synergy Leader, VMware [Moderator]

Networking Break

Empowering a Distributed Workforce
Driven by challenges of IT modernization, experience, and security, today’s IT professionals must always ensure successful operations while delivering a flexible and seamless digital experience. On this panel, agency leaders will discuss the state of the distributed workforce and explore solutions for improving frontline experiences and empowering workers of all kinds.

• Brian Smith, Chief Operating Officer, State of Idaho
• Hemant Patel, Account Executive, Intel
• George Jackson, Vice President of Events, GovExec [Moderator]

Manage Less, Build Fast, Innovate More: A Digital Transformation Story
Government agencies are embracing an innovative culture by equipping personnel with the cloud-native skills and tools necessary to excel the path to production. This panel will tackle how public sector leaders are using robust security frameworks, state-of-the art architectures, and quick deployments to reach production faster than ever before. Get ready for a journey from past to present: discover what can be done when your application platform is optimized for maximum efficiency in development operations & execution!

• Matt Van Syckle, Chief Technology Officer, State of Montana
• Charlie Bahk, Lieutenant Colonel, Marine Corps Software Factory
• Aaron Swain, Director of Digital Transformation, Modern Apps Business, VMware
• Nick Cayou, VP, VMware Services, VMware [Moderator]

Zero Trust: The New Cyber Battleground
As they contend with growing security challenges and attack vectors increasing in size and scale, today’s cybersecurity leaders are often victims of malicious infiltration they may not even know about. Though implementing Zero Trust solutions across their systems can often bolster defenses, questions remain on everything from improving visibility across these workloads to making more informed decisions across a broader cybersecurity ecosystem. In this session, join VMware and public sector experts for a discussion on these issues and more, and learn how leading organizations are creating actionable insights for strategies on collaboration, risk mitigation, and everything in between.

• Jonathan Kelly, Federal Business Development & Solutions Architect, CDW
• Leo Lebel, Senior Solutions Architect, VMware

Closing Remarks

Networking Lunch