Why Gov Needs a Holistic Approach to IT Modernization

Agencies across the federal government are embracing IT modernization mandates and directives. However, only modernizing one component in a silo will not make meaningful improvements, instead agencies need to modernize all of these pieces together to achieve success.

A holistic approach to IT modernization is the solution. That way agencies can significantly reduce duplicative work efforts resulting from redundant systems and ensure that the organization has sufficient IT capacity for the long term. But how do you do that?

Join us Wednesday, June 26 from 8-10:30 a.m. at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. for an interactive roundtable discussion on how a holistic IT modernization strategy that incorporates the network, security and the procurement of new technologies is the best approach for agencies.

Specifically, you’ll learn:

  • Best practices for implementing a holistic IT modernization approach at your agency.
  • The biggest procurement stumbling blocks agencies are facing when considering IT modernization.
  • Success stories from agencies that have been successful in implementing IT modernization efforts.

Please come with any questions you have about IT modernization. This event is first-come first-serve for government employees.

You'll hear from:

Michael McFarland, Director, Acquisition Business Systems, Division of Acquisition, Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services


Bill Zielinski, Acting Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information Technology Category, GSA


Jamie Baker, Senior Manager, Federal Civillian, Amazon Web Services

Steve LeFrancois, Public Sector CTO, Verizon


Agenda:

7:30-8:30 a.m. - Registration and Networking Breakfast
Grab your name badge, some breakfast and a hot cup of coffee while you meet your fellow govies and discussion participants.

8:30-10:00 a.m. - Facilitated Roundtable Discussion

10:00-10:30 a.m. - Optional Networking

Location



Address: 
Grand Hyatt: 1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Metro: The closest metro stop is Chinatown - Gallery Place on the blue, red, yellow and green lines.

Parking: There are several public parking garages within a few blocks of the hotel, as well as metered street parking. The cost of parking is not covered in your registration.