Carahsoft | Government Customer Experience & Engagement Summit 2025 - Agenda
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9:00 AM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Welcome Address

5 minutes

Welcome to the Carahsoft Government Customer Experience & Engagement Summit!

Welcome to the Carahsoft Government Customer Experience & Engagement Summit!

Constance Sayers
Constance Sayers
President
GovExec
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9:05 AM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Program Introduction

5 minutes
Brian Chidester
Brian Chidester
Head of Global Strategy & Innovation for Public Sector
Adobe
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9:10 AM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Main Stage - Potomac Ballroom 1 & 2

Opening Keynote: Increasing Government Efficiency with CX

20 minutes

In our opening keynote, explore the role of CX in increasing government efficiency. Gain actionable insights on how a focus on user engagement and service delivery can help agencies achieve mission success.

In our opening keynote, explore the role of CX in increasing government efficiency. Gain actionable insights on how a focus on user engagement and service delivery can help agencies achieve mission success.

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9:30 AM EDT Tuesday, June 03

9:40 AM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Breakout Session - Culture Track - Potomac Ballroom 3

Culture Track Kickoff

5 minutes
James Kohler
James Kohler
Director, Federal
Figma
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9:40 AM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Breakout Session - Technology Track - Potomac Ballroom 1 & 2

Technology Track Kickoff

5 minutes
Eric Kirby
Eric Kirby
Senior Account Executive
Liferay
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9:45 AM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Breakout Session - Culture Track - Potomac Ballroom 3

Harnessing Your Inner Leader: Empowering a CX Culture

40 minutes

During this session, explore the critical role of leadership in driving cultural transformation, empowering teams, and embedding CX principles into every aspect of government operations.

During this session, explore the critical role of leadership in driving cultural transformation, empowering teams, and embedding CX principles into every aspect of government operations.

Amanda Chavez
Amanda Chavez
Vice President of Customer Experience
Qualtrics
Anna Pettyjohn
Anna Pettyjohn
EVP, Product & Strategy
GovExec
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9:45 AM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Breakout Session - Technology Track - Potomac Ballroom 1 & 2

Leveraging Automation and Analytics to Enhance CX

40 minutes

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how government agencies interact with constituents. Learn how agencies are using AI-powered tools to anticipate needs, accelerate response times, and foster meaningful connections with citizens.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how government agencies interact with constituents. Learn how agencies are using AI-powered tools to anticipate needs, accelerate response times, and foster meaningful connections with citizens.

Don Bauer
Don Bauer
Chief Technology Officer, Office of Technology Services
Department of State
Manny Medrano
Manny Medrano
Director, Office of Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Bureau of Diplomatic Security
Department of State
Angy Peterson
Angy Peterson
Vice President for Experience Services
Granicus
Heather Kuldell-Ware
Heather Kuldell-Ware
Former Editor-in-Chief
GovExec
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10:25 AM EDT Tuesday, June 03

10:30 AM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Breakout Session - Technology Track - Potomac Ballroom 1 & 2

Cloud-Powered Customer Experience

30 minutes

Explore how cloud technology is revolutionizing customer experience by enabling seamless, scalable, and secure interactions. 

Explore how cloud technology is revolutionizing customer experience by enabling seamless, scalable, and secure interactions. 

Webster Mulbah
Webster Mulbah
CDO
City of Baltimore, MD
Kaitlin Klaum
Kaitlin Klaum
Senior Team Manager
Box
Heather Kuldell-Ware
Heather Kuldell-Ware
Former Editor-in-Chief
GovExec
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10:30 AM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Breakout Session - Culture Track - Potomac Ballroom 3

The Employee Experience: A Foundation for CX

30 minutes

During this session, explore how improving the employee experience—through better tools, processes, and support—can directly enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.

During this session, explore how improving the employee experience—through better tools, processes, and support—can directly enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Karl Hermann
Karl Hermann
Manager, Solutions Engineering, SLED & Federal Government
Zoom
Renesha Miles
Renesha Miles
Chief Equity Officer
Charles County, MD
Colt Whitall
Colt Whitall
Managing Partner & Founder, Bravo17
Former CXO, Department of Air Force
Anna Pettyjohn
Anna Pettyjohn
EVP, Product & Strategy
GovExec
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11:00 AM EDT Tuesday, June 03

11:10 AM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Breakout Session - Technology Track - Potomac Ballroom 1 & 2

Data Analytics: Turning Insights Into Impact

30 minutes

How can you unlock the power of data to drive transformative customer experiences? This session will focus on how data analytics can uncover key insights, optimize decision-making, and enable agencies to deliver tailored, impactful services.

How can you unlock the power of data to drive transformative customer experiences? This session will focus on how data analytics can uncover key insights, optimize decision-making, and enable agencies to deliver tailored, impactful services.

Trang Tran
Trang Tran
Deputy CDO
CBP
Dan Allen
Dan Allen
Global Head, Customer Success - Digital & Security Solutions
HP
Heather Kuldell-Ware
Heather Kuldell-Ware
Former Editor-in-Chief
GovExec
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11:10 AM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Breakout Session - Culture Track - Potomac Ballroom 3

Creating a Customer-First Culture

30 minutes

Learn how to build a culture that puts customers at the center of every decision. Explore strategies for fostering organizational alignment and driving a customer-first mindset within your organization.

Learn how to build a culture that puts customers at the center of every decision. Explore strategies for fostering organizational alignment and driving a customer-first mindset within your organization.

Marcy Katz Jacobs
Marcy Katz Jacobs
Chief Digital Experience Officer
State of Maryland
Dwight Chamberlain
Dwight Chamberlain
Area Vice President, State & Local Government and Higher Education Sales
Docusign
Anna Pettyjohn
Anna Pettyjohn
EVP, Product & Strategy
GovExec
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11:40 AM EDT Tuesday, June 03

12:40 PM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Breakout Session - Culture Track - Potomac Ballroom 3

Overcoming Organizational Silos

40 minutes

It's crucial to break down barriers to improve collaboration and efficiency. This session focuses on strategies for bridging silos and enhancing cross-departmental communication.

It's crucial to break down barriers to improve collaboration and efficiency. This session focuses on strategies for bridging silos and enhancing cross-departmental communication.

Alana M. Burman
Alana M. Burman
Director of Policy, Intergovernmental Affairs, & Mediation
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
Jamison Braun
Jamison Braun
Vice President, Global Public Sector
Salesforce
Anna Pettyjohn
Anna Pettyjohn
EVP, Product & Strategy
GovExec
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12:40 PM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Breakout Session - Technology Track - Potomac Ballroom 1 & 2

Balancing CX With Cybersecurity

40 minutes

How can you deliver seamless, user-friendly experiences without compromising security? Hear from experts addressing the challenges of balancing robust cybersecurity measures with intuitive and accessible customer interactions.

How can you deliver seamless, user-friendly experiences without compromising security? Hear from experts addressing the challenges of balancing robust cybersecurity measures with intuitive and accessible customer interactions.

Densmore Bartly
Densmore Bartly
CISO
U.S. House of Representatives
Steven Boberski
Steven Boberski
Public Sector Chief Technology Officer
Genesys
Heather Kuldell-Ware
Heather Kuldell-Ware
Former Editor-in-Chief
GovExec
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1:20 PM EDT Tuesday, June 03

1:30 PM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Main Stage - Potomac Ballroom 1 & 2

Program Recap

5 minutes
Brett Mikoy
Brett Mikoy
Senior Account Director
LinkedIn for Government
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1:35 PM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Main Stage - Potomac Ballroom 1 & 2

The Future of Government CX

25 minutes

Join a CX expert for a fireside chat on the evolution of government customer experience. Explore emerging trends, innovative technologies, and the transformative potential of CX in shaping the future of public service.

Join a CX expert for a fireside chat on the evolution of government customer experience. Explore emerging trends, innovative technologies, and the transformative potential of CX in shaping the future of public service.

Barbara C. Morton
Barbara C. Morton
Deputy Chief Veterans Experience Officer, Veterans Experience Office (VEO)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Constance Sayers
Constance Sayers
President
GovExec
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2:00 PM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Main Stage - Potomac Ballroom 1 & 2

Improving Government CX in Uncertain Times

25 minutes
Judy Weader
Judy Weader
Principal Analyst
Forrester Research
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2:25 PM EDT Tuesday, June 03

Main Stage - Potomac Ballroom 1 & 2

Closing Remarks

5 minutes

Thank you for attending the 2025 Carahsoft Government Customer Experience & Engagement Summit!

Thank you for attending the 2025 Carahsoft Government Customer Experience & Engagement Summit!

Constance Sayers
Constance Sayers
President
GovExec
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