GIST Roadshow 2025 Tampa - Agenda
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8:00 AM EST Wednesday, February 26

Registration & Breakfast

1 hour

Kickstart the day with a delicious breakfast, connect with fellow participants and prepare for the day’s discussions.

Kickstart the day with a delicious breakfast, connect with fellow participants and prepare for the day’s discussions.

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9:00 AM EST Wednesday, February 26

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Opening & Welcome Address

5 minutes
9:05 AM EST Wednesday, February 26

Keynote

Nations Leading the Way: Balancing GenAI Technologies and Security

25 minutes

As nations adopt Generative AI to transform government operations, they must navigate the
delicate balance between innovation and security. Mr. Naftali Bennett, the former Prime Minister of Israel, will explore strategies for protecting sensitive data, enforcing dynamic access controls, detecting threats in real-time, and meeting regulatory standards. Attendees will gain actionable insights into how leading governments are building secure, resilient AI-powered systems to enhance operations while safeguarding critical national interests.

As nations adopt Generative AI to transform government operations, they must navigate the
delicate balance between innovation and security. Mr. Naftali Bennett, the former Prime Minister of Israel, will explore strategies for protecting sensitive data, enforcing dynamic access controls, detecting threats in real-time, and meeting regulatory standards. Attendees will gain actionable insights into how leading governments are building secure, resilient AI-powered systems to enhance operations while safeguarding critical national interests.

Daryl Haegley
Daryl Haegley
Technical Director, Control Systems Cyber Resiliency
U.S. Department of the Air Force
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9:30 AM EST Wednesday, February 26

Panel

Optimizing and Securing IT for Mission Advantage

50 minutes

In this panel, government and industry experts will discuss strategies for optimizing and securing IT to gain a competitive advantage, streamline operations, and improve workforce productivity. The focus will be on leveraging technological advancements and workforce upskilling while balancing cybersecurity to maximize the value.

In this panel, government and industry experts will discuss strategies for optimizing and securing IT to gain a competitive advantage, streamline operations, and improve workforce productivity. The focus will be on leveraging technological advancements and workforce upskilling while balancing cybersecurity to maximize the value.

Xavier Myers
Xavier Myers
J64 User Support Division Chief
USSOCOM
Lt Col Nick Tverdosi
Lt Col Nick Tverdosi
Assistant Chief of Staff, G6
Marine Corps Forces, Central Command
Steve Wallace
Steve Wallace
Chief Technology Officer & Director, Emerging Technology
DISA
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10:20 AM EST Wednesday, February 26

Networking

Networking Break

15 minutes

An opportunity to enjoy refreshments while engaging with peers, exchanging insights, and discussing key takeaways from the main stage conversations.

An opportunity to enjoy refreshments while engaging with peers, exchanging insights, and discussing key takeaways from the main stage conversations.

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10:35 AM EST Wednesday, February 26

Panel

Accelerating Innovation with Engineering Excellence

50 minutes

Join us for an insightful discussion on how engineering excellence can drive innovation at an accelerated pace. Our panel will discuss best practices and examples that highlight the role CTOs, Software Factories, Platform Teams, and continuous improvement cultures have on government innovation.

Join us for an insightful discussion on how engineering excellence can drive innovation at an accelerated pace. Our panel will discuss best practices and examples that highlight the role CTOs, Software Factories, Platform Teams, and continuous improvement cultures have on government innovation.

Leslie Babich
Leslie Babich
Director
SOFWERX
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11:25 AM EST Wednesday, February 26

Panel

Driving Efficiency & Effectiveness with Intelligent Insights & Automations

50 minutes

This panel will explore the transformative potential of intelligent insights and automations in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations. Learn from experts as they share practical insights and success stories that demonstrate the power of intelligent analytics, data products, business process optimization, and automations in streamlining processes and decision-making.

This panel will explore the transformative potential of intelligent insights and automations in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations. Learn from experts as they share practical insights and success stories that demonstrate the power of intelligent analytics, data products, business process optimization, and automations in streamlining processes and decision-making.

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12:15 PM EST Wednesday, February 26

Lunch

Lunch

1 hour

Enjoy a meal while networking and discussing key insights from the morning sessions.

Enjoy a meal while networking and discussing key insights from the morning sessions.

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1:20 PM EST Wednesday, February 26

Panel

Creating Asymmetric Advantages with AI from the Edge to the Enterprise

50 minutes

Discover how AI can be strategically deployed from the edge to the enterprise to create unique and asymmetric advantages. Our panel will unpack the opportunities and challenges associated with harnessing AI capabilities such as predictive analytics, generative AI or agents to augment agency capabilities.

Discover how AI can be strategically deployed from the edge to the enterprise to create unique and asymmetric advantages. Our panel will unpack the opportunities and challenges associated with harnessing AI capabilities such as predictive analytics, generative AI or agents to augment agency capabilities.

Col. Kyle Yates
Col. Kyle Yates
Commander, Joint Communications Support Element
USTRANSCOM
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2:10 PM EST Wednesday, February 26

Panel

Integrating and Securing Operational Technology (OT)

50 minutes

Join us for a discussion on the critical importance of integrating and securing operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) in today's digital landscape. Our panel will provide practical guidance and real-world examples of successful OT integration and security measures within government environments.

Join us for a discussion on the critical importance of integrating and securing operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) in today's digital landscape. Our panel will provide practical guidance and real-world examples of successful OT integration and security measures within government environments.

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3:00 PM EST Wednesday, February 26

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