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Welcome to Government Efficiency Summit!

As agencies face growing demands and tighter budgets, this keynote will explore how targeted investments in technology, data, and policy are accelerating modernization, improving service delivery, and strengthening mission outcomes. From AI and automation to interagency coordination, the discussion will frame the administration’s priorities and set the tone for a day focused on driving a more agile, accountable, and effective government.

Achieving speed and efficiency in government operations requires a team effort—bringing together industry and government to enhance people, processes, and tools for sustained success. This discussion explores key strategies such as standardizing software engineering practices, utilizing trusted environments to reduce risk from the start, and embracing last-mile development over a "start from scratch" mindset for mission-specific solutions. The conversation will highlight the vital role of start-ups and commercial businesses in driving innovation, with industry leaders like Booz Allen serving as engineering powerhouses with federal credentials to speed progress for government missions. Join us as we explore how collaboration fuels efficiency and unlocks new possibilities.

Elite Underwriter Session sponsored by Booz Allen

With cost-effectiveness at the top of mind, this discussion will explore how federal systems are being reimagined to meet the demands of 21st-century efficiency. From digitized processes to workforce restructuring, agencies are navigating the need for modernization, lowered costs, and mission readiness. Learn how enterprise updates, improved operational agility, and mission alignment with lawmakers align policy, people, and platforms to drive measurable effectiveness across government. Join us for a conversation with federal leaders and policymakers on how organizations drive government efficiency to achieve

Agencies are turning to powerful tools like AI, automation, and real-time data systems to drive meaningful efficiency across every mission. This conversation delivers a behind-the-scenes look at how the smartest tech is being deployed to solve the government’s toughest operational challenges, offering attendees real strategies for building leaner, faster, and more resilient digital infrastructure.

In an era of increasing demands and shrinking budgets, AI is becoming essential for government transformation. This session will explore how AI-driven platforms can help public sector agencies modernize operations, streamline service delivery, and enhance cross-agency collaboration. With automation, real-time data, and a strong emphasis on trust and compliance, AI empowers agencies to break down silos and make smarter, faster decisions aligned with today’s mission priorities.

Elite Underwriter Session sponsored by Salesforce

As healthcare systems evolve to meet the demands of a more connected, cost-effective, and patient-centered future, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is leading the way with bold modernization initiatives that prioritize both innovation and integrity. This exclusive session will explore how CMS is leveraging technology, data, and strategic reforms to strengthen system performance and crack down on fraud, waste, and abuse.

Attendees will gain a behind-the-scenes look at CMS’s modernization roadmap and learn how this agency balances innovation with compliance in large-scale healthcare systems. Join us for a forward-looking conversation on how smarter systems and policy leadership drive a healthier, more resilient future for millions of Americans.

Government Efficiency Summit Lunch Sponsored by Wiz

The Pentagon is rewriting the rules of defense procurement, pushing past legacy systems and unlocking smarter, faster acquisition. This panel zeroes in on the leaders who are making it happen and the reforms that are shaking up the status quo. Attendees will leave with a clear view of what’s working, what’s changing, and how to break in.

Paper-based government isn’t just inefficient — it’s a $155 billion problem. Every year, outdated forms and manual processes drain $117 billion from the American public and saddle agencies with $38.7 billion in avoidable costs. It’s time to turn the page. In this session, discover how forward-thinking federal agencies are breaking free from paper-driven bottlenecks and embracing smarter, faster, AI-powered digital services. We’ll unpack the latest federal initiatives making it easier than ever to modernize operations, boost productivity, and deliver seamless, citizen-centered experiences that save time, money, and frustration.

Elite Underwriter Session sponsored by Adobe

With restructuring efforts underway, agencies must rethink how to meet mission needs while managing workforce reductions. This TED-style session shares strategies for maintaining performance, morale, and institutional knowledge during periods of significant change. Attendees will gain practical insights into what a resilient and efficient workforce looks like in today’s government.

As agencies modernize and push for greater efficiency, building in-house technology solutions is becoming a key way to meet mission needs with more speed, flexibility, and precision. But this approach is about more than faster delivery. It empowers the workforce to innovate from within, strengthens technical capabilities, and builds a culture of ownership around the tools that support daily operations. So how can agencies take the first step and turn internal innovation into a lasting advantage? In this session, we'll explore how building in-house solutions can accelerate delivery, boost employee engagement, and strengthen long-term resilience. The conversation will cover strategies for developing technical skills, promoting cross-functional collaboration, and creating an environment where employees are equipped and encouraged to design custom solutions that drive mission success.

No buzzwords. No boilerplate. Just real talk from Cribl’s team of former public sector practitioners who’ve walked in your shoes—and now bring that insight to help agencies drive smarter, leaner operations.

With tight budgets and rising demands, efficiency isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s mission-critical. This panel shares how experience on the inside shaped the way they now help organizations filter out noise, cut waste, and take back control of their telemetry—without ripping and replacing their entire stack.

If you’re chasing visibility, savings, and sanity, this is the session you want. Real stories. Field-tested strategies. Zero fluff.

Transit agencies are adopting AI, automation, and real-time data to improve inspections, streamline operations, and deliver better service to the public. This fireside chat will highlight how smarter transit systems are saving money while boosting reliability, offering attendees a fresh look at the tools and strategies that are producing results on the ground.

The era of slow, status-quo government delivery is over. This conversation pulls back the curtain on why traditional delivery models are collapsing—and what’s replacing them. From AI-powered decision-making to modular tech stacks and mission-driven partnerships, we’ll explore the forces reshaping federal delivery at speed and scale.

Enjoy some light hors d'oeuvres and take a moment to network with your peers before we come back together for the next round of programming.

Government agencies are striving to do more with less. From in-depth data analysis to automated workflows to enhanced security operations, artificial intelligence (AI) tools can eliminate manual processes and work in tandem with public sector workers to drive innovation and efficiency in government offices. During this session, Google Public Sector's Omid Ghaffari-Tabrizi will share how agencies can strategically align AI with mission objectives and streamline day-to-day operations.

As artificial intelligence (AI) policies and executive mandates take shape, federal leaders face the real challenge: implementation. In this closing panel, agency tech executives and AI strategists will unpack what it takes to move from vision to execution. From workforce upskilling to responsible procurement, and from pilot fatigue to enterprise-scale deployment, panelists will share practical lessons from the front lines of AI adoption.