Agenda
July 17, 2025
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Welcome to Government Efficiency Summit!
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.
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.

Stephen Ehikian
Acting Administrator and Deputy AdministratorU.S. General Services Administration

Frank Konkel
Editor-in-ChiefGovExec
Underwriter

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.
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.

Julie McPherson
Executive Vice PresidentBooz Allen Chief Technology Office

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
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

Rep. Rich McCormick
GA-07US Congress
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.
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.

Pavan Pidugu
Chief Information OfficerDepartment of Transportation

Frank Konkel
Editor-in-ChiefGovExec
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
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

Mia Jordan
Global GTM ExecutiveSalesforce
Public benefits delivery is getting a thorough overhaul, with smarter systems and streamlined access changing the game for millions. This session pulls back the curtain on how state and local governments are reducing complexity while expanding reach. Attendees will take away bold ideas and proven tactics that are cutting through red tape and delivering real-world results.
Public benefits delivery is getting a thorough overhaul, with smarter systems and streamlined access changing the game for millions. This session pulls back the curtain on how state and local governments are reducing complexity while expanding reach. Attendees will take away bold ideas and proven tactics that are cutting through red tape and delivering real-world results.

James Bridgers, Jr., Ph.D.
Director, Department of Health & Human ServicesMontgomery County

Chris Teale
Managing EditorRoute Fifty
Underwriter

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.
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.

Kim Brandt
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy AdministratorCMS

Edward Graham
Technology ReporterNextgov/FCW
Government Efficiency Summit Lunch Sponsored by Wiz
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.
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.

Aliscia Andrews
Senior Outreach and Engagement Analyst, Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base PolicyDepartment of Defense

Peter Guinto
Senior Technical Advisor, Contract Pricing, Price, Cost and Finance, Office of the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S))Department of Defense
Elite Underwriter Session sponsored by Adobe
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.
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.

Eric Ueland
Deputy Director for ManagementOMB
Mission readiness is non-negotiable, even in an era of aggressive cost-cutting. This session explores how the Pentagon is shifting spending, restructuring forces, and integrating smarter systems to stay combat-ready. Attendees will learn how defense leaders are holding the line on strength while driving efficiency.
Mission readiness is non-negotiable, even in an era of aggressive cost-cutting. This session explores how the Pentagon is shifting spending, restructuring forces, and integrating smarter systems to stay combat-ready. Attendees will learn how defense leaders are holding the line on strength while driving efficiency.
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.
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.

Shafiq Rahman
Chief Information and Digital Transformation OfficerMaryland Department of Transportation
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.
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.

Mike Raker
Chief Technology OfficerMaximus

George Jackson
Executive ProducerGovExec
Closing out the day’s discussion, this keynote will reflect on key themes—such as the role of emerging technologies, data-informed decision-making, and cross-agency collaboration—in meeting the evolving needs of the public. Building on the administration’s priorities, the session will highlight next steps for sustaining momentum and driving measurable outcomes across government.
Closing out the day’s discussion, this keynote will reflect on key themes—such as the role of emerging technologies, data-informed decision-making, and cross-agency collaboration—in meeting the evolving needs of the public. Building on the administration’s priorities, the session will highlight next steps for sustaining momentum and driving measurable outcomes across government.

Omid Ghaffari-Tabrizi
Head of U.S. Federal Civilian PolicyGoogle Cloud
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.
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.

Andrea Bright
Assistant Commissioner, Office of Human Resources Management, Enterprise ServicesU.S. Customs and Border Protection