Government Efficiency Summit - Agenda
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8:00 AM EDT Thursday, July 17

Registration, Breakfast & Networking

1 hour

Pick up your badge, grab some breakfast and network with your peers!

Pick up your badge, grab some breakfast and network with your peers!

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9:00 AM EDT Thursday, July 17

GovExec Opening Remarks

10 minutes

Welcome to Government Efficiency Summit!

Welcome to Government Efficiency Summit!

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9:10 AM EDT Thursday, July 17

9:15 AM EDT Thursday, July 17

9:55 AM EDT Thursday, July 17

Agility in Action: OPM’s Reinvention

20 minutes

Massive change is underway at OPM, with bold structural shifts and a future that may include full integration into OMB. This TED-style session unpacks how the agency is building speed, flexibility, and strategic edge into its operations. Attendees will get a front-row view of how federal HR is being reimagined for a faster, more dynamic government.

Massive change is underway at OPM, with bold structural shifts and a future that may include full integration into OMB. This TED-style session unpacks how the agency is building speed, flexibility, and strategic edge into its operations. Attendees will get a front-row view of how federal HR is being reimagined for a faster, more dynamic government.

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10:15 AM EDT Thursday, July 17

10:30 AM EDT Thursday, July 17

Tech Innovations for Smarter Government

30 minutes

Agencies are turning to powerful tools like AI, automation, and real-time data systems to drive meaningful efficiency across every mission. This panel 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 panel 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.

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11:15 AM EDT Thursday, July 17

Transforming Public Benefits: Efficiency in Action

20 minutes

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.

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11:35 AM EDT Thursday, July 17

Inside USDS: Adapting to the Digital Future of Government

25 minutes

The U.S. Digital Service -- now the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is on the move, with new leadership and a sharpened focus on mission-driven modernization. In this fireside chat, attendees will hear directly from DOGE about what’s ahead for the agency and how the team plans to support a more digital-first federal workforce and mission delivery model. Don’t miss the opportunity to take an unfiltered look at how this small but mighty team is tackling digital transformation at scale.

The U.S. Digital Service -- now the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is on the move, with new leadership and a sharpened focus on mission-driven modernization. In this fireside chat, attendees will hear directly from DOGE about what’s ahead for the agency and how the team plans to support a more digital-first federal workforce and mission delivery model. Don’t miss the opportunity to take an unfiltered look at how this small but mighty team is tackling digital transformation at scale.

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12:00 PM EDT Thursday, July 17

12:45 PM EDT Thursday, July 17

Revolutionizing the Acquisition Landscape

30 minutes

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.

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1:15 PM EDT Thursday, July 17

1:30 PM EDT Thursday, July 17

Efficiency Without Compromise: The Workforce Paradigm

20 minutes

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.

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1:50 PM EDT Thursday, July 17

2:05 PM EDT Thursday, July 17

The Readiness Equation: Balancing Cuts with Capability

20 minutes

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.

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2:25 PM EDT Thursday, July 17

2:40 PM EDT Thursday, July 17

Efficient Transit for a Modern World

30 minutes

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.

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3:10 PM EDT Thursday, July 17

3:25 PM EDT Thursday, July 17

3:50 PM EDT Thursday, July 17

Closing Remarks

10 minutes

Thank you for joining us!

Thank you for joining us!

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