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

Opening Keynote: Setting the Stage for Innovation and Impact

25 minutes

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.

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9:55 AM EDT Thursday, July 17

Modern Government for Mission Readiness

20 minutes

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

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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

Rewiring Healthcare: Smarter Systems for a Healthier Future

25 minutes

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.

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12:00 PM EDT Thursday, July 17

Networking Lunch

45 minutes

Government Efficiency Summit Lunch Sponsored by Wiz

Government Efficiency Summit Lunch Sponsored by Wiz

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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

Closing Keynote

25 minutes

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.

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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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4:00 PM EDT Thursday, July 17

Cocktails & Conversation Reception

2 hours, 30 minutes

Sponsored by Google

Sponsored by Google

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