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Tune in January 15 at 2PM EDT
Government agencies at every level face increasing demands for efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and resilience against complex threats. Despite federal mandates like OMB’s M-25-21 and M-25-22, and widespread modernization initiatives, many public sector organizations struggle with outdated infrastructure, inconsistent data standards, and entrenched silos that impede progress toward real-time, data-informed action.
Join public sector data leaders to discover how AI and modern data strategies can dismantle these barriers and translate policy into tangible practice. Speakers will delve into leveraging AI-driven analytics to assess current data landscapes, prioritize critical system integrations, and implement practical data governance insights that align with evolving directives and accelerate government-wide modernization.
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Speakers
Rebecca Cai
Chief Data Officer
State of Hawaii
Rebecca Cai
Chief Data Officer
State of Hawaii
Bart Larango
Federal Industry Advisor, Public Sector
Splunk
Bart Larango
Federal Industry Advisor, Public Sector
Splunk
Bart Larango is a seasoned technology and cybersecurity leader who has spent his career advancing national defense through the strategic application of digital capabilities. As Federal Government Industry Advisor at Splunk, he draws on more than 30 years of experience in military cyber operations and public sector transformation to inform and guide executive decision-making across government.
A retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major, Bart led global cyber and IT operations, concluding his military service as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to Army Cyber Command. There, he partnered with senior defense leaders and the National Security Agency to shape joint cyberspace operations and safeguard critical infrastructure.
At Splunk, Bart supports federal agencies in strengthening operational resilience, situational awareness, and cybersecurity posture. He helps leaders leverage data as a strategic asset—applying real-time analytics, threat detection, and observability to modernize systems, accelerate zero trust adoption, and improve mission assurance.
Through executive engagement and strategic insight, Bart enables government organizations to navigate complexity and lead with confidence in an increasingly data-driven world.
Anna Pettyjohn
EVP, Product & Strategy
GovExec
Anna Pettyjohn
EVP, Product & Strategy
GovExec
Resources
Efficiency under pressure: Inside the new playbook for government resilience
Across government, agencies are under mounting pressure to do more with less: modernize critical systems, secure growing attack surfaces and deliver better citizen services while working with fewer people and tighter budgets. Download this eBook to learn how agencies are navigating these challenges by putting their data to work.
Enhancing Government Resilience: How AI and Automation Empower Public Sector Missions
Across federal, state, and local governments, agencies are being asked to do more than ever with fewer resources. The challenge is clear: how do we drive greater efficiency without sacrificing the resiliency our missions demand? From my perspective, the answer lies in smart automation and the thoughtful application of artificial intelligence (AI).
Observability + Security: Real-Time Digital Resilience for SLED
In government, education, and healthcare, downtime isn't just an inconvenience—it can be catastrophic. When systems fail, students lose access to learning, patients face delayed care, and citizens cannot access vital services. To ensure reliability and maintain public trust, observability and security must converge into a unified, proactive strategy.