OpenText Government Summit 2025 - Agenda
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8:30 AM EST Thursday, March 06

Breakfast, Registration & Networking

1 hour

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9:30 AM EST Thursday, March 06

Main Stage

Welcome Remarks

10 minutes

Welcome to OpenText Government Summit 2025!

Welcome to OpenText Government Summit 2025!

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9:40 AM EST Thursday, March 06

10:10 AM EST Thursday, March 06

Main Stage

Government at Scale

30 minutes

As the public sector embraces a transformative vision for the future of information management, advancements in AI, security, and cloud technology are redefining how government agencies operate and what service delivery looks like at scale with automation. This session will explore how modern solutions enable information to serve users best intelligently, empowering agencies to meet mission-critical demands efficiently and precisely.

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As the public sector embraces a transformative vision for the future of information management, advancements in AI, security, and cloud technology are redefining how government agencies operate and what service delivery looks like at scale with automation. This session will explore how modern solutions enable information to serve users best intelligently, empowering agencies to meet mission-critical demands efficiently and precisely.

Join us to uncover actionable insights into scaling information management, fostering innovation, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build a brighter, more resilient government.

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10:40 AM EST Thursday, March 06

11:10 AM EST Thursday, March 06

Main Stage

Navigating FedRAMP & Cloud Innovations for Enhanced Information Management

30 minutes

In today’s complex regulatory environment, achieving compliance while driving innovation is a critical challenge for government agencies. The discussion will highlight how cloud innovations support compliance with FedRAMP standards, enhance operational efficiency, foster scalability, and unlock new opportunities for mission success.

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In today’s complex regulatory environment, achieving compliance while driving innovation is a critical challenge for government agencies. The discussion will highlight how cloud innovations support compliance with FedRAMP standards, enhance operational efficiency, foster scalability, and unlock new opportunities for mission success.

Join us to learn from IT experts about their challenges navigating the intersection of regulatory compliance and technological advancement, leveraging cloud-powered solutions to transform information management in the public sector. Attendees will gain insights into building a secure and agile content ecosystem, enabling seamless collaboration and providing a comprehensive view of information and interactions across channels. 

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11:40 AM EST Thursday, March 06

Main Stage

Advanced Technology for Smarter Government

30 minutes

Harnessing the power of advanced technology, today’s organizations can streamline service delivery and enhance user experiences like never before. This session will highlight how IT leaders have discovered innovative solutions that empower organizations to develop a swift resolution to service and operations issues. 

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Harnessing the power of advanced technology, today’s organizations can streamline service delivery and enhance user experiences like never before. This session will highlight how IT leaders have discovered innovative solutions that empower organizations to develop a swift resolution to service and operations issues. 

Today, tech leaders must accelerate efficiency, reduce response times, and improve customer satisfaction. Discover how advanced technology enables smarter, faster service operations, driving operational excellence and user satisfaction across government enterprises.

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12:10 PM EST Thursday, March 06

1:15 PM EST Thursday, March 06

Main Stage

Zero Trust: A Journey and Practice

30 minutes

The zero trust model of an organization operates on the assumption that everything connected to its system needs to be verified, internally and externally. As hackers grow more sophisticated, how can organizations stay ahead of adversarial attacks? Digital transformation and enhanced cybersecurity resilience is a necessary combination to maintaining a stealth and agile enterprise fighting against advanced cyber threats.

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The zero trust model of an organization operates on the assumption that everything connected to its system needs to be verified, internally and externally. As hackers grow more sophisticated, how can organizations stay ahead of adversarial attacks? Digital transformation and enhanced cybersecurity resilience is a necessary combination to maintaining a stealth and agile enterprise fighting against advanced cyber threats.

Attendees will hear from the nation’s most prominent cyber defenders in government. Join us to learn about building adaptive cybersecurity strategies, how to reduce attack surfaces and adopt advanced technology without increasing the risk of an attack. These cyber experts will share insights into their zero trust journeys and lessons learned.  

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1:50 PM EST Thursday, March 06

Main Stage

Balancing the Books: How to Modernize your IT SLED Operation on a Budget

30 minutes

Now more than ever, state and local governments face increasing pressure to modernize IT operations while working within tight budget constraints. This session will explore practical strategies for achieving IT modernization without compromising financial responsibility.

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Now more than ever, state and local governments face increasing pressure to modernize IT operations while working within tight budget constraints. This session will explore practical strategies for achieving IT modernization without compromising financial responsibility.

Learn how to prioritize critical upgrades, leverage cost-effective cloud solutions, and integrate automation to enhance efficiency. Discover how IT leaders are taking innovative approaches to extending the life of legacy systems, reducing operational costs, and accessing funding sources equipped to support public sector needs.

Attendees will leave with actionable insights into balancing fiscal responsibility while meeting the  need for modernization, ensuring their IT operations remain agile, secure, and capable of meeting the demands of today’s digital landscape. Whether your focus is on improving security against ransomware attacks and other threats, optimizing workflows or improving customer experience, this session will offer a roadmap to do more with less.

Melissa Leama
Melissa Leama
Deputy Secretary & Chief Operating Office
State of Maryland
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2:25 PM EST Thursday, March 06

Main Stage

Defense Intelligence for National Security: Empowering Mission-Critical Decisions

30 minutes

In an era of evolving threats and complex global challenges, defense intelligence plays a pivotal role in safeguarding national security. This session will explore how defense organizations are empowered by advanced information management and analytics that harness vast data ecosystems for actionable insights, enabling faster, more informed decision-making.

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In an era of evolving threats and complex global challenges, defense intelligence plays a pivotal role in safeguarding national security. This session will explore how defense organizations are empowered by advanced information management and analytics that harness vast data ecosystems for actionable insights, enabling faster, more informed decision-making.

Attendees will discover how cutting-edge technologies, such as AI-driven analytics, are helping secure data management and support interoperability, system operations, speed, and agility. Participants will also learn how the nation’s top security leaders are bolstering organizational defense strategies and understanding the operational landscape. Discover how innovation enhances comprehensive awareness, streamlines mission-critical workflows, and ensures readiness for tomorrow’s dynamic security challenges.

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3:00 PM EST Thursday, March 06

Main Stage

The Total Citizen Experience

30 minutes

Today, citizens expect the same seamless, personalized interactions from government services as they receive in their everyday interactions with the private sector. Achieving a total citizen experience requires a holistic approach, bringing together intuitive user interfaces with an efficient and modernized government.

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Today, citizens expect the same seamless, personalized interactions from government services as they receive in their everyday interactions with the private sector. Achieving a total citizen experience requires a holistic approach, bringing together intuitive user interfaces with an efficient and modernized government.

This session will explore how aligning external user experiences with internal government operational workflows can transform customer engagement and citizen satisfaction. Attendees will discover strategies for unifying citizen-facing and operational processes to deliver frictionless, high-quality experiences that meet the expectations of a digitally savvy public while driving operational excellence.

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3:30 PM EST Thursday, March 06

Main Stage

NextGen Cyber: Security Reimagined

30 minutes

As the digital landscape evolves, protecting our privacy, data, and applications is more critical than ever for government enterprises. This session will explore how advanced cybersecurity strategies enable organizations to secure their future with the help of automation powered by integrated AI and analytics, improved threat detection, the reduction of vulnerabilities, and the increase of speed and adaptability.

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As the digital landscape evolves, protecting our privacy, data, and applications is more critical than ever for government enterprises. This session will explore how advanced cybersecurity strategies enable organizations to secure their future with the help of automation powered by integrated AI and analytics, improved threat detection, the reduction of vulnerabilities, and the increase of speed and adaptability.


Participants will hear success stories of strategies for data management, including how to classify, govern, protect, and store critical information securely. Attendees will explore the importance of cyber resilience, focusing on fortifying our nation’s defenses against threats to identities, data, and applications while maintaining business continuity even during an attack. Join us to learn how to protect your organization today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.

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4:00 PM EST Thursday, March 06

Main Stage

Unleashing AI for Mission Delivery

30 minutes

As AI becomes a cornerstone of business innovation, responsible AI practices are paramount. This session will explore how government organizations can harness the power of AI to drive better mission-critical outcomes while adhering to ethical principles, ensuring transparency, and fostering trust.

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As AI becomes a cornerstone of business innovation, responsible AI practices are paramount. This session will explore how government organizations can harness the power of AI to drive better mission-critical outcomes while adhering to ethical principles, ensuring transparency, and fostering trust.

Learn how organizations have adopted AI to enhance decision-making, improve customer experiences, and streamline operations while safeguarding data privacy and security. Attendees will learn how tech leaders responsibly modernize their organizations’ IT enterprises with AI-driven tools, machine learning, data monitoring, analytics, and compliance.

Join us to uncover strategies for aligning innovation with responsibility. These strategies will empower your organization to improve efficiency while building trust and accountability in the age of intelligent systems.

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4:30 PM EST Thursday, March 06

4:40 PM EST Thursday, March 06