Agenda
Times are subject to change.
11:00 AM EDT
Thursday, October 27
Welcome Remarks by GSUSA President
Steve Somers, President, Graduate School USA
As government's long-standing training partner, hear from GSUSA's President as he reflects on the state of federal workforce and welcomes today's participants.
On Demand
11:04 AM EDT
Thursday, October 27
Opening Keynote
Veronica Hinton, Principal Deputy Associate Director for Employee Services, OPM
Hear from OPM's Veronica Hinton as she discusses the past, present, and future of the federal workforce.
11:19 AM EDT
Thursday, October 27
Building the Modern Federal Workforce
Bahar Niakan, Deputy Associate Director, Center for Leadership Development, OPM
Eric Katz, Senior Correspondent, Government Executive
Join GovExec for an in-depth discussion on the latest trends in hiring and workplace modernization for federal employees.
On Demand
11:47 AM EDT
Thursday, October 27
Interview with HHS OSDBU Director
Shannon Jackson, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Courtney Buble, Staff Correspondent, Government Executive
Government Executive Reporter Courtney Buble speaks with Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Head Shannon Jackson on the past, present and future, of public sector-industry partnerships and the challenges of running an organization in uncertain times.
On Demand
12:10 PM EDT
Thursday, October 27
Session with Dr. Theresa R. Horne
Dr. Theresa Horne, Director of the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
Underwritten by: Graduate School USA
12:34 PM EDT
Thursday, October 27
Networking Break
Take a moment to visit our resource center!
1:08 PM EDT
Thursday, October 27
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Government
Cathy Sanz, President, Women in Federal Law Enforcement
Courtney Buble, Staff Correspondent, Government Executive
Hear from government professionals on how they’re addressing the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
On Demand
1:28 PM EDT
Thursday, October 27
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Government: An Interview with Dr. Janice Underwood
Dr. Janice Underwood, Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (ODEIA), OPM
Ross Gianfortune, Engagement Editor, Government Executive
Hear from government professionals on how they’re addressing the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
On Demand
1:54 PM EDT
Thursday, October 27
Spotlight: A Closer Look at Federal Benefits and Pay
Dallen Haws, Federal Retirement Expert, -
Abraham Grungold, Owner, AG Financial Services
Ross Gianfortune, Engagement Editor, Government Executive
Government Executive is joined by experts in federal benefits and pay for a discussion on the past, present and future of this complex issue.
On Demand
2:22 PM EDT
Thursday, October 27
Closing Interview
Don Moynihan, McCourt Chair at the McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University
Robert Shea, Partner, Guidehouse
Erich Wagner, Senior Correspondent, Government Executive
Erich Wagner sits down with public sector policy experts for a discussion on Schedule F and the potential impact of such an action on the broader federal hiring landscape.
On Demand
3:00 PM EDT
Thursday, October 27
W. Edwards Deming Outstanding Training Awards
Join Graduate School USA as they recognize two organizations that have developed innovative workforce training solutions during this challenging time in our nation’s history.