Federal Networks 2024
September 23-24, 2024
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel - Virginia
Preliminary 2024 Agenda Posted Below!
For details or sponsorship questions, please contact Sarah by email at [email protected]
Federal Networks 2024 brings together senior decision-makers from key agencies across government to share their latest plans for how they will design, purchase and operate their networks -- as well as the IT services that these networks enable and deliver.
Over the past 37 years, Federal Networks has become the most important government-wide forum focusing on net-centric solutions to the government’s top challenges. Each year the program attracts the top technology officials from the Defense Department and civil agencies where they give attendees an in-depth look at how enterprise-level initiatives including Cloud, ZTA, Wireless Mobility, and JADC2 will shape the government’s next generation infrastructure and service upgrade requirements.
The reason leading defense and civil agency decision-makers take their valuable time to prepare focused substantive presentations is that they know Federal Networks provides them a direct channel to the senior representatives from industry who can mobilize the innovation, technology and talent needed to ensure success in government’s transformation to next generation network infrastructure and services during turbulent times.
We look forward to joining you next September 23-24, 2024 to help determine how the government, partnered with industry, will leverage the latest network and IT technologies to deliver tomorrow’s solutions. Please note that the program is structured such that day one covers “Civil Agency Network Requirements and Opportunities,” and day two focuses on “Defense Agency Network Requirements and Opportunities.” There is a registration option for either or both days.
If you have any questions, or are interested in speaking or sponsoring Federal Networks, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Sincerely,
Warren Suss – President, Suss Consulting and Federal Networks Program Chair
Dr. Matthew Lucas – TeleStrategies Inc. ([email protected])
For information about sponsoring Federal Networks 2024 please contact Sarah Salko by email at: [email protected] or call 215-884-5900.
Federal Networks 2024 Conference Agenda
Conference Program -- Day 1
Monday September 23, 2024
| 7:30 - 8:30 AM: Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 9:00 AM: Keynote Address |
Next Generation Federal Networks and Services: Opportunities and Challenges
The conference chairman will identify the latest government marketplace opportunities as agencies across federal government and Defense Department agencies design, acquire, and transition to their next generation networks and cloud services. The presentation will discuss how evolving network, mobile, cloud, cyber and Artificial Intelligence technologies, as well as changes in the customer environment will reshape the competitive landscape for carriers, integrators, system manufacturers and professional services companies.
Warren Suss – President, Suss Consulting Inc. and Conference Chairman
9:00 - 10:45 AM: GSA: Update on Network, Cloud, Mobility, and Cyber
GSA Introduction and Fireside Chat
GSA’s senior leaders will provide an overview of their federal customer requirements and GSA’s strategic direction for meeting next generation agency requirements for telecom, networks, cloud services, mobility, cyber and emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence. This session will also cover how GSA manages its categories, their plans for offering telecom and related services, and the policies & technologies that will impact next generation federal networks.
- Laura Stanton, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information Technology Category (ITC), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), GSA*
- Lawrence Hale, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Category Management, ITC, FAS, GSA*
- Jacob Marcellus, Executive Director (SES), Enterprise Technology Solutions (ETS), ITC, GSA*
The EIS Future
The Executive Director (SES) of Enterprise Technology Solutions (ETS) and a panel of GSA network specialists will discuss the future the EIS contract. The discussion will also cover how GSA will address Mobility and SATCOM Special Item Numbers (SINS) not under EIS.
- Jacob Marcellus, Executive Director (SES), Enterprise Technology Solutions (ETS), ITC, GSA*
- Rosa Underwood, IT Specialist, IT Security Subcategory, ITC, FAS, GSA*
- Loren Smith, Director, Solutions Development, ETS, ITC, FAS, GSA*
- Ward Fisher, Branch Chief, Vendor Relations, ETS, ITC, FAS, GSA*
- Phillip Prestipino, Section Chief, Operations and Systems Management, ETS, ITC, FAS, GSA*
10:45 – 11:15 AM: GSA Breakout Session/Networking Break
11:15 - 11:45 PM: DHS Session
DHS Information Technology Modernization Update
The presentation will highlight high priority DHS requirements for industry cloud, network, cyber, mobile, and Artificial Intelligence technologies, solutions and services to support the effectiveness, efficiency and security of the DHS mission.
- Rear Admiral Chris Bartz, Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO), DHS
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: DHS Breakout Session/Networking Break
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch Sponsored by: |  |
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON: Update on CISA Next Generation Priorities for Federal Cyber Defense
A senior executive from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will highlight CISA’s high priority requirements for industry technologies, solutions, and services to improve defenses against cyber threats to federal networks and operations.
- CISA Speaker to be announced
1:30 – 2:00 PM: CISA Breakout Session/Networking Break
2:00 – 2:45 PM: VA Session
VA: End User Operations
The VA’s Executive Director of End User Operations will provide an update on VA’s strategies, priorities, and requirements from industry to provide an exceptional customer experience for the end users of VA products and services, as well as the Veterans and caregivers that VA serves. He will highlight technologies to enable VA to deliver self-service tools on par with top private sector companies and that will provide the best online experience in the Federal Government.
- Jeff VanBemmel, Executive Director, End User Operations Office of Information and Technology, End User Services, VA*
2:45 – 3:00 PM: VA Breakout Session/Networking Break
3:00 – 3:45 PM: GAO
GAO: Update on Federal Agency AI Implementation
GAO’s Chief Data Scientist and leading expert on Artificial Intelligence will provide an update on agency adoption of AI. He will provide an overview of how agencies are making plans to expand their application and infrastructure. His remarks will focus on opportunities for industry to help agencies achieve the potential for AI to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations.
- Taka Ariga, Chief Data Scientist and Director of the Innovation Lab, Science, Technology Assessment, and Analytics
3:45 – 4:00 PM GAO Breakout Session/Networking Break
| 4:00 – 4:45 PM: State Department |
State Department: IT Infrastructure Requirements Update
The State Department Deputy Chief Information Officer will provide an overview of his agency’s plans to provide a reliable and secure global network infrastructure vital to the conduct of diplomacy and international affairs for the Department of State. He will highlight his department’s upcoming IT infrastructure requirements to support the nation’s diplomats with technology for innovative and collaborative processing and interaction, both internal and external, including zero trust architecture, cloud, messaging, text, voice, and video-conferencing initiatives.
- Laura Williams, Deputy Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of State
4:45 – 5:00 PM: State Breakout Session/Networking Break
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM: Complementary Cocktail Networking Reception |
Federal Networks 2024
Conference Program -- Day 2
Tuesday September 24, 2024
| 7:00 - 8:15 AM: Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:15 – 9:00 AM: DISA Keynote Address |
DISA Keynote Address
An overview of DISA’s most important initiatives, including the latest developments related to network infrastructure and upgrades, cybersecurity, cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence, Unified Communications (UC), and secure mobility. The presentation will also include an update on organizational changes and DISA’s budget.
- Christopher Barnhurst, Deputy Director, DISA
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: DISA Update |
DISA Update
Top DISA executives will describe the latest strategies and plans for the Defense Department’s networks, network services, and capabilities with an emphasis on upcoming requirements from industry. The presentations will cover upcoming DISA requirements for network infrastructure, services, enhancements, and upgrades; enterprise services; cloud services and migration; Artificial Intelligence; and cybersecurity.
- Sharon Woods, Director, Endpoint & Global Services, J-6, DISA
- Brian Hermann, Director, Cybersecurity and Analytics Directorate, DISA
- Christopher Paczkowski, Infrastructure Executive, DISA
- Caroline Bean, SES, Joint Enterprise Services Directorate, DISA
- Tinisha McMillan, Director (acting), Operations, Plans, and Exercises, J-3/5/7, DISA
- Additional DISA speakers to be announced
10:30-10:45 AM: DISA Breakout Session/Networks Break
| 10:45 AM – 11:30AM: DFAS |
DFAS Information and Technology Modernization Update
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service’s Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology will provide an update on his agency’s next generation initiatives for enabling the Department of Defense to uphold its fiscal responsibilities for all financial transactions, including payroll and accounting services, enterprise systems for financial transactions, and infrastructure support. He will also outline DFAS plans and requirements to ensure that all networks and transactions made through those networks are secure and cyber defended.
- Don Means, Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS)
11:30-11:45 AM: DFAS Breakout Session/Networks Break
| 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM: DoD AI Session |
CDAO: Update on DoD Artificial Intelligence Requirements and Challenges
A senior executive from the Chief Digital And Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) will provide an update on DoD' s strategy development for promoting the development of AI-enabled solutions to support DoD’s most critical mission priorities. The remarks will focus on how DoD will create enabling digital infrastructure and services that support Components' development and deployment of data, analytics, AI, and digital-enabled solutions.
- Speaker to be announced
12:30 – 12:45 PM: CDAO Breakout Session/Networks Break
| 12:45 - 2:00 PM: Luncheon Keynote Address | |
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON: DoD JSP Program Update
This luncheon keynote will provide an update on JSP’s most important initiatives, including the latest requirements related to network infrastructure enhancements, enterprise services, cybersecurity, cloud computing, the computing ecosystem and Artificial Intelligence. It will also highlight upcoming opportunities for industry to help JSP achieve its objectives.
- Brig. Gen. Michael Cornell, JSP Director, Pentagon IT Director, DISA
2:00 – 2:45 PM: Air Force Cyber Session
Air Force Cyber: Update on the Department of the Air Force Cyber Strategy
The Principal Cyber Advisor for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force will provide an update on the Air Force cyber strategy and its impact on upcoming Air Force cyber initiatives. She will cover the Air Force acquisition and investment strategy to improve Air Force mission readiness. Her remarks will highlight how industry can support Air Force cyber objectives.
- Dr. Wanda Jones-Heath, Principal Cyber Advisor, U.S. Air Force
2:45 – 3:30 PM: Air Force Update Session
Air Force Networks: Update on Air Force Networks
A senior executive from the Air Force Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks (C3 I&N) Directorate will provide an update on C3 I&N plans to move to a true Enterprise IT as a service solution at all levels. The presentation will also describe the steps the Air Force will take to increase the velocity of cyber acquisition and adopt commercial innovations across the entire portfolio. It will highlight how industry can support the new C3 I&N strategy.
- PEO, C3I & NETWORKS Speaker to be announced
3:30 – 3:45 PM: Air Force Breakout Session/Networks Break
3:45 – 4:30 PM: DHA Session
Defense Health Agency: Overview of DHA IT Modernization Requirements and Plans
A senior Defense Health Agency (DHA) IT executive will describe DHA’s requirements and plans for consolidating and standardizing solutions and infrastructure to enhance and simplify health care information technology for users across the Military Health System. The presentation will highlight how industry can support DHA’s goal - to deliver seamless health IT solutions to support the delivery of health care to 9.6 million beneficiaries worldwide and give the DHA workforce solutions to do their jobs more efficiently.
- DHA speaker to be announced
FEDERAL NETWORKS 2024 Concludes at 4:30PM
Conference sessions, times, and speakers are subject to change.
*Final Approvals Pending
Comcast Government Services - Federal Networks Lead Sponsor
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Windstream Wholesale
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About Spectrum Enterprise
Spectrum Enterprise, a part of Charter Communications, is a national provider of scalable, fiber technology solutions serving many state, local and federal government agencies. Our federal solutions portfolio includes internet connectivity, Ethernet and networking solutions, managed network services, Voice and Collaboration tools and TV solutions. For more information, visit enterprise.spectrum.com/federal.
For information about sponsoring Federal Networks, please contact Sarah Salko
[email protected] or by phone at (215) 884-5900