The leaves may be falling, but the one thing that shouldn’t drop? Your commitment to professional development. 

From polishing your public speaking skills to strengthening your agency’s cyber defenses, there’s a topic that’s relevant for every role in government. Explore the upcoming webinars for October below, and don’t forget to register. Even if you can’t attend the live online trainings! We’ll send you the session recording the next day to watch (or re-watch) and share with your colleagues.

4 Pillars for Building an Effective CX Framework

Great citizen experiences do not happen by accident. They require leaders to align people, processes and technology around what residents need, and continually improve how services are delivered.

Join us online Monday, Oct. 5, from 4–4:30 p.m. ET/1–1:30 p.m. PT, for a virtual discussion with Anthony Armstrong,
P.E., CFM, Director of Planning and Development Services, City of College Station, Texas, on how to build a strong CX framework at your agency.

Technology That Powers Digital Gov

From AI and automation to cloud, data, and cybersecurity, agencies are investing in tools to help them work smarter, deliver better services, and meet rising public expectations.

Join us online Wednesday Oct. 7, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT, and learn how you can build the right tech foundation for a more modern, connected, and effective digital government.

You’ll hear from:

• Erin Elzi, Director, Colorado Digital Service
• Dr. Matthew McCarville, Chief Information Officer, Nebraska
• John Boerstler, General Manager, U.S. Federal Government, Granicus
• Andy MacIsaac, Senior Strategic Solutions Manager, Government & Education, Laserfiche
• Chris Tran, Senior Solutions Architect, Snowflake
• Alex Wong, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Laserfiche
  

Why Identity Is the Foundation of Mission Success

Identity is no longer simply an access management tool: It’s a critical component of mission resiliency.

Join us online on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, to hear experts discuss how agencies can build a secure foundation for AI adoption, manage machine and human identities at scale, and maintain trust across increasingly complex environments.

Speakers include:

• Kim Brandt, Deputy Administrator & Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
• Katie Griffin, Director, Defense Manpower Data Center
• Dave Raley, Chief Digital Business Officer & Digital Program Manager, Marine Corps Community Services
• Wesley Smith, President, Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder, Tactical ID
• Nick Apostolu, Group Manager, Idustry Product Marketing, Okta
• Mallory Sword Glenn, Director, AI Product Marketing and Strategy, Okta
• Charlotte Wylie, Senior Vice President & Deputy Chief, Security Officer, Okta
  

Trustworthy AI Starts With Trusted Asset Data

Without a trusted source of truth, AI can produce inconsistent results, amplify outdated information, and erode user confidence.

Join us online Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT, to learn how agencies can establish trusted data practices that improve AI accuracy, transparency, and accountability. Experts will share strategies for creating a single source of truth that supports responsible AI adoption, stronger governance, and better mission outcomes.

You’ll hear from:

• Natalie Buda Smith, Director of Digital Strategy, OCIO, Digital Strategy, Digital Innovation (Labs), and Connecting Communities Digital Initiative (CCDI)
• Jerred Edgar, Chief Information Security & Operations Officer, Idaho
• Ryan Palmer, Architecture Lead for AI Services, General Services Administration
• Brian “Stretch” Meyer, Federal Field CTO, Axonius Federal Systems
  

Prepare Today, Defend Tomorrow: Building a Proactive Security Strategy

Cyber threats continue to evolve, and agencies need better ways to detect, investigate, and respond to them. New federal logging requirements are creating additional urgency around visibility, monitoring, and incident response.

Join us online Thursday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, to learn how agencies can strengthen security operations, prepare for upcoming requirements and build a more proactive approach to cyber defense.

Speakers include:

• Dr. Jim Chen, Ph.D., Inaugural Director, U.S. Dept. of Defense (DoD) University Consortium for Cybersecurity Coordination Center (UC4), National Defense University (NDU), College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC)
• John Harmon, Regional VP of Cyber Solutions for Global Public Sector, Elastic
  

Presenting With Confidence: Public Speaking Skills for Gov Supervisors

Public speaking can feel daunting — especially as a supervisor who regularly manage complex information, high expectations, personnel needs and overloaded schedules.

Join us online Monday, Oct. 19, from 4-4:30 p.m. ET/1-1:30 p.m. PT, for a candid virtual discussion on building confidence and communicating with clarity.

NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit

The NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit was created to bring together like‑minded, career‑focused public servants, and year after year, we’ve continued moving forward with our goal to support federal, state, and local government employees as they grow in their careers. 

Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ET/7 a.m.-1 p.m. PT., as we offer a free, full day of professional development, networking, and up to 5 continuing professional education (CPE) credits.

Data-Driven Gov: Turning Information into Impact

From AI and analytics to dashboards and data sharing, agencies are finding new ways to put data to work. But success isn’t just about collecting information. It’s about making it actionable.

Join us online Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT, to hear how government leaders are using data to improve operations, drive decisions, and deliver greater impact.

You’ll hear from:

• Dartanion Swift-Williams, Executive Director, Mayor’s Office of Performance and Innovation, Chief Data Officer, City of Baltimore
• Marcus Thornton, Deputy Chief Data Officer, Virginia Office of Data Governance and Analytics 
• Devin Dickerson, Principal Technologist, MongoDB
• Andy MacIsaac, Senior Strategic Solutions Manager, Government & Education, Laserfiche
• Justin Pava, Chief Product Evangelist, Laserfiche
• Greg Pollock, Director, Research and Insights, UpGuard
• Jake Sager, Vice President, Experience Partners, Granicus
  

The New Cyber Executive Orders Explained

Recent executive orders put new focus on secure AI adoption, quantum readiness, and stronger cryptographic protections across the federal government.

So, what’s changing, what actions are required, and what should agencies prioritize now?

Join GovLoop and government and industry leaders on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 12-4 p.m. ET/9 a.m.-1 p.m. PT, for a virtual summit where we’ll take a deep dive into the latest cybersecurity executive orders and their implications for the public sector.

Summit speakers include:

• Patrick Thompson, Director, Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Services, C5I Service Center, U.S. Coast Guard
• Kevin Walsh, Director, Information Technology Issues Group, U.S. Government Accountability Office
• Howard Ignal, Senior Manager, Sales Engineering, Axonius Federal Systems, Public Sector
• Yejin Jang, Vice President, Government Affairs, Abnormal AI
• Egon Rinderer, SVP, Federal & Enterprise Growth, NinjaOne
• Bryan Rosensteel, Head of Public Sector Product Marketing, Wiz
• Brian Tillett, Director, Security & Risk GTM, ServiceNow
• Russ Hopler, IBM Solution Architect, Four Inc.
  

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