From securing data to handling workplace fire drills, there’s a lot to learn in June. 

We’re offering free professional development throughout the month, with government and industry experts offering their insights to help empower you in your career. 

Check out the sessions below, and be sure to register, even if you aren’t able to make it the day of. We’ll send you the recording the next day to watch and share with your colleagues! 

Data Is the Foundation for Gov Innovation

 No process, policy, or service can adequately serve its purpose if it’s not rooted in data. Join us online Wednesday, June 4 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to walk through the latest best practices to ensure your agency’s data is truly actionable.

You’ll hear from:

• Vishal Chaudhry, FACHE, CPHQ, Chief Data Officer, Washington State Healthcare Authority
• Tony Holmes, Practice Lead for Solutions Architects Public Sector, Pluralsight
• Andy MacIsaac, Senior Strategic Solutions Manager, Government & Education, Laserfiche

How to Get Better Public Input During Policymaking and Planning

Engaging the public effectively in policymaking and planning is crucial for creating inclusive and representative policies. Join us online Monday, June 9 from 4-4:30 p.m. ET/1-1:30 p.m. PT to hear from a CX expert as we explore innovative strategies and best practices for enhancing public participation.

You’ll hear from:

• Shereen Kandil, Section Supervisor/Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, EPA

Doing More with Less: Skillsets and Tools to Make it Possible

The mantra of “do more with less” has been thrown around in agencies for decades, but now that mantra is more than words: it’s policy. Join us online Wednesday, June 11 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to learn the skillsets and tools making it possible for agencies to do the impossible: to actually do more with less.

You’ll hear from:

• Dr. Matthew McCarville, DBA, MBA, MSBIA, MScPM, CSM, State Chief Information Officer Chair, Nebraska Information Technology Commission, Agency Director, Nebraska Office of the CIO
• Hannah Burn, State and Local Government Strategy Director, Qualtrics
• Matthew Graviss, Public Sector Chief Technology Officer, Atlassian
• Kevin Manwiller, Operations Director, National Security, Cisco Systems
• Angy Peterson, Vice President, Granicus Experience Group

How to Handle Fire Drills

By understanding the dynamics of crisis management and prioritization, supervisors can maintain control and ensure their team remains focused and efficient.

Join us online Monday, June 23, from 4-4:30 p.m. ET/1-1:30 p.m. PT to hear from a management expert as we explore practical strategies for supervisors to effectively handle unexpected crises and urgent tasks without compromising overall productivity and organization.

You’ll hear from:

• Deadra Welcome, CPTD, CPTM, CVF, CPDC, CMLF, Founder/Principal Consultant, Concerning Learning, LLC

There can be a myriad of challenges agencies face when they look to onboard a new technology like GenAI. 

Join us online Wednesday, June 25 at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT as we discuss how agencies are realizing the power of AI and the governance, security, ethical and responsibility considerations they are making to ensure its proper use.

You’ll hear from:

• Justin Iannello, DO, MBA Chief Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence, and Health Informatics Officer, VISN 21 (Sierra Pacific Network), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• Keegan Mills, Engineering IT & Cyber Tech Lead, Marine Corps Systems Command
• Jonathan Alboum, Federal CTO, ServiceNow
• Murtaza Masood, Managing Director, State & Local Government, Box
• Stephen Tuomey, Data Center Account Executive, Dell Technologies

From Chaos to Clarity: Securing and Scaling Agency Data

An agency’s data is its single most valuable asset, but only when it is secure, resilient and handled by skilled personnel.

Join us on Thursday, June 26 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, to learn from government and industry experts about how to create a unified data resilience program in the cloud.

You’ll hear from:

• Rebecca Cai, Chief Data Officer, State of Hawaii