May we interest you in some great online training topics this month?  

From implementing chatbots to conquering time management, there’s a lot of free professional development opportunities to empower you as a public servant, including the NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit. 

Check out the available sessions below, and don’t forget to register even if you can’t attend on the day. We’ll send you a follow-up email with a link to the recording, so you don’t miss out on valuable advice from fellow govies and industry professionals! 

What You Need to Know About Bots and CX  

Whether your organization is toying with the idea of implementing bots to support your CX efforts or is ready to dive in, join us online Monday, May 5, from 4-4:30 p.m. ET/1-1:30 p.m. ET. You’ll hear from Renee Murray, CPM, PMP, E-Government Program Lead, MS Department of Information Technology Services, about bot basics and how to get started.

How to Handle the Evolving Cyber Landscape 

Agencies have always understood the importance of a secure network, but now cyber professionals also must account for changing policies and mandates. Fortunately, new technologies, processes and workforce improvements are helping government keep up.

Join us online Wednesday, May 7 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to hear from government and industry experts about how they’re addressing the evolving cyber landscape.

You’ll hear from:

• Sean Flowers, Executive Director, Ready Force Cyber
• Paul Gomez, Commercial Director, Security Information Systems
• Paul Kurtz, Chief Cybersecurity Advisor, Splunk
• Bill Lemons, Director, Federal Systems Engineering, Fortinet Federal
• Tieu Luu, Chief Product Officer, Qmulos
• Khizar Sultan, Vice President, CyberArk Identity Solutions

The Core Principles of AI

As AI continues to become more widespread, it’s more important than ever that its implementation is responsible, secure, agile and trustworthy. 

Join us online Wednesday, May 14 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to hear from government and industry leaders about the core principles that AI users should consider.

You’ll hear from:

• Jason Lally, Chief Data Officer, California
• Damien Eversmann, Principal Chief Architect, Education, Red Hat
• Murtaza Masood, Managing Director, State & Local Government, Box
• Francisco R. Ramirez, Chief Architect, State & Local Government, Red Hat
• Jared Vichengrad, Head of Public Sector, Check Point

AI for Government Summit

AI for Government Summit to learn how AI is transforming the public sector. This full-day event can be attended in person or online. It will bring together government leaders, policymakers, technology innovators, and industry experts to explore how AI is reshaping public sector operations, policy, and security. 

Dealing With Distractions: New Approaches for Time Management

Much like our learning styles, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing workloads and calendars.

Join us online Monday, May 19, from 4-4:30 p.m. ET/1-1:30 p.m. PT to hear from Mindy Covington, ACC, Mindset Coach, about how to drown out the distractions and focus on your tasks and your team.

NextGen Government Virtual Training Summit

The upcoming NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit on Wednesday, May 21, is a free, all-day professional development seminar designed to inform and empower public servants.

From keynote and breakout sessions to networking with your peers, it’s a full schedule! Registration is free and open to everyone. Attendees can earn up to 5 CPE credits.

Managing Evolving Budgets and Procurement Priorities in Uncertain Times

Many organizations are looking for creative ways to handle the fiscal uncertainty and manage an evolving priority and purchase list with an ever-changing budget stream.

Join us online Thursday, May 29 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to hear from government and industry experts about how to carve out room for innovation, productivity, and modernization in a time of fiscal uncertainty.