Engage FedGov: Advancing Federal Innovation - AI, Acquisition and Strategy

OrangeSlices

OrangeSlices presents an event about Advancing Federal Innovation Through AI, Agile Acquisition, and Impact-Driven Solutions

This event is a must-attend opportunity for industry partners and federal agencies to explore and address the transformative shifts reshaping our public sector landscape. With a focus on evolving acquisition strategies, innovative contracting approaches, and the integration of artificial intelligence and automation solutions to drive cost efficiency, participants will gain invaluable insights on aligning with emerging funding programs and impactful initiatives. Join us to navigate these dynamic changes together and build stronger, more collaborative partnerships that meet today’s challenges head-on.This event will focus on ways different Federal organizations and leaders are empowering and changing how government and industry can work together to meet these emerging needs, with the end goal of making a real and measurable impact for all.Click for <a href="https://keap.page/tty439/engage-fedgov-9-15-25.html" title="https://keap.page/tty439/engage-fedgov-9-15-25.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">More information about the event</a>---------AGENDA12:55pm: Event Check-In1:30pm - 4:00pm: General SessionWelcome &amp; Opening Remarks<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-mcguire-62a12a57/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-mcguire-62a12a57/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shelley McGuire</a> - Owner, Shelley's Events &amp; Chief Strategy Officer, OrangeSlices AI</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbburn/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbburn/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">David Blackburn</a> - CEO/Founder, OrangeSlices AI</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratima-kataria-4615053/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratima-kataria-4615053/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ratima Kataria</a> - VP Strategy and Growth – Federal Health, ICF</li></ul>PANEL #1: Acquisition Strategies and the Changing LandscapeModerator: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicapadronharris/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicapadronharris/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Monica Padron Harris</a> - Founder, The Procurement Pros (former Sr IT Acquisition Advisor, U.S. Department of Homeland Security)Panelists:<ul><li>(pending) <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-jackson-09a67158/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-jackson-09a67158/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shannon Jackson</a> - Executive Director (SES), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, HHS</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginaldmitchell/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginaldmitchell/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Reggie Mitchell</a> - Small Business Specialist, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-nicol-3114a310/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-nicol-3114a310/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">George Nicol</a> - Deputy Program Director of Contract Holder &amp; Industry Relations, NASA (SEWP) Program Office, NASA SEWP</li><li>(pending) <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adwspeaks/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adwspeaks/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Andrea D. Wilson</a> - Chief, Business Operations Division, National Oceanic &amp; Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)</li></ul>SIZZLE #1: "Show Me The Money" <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-nusbaum-4159772/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-nusbaum-4159772/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Eric Nusbaum</a> - CEO, ENcompass Consulting GroupPANEL #2: AI, Intelligent Automation, and Digital TransformationModerator: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-palmer7/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-palmer7/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Michael Palmer</a> - President, Palmer Labs (former CXO &amp; Associate CIO - Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce)Panelists:<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-bauer-20112/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-bauer-20112/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Donald Bauer</a> - Partner/Principal Consultant , Strategic Results Consulting LLC (former CTO, Global Talent Management, DOS)</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrescolonperez/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrescolonperez/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Andres Colon Perez</a> - Chief Technology Architect, OIT, Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS)</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-u-evans/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-u-evans/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Erica Evans</a> - Director of Operations, USDS</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drquigley/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drquigley/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ryan Quigley</a> - Vice President, AI Architecture, ICF</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-schick-b7083616/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-schick-b7083616/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Andreas Schick</a> - Data Science / ML / AI Development Director, U.S. FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinay-vijay-singh-b441023b/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinay-vijay-singh-b441023b/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Vinay Vijay Singh</a> - CEO, Velocity Group Solutions LLC (former CFO and Chief AI Officer, HUD)</li></ul>SIZZLE #2: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceypiper/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceypiper/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stacey Piper</a> - CEO, Piper StrategiesPANEL #3: Impact – Delivering Measurable ResultsModerator: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratima-kataria-4615053/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratima-kataria-4615053/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ratima Kataria</a> - VP Strategy and Growth – Federal Health, ICFPanelists:<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bordelonb/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bordelonb/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Brian Bordelon</a> - Growth Leader and Chief Technology Advisor for FedCiv, Nutanix (former Deputy Chief Information Officer-Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Department of Commerce)</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolekevans/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolekevans/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nicole Evans</a> - Chief Strategy Officer, A3 Consulting LLC (former Deputy Asst Secretary for Acquisition, Dept of Treasury)</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rlkorn/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rlkorn/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ryan Korn</a> - Founder &amp; Principal, PICARD (former Chief Technology Officer, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice)</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrazzia/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrazzia/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tarrazzia Martin</a> - Digital transformation strategist and serial entrepreneur, Federal Government</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianperetti/overlay/about-this-profile/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianperetti/overlay/about-this-profile/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Brian Peretti</a>, Esq. - Chief Technology Officer (retired) / Deputy Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (retired), U.S. Department of Treasury</li></ul>4:00pm - 5:30pm: Happy Hour at Founding Farmers Reston (just across the courtyard)--------Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities for this event?Reach out to Amanda Schrauben at amanda@shelleysevents.com--------**Any government officials that would like to attend, please contact Shelley McGuire at shelley@shelleysevents.com for registration**DISCLAIMER: Please note that photographs and video footage will be taken during this event and may be used for marketing and promotional purposes on our website and/or in social media. 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