Acquisition at the Speed of Innovation!

Welcome to Acquisition at the Speed of Innovation Summit, an exhilarating conference by GOVTECH CONNECTS where we're diving headfirst into the dynamic world of emergent technologies. From AI to digital transformation, hear how the innovators and leaders are breaking barriers, challenging the status quo, and propelling organizations into the future.

This isn't your typical acquisition event - here, we're igniting a fire of innovation, empowering you to hear about the latest advancements in Federal & Military Health & IT, that are driving change and shifting the digital landscape like never before.

And, we will recognize the Acquisition Lifecycle Leadership Award Honorees, individuals in government and industry who champion innovation, develop strategic partnerships, and challenge the status quo through cutting-edge strategies – creating more effective systems and teams to propel organizations into the future.

Join us on June 3, 2024 as we explore cutting-edge strategies, celebrate innovation champions, and pave the way for a new era of acquisition excellence.Keynote Panelists

Kristina Botelho, Contracting Officer, U.S. Air Force

Michael Boyce, Director, DHS AI Corps, Department of Homeland Security

Robert Burton, Partner, Crowell, former Deputy Administrator, Office of Federal Procurement Policy

Joshua Cohen, Digital Services Expert, AI Acquisition, Department of Veterans Affairs

Katherine Crompton, Director of the Procurement Innovation Lab, Department of Homeland Security

Lt. Commander Alesha Egts, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer of Director's Action Group, Defense Health Agency

Naomi Escoffery, Deputy to the Deputy Assistant Director, Acquisitions and Sustainment, Defense Health Agency

Bonnie Evangelista, Acting Deputy Chief Digital and AI Officer for Acquisitions, DOD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office

Florence Kasule, Director of Procurement, U.S. Digital Service, Office of Management & Budget, Executive Office of the President

Jeffrey Neill, Interim Associate Executive Director, Technology Acquisition Center, Department of Veterans Affairs

Joanie Newhart, Associate Administrator of Acquisition Workforce Programs, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President

Christopher Parker, Associate Executive Director, Strategic Acquisition Center and Acting Associate Executive Director, National Acquisition Center, Department of Veterans Affairs

Michael Parrish, Chief Acquisition Officer and Principal Director, The Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs

Harrison Smith, Acquisition Innovation Advocate, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation*

Stephanie Wilson, Contracting Officer, Rock Island, Army Contracting Command

AGENDA

1:30-2:00: Registration/Check-In/EVENT BEGINS AT 2:00 pm

• Acquisition at the Speed of Innovation
• Reshaping the Future of Acquisition
• Tech & Acquisition: Shifting the Landscape
• Acquisition Innovators: Leaning Into the Future: Award Recognition
• Networking Reception

*invited awaiting final approval

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities for this event?

Reach out to Mary.Garcia@govtechconnects.com