Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference 2021

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM EDT

Emerging technologies (ET) are evolving at a rapid cadence measured in weeks, not months or years. Likewise, innovation is much broader than inventing or adopting a new technology – it includes changing how business is done to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service. The technologies that make our lives easier and the forward innovative thinking that breeds creativity, will catapult us into the next level of government IT.

ACT-IAC has created the Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference, to be held virtually May 25 – 26, 2021, to focus on the innovations and emerging technologies that are on the forefront of change in Federal IT. This year’s agenda revolves around three major themes: Resilient Infrastructure, Emerging Technologies, and the U.S. Science and Technology Agenda. 

In addition to a dynamic set of speakers and opportunities to engage, the conference will celebrate the winners of the 2021 ACT-IAC Innovation Awards, who will share their innovation successes and lessons learned.  You’ll also hear from successful industry emerging technology and innovation solutions in our Showcase of Excellence.  You won’t want to miss this opportunity to network with your peers and discover the art of the possible as we collaborate together to accelerate the delivery of government mission outcomes.

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Keynotes:

Bob Burns, Executive Director, OIC, Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate
Charles Clancy, Ph. D., Senior Vice President, General Manager, MITRE Labs, Chief Futurist
Clare Martorana, Federal Chief Information Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President
Alka A. Patel, Chief Responsible AI, Department of Defense/JAIC 
Dave Zvenyach, Deputy Commissioner, Federal Acquisition Service, Director, Technology Transformation Services, U.S. General Services Administration

Speakers:

Gabe Chang, Ambassador, Client Technical Leader, and Federal CTO Architect , IBM
Paula Gold-Williams, President and CEO, CPS Energy
Saif Ishoof, Vice President for Engagement, Florida International University
Padraig Moloney, Vice President, External Technology, Leidos
Rima Kasia Oueid, Commercialization Executive, Office of Technology Transitions at the U.S. Department of Energy 
Jim Perschbach, President & CEO, Port San Antonio
Dr. Brandon Rodenburg, Senior Quantum Physicist, MITRE
Mike Sarasti, CIO/Director Of Innovation & Technology, City of Miami
Pete Tseronis, Founder and CEO, Dots And Bridges LLC
David M. Wennergren, CEO, ACT-IAC
Dr. Carl J. Williams, Deputy Director, Physical Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Contributors to Planning:

Emerging Technology Community of Interest

Mission:
Provide an energetic, collaborative consortium comprised of leading practitioners in data science, technology, and research, engaged with industry, academia, and public officials and executives focused on emerging and leading technologies which transform public sector capabilities.

For more information about engaging with this COI, please visit our website.

Institute for Innovation

The Institute was established to help the government apply the most innovative practices and technologies available, from both the public and private sectors, to solve the most challenging issues the government faces in improving services to citizens and government operations.

The Institute is supported by funding provided by IAC member companies. Sponsor representatives, ACT-IAC leaders, and government advisors form the Innovators Circle that oversees the activities of the Institute. ACT-IAC thanks all of them for making the work of the Institute possible. For more information about Institute membership, click here.

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

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Welcome
Speaker:

David M. Wennergren, CEO, ACT-IAC

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Keynote
Keynote:

Clare Martorana, Federal Chief Information Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President

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Keynote
Keynote:

Dave Zvenyach, Deputy Commissioner, Federal Acquisition Service, Director, Technology Transformation Services, U.S. General Services Administration

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Break
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Keynote
Keynote:

Alka A. Patel, Head of AI Ethics Policy, Department of Defense, Joint Artificial Intelligence Center

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Future of Quantum Panel
Speakers:

Gabe Chang, Ambassador, Client Technical Leader, and Federal CTO Architect , IBM
Dr. Brandon Rodenburg, Physicist and Quantum Information Scientist, MITRE
Rima Kasia Oueid, Commercialization Executive, Office of Technology Transitions at the U.S. Department of Energy
Dr. Carl J. Williams, Deputy Director, Physical Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology 
Padraig Moloney, Vice President, External Technology, Leidos - Moderator

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Break
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ACT-IAC Innovation Awards Presentations

There were over 150 nominations for the coveted ACT-IAC Innovation Award. Each nominee is worthy to be recognized, but a panel of judges selected thirteen awardees to bestow the award to. This session will highlight 7 of the thirteen awardees:

  • Smart White Cane for the Blind - VHA Innovation Ecosystem
  • Army Vantage – PEO EIS/PM ARDAP
  • Shepherd Case Management System – HHS Administration for Children and Families and REI Systems
  • NASA COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Tracking Application Built on SaaS Platform - Accenture Federal Services
  • ContagionNET - DataRobot
  • Sara Alert™ - MITRE
  • BUYSMARTER – Full Contract Scan Artificial Intelligence Tool - Unissant
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Showcase of Excellence (Exhibitor Presentations)

Innovation is everywhere! Hear from four companies who are making strides in technology in the federal landscape.

Leidos 

OnPoint

Port San Antonio 

ManTech

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

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Welcome
Speaker:

David M. Wennergren, CEO, ACT-IAC

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Keynote
Keynote:

Charles Clancy, Ph. D., Senior Vice President, General Manager, MITRE Labs, Chief Futurist

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Keynote
Keynote:

Bob Burns, Executive Director, Innovation and Collaboration, DHS Science and Technology, Directorate (confirmed)

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Smart Cities Panel

This panel will highlight how Smart and Connected Cities require resilient, sustainable, and flexible infrastructure to catalyze innovative transformation. Conducting technology due diligence in an “Internet-of-Things” society to ensure risk mitigation and the art-of-the-possible investment while enriching a 21st century workforce across our Nation’s critical sectors with the real-time data and intelligent automation, is a challenge. The panelists will share their thoughts, strategies, and experiences on building the future.

Speakers:

Paula Gold-Williams, Chief Executive Officer, CPS Energy 
Saif Ishoof, Vice President of Engagement, Florida International University 
Jim Perschbach, Chief Executive Officer, Port San Antonio 
Mike Sarasti, CIO / Director Of Innovation & Technology, Miami City
Pete Tseronis, Founder and CEO, Dots and Bridges, LLC 

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Break
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ACT-IAC Innovation Awards Presentation

There were over 150 nominations for the coveted ACT-IAC Innovation Award. Each nominee is worthy to be recognized, but a panel of judges selected thirteen awardees to bestow the award to. This session will highlight 6 of the thirteen awardees: 

  • C.O.D.A. (COVID-19 Outreach Digital Assistant) – Integrity Management Services
  • HealthPrism™ - Deloitte Consulting LLP
  • HHS WATERS Blockchain Platform: COVID-19 Immutable Test Results and Analysis – Oracle
  • LCR – Laser Coating Removal Robot - XYREC INC
  • redOx – Simple Technology Solutions
  • Remote Temperature Monitoring for the Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers – VHA Innovation Ecosystem
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Showcase of Excellence (Exhibitor Presentations) and Closing Remarks

Innovation is everywhere! Hear from four companies who are making strides in technology in the federal landscape.

SAIC

Lumen

Verizon

Rubrik

Premier Sponsor:
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Innovation Showcase Sponsors:

 

                               

  

               

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Privacy Statement and Disclosure

ACT-IAC complies with the requirements of data protection laws and the Privacy Act regarding the collection of personal data from event attendees, how the data will be used and/or if it will be shared.  Please go to https://www.actiac.org/act-iac-privacy-statement for more details on how we comply.  By registering for this event, as has been the practice for years, event sponsors are provided a directory of attendees which they agree not to use for mass marketing purposes.  In addition, by visiting an exhibition booth, just as at past conferences your badge would have been scanned, your basic contact information will be provided to the exhibitor in case follow-up or additional information needs to be shared.

Event Fees

Event price

Registration Fees:
Government: $0.00
IAC Members: $295.00
Non-Members: $495.00