Program & Schedule
8:30–9:00 a.m.
Check in and Welcome Coffee
9–9:10 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
9:10–10:00 a.m.
W100: AI Governance – Managing AI Risk via Policies, Capabilities, and Tools
As artificial intelligence evolves, industries outside the federal government have been pioneering governance frameworks to ensure ethical and effective deployment. This includes developing and implementing policies to guide ethical AI usage, data privacy, and compliance with regulatory standards, as well as facilitating transparency and accountability for AI-informed decision-making. This panel delves into the successful AI governance models from the commercial sector and explores how to adapt these strategies for federal implementation.
10–10:50 a.m.
W101: Success Stories in Implementing ERM Across the Government
This session highlights the positive outcomes that have come from implementing ERM programs across the government, the opportunities that have been identified, and the impact that ERM programs have had on various government agencies. The presenters will discuss real-life case studies, focusing on how their organizations effectively implemented ERM, identified and mitigated risks, and achieved positive business outcomes.
10:50–11:20 a.m.
Table Discussion on Previous Session
11:20–11:50 a.m.
Networking Break
11:50 a.m.–12:40 p.m.
W102: Integrating ERM Concepts to Help Reduce Improper Payments
This session explores the root causes of improper payments across the government and how implementing ERM concepts can help to reduce improper payment rates. The speakers will discuss innovative strategies they have implemented at their agencies to reduce improper payments while leveraging strong ERM programs and concepts.
12:40–1:30 p.m.
Lunch Provided
1:30–2:20 p.m.
W103: Cyber Threats
2:20–2:50 p.m.
Table Discussion on Previous Session
2:50–3:40 p.m.
T104: Change Management
US federal agencies and their employees are facing significant change, presenting both challenges and opportunities to better align efforts with public needs—if managed well. To move forward, past policies must be adjusted. Effective change management starts with understanding the goal: delivering maximum value to stakeholders. This involves balancing results, resources, and risks. This session will explore how to set strategic goals that balance these factors and break them down into actionable objectives across the agency.
3:40–3:45 p.m.
Closing Remarks