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Exploring VA Efforts in AI Innovation

Join Dr. Kaeli Yuen, Data and AI Health Product Lead, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, as she engages in dialogue in a panel moderated by James Gfrerer to discuss exploring VA efforts in artificial intelligence innovation.

AI & Health IT Panel

Join Dr. Kaeli Yuen, Artificial Intelligence Product Lead, for an eye-opening panel session where she will engage in dialogue with leading experts to unveil the transformative power of AI.

Sammies Summer Series: Part 3: Better, Faster, Stronger

The Sammies Summer Series is a three-part virtual series. This is the final installment of the series. To showcase the work of the Partnership’s 2024 Sammies finalists, this installment will highlight how government can move quickly to innovate and better meet the needs of the American public.

Intergenerational Storytelling to Create a Sense of Belonging

Grand Hyatt Washington 1000 H Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Attend this in-person event where internal communications leaders gather to learn, network, and discuss the power of strategic storytelling to drive employee engagement, shape workplace culture, and influence organizational strategy.

Breakout B5: Data Security: Maintaining a Strong Data Security Strategy

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Data breaches continue to pose serious problems for both the public and private sector. This panel will discuss ways in which organizations should consider shoring up their security strategies to keep unauthorized parties from gaining access to sensitive or confidential information.

AI and Your Tech Talent: Hint, it’s not all about the AI!

Join Mr. Jeff VanBemmel, Executive Director for End User Services, in a panel to discuss how to tackle the impacts AI is having on tech talent — from sourcing in-demand skills, to preparing a workforce to integrate AI into their jobs, to managing AI-related burnout.

VA: End User Operations

VA’s Executive Director, End User Operations, Mr. Jeff VanBemmel, will provide an update on VA’s strategies, priorities, and requirements from industry to provide an exceptional customer experience for the end users of VA products and services, as well as the Veterans and caregivers that VA serves.

How to get it done! Leaders That Drive Business Results & Inclusion

Join Mr. Dewaine Beard, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for OIT, as he speaks on a panel to discuss the importance of diversity in the workplace and the role of leaders in driving diversity initiatives that positively impact business outcomes.

Success with Centers of Excellence – Process, Technology and People

Join Mr. Larry Dibble from VA's Digital Transformation Center as he joins a panel to discuss the secrets to building a thriving Center of Excellence (COE) that drives maximum value from low-code and the technical requirements and stakeholder engagement strategies for seamless low-code integration.

Update on the VA’s EHR Modernization Successes and Challenges

This fireside chat with Mr. Kurt DelBene and Dr. Neil Evans will discuss their efforts enhancing the delivery of critical Veteran healthcare services, leveraging technological innovation, collaborating with federal & industry partners, and supporting VA’s digital modernization strategy.

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