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About WayCon 2024

WayCon 2024 is designed to be your pathway to mastering The VA Way. Scheduled for August 6-8, this pivotal training event is set to enhance your skills and influence in delivering innovative IT solutions and product delivery. This conference uniquely combines practical learning with strategic development, focused entirely on embedding The VA Way into every facet of our operations.

Participants will engage in a series of intensive training sessions and collaborative workshops that are specifically tailored to enrich their understanding and execution of The VA Way. These interactions are crafted to ensure every attendee can integrate these practices seamlessly into their daily operations, enhancing both personal and organizational outcomes.

Where

August 6 - 8, 2024

When

TBD

Your Role and Impact

Your participation is not just beneficial; it is essential. As product line managers, portfolio directors, tech leads, and other vital OIT stakeholders, your involvement will directly influence the continuous refinement and application of The VA Way across our department's various domains.

What to Expect

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Deep Dive Sessions

Gain firsthand knowledge of the best practices, tools, and standards that underpin our approach to software delivery. 

Collaborative Opportunities

 Engage with peers and experts in interactive workshops designed to foster innovation and address real-time challenges. 

Strategic Insights

Participate in discussions that align current projects and future initiatives with the overarching goals of The VA Way. 

By attending WayCon 2024, you’re not just attending another industry event. You are stepping into a role that will shape the future of IT services at VA, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional technology experiences to our Veterans with unprecedented efficiency and quality.

Attendee Information

WayCon 2024 will be held from August 6th to 8th, 2024. The location will be announced closer to the event date.

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Disclaimer: WayCon 2024 is a closed, invite-only event. Attendance is limited to invited guests who have been pre-selected based on their roles and responsibilities within the VA’s Office of Information Technology. If you have received an invitation, please proceed to register as instructed. Unauthorized registrations will not be accepted. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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WayCon 2024 is a comprehensive three-day training conference designed to unify and enhance VA’s software delivery practices. The event focuses on integrating The VA Way across OIT operations, ensuring all team members are proficient in delivering software solutions that are Better, Faster, and Safer. 

WayCon 2024 is tailored for key professionals involved in software product delivery and IT management within the VA. This includes

  • Product Line Managers: Enhance your leadership skills and master The VA Way to guide your teams effectively.
  • Product Portfolio Managers: Gain strategic insights and tools to manage and optimize product portfolios aligning with The VA Way.
  • Select Product Managers: Deepen your understanding of best practices in product management and delivery.
  • Product and Business Line Leadership and Stakeholders: Learn how to support and drive the implementation of The VA Way across various business lines.
  • OIT Executive Portfolio Directors: Engage with top-level discussions on strategic planning and alignment with The VA Way’s principles.
  • Tech Leads (Program Managers/Analysts): Equip yourself with advanced knowledge and tools to manage technical aspects and ensure seamless delivery of software solutions.

2024 will be held from August 6th to 8th, 2024. The location will be announced closer to the event date.

Attending WayCon 2024 will provide you with:

  • Firsthand knowledge of the practices, tools, and standards that define The VA Way.
  • Opportunities to network and collaborate with peers and leaders in VA IT.
  • Training sessions and workshops to enhance your skills and understanding of innovative IT practices and product delivery.

You will leave WayCon with renewed confidence and a comprehensive understanding of how to seamlessly implement The VA Way into your daily operations. You’ll gain practical tools, strategies, and connections that will enhance your ability to deliver high-quality solutions for our Veterans.

Yes, WayCon 2024 includes built-in networking breaks designed to provide you with opportunities to forge meaningful connections with your peers and industry experts. 

Yes, the agendas for days 1-3 will be available on the WayCon website. Please check the site regularly for updates. 

If you have additional questions, please visit the WayCon website or email OITWayCon@va.gov

For inquiries, please contact us at: OITWayCon@va.gov

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