8:00 am - 8:30 am Registration, Breakfast, and Networking 8:30 am - 8:40 am Welcome Address – Veritas Kevin Youngquist Vice President, Public Sector Sales Veritas 8:40 am - 9:00 am Agency Spolight – Department of Commerce Agencies’ data is often their most strategic asset, but data volume and complexity can make it difficult to mine the benefits. Join this kick off session where we explore how agencies can take back control of their data, the role of the Federal Data strategy, and the impact of the Evidence-Based Policymaking Act. […] Ed Kearns Chief Data Officer Department of Commerce 9:00 am - 9:30 am Agency Spotlight – Department of Defense Agencies’ data is often their most strategic asset, but data volume and complexity can make it difficult to mine the benefits. Join this kick off session where we explore how agencies can take back control of their data, the role of the Federal Data strategy, and the impact of the Evidence-Based Policymaking Act. […] Peter Ranks Deputy Chief Information Officer for Information Enterprise Department of Defense 9:30 am - 9:50 am Customer/Partner Spotlight Session – Data Makeover It’s time to unlock your data potential – but where do you start? As agencies tackle the unprotected, unregulated, and unused data overwhelming their people and systems, they need a holistic data management approach that helps them ensure their critical data supports policy and mission decisions. Get the inside scoop from one of today’s leading data visionaries on how government organizations are leveraging data to meet mission requirements. […] Jack Yang Lead Analyst, Data Management and Analytics Directorate Department of Veterans Affairs 9:50 am - 10:15 am Networking Break 10:15 am - 10:45 am The Future of the Federal Data Strategy – Fireside Chat The Federal Data Strategy is driving heightened awareness of the strategic value of agency data and the critical need to regain control of that data. This is no easy feat as data volumes balloon and privacy requirements expand, while at the same time agencies must focus on reskilling a data literate workforce and integrating next-gen technologies that are highly dependent on good data. Join this interactive session to hear from the leaders driving data strategy implementation and innovation as the data revolution advances. […] Nicolas Day [moderator] Americas Chief of Staff Veritas Tom Beach Chief Data Strategist and Portfolio Manager, Patent and Trademark Office Enterprise Data Governance Working Group Chair, Federal Data Strategy Tiffany Julian Data Scientist, ITSP, NCSES, National Science Foundation Access, Use, and Augmentation Working Group Chair, Federal Data Strategy 10:45 am - 11:30 am Veritas Keynote – Abstracting Data Complexity Data is at the heart of everything we do. From combating ransomware to addressing data regulations to ensuring proper storage and management – dealing with these challenges is incredibly difficult. Don’t miss this informative session as Veritas details how organizations can extract complexity from data to ensure availability, protect assets, and gain insights. […] Phil Brace Executive Vice President, Appliances and Software Defined Storage Veritas 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Networking Lunch 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Government Panel – Data Illuminated The only way to control data is to understand what you have. Yet 52 percent of enterprise data is “dark” – meaning that organizations don’t know what it is or if it has value. Hear from today’s leading data management leaders as they shed light on the best strategies and tactics for gaining comprehensive understanding of your data environment – across geographies, data centers, and the cloud – so you can make informed decisions for mission success. […] Jim Livingston [moderator] Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Services and Solutions Veritas Phil Ashlock Data & Analytics Portfolio Lead General Services Administration Nick Marinos Director of Cybersecurity and Data Protection Government Accountability Office 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm Closing Remarks – Veritas Kevin Youngquist Vice President, Public Sector Sales Veritas