CXO Tech Forum Acquisition Innovation 2019

June 20, 2019 | The View of DC, Arlington, VA

Contract and acquisition experts from various agencies participated in an interactive panel format. Panelists explored ways to improve the federal and defense technology acquisition cycle through collaboration, shared agency service consolidation, other transaction authorities, open feedback loops and more.

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GovernmentCIO Media and Research President Michael Hoffman

Opening Remarks: Acquisition

Fireside Chat: Assistant Secretary of the Navy Geurts

James "Hondo" Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, talks about how the U.S. Navy is acquiring the best platforms, systems and technology to operate around the globe.

Acquisition: Health Panel

Health care agencies have adopted industry best practices and onboarded new emerging technologies to improve patient services. Government leaders will discuss how they have adapted and improved…

GSA Panel

From acquisition vehicles to Centers of Excellence, GSA has covered a lot of ground in exploring different avenues for federal government services

Fast Tracking Acquisition

Some success stories for how agencies are incorporating accelerators, education opportunities, user experience and fast prototyping approaches.

Strategic Sourcing

Strategic Sourcing involves the establishment of acquisition vehicles to more effectively leverage spend, market position, market knowledge, and capabilities.

Fireside chat: Lesley Field

Hear from the longest serving administrator about the acquisition Myth-Busting Campaign.

Closing Remarks: Acquisition

Michael Hoffman, President, GovernmentCIO Media & Research

Event Photos

Fireside Chat with Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition Assistant Secretary James "Hondo" Geurts speaks on defense acquisition

Assistant Secretary James "Hondo" Geurts speaks on defense acquisition Audience listens to fireside chat on defense acquisition

Audience listens to fireside chat on defense acquisition Misu Tasnim speaks on health tech acquisition

Misu Tasnim speaks on health tech acquisition Oki Mek, CTO, Division of Acquisition, HHS speaks on panel

Oki Mek, CTO, Division of Acquisition, HHS speaks on panel Health tech acquisition panel discussion with members from HHS, CMS and Mad*Pow

Health tech acquisition panel discussion with members from HHS, CMS and Mad*Pow Amy Heymans, Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Mad*Pow

Amy Heymans, Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Mad*Pow Audience hears from acquisition experts

Audience hears from acquisition experts Omid Ghaffari-Tabrizi, Acquisitions Lead for the Centers of Excellence speaks on the GSA panel

Omid Ghaffari-Tabrizi, Acquisitions Lead for the Centers of Excellence speaks on the GSA panel GSA panel talks about exploring different avenues for federal government services and system acquisition

GSA panel talks about exploring different avenues for federal government services and system acquisition Dan Pomeroy Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Information Integrity and Access

Dan Pomeroy Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Information Integrity and Access Continuing Q&A with GSA panel speakers

Continuing Q&A with GSA panel speakers Ashley Owens speaks on the Fast Tracking Acquisition panel with Meagan Metzger and Traci Walker

Ashley Owens speaks on the Fast Tracking Acquisition panel with Meagan Metzger and Traci Walker Traci Walker, Director of Digital Service Procurement, U.S. Digital Service

Traci Walker, Director of Digital Service Procurement, U.S. Digital Service Fast Tracking Acquisition panel discussion with members of 18F, USDS and Dcode

Fast Tracking Acquisition panel discussion with members of 18F, USDS and Dcode Ashley Owens, Traci Walker and Meagan Metzger after their panel discussion

Ashley Owens, Traci Walker and Meagan Metzger after their panel discussion Johnston Williamson of Veterans Affairs speaks on strategic sourcing

Johnston Williamson of Veterans Affairs speaks on strategic sourcing Strategic Sourcing panel with Michael Conroy of NOAA and Johnston Williamson of VA

Strategic Sourcing panel with Michael Conroy of NOAA and Johnston Williamson of VA Fireside chat on federal acquisition

Fireside chat on federal acquisition Lesley Field, Deputy Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, OMB

Lesley Field, Deputy Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, OMB Applause at the end of the CXO Tech Forum

Applause at the end of the CXO Tech Forum Networking

Networking Cybersecurity table top discussion

Cybersecurity table top discussion Microstrategy booth at acquisition innovation CXO Tech Forum

Microstrategy booth at acquisition innovation CXO Tech Forum Networking at acquisition innovation CXO Tech Forum

Networking at acquisition innovation CXO Tech Forum

Networking at acquisition innovation CXO Tech Forum Founder of Mad*Pow speaks to attendees about her company

Founder of Mad*Pow speaks to attendees about her company Networking at acquisition innovation CXO Tech Forum

Networking at acquisition innovation CXO Tech Forum View from the roof of The View of DC

View from the roof of The View of DC

Navy Assistant Secretary James Geurts speaks at GovernmentCIO Media & Research's Acquisition Innovation CXO Tech Forum on June 20.

Navy Assistant Secretary Outlines His Four 'Ds' to Improve Acquisition

Navy's top acquisition executive highlights the service's procurement improvements to keep pace with the speed of technology.

Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Information Integrity and Access Dan Pomeroy and Acquisitions Lead for the GSA Centers of Excellence Omid Ghaffari-Tabrizi spoke at the CXO Tech Forum on June 20. Photo Credit: Geoff Livingston

GSA's Centers of Excellence Spur Procurement Innovation

Acquisition leaders from the GSA discuss innovative approaches to connect procurement to mission.

U.S. Digital Service Director of Procurement Traci Walker, 18F Director of Acquisition Ashley Owens, and Founder and CEO of Dcode Meagan Metzger spoke at the Acquisition Innovation CXO Tech Forum on June 20.

USDS, GSA's 18F Work to Streamline Procurement to Connect Tech Companies to Government

Innovators from USDS, 18F and industry discuss current trends and next steps to make acquisition more efficient.

Lesley Field, Deputy Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Office, speaks at GovernmentCIO Media & Research’s latest CXO Tech Forum June 20.

Acquisition Reform Efforts Include Data, Workforce Modernization

Among OMB's Lesley Field's priorities are improved communication and category management.

MadPow Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Amy Heyman; HHS Chief Product Officer Todd Simpson; CMS U.S. Digital Services Expert Mishu Tasnim; and HHS Chief Technology Officer, Office of Acquisition, Oki Mek speak at the Acquisition Innovation CXO Tech Forum on June 20.

HHS, CMS on Data, Human-Centered Design in Agile Acquisition

Government leaders touch on industry best practices in acquisition, such as agile methodology, data transparency and human-centered design.

Agenda

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Registration and Sunrise Breakfast Views

8:30 - 8:35 a.m.

Opening Remarks

8:35 - 9:05 a.m.

Fireside Chat: Defense Acquisition

How is the U.S. Navy acquiring the best platforms, systems and technology to operate around the globe in defense of our Nation? Hear from the top Navy acquisition executive about what’s changing and still considered the biggest hurdle in the process.

James "Hondo" Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition

9:05 - 9:35 a.m.

Panel Discussion: Health Tech Acquisition

Health care agencies have adopted industry best practices and onboarded new emerging technologies to improve patient services. Government leaders will discuss how they have adapted and improved acquisition practices to keep pace.

Panelists:

Oki Mek, Chief Technology Officer, Division of Acquisition, HHS
Misu Tasnim, Expert, U.S. Digital Service, CMS
Todd Simpson, Chief Product Officer, HHS
Amy Heymans, Founder and Chief Experience Officer, Mad*Pow

Moderator:

Megha Chokshi, VP, Data, Analytics & Strategy, GovernmentCIO

9:35 - 10:05 a.m.

Panel Discussion: GSA

From acquisition vehicles to Centers of Excellence, GSA has covered a lot of ground in exploring different avenues for federal government services and system acquisition. What’s working, trending, or changing?

Panelists:

Omid Ghaffari-Tabrizi, Acquisitions Lead for the Centers of Excellence, GSA
Dan Pomeroy, Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Information Integrity and Access, GSA

Moderator:

Andrew Underhill, CTO, GovernmentCIO

10:05 - 10:15 a.m.

Networking Break

10:15 - 10:45 a.m.

Panel Discussion: Fast Tracking Acquisition

Hear some of the latest methods and success stories for how agencies are incorporating accelerators, education opportunities, user experience and fast prototyping approaches to improve missions.

Panelists:

Ashley Owens, 18F Director of Acquisition, GSA
Traci Walker, Director of Digital Service Procurement, USDS
Meagan Metzger, Founder & CEO, Dcode

Moderator:

Michael Hoffman, President, GovernmentCIO Media & Research

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

Panel Discussion: Strategic Sourcing

Strategic Sourcing involves the establishment or modification of acquisition vehicles to better address Federal Government procurement needs and/or more effectively leverage spend, market position, market knowledge (e.g., price benchmarks), and capabilities (e.g., IT integration) in contract terms and conditions.

Panelists:

Michael Conroy, Deputy Director, Strategic Sourcing Acquisition Division, NOAA
Johnston Williamson, Director, Engineering Service, Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics, VA

Moderator:

Kristin Gill, Chief Delivery Officer, GovernmentCIO

11:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Fireside Chat: Federal Acquisition

How are the largest agencies acquiring the best IT goods and services to support our Nation? Hear from the longest serving administrator about the acquisition Myth-Busting Campaign, what’s changing and still considered the biggest hurdle in the federal acquisition process.