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Welcome to our Public Sector Workforce Modernization Summit! 

The shift to hybrid work has reshaped how federal agencies operate, offering new opportunities to enhance flexibility, employee satisfaction, and mission delivery. This panel will explore how agencies are navigating the complexities of hybrid work arrangements, including maintaining team cohesion and productivity while balancing remote and in-office expectations. As hybrid environments expand, safeguarding sensitive data and securing distributed networks have become top priorities for federal IT leaders. Panelists will discuss how agencies are integrating zero trust principles, identity management, and endpoint security to protect mission-critical systems. Attendees will learn about practical strategies to foster collaboration among geographically distributed teams, innovative uses of technology to support hybrid environments, and solutions to common challenges, such as equity in access to resources and work-life balance.

Join us to uncover actionable insights and engage with experts shaping the future of hybrid work in the public sector.

Federal agencies must adapt to range of human capital challenges to support their most critical employees and mission priorities.  This session explores how agencies can embrace new technology platforms to realize immediate and lasting operational benefits.  Join Travis Hoadley, Industry Executive Advisor at SAP Public Services, as he shares actionable strategies for embarking on an impactful human capital modernization journey.

Attendees will discover how intentional human capital modernization—powered by SAP SuccessFactors—can deliver results now and unlock greater innovation over time.  This session will highlight how technology decisions public sector leaders make today will shape the future of federal human capital resilience and mission readiness.

Operational readiness isn't just about the person in uniform; it’s about the strength and stability of the entire "Total Force" ecosystem. For Federal leaders and military families alike, the administrative burden of service—deployment, PCS moves, and healthcare navigation—remains a significant barrier to retention and resilience. In this session, we explore an approach that places the military/service family at the center of digital transformation. We will dive into how Salesforce acts as an agile engagement layer over complex legacy systems to simplify the most stressful milestones. Learn how we are ensuring that when a family moves, their support system moves with them, creating a seamless experience across the entire Federal enterprise.

Federal benefits programs support more than nine million employees, retirees, and family members, yet much of the infrastructure behind them was designed decades ago. As governments pursue digital transformation, benefits administration is emerging as a critical piece of workforce infrastructure—one that must deliver both a modern employee experience and strong fiscal stewardship.

This session explores how federal agencies can move beyond paper-based processes toward AI-enabled, cloud-based benefits platforms that provide real-time visibility, proactive compliance, and personalized decision support. We will examine how centralized data architectures, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation are reshaping the way benefits programs are delivered and managed.

Participants will gain a forward-looking perspective on how modern benefits platforms can transform administration from a transactional back-office function into a strategic capability that strengthens workforce trust, operational efficiency, and long-term program sustainability.

In an era of rapid technological and operational change, upskilling the federal workforce is not just an option—it’s a necessity. This panel will focus on how agencies can equip their employees with the critical skills needed to meet evolving demands and achieve their missions. From fostering a culture of continuous learning to designing targeted training programs, this session will delve into proven strategies and innovative approaches to workforce development. Attendees will gain insights into leveraging partnerships with academic institutions and private organizations, using data to identify skill gaps, and creating accessible training opportunities for diverse learners. Join us to discover how investing in upskilling can enhance agency resilience and employee engagement.

As the federal landscape shifts from AI experimentation to operational integration, Human Resources leaders are no longer just observers of technology—they are the primary architects of the AI-enabled workforce. With the launch of the OPM "US Tech Force" and the rise of Agentic AI, the mandate for 2026 is clear: AI must be leveraged not merely for administrative efficiency, but as a strategic lever to achieve agency missions. This session provides Federal HR leaders with a high-level roadmap to transition from fragmented AI pilots to a unified, mission-centric talent strategy.

Federal HR transformation is already underway. Industry partners, along with the tools and technology, exist today as well. Now, it’s a question of successful selection, implementation, and execution.  Today's HR leaders must ensure employees and management get the capabilities they need, and the federal agencies get the security, compliance, privacy, and auditability they require.  While organizations are increasingly committed to modernizing across the HR lifecycle - and there is no lack of industry competition in this space, successful implementation is often the greatest challenge and there remain opportunities to deliver best practices and understand steps to achieve this ascent. This session will describe outcomes and risk reduction – not feature functions. 

Building a workforce that reflects the nation is critical to the success of federal agencies. This panel will explore strategies for creating an environment where all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential. Attendees will learn practical approaches for fostering workplace cultures, improving recruitment and retention practices, and addressing barriers that may hinder employee success. The discussion will feature innovative examples from federal agencies and provide actionable insights for building a workplace that drives mission success through perspectives and talents.

AI agents are rapidly becoming autonomous digital workers inside the enterprise—planning tasks, accessing data, and executing actions across SaaS apps, APIs, and browsers. While adoption is accelerating, most organizations lack the security controls to manage agents as privileged non-human identities. This keynote examines the drivers and growth of enterprise AI agents, the new attack surface they create—especially through browser and web-based interactions—and real-world risks and offers a practical approach to security ai agents today and into the future to maintain productivity and automation, safely.

Federal leaders are looking into building an AI‑enabled, productive, and resilient workforce—without slowing mission delivery. Yet hiring, onboarding, and day‑to‑day collaboration are still driven by email threads, spreadsheets, and legacy systems that don’t talk to each other. The result is friction for employees, delays on deliverables, and limited visibility for decision‑makers.

In this 10‑minute session, Atlassian will show how public sector organizations can modernize workforce operations by focusing on how work actually flows across HR, IT, security, and mission teams. We’ll walk through concrete examples, including a digitized hiring and onboarding journey and a distributed team collaboration model that supports upskilling and internal mobility. You’ll see how a shared work platform can provide clarity, automate handoffs, and responsibly apply AI to reduce administrative burden—without requiring a rip‑and‑replace of existing systems.

Attendees will leave with a practical, low‑risk approach to kick‑starting workforce modernization: start with one critical workforce journey, make the work visible, and continuously improve it. Join us to learn how Atlassian helps agencies turn workforce modernization strategies into everyday practices that strengthen mission readiness and employee experience.

Recruiting and retaining top talent is a pressing challenge for federal agencies seeking to stay competitive in an evolving job market. This panel will examine innovative approaches to attract highly skilled professionals while addressing systemic barriers to recruitment, including complex hiring processes and competition with the private sector. Discussions will center on creating compelling value propositions for prospective employees, leveraging data to identify trends, and tailoring retention strategies to meet the diverse needs of a multi-generational workforce. Attendees will gain actionable insights into improving employee engagement, onboarding practices, and fostering a workplace culture that supports long-term career satisfaction. This session is an invaluable opportunity to learn from peers and experts on how to build and sustain a resilient federal workforce.