American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC)

Why Attend the American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Imagine Nation ELC 2024 Conference? Cutting-Edge Insights: Stay ahead of the curve by gaining access to the latest trends, technological advancements, and innovative solutions in government and industry. Learn from top experts who will share their knowledge on emerging technologies and their potential impact on mission critical objectives. Unparalleled Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse community of leaders from government, industry, and academia. Imagine Nation ELC provides a unique platform to build valuable relationships, explore collaborative opportunities, and exchange ideas with like-minded professionals. Interactive and Engaging Sessions: Participate in a variety of engaging workshops, panel discussions, and hands-on demonstrations. These sessions are designed to cater to all levels of expertise and interest, offering practical insights and actionable strategies that you can implement within your organization. Innovative Solutions Showcase: Discover groundbreaking technologies and innovative solutions presented by leading companies. The showcase will feature a range of products and services that can drive efficiency, effectiveness, and transformation within government operations. Education:  Enhance your skills and expand your knowledge through specialized track sessions and workshops. Learn best practices and gain insights from industry leaders that can help you advance your career and contribute to your organization’s success. Join us at ACT-IAC Imagine Nation ELC 2024 and be part of a transformative experience that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth! Register today - www.actiac.org/elc24 #ImagineNationELC Jylinda Johnson Danielle Metz Rabiah Sutton Kisha Hemphill Powell, MS, CMP Dave Wennergren Caroline Bean Tinisha McMillan Ashley Brush

We are delighted to spotlight our American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Summer 2024 GLOW Cohort! Lauren Shipper, PMP, CISSP I am a project manager at Booz Allen Hamilton, supporting large cyber capability deployment efforts for multiple Federal Agencies. In the GLOW Program, I enjoy hearing different perspectives from female leaders across the Government and industry has given me inspiration for building up our internal teams and insights for tackling complex client challenges. I appreciate that our journeys are unique but our experiences are similar; this has led to productive and engaging conversations among the GLOW cohort. #womenleaders #leadership #professionaldevelopment

We are thrilled to spotlight our American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Partners Class of 2024! Melissa Druxman I am a Program Division Director within the GSA/FAS/AAS Organization directly supporting the Civilian Intelligence Community (IC). I have over 20 years of combined industry and government experience and oversee a portfolio with over $2B in Task Order awards. Through the ACT-IAC Program, I am learning from other Government and Industry partners to broaden my understanding of their challenges and how we can partner more effectively and efficiently to strategically solve problems to help meet mission priorities. This is a critical aspect of evolving as a thought leader. Another key takeaway from the program is learning how to remove barriers, improve efficiency and performance while enhancing delivery for our clients as another key component for growing as a leader.   Johnesha Harrison, PgMP, CISSP I serve as the Vice President & General Manager of National Security & Critical Infrastructure at DMI (Digital Management, LLC), a leading global provider of digital services. I am responsible for leading the ongoing, emerging, future growth, and delivery initiatives across the National Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Energy/Science accounts. For 15 years, I have served in varying leadership positions within the technology sector. My in-depth knowledge of government procurement, and ability to identify capability gaps and provide solutions has positioned me as a key resource and trusted advisor. I hold an MA and two BA’s from Bowie State University. I am also a PMP, PgMP, Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master, ITIL Certified Information Technology Infrastructure Library Expert, and ISC Certified Information System Security Professional and U.S. Army Veteran. The Partner’s Program is an exciting and incomparable leadership development opportunity. It is helping me become a keener-sighted, better-reasoned, and more empathetic leader, who tailors my leadership to the individual needs of those on my team to empower them. I am honored to become part of the next generation of leaders, primed to meet the mission challenges of an ever-changing landscape and delivering solutions that will positively impact the security and prosperity of our nation for years to come. #leadership #professionaldevelopment

Meet our American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Imagine Nation ELC 2024 Chairs! We could not be more excited for what Danielle Metz and Jylinda Johnson have planned for Hershey, PA this October. Danielle says: Come join me and be a part of the conversation with leaders across the Fed gov and industry to learn from and share stories about how to elevate through disruption. This is the premiere IT executive leadership conference you cannot miss! Jylinda says: The accelerating pace of change has created more challenges than ever before. Navigating this complex landscape requires leaders to reimagine our businesses and embrace new opportunities for growth. Join me and more than 1,000 Government and Industry leaders as we explore ways to elevate our organizations in the face of disruption. Register today - www.actiac.org/elc24 Use code SUMMER to save $40 on your registration through August 31. #ImagineNationELC Jylinda Johnson Danielle Metz Rabiah Sutton Kisha Hemphill Powell, MS, CMP Dave Wennergren Caroline Bean Tinisha McMillan Ashley Brush

This month on our Accelerating Government radio show, I was delighted to interview Arun Gupta, CEO of NobleReach™️, and discuss his best-selling book, "Venture Meets Mission: Aligning People, Purpose and Profit to Innovate and Transform Society" - a must-read for anyone in the federal technology market and/or interested in the power of industry and government working together to accelerate government mission outcomes. American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC), Federal News Network. https://lnkd.in/gxrmTmg6

We are thrilled to spotlight our American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Partners Class of 2024! Adam Cline As the Strategic Planning Director at USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, I lead a team focused on crafting and implementing our strategic vision, ensuring continuous improvement across all operations. We drive critical projects, optimize resources, and foster a thriving workforce. Our goal is to empower the agency to deliver timely, accurate data that informs decisions impacting American agriculture. The ACT-IAC Partners Program has been an invaluable experience. The unique one-on-one partnership with a government/industry counterpart provides an eye-opening opportunity to tackle real challenges and learn from diverse perspectives. The program's emphasis on real-world application and incredible networking opportunities have accelerated my growth as a leader. I'm incredibly grateful for this program.   MJ Sivulich I’m a Senior Vice President at Jefferson Consulting Group and lead our business consulting work. I support a variety of small, mid, and large sized businesses in industries including product, marketing, management consulting, IT, facilities support, and construction to help them develop win-win partnerships with their government customers. The ACT-IAC Partners Program is an amazing experience. The Partners Class of 2024 is a group of talented and capable people who I am delighted to know and learn from. Adding on the professional development programming, the experience provides what’s needed for me to take next step in my career. #professionaldevelopment #leadership

Join ACT-IAC Federal Insights on Tuesday, July 9th for a Virtual Session to discuss: Gen AI at DHS. For details of Panelists and Registration click here: https://lnkd.in/gSniWadk Our goal is to focus on promoting the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) while emphasizing the need for responsible adoption across various sectors. Public sector agencies are enabling government employees to deliver improved citizen services, modernizing IT for digital resilience, digitizing data, automating processes and deploying in the cloud. DHS is one of the early adopters and has deployed some solutions to production. Join to hear this panel discussion that will focus on DHS AI and GenAI initiatives. • Discuss current state GenAI at DHS • AI strategy at the HQ level • Various initiatives at DHS components • GenAI and Data • Responsible AI • Key success factors and lessons learned American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC)Shashi Goli, SAFe Agilist, PMP, CSM, ITILAnn-Marie JohnsonSireesha Deena, PMPChakris RaungtriphopChad TetreaultMichelle Zebrowski #GenAI #DHS #AI #ML #ACTIAC #tech #technology #federal

The Emerging Tech COI is hard at work planning for next year! If you’re interested in getting involved reach out to any of us! Karlene Stecchi Jorge Ferrer Roig Todd Hager Michael Berkholtz David Daniel Hernandez Pete Tseronis #ACTIAC #COI #AI #Blockchain #Quantum #DevSecOps #IoT #DiG

Innovation Series: Influence for Organizational and Career Success, Part 2 The latest issue of the American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Innovation Newsletter features an article entitled "Applying Your Influence: Strategies to Manage Up and Lead ‘from the Middle Dr. Geoff Abbott, U.S. Coast Guard Captain (Retired), former Coast Guard Innovation Council chairman, and best-selling author, introduced a two-part series on personal influence in leadership and innovation. In Part One he explored why personal influence is powerful and how to develop it. In Part Two, he discusses how to effectively apply influence while managing up and leading ‘from the middle’. He offers tips for building strong relationships with different types of managers. He also explores criteria decision makers use to decide whether to support your ideas and new initiatives and Influence Strategies for leading from wherever you are in your organization. Read the article - https://lnkd.in/eWb7Urdr Read the Newsletter - https://lnkd.in/eetfBbzQ #innovation #governmentinnovation

Looking for Volunteers for Upcoming American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Events! 2024 Events Data Forum on September 18, 2024 Cybersecurity Summit and U.S. Challenge Awards Program on October 9, 2024 2025 Events AI Acquisition Forum on January 30, 2025 Digital Transformation Summit on February 19, 2025 Emerging Technology Demo Day on March 19, 2025 If you are interested in being part of the planning for any of these events, contact Carol Miller at cmiller@actiac.org.