2023 Digital NY Summit

9:00 AM	Registration & Networking Breakfast
10:00 AM	Welcome By Emcee
10:05 AM	Introduction by Rodney Capel, Vice President, Government Affairs, Charter Communications
10:10 AM	Fireside Chat: Matthew C. Fraser, Chief Technology Officer, New York City & Annie McDonough, Deputy City Hall Reporter, City & State NY
10:35 AM	Introduction by Dustin Whisenhunt, Vice President, Client Engagement - East, Accela
10:40 AM	Government Collaboration and Modernization The pandemic has exposed serious shortcomings regarding our antiquated systems and also, on a positive note-- our abilities to be inspired through a rapid call to action from tech and government leaders, advocacy groups, healthcare workers, entrepreneurs and engineers. Whether by helping our hospitals, schools, small businesses, or our most vulnerable communities, New York’s tech sector has been at the forefront of the city’s response. We know it's time to take modernization more seriously and in a faster manner. The question is: Where to begin? How can we cut through the usual red tape and get things to progress faster and more efficiently? This session discusses where to focus, what to prioritize, and how to proceed. Aziz Ahmad, CEO, UTC Associates (Moderator) Dawn Pinnock, Commissioner, New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services Adam Akmal-Gonzalez, Manager Business Diversity - East, CDW Michael O'Boyle, Managing Director, Capalino Joe Plotkin, Director, Business Development, Stealth Communications Cindy Cohen, Principal, KPMG David Bezzant, T-Mobile for Government
11:50 AM	New Tech Developments in NY: Staying in Touch This panel will discuss innovative and current tech developments that are changing the way NY'ers live and do business. Conversations about cryptocurrency’s influence, the pledge to connect 1.6 million web users by 2024 and the ways to further broadband access, digital inclusion and equity, the use of AI in government, and navigating up and coming industries. All of these aspects plus public and private partnerships, will continue to make NY a world tech leader. Panelists will also discuss ways to introduce diverse new talent into the workforce, laying a foundation for inclusive growth, capital programs and initiatives, and technological strategies that are on the forefront. Ben Max, Executive Editor, Gotham Gazette (Moderator) Jennifer Gutiérrez, Chair, New York City Council Committee on Technology Hannah Jackson, Assistant Vice President Telehealth & Chief of Staff, NYC Health + Hospitals Eric Simon, Americas SLED Leader, Pure Storage, Inc. Margaux Knee, General Counsel, LinkNYC Francisco Ramirez, Chief Architect - State and Local Government, Red Hat
12:50 PM	Lunch
1:45 PM	Navigating Threats to Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Even with the latest innovations in place, the infrastructure and technology used to keep New Yorkers safe, healthy, moving and connected, are never invincible. Panelists discuss how government agencies are balancing digital vs. analog, securing broadband access, protecting net neutrality, keeping our information private and how we can make transportation, education and places of meeting and living as safe as possible. New York is in a constant state of improvement. We will discuss working together to build a more resilient infrastructure including public safety services, and other ideas in the face of many possible emergency situations. Adam Balkin, Executive Producer, CBS News-Newspath (Moderator) Wolfgang Moser, Agent, Cyber Division, FBI New York Office Jackie Bray, Commissioner, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Chris Geaghan, Solutions Architect, Nutanix Cathal Walsh, VP, Physical Security & Chief Security Officer, Guidepost Solutions LLC
2:45 PM	Technology that Helps All New Yorkers Technologies are driving high-impact interventions for communities to make them safer, smarter, healthier and make it possible to increase economic re-development. Community, business and nonprofit leaders are constantly working on meeting the pressing needs of all New Yorkers with great and unique ideas and concepts. NY's public and private sectors have always shown the world ways in which we come together in the face of adversity and tech has been at the forefront. Digital accessibility is also an important requirement that all state and city government and companies must be compliant with. We will discuss ways to impact all of our communities through the use of technology and help develop NY's economy and living situations. John Celock, Special Projects Editor, City & State NY (Moderator) Daniel Steinberg, Director, New York City Mayor's Office of Operations Deshard Stevens, Chief Information Officer, New York City Commission on Human Rights Tanner Gers, President of AccessAbility Officer, a NYS Preferred Source corporate partner Robert Sokota, President, Wireless; LinkNYC Rakesh Malhotra, Managing Partner, Nuvalence
3:45 PM	Sessions Conclude

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