Overview

January 30
11AM PT, 2PM ET

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As we look ahead to 2026, state and local governments and education institutions face a pivotal moment. Emerging technologies like AI, increasing cyber threats and rising expectations for service delivery are forcing organizations to rethink how work gets done.

Join us for a future-focused conversation that sets the stage for what's next. This live webinar will unpack the key trends reshaping the public sector workforce and highlight practical strategies to modernize operations while strengthening mission resilience.

In this session, we’ll explore:

  • Increasing workforce satisfaction by providing the tools they need
  • The top priorities driving transformation — from cybersecurity and modernization to AI adoption
  • How to prepare your organization for AI-enabled workflows without disrupting core services
  • Frameworks and best practices for building a future-ready, digitally resilient workforce
  • The role of AI-ready devices and proactive technology management in accelerating progress

Whether you're navigating staffing challenges, aging infrastructure or growing digital expectations, this session offers insights to help you lead with confidence into 2026 and beyond.

Speakers

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Dan Gohl

Chief Technology & Strategy Officer for US SLED, HP Inc.

Daniel Gohl joined HP Inc. as Head of US Education Strategy in September 2022. He brings three decades of partnering for success through innovation with students and educators from pre-kindergarten through post-graduate studies. Daniel has deep knowledge and extensive experience in teaching, education management, and educational policy at the local, state, and national level. He is committed to helping communities, and the institutions serving them, ensure that education is contemporary, challenging, and continuous. Dan was raised in the Mid-Hudson Valley region of New York and currently lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his wife and three children.

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Sean McSpaden — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Sean McSpaden is an executive level information technology professional with over 30 years of experience in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. His background includes the start-up and management of several small businesses and he has served on the Board of Directors or in Executive Director positions for several 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Sean’s public service experience includes progressively responsible positions as an IT analyst, and in statewide coordination, management and leadership positions within the Executive and Legislative branches of Oregon state government. From June 2008 to September 2013, served as the state of Oregon’s Deputy State Chief Information Officer.

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