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As government agencies move to the cloud and explore AI, the stakes for quality, compliance and risk management have never been higher.

While AI introduces new opportunities to increase speed and efficiency, it also brings new challenges around governance, auditability and risk.

Join experts from Tricentis and GovTech as they discuss how public sector organizations can build a strong foundation for modernization. Through real-world examples across government agencies at all levels, this session highlights how organizations can move from fragmented plans to a more strategic, scalable approach.

Our speakers will cover:

  • What smart modernization looks like in today’s public sector IT landscape
  • How AI is reshaping quality engineering, testing and risk management
  • Why governance, data quality and auditability are critical to AI readiness
  • How to balance speed and compliance without trade-offs
  • Practical steps to move from experimentation to a coordinated AI strategy

Whether you’re continuing your modernization journey or just beginning to explore AI, this session will provide a clear, actionable framework for moving forward with confidence.

Speakers

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John Lange

Principal Product Marketing Manager, Tricentis

John Lange is a Principal Product Marketing Manager at Tricentis focused on AI-powered software quality and test automation. He partners with enterprise and public sector organizations to modernize testing strategies for complex, mission-critical systems including ERP, SaaS, and integrated applications. His focus is helping teams adopt AI-driven quality practices that improve release confidence, reduce risk, and support faster digital transformation.

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Dr. Alan Shark

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Dr. Alan R. Shark is an associate professor for the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University and a core faculty member at the Center for Human AI Innovation in Society (CHAIS). Additionally, he previously served as executive director of the Public Technology Institute (PTI) for over twenty years. He is a National Academy of Public Administration Fellow, founder and Co-Chair of the Standing Panel on Technology Leadership, and executive committee member of ASPA’s Section on Science and Technology in Government. He has over 12 book titles bearing his name, including his latest book, Artificial Intelligence – A Primer for State and Local Government, and the textbook Technology and Public Management, second edition. Shark speaks and writes on all matters related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, including technology leadership, policy, governance, and applications. His podcast and blog can be found at https://sharkbytes.net.

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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.

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