Overview

November 3
11AM PT, 2PM ET

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Modern government runs on technology, But too many agencies are still trying to deliver tomorrow’s services on yesterday’s infrastructure.

For state and local governments, modernizing the tech stack isn’t simply an IT upgrade. It’s about creating the foundation for better constituent experiences, more resilient public services, stronger cybersecurity and a workforce that can move at the speed residents expect. And as governments embrace cloud, data and AI, the strength and flexibility of that underlying foundation will matter even more.

So what does the perfect government tech stack actually look like — and how do you build one without ripping and replacing everything you already have?

Join this dynamic discussion to explore:

  • How state and local leaders can rethink the layers of their technology environment, from connectivity and security to cloud and emerging technologies
  • How to reduce complexity and build for resilience and adaptability
  • How to make modernization decisions based not on individual technologies, but on the outcomes government needs to deliver

Learn how to build a technology foundation that can evolve with your mission — and be ready for whatever comes next.

Speakers

 

Angela Spain

Director, Specialized Sales, Lumen

Angela Spain is an Account Director in Lumen's Specialized Sales organization supporting state, local government, and education customers nationwide. With more than 24 years of experience in technology strategy and modernization, she helps organizations align network, cloud, security, and emerging technology investments to mission-critical outcomes.

A recognized systems thinker, Angela focuses on understanding how people, processes, data, and technology work together to drive organizational success. She is known for translating complex technical challenges into actionable business strategies and guiding customers through large-scale modernization efforts. Angela is a strong advocate for Network as a Service (NaaS) and the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence, helping public sector organizations identify practical applications for AI while building the secure, scalable digital infrastructure needed to support future innovation. Her passion lies in helping organizations simplify complexity, accelerate transformation, and deliver better outcomes for the citizens and communities they serve.

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Ken Kapetan

Senior Technology Strategist, Lumen

Ken Kapetan is a Senior Technology Strategist at Lumen, helping State and Local Government and Higher Education (SLED) customers deliver on their mission. With over a decade of experience in Enterprise Communications, Networking, and IT Security, Ken focuses on modernization and optimization projects that enhance the performance, reliability, security, and cost efficiency of IT organizations.

Ken brings the full capability of Lumen to the table, working closely with purpose-driven organizations to select and deliver scalable solutions that improve citizen experiences. He has a passion for making complex concepts easy to understand, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions that achieve their technical and budgetary goals.

Ken has also collaborated extensively with Lumen’s Product and Innovation Lab, GrowthOS, and the Strategic Technology Partnerships (STP) group, and is an honorary member of Hacked, Lumen’s cybersecurity podcast.

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Sean McSpaden

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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