Overview

July 11

In a world where natural disasters affect billions annually, staying reactive is no longer an option. Unpredictable storms and disasters continue to challenge communities, disrupting daily life and endangering residents. Despite advancements, many cities struggle to stay ahead.

Join Government Technology, Governing, SAS, and Intel for a live webinar on July 11 to explore next-generation natural disaster prediction and preparedness management solutions that are redefining preparedness strategies worldwide. Our panel of experts will share mission-critical insights and tools needed to protect your community effectively.

Save the Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET

Here’s what’s in store:

Real-World Case Studies: Learn from successful implementations of prediction and preparedness in cities like Jakarta, Indonesia, and Cary, North Carolina, where advanced analytics and IoT have transformed flood response.
AI-Driven Predictions: Gain insights on how AI revolutionizes forecasting capabilities, enabling proactive responses to evolving weather patterns.
IoT Integration: Explore the power of IoT-enabled sensors in creating robust data networks that enhance modeling accuracy.

Speakers

Gretchen Stewart

Principal Engineer, Chief Data Scientist, Public Sector, Intel

Gretchen Stewart is the Principal Engineer (PE), Chief Data Scientist for Intel’s public sector and part of AI solution architect team that works closely with Intel’s Ecosystem of software, hardware, and partner vendors in developing solutions and programs focused on the convergence of high-performance computing and data analytics. In her solution architecture role, she is building data analytics/ AI/ ML practices focused on digital twins, classical ML, GenAI within Intel with federal and state government, research institutions, universities, aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing customers. She has been working closely with customers on ethical and responsible AI, building it in and not bolting it on. In enhancing Intel’s ecosystem with these AI solutions and programs, she works with disruptors, start-ups, and mainstream software vendors to ensure governments, educational institutions and enterprise customers advance the future of research, have competitive advantages, building smarter cities and provided enhanced services to citizens. She has over 20 years’ experience in the technology sector. Her last position prior to joining Intel was successfully leading the world-wide cross organization team as the Account General Manager for the US Air Force, working closely with AFWA, AFRL and USAF senior leadership to ensure support of the mission. Her extensive knowledge of and leadership experience with product life cycle development and bringing new products to market from conception to sales delivery ensured products were delivered on time and under budget. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Wells College and an MBA degree from Plymouth State University, along with leadership and branding certifications from Harvard and Dartmouth. She graduated with distinction in Harvard data analytics’ program jointly developed by Harvard Business School, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Harvard Faculty of Arts and Science in June 2019. Outside of work, Gretchen is active in mentoring young women starting their careers through Women’s Unlimited in Boston. She is former President of the Lexington-Concord, greater Boston AFCEA chapter, and she is representing Intel on the AFCEA International Executive Board striving to promote STEM programs and dialogue with government, industry, and academia.

Tyson Echentile

Sr. Global Manager, Internet of Things, SAS

Tyson Echentile is global manager for IoT partner and business development within the IoT Division at SAS. He works with SAS partners to explore the vast data generated by the Internet of Things and collaborates with partners to build and deploy IoT solutions that solve real-life problems across a wide variety of industries including government, manufacturing, agriculture, and energy, and utilities.

Bryan Langley — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Bryan J. Langley serves as the senior vice president of defense development at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, where he is responsible for developing a strategic plan for long-term state investment in the defense marketspace, with the goal of tripling federal defense investments by December 2024. Bryan served as executive director of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Advisory (HSA) for US DHS. He previously served as global security manager at Columbus-based Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and as a senior consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton Consulting. He also worked in the White House as the U.S. assistant chief of protocol under the George W. Bush administration.

Webinar

Enhancing Natural Disaster Preparedness and Safety