Overview

April 14

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes more than $1 trillion to strengthen an array of government systems and services. The massive piece of legislation provides grants to state and local governments to improve transportation, cybersecurity, public safety, water and energy utilities, broadband internet connectivity, and more. But now the question is, where does your jurisdiction fit within the scores of funding programs created or modified by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law?

On April 14 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern, Government Technology will host a live webcast to breakdown key funding streams and explain how state and local government agencies can best tap into this once-in-a-generation opportunity. This interactive session will help you:

Identify key funding streams to strengthen resilience for critical infrastructure and programs
Prepare to apply for new state and local government cybersecurity grants that will roll out later this year
Find key programs to support technology modernization to mobilize our citizens, increase their safety and improve citizen services.

Speakers

Samir Saini

US Industry Director – Critical Infrastructure, Microsoft

Samir Saini is Industry Director for US Critical Infrastructure (CI) at Microsoft leading strategy, business development, and field-seller enablement in the CI market across all Microsoft cloud platforms and solutions. Prior to joining Microsoft, Samir served as Chief Business Officer for Mobility Insight, an intelligent transportation solutions provider and city-wide Chief Information Officer for both the City of New York and City of Atlanta. He has over 25 years’ experience serving in various IT leadership roles across the energy, real-estate, hospitality, and public sector. Samir holds a B.S with honors in Civil Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and currently lives in Atlanta, GA.

Ben Hammel

Strategy and Business Development Director, Transportation and Digital Identity Markets, US SLG, Microsoft

Ben Hammel is Director of Strategy and Business Development for US Critical Infrastructure (CI)and Digital Identity at Microsoft. Ben works directly with customers and field-sellers to build and strengthen the CI market across all Microsoft cloud platforms and solutions. He also works closely with Microsoft’s ISV and Global System Integrators to expand Microsoft’s footprint in the Critical Infrastructure space. Prior to joining Microsoft, Ben ran a large system modernization business unit in the Transportation industry. An Enterprise Architect by trade, Ben has over 25 years’ experience serving in various Business and Technology leadership roles across the public sector, transportation, and digital identity industries.

Joe Morris

Deputy Chief Innovation Officer, e.Republic, Inc.

Joseph Morris is the Deputy Chief Innovation Officer of Government Technology's parent company e.Republic and a national keynote speaker on issues, trends and drivers impacting state and local government and education. He has authored publications and reports on funding streams, technology investment areas and public-sector priorities, and has led roundtables, projects and initiatives focused on issues within the public sector. Joe has conducted state and local government research with e.Republic since 2007 and knows the ins and outs of government on all levels. He received his Bachelor of Arts in government and international relations from the California State University, Sacramento.

Brenda Decker — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Brenda Decker most recently spent five years with IBM as a Director for Global Government Industry services. Prior to IBM, Brenda served in Nebraska state government for 37 years, 10+ years as the state's chief information officer with responsibility for state government computing, telecommunications, public safety radio, and video conferencing. Her expertise leading, transforming and managing large IT organizations has created high-performing teams and partnered cross functional public and private organizations. Her work has garnered both local and national recognition for her contributions to government technology.

Webinar

The Infrastructure Bill: Find out what's in it for you