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January 19

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Digital technology, physical systems and human beings are more integrated than ever. This trend has led to the emergence of cyber-physical human systems (CPHS). This field focuses on the integration of cyber technologies, physical systems and human actions to accomplish a specific goal. Smart buildings, autonomous vehicles and telemedicine applications are all examples of CPHS within the rise of artificial intelligence – They aim to enhance efficiency, safety and quality of life by leveraging the capabilities of both humans and technology.

As we continue to face issues stemming from social, economic, and ecological trends – like talent and resource constraints, an aging demographic and emergencies like pandemics and environmental disasters – leaders are considering investments in these technologies to solve our most pressing challenges and help lead to improved outcomes.  

Join Government Technology and HP on January 19, 2024, at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET to explore the rise of cyber-physical human systems, its key concepts and how organizations can prepare for the future of the cyber-physical age.  

You’ll Learn:

  • Why integrating cyber, physical and human components is vital to building any successful program
  • What public sector leaders should consider when adopting new technologies
  • The skills and resources your team needs to get the most out of leading edge technologies

Speakers

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Chandrakant D. Patel

HP Senior Fellow and Chief Engineer

Chandrakant Patel is an HP Senior Fellow and Chief Engineer at Hewlett Packard Laboratories. A keen observer of technological and societal inflections, Chandrakant has been a pioneer in the design of information technology infrastructures and in the application of information technology to drive energy management at the scale of cities. He has a proven track record of delivering innovations in servers and data centers from conception and breakthrough technical contributions to business creation and commercialization. In addition to his multi-disciplinary technical depth, Chandrakant has held a breadth of management and leadership roles, and has extensive experience in communicating with customers, investors, analysts and media. He recently managed HP Laboratories - HP's central research division - where he led the delivery of innovations in storage, networking, print engines, and software platforms. Earlier, Chandrakant was amongst the first to foresee the need to reduce energy consumption in data centers. He subsequently founded the Smart Data Center research program at HP Laboratories. His mantra data center is the computer that led to the design of an operating system for IT infrastructures, and his vision to reduce energy consumption through need-based dynamic provisioning of IT, power, cooling has led to a rich portfolio of patents, publications, and products. Later, he charted new directions for the industry in the application of IT to manage Internet-connected physical systems (also known as cyber physical systems). A strong advocate of fundamental training in science and engineering, Chandrakant has been an adjunct faculty member at Chabot College, the University of California (U.C.) Berkeley Extension, Santa Clara University, and San Jose State University. A Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), he has been granted 135 patents and has authored more than 150 papers. He serves on the board of Mphasis Company in India, and on the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) Industrial Advisory Board at U.C. Berkeley. Chandrakant holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from U.C. Berkeley and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from San Jose State University, and is registered as a professional mechanical engineer in the state of California. In 2014, Chandrakant was elected to the Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame.

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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.

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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. From June 2008 to September 2013, served as the state of Oregon’s Deputy State Chief Information Officer. Throughout his 25-year tenure in Oregon state government, Sean and the teams he has led have received several state, regional and national recognitions and awards. In addition, Sean has represented the state of Oregon on numerous state, regional and national project steering committees, task forces, governing boards, committees, commissions and associations, and has presented on various topics at local, state, regional, national, and international meetings and conferences. Sean earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and Certificate of Public Management from the Willamette University, Atkinson Graduate School of Management. Sean is an ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and holds a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Sean also holds a Secret level clearance granted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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