EDGE Series

EDGESeries 

EDGESeries22 is an agenda of programs, each focused on a US Federal government mission and the technologies driving it.Executive Committee, Executive Committee Government, and Emeritus members can expect in-person presentations from relevant senior Federal appointed, career, and elected officials, and live on-site presentations broadcast into the program venue from the US state and local jurisdictions, and US/NATO partner nations. Associate members will be able to join the program virtually.

Complementing each program will be a Focus on Technology segment highlighting a technology or unique service capability relevant to the mission focus of each EDGESeries program.

Identity management, 5G, artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, quantum and edge computing, and cloud and IT modernization strategies, all will be incorporated into mission discussions featuring leaders from government, business, and recognized SMEs.

EDGESeries Videos

EDGESeries Details

March 24, 2022

Technologies of Border Protection

Speakers:

  • Diane Sabatino, Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, US Customs and Border Protection
  • John Wagner, Former Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, US Customs and Border Protection, GBEF Executive Committee
  • Donnie Scott, Chief Executive Officer, IDEMIA

April 28, 2022

Technology and the Revolution in Health Care

Speakers:

  • Heidi Bernardo, Vice President, Government Services, Philips
  • Megan Gainer, Customer Engagement Manager, Philips
  • Paul Brubaker, Deputy Chief Information Officer/AMO, U.S. Department of Veterans Affair.

June 23, 2022

Technology and New Directions in Law Enforcement

Speakers:

  • Michael T. Dent, Chief Information Officer, Fairfax County Virginia State and Local Liaison, GBEF
  • Ashan Benedict, Executive Assistant Chief of Police, Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, DC
  • Dale McFee, Chief of Police, Edmonton, Canada
  • Edward ‘Ed’ Parkinson, Chief Executive Officer, FirstNet Authority.

August 4, 2022

Technology, Innovation, and Intellectual Property

Speakers:

  • Jamie Holcombe, Chief Information Officer, US Patent and Trademark Office
  • Sian-Nia Davies, Chief Digital, Data, and Technology Officer, Intellectual Property Office UK
  • Debbie Stephens, Deputy Chief Information Officer, US Patent and Trademark Office
  • Mick Baccio, Global Security Advisor Splunk SURGe.

September 15, 2022

Drones, UAVs, and the Technology that Drives Them

Speakers:

  • Abigail Smith, Deputy Executive Director, Office of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, Federal Aviation Administration.
  • Col. Dawn M.K. Zoldi, CEO, P3 Tech Consulting LLC, USAF (ret.).
  • Pramod Raheja, CEO & Co-Founder, Airgility, Inc