Public Sector Track

In this session, Tom Soderstrom, AWS Enterprise Strategist and former CTO at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, presents a framework for building a culture of experimentation to optimize for speed at scale. He emphasizes the need for rapid innovation in today's fast-changing environment. Soderstrom introduces strategies for simplifying decision-making, implementing quick experiments, and leveraging new technologies like AI and cloud computing. He advocates for a "Center of Engagement" approach, working backwards from regulatory requirements, and rebranding IT as "Innovating Together." The presentation offers practical advice to foster innovation, bridge the gap between IT and other units, and prepare for future technological trends while maintaining agility in complex organizations.

Speaker(s):

Tom Soderstrom, Enterprise Strategist, AWS

In an era of increasing reliance on digital systems, the ability to recover swiftly from potential disasters is a critical aspect of public sector resilience. Listen to Andriy Zapotichny, who was awarded by the Ukrainan Minister of Defense for his work to ensure continuity of Ukrainan government, and Lieutenant colonel Dmytro Zadorozhnyi, Cloud Infrastructure and Cloud Services Governance branch at Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, share their insights on how to maintain vital public services at critical times.

Speaker(s):

Andriy Zapotichny, Customer Solutions Manager, AWS
Lieutenant colonel Dmytro Zadorozhnyi, Cloud infrastructure and cloud services governance branch, IT Department, Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

Imagine a future where AI and quantum computing converge to revolutionize how public sector serve their citizens. This forward-looking session explores how emerging technologies are set to transform public services from reactive to predictive, from standardized to personalized, and from procedural to intuitive.Through a mix of practical demonstrations and strategic insights, we'll explore how public sector organizations can prepare for and harness the combined power of quantum computing and AI to solve previously intractable challenges in citizen service delivery.

Speaker(s):

Umair Mehmood Imam, Ast.Professor of AI & Director for Data and AI, TET Digital AS

In the aspiration to modernize public services through cloud adoption, we often focus on technology roadmaps while overlooking our most crucial asset – our people. This session reveals how Vy built a transformation strategy that created a culture where innovation is at the core. Whether you're just beginning your cloud journey or deep into implementation, this session will equip you with actionable insights to make your transformation both people-centric and technically robust.

Speaker(s):

Erlend Weiby, Head of Digital Channels, Vy
Reyhan Acet, Developer, Vy
Dan Nygren, Head of Public Sector Sweden, AWS
 

Organizations are facing increasing complexity in an evolving sovereignty landscape. Building a strong digital foundation can help simplify efforts to meet requirements today and prepare your organization for the future without slowing innovation. Join this session to learn how AWS sovereign cloud offerings, ranging from encryption services to the announced AWS European Sovereign Cloud, provide more control and choice to help meet your unique needs. Discover how customers are keeping critical workloads secure and protected when using new technologies on AWS including generative AI, and learn about new digital sovereignty solutions offered by AWS Partners.

Speaker(s):

Mustafa Isik, Chief Technologist of Sovereign Cloud, AWS