In October 2021, the GW Law Government Procurement Law Program hosted a three-part webinar series on intelligent automation and emerging technologies in the U.S. federal procurement system. Experts from U.S. federal agencies, industry, academia and private practice discussed the successes and challenges of implementing intelligent automation technologies as a means to improve the efficiency and integrity of government procurement processes.
Webinar #1 (October 6, 2021): “Changing the Paradigm – Intelligent Automation in U.S. Federal Procurement: Successes, Challenges & Future Efforts”
Summary: Please join our panel of federal agency representatives who are modernizing acquisition workplaces by implementing intelligent automation technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, to drive decision-making, improve operational efficiency and effectiveness, and to shift the workforce’s focus to higher-value work. These U.S. federal agency “intelligent automation pioneers” will discuss the successes and challenges of implementing intelligent automation technologies to streamline federal procurement business processes.
Speakers:
Elizabeth Chirico, Acquisition Innovation Lead, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Procurement)
Katherine Crompton, Chief of Contracting, Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC)
Scott Simpson, Digital Transformation Lead, Procurement Innovation Lab, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Department of Homeland Security
Moderator: Jessica Tillipman, Assistant Dean for Government Procurement Law, GW Law School
Date & Time: October 6, 2021; 12:00 – 1:30pm ET
Recording: The recording of the first panel is now available on the GW Law Government Procurement Law Program YouTube Channel. You can access the recording HERE.
Webinar #2 (October 13, 2021): “Industry Solutions: Revolutionizing Procurement Business Processes with Intelligent Automation Technologies”
Summary: Please join our panel of industry leaders as they share their companies’ use of intelligent automation solutions designed to increase compliance, improve customer experience, secure supply chains, and gain valuable insight into real-time data to enhance decision-making. Panelists will share examples of how intelligent automation technology solutions revolutionized their business processes and will discuss how federal agencies can benefit from integrating intelligent automation technologies into their procurement business processes.
Speakers:
David Kessler, Vice-President and Associate General Counsel, IT & Data Law for BAE Systems, Inc.
Chris Nelson, Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft
Tifani O’Brien, Chief Engineer for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Leidos
Michael Scruggs, Senior Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, SAIC
Moderators: Jessica Tillipman, Assistant Dean for Government Procurement Law, GW Law School & Alexander Canizares, Senior Counsel, Perkins Coie &
Date & Time: October 13, 2021; 12:00 – 1:30pm ET
Recording: The recording of the first panel is now available on the GW Law Government Procurement Law Program YouTube Channel. You can access the recording HERE.
Webinar #3 (October 20, 2021): “Digital Transformation: Strategy, Solutions and the Future of Government Procurement”
Summary: Please join our panel of digital transformation thought-leaders as they share their perspectives on how intelligent automation continues to change the way we do business. Panelists will also address developments in technology and policy, security considerations, legal issues, ethical implications, and how industry and federal agencies can take steps to adapt and transform their processes, procedures and compliance.
Speakers:
Jose Arrieta, Founder, Imagineer & Former Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Alexander Canizares, Senior Counsel, Perkins Coie; Professorial Lecturer in Law, GW Law School
Angeline Chen, Of Counsel, DLA Piper
Dan Chenok, Executive Director, IBM Center for The Business of Government
Moderator: Jessica Tillipman, Assistant Dean for Government Procurement Law, GW Law School & Elizabeth Chirico, Acquisition Innovation Lead, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Procurement)
Date & Time: October 20, 2021; 12:00 – 1:30pm ET
Recording: The recording of the first panel is now available on the GW Law Government Procurement Law Program YouTube Channel. You can access the recording HERE.
