Why trust and data integrity are the cornerstones of AI for the public sector
Attendees will learn about:
- The trust deficit in AI and how to bridge it through transparency, accountability, and confidence in the underlying data
- Strategies to build resilient AI systems that can withstand manipulation, misfires, and data-driven vulnerabilities
- How robust data integration and replication strategies support trusted, real-time AI decisions—especially in complex, hybrid environments
- The ideal blueprint for embedding policy-driven workflows, data observability, and system health monitoring into your AI stack from day one
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Event Speakers

Val Moon is Executive Director of the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT), advancing people-centered, secure, and resilient infrastructure. Previously, she served as Chief Strategy Officer at DHS’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) and spent 22 years at the FBI in senior cyber and technology leadership roles, including service on the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.

Doug Johnson is Vice President of Product Management at Rocket Software over the Unstructured Data portfolio, with a 27-year track record building teams and technologies. Prior experiences include managing a wide range of mission critical software products including categories such as open-source content and process management, enterprise security, Healthcare solutions using Machine Learning, and other core infrastructure software. In addition to an MBA, Doug is also an accomplished violinist having toured with artists such as Sarah Brightman (“Phantom of the Opera”), Diana Ross, Moody Blues, and Ray Charles.

Steve Roberts is a seasoned information technology professional with over two decades of experience, currently serving as an Sales Specialist at MFGS, Inc., a McLean, Virginia-based company specializing in delivering enterprise software solutions to the U.S. Government.
In his role as Sales Specialist, Steve has been instrumental in facilitating the adoption of advanced software tools within the secure branches of U.S. Federal agencies (DoW, Intel, and Civilian). Beyond his professional responsibilities, Steve contributes to thought leadership in the IT sector through numerous articles and blogs.
Steve’s academic background includes studies at Virginia Tech, and University of Maryland. He resides in Potomac, Maryland, with his wife, Tammy Wyatt, UMiami freshman Rachel (go Canes!), and dog Scooby.
With a career dedicated to enhancing the technological capabilities of U.S. Federal agencies, Steve Roberts brings a wealth of experience and insight to any technology-focused panel.

Dr. Lauren Wind is Acting Deputy Chief Technology Officer at DHS CISA, leading data strategy and AI modernization. A data science and AI leader, she has built enterprise analytics teams and architected AI solutions across the intelligence community, Defense, and Homeland Security, advancing secure, mission-driven innovation for national security.

