Smarter Gov Tech, Stronger MerITocracy
Apptio Public Sector Summit

Empowering Missions With Intelligent Investments

With increasing Federal focus on modernizing government, controlling costs, and heightening efficiency, agencies are focused more than ever on making smart technology investments that deliver clear mission and business value. Apptio’s 2025 Public Sector Summit will equip IT and finance leaders with the strategies they need to connect those investments to measurable outcomes.

At the Summit, leaders from across government will come together to explore how to maximize technology dollars through data-driven decision-making. This engaging, one-day event will feature a mix of insightful keynotes and dynamic breakout sessions tailored to various technology topics. Attendees will learn from real-world examples of how agencies have overcome inefficiencies and maximized the value of their technology investments – and how IBM’s suite of solutions can drive measurable results.

After the event, keep the momentum going at Nats Park, where the Washington Nationals will face off against the Baltimore Orioles at 6:45 p.m. EDT. It’s a great opportunity to continue conversations, network, and enjoy the game. We hope to see you there. (Please note tickets are not included with registration.)

 

April 22, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
Arlington, VA 22202
Attendees are eligible to receive continuing professional education credits (CPE) for this event. No advance preparation is required. View CPE details.


Marisa Banigan
Apptio, an IBM Company
Joshua Bauman
Apptio, an IBM Company
Jay Biddulph
Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Technology
Dr. Traci Birckhead
U.S. Department of Commerce
Josh Blaher
Red Hat
Larry Blasko
Apptio, an IBM Company
Caroline Boyd
MeriTalk
Melvin Brown II
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Anthony Campbell
Apptio, an IBM Company
Michael Carter
Fortreum, LLC
Christie Curran
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Gavin Cutler
Apptio, an IBM Company
Roger Gaffey
IBM Office of the CISO
Gfrerer
Fidelis Technology
Kelly Glavin
Maryville Consulting Group
Matthew Guarini
TBM Council
Sean Halligan
Maryville Consulting Group
Mina Han
REI Systems
Mickey Iqbal
AWS Worldwide Public Sector
Kathy Jenkins
Amtrak
Bill Kasenchar
REI Systems
George Lamb
Department of Defense
Rob Martin
FinOps Foundation
Irfan Nawaz
Salesforce
Megan Sikora
Apptio, an IBM Company
Tanya Smith
U.S. Department of Commerce
Michael Soos
Tenacious Solutions
Don Tweedie
Federal Communications Commission
Hunter Willis
Apptio, an IBM Company
Kai Wombacher
Kubecost, an IBM Company
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Foyer/Pre-Function Area
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Studio D

Discover how leading enterprises use Technology Business Management (TBM) to manage the impact of public cloud consumption on applications, products, and services. The TBM-Cloud Primer is for those new to exploring FinOps solutions and introduces applying TBM principles and tools to public cloud services. The course is designed for senior technology and finance leaders who need to understand how public cloud adoption impacts the cost of delivering solutions to their business partners or to consumers through digital applications. Learn best practices and how others have migrated significant workloads to the cloud. Discover how TBM and FinOps practices collaborate on key outcomes such as unit cost optimization, consumption management, and TCO reduction. […]

Hunter Willis
IBM Cloudability Sr. Product Marketing Manager
Apptio, an IBM Company
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Salon 4
Caroline Boyd
Caroline Boyd [emcee]
Principal, Government Programs
MeriTalk
Larry Blasko
President, Field Operations
Apptio, an IBM Company
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Salon 4

Managing IT finances has never been more complex. Traditional IT financial management (ITFM) struggles with distributed and hidden costs, making expense tracking difficult. This can lead to fragmented cost data and difficulty in demonstrating the true business value of technology investments. In this session, we’ll explore how integrating technology business management (TBM) and strategic portfolio management (SPM) with ITFM provides agencies with a comprehensive view of their technology spending. Join us to learn how this approach enables better decision-making, improves financial transparency, and ensures technology investments align with strategic mission objectives. […]

Tanya Smith
Director, Office of Budget and Finance
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
Dr. Traci Birckhead
Lead Program Manager, Technology Business Management
Office of Budget and Finance, International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
Michael Soos
Vice President of Business Development and Client Solutions
Tenacious Solutions
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Salon 4/ Pre-Function Area
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Salon 4

As Federal agencies continue to embrace cloud technologies and optimize their IT investments, the TBM Council and FinOps Foundation are at the forefront of driving innovation in IT financial management. This session will cover the latest developments, including TBM Taxonomy 5.0 with a focus on AI and public cloud, the FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS) for standardizing cost data across providers, and the refreshed TBM Federal Government Extension, tailoring guidance for Federal agencies.  […]

Joshua Bauman
Joshua Bauman [moderator]
Chief of Staff for the Chief Product Officer and Head of Cloud Operations
Apptio, an IBM Company
Melvin Brown II
Retired Chief Information Officer
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Matthew Guarini
Executive Director
TBM Council
Rob Martin
FinOps Principal
FinOps Foundation
Kai Wombacher
Founding Product Manager
Kubecost, an IBM Company
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Salon 4
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Pre-Function Area

 

Platinum Sponsors:
Maryville
TBM Council
Reception Sponsor:
AWS
Exhibitor Sponsor:
CDW
Lanyard Sponsor:
Fidelis Technology
Custom Branding Sponsor:
Arrow

Thank you for your interest in the Apptio Public Sector Summit event. Registration is now closed. Please contact us at apptiopublicsectorsummit@meritalk.com if you have any questions.

Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel

2800 S. Potomac Avenue
Arlington, VA 22202

Event Enquiries

apptiopublicsectorsummit@meritalk.com
703-883-9000, ext. 101