Gaylord National Convention Center | National Harbor, MD
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Nick Saban is the most iconic coach in college football history. A Hall of Famer, ESPY Icon, and Emmy Award winner, his legacy is defined by leadership, culture, and championship success. Best known for restoring the University of Alabama to dominance, Saban led the Crimson Tide to 6 national titles, adding to his 1 National Championship at LSU makes a record-setting 7th overall, a feat unmatched in the poll era.
Chief Executive Officer, Intact Technology
Jesse White has led Intact Technology from a bold entrepreneurial vision into the undisputed leader in outcome-based service delivery, reshaping legacy consulting models around simplicity, adoption, and measurable results. Now pioneering next-gen AI-driven delivery, Jesse is setting the standard for how government IT drives mission impact. Intact Technology is ServiceNow's top implementation and managed service provider in the U.S. federal market and the 2024 Federal Partner of the Year.
Chief Customer Officer and Special Advisor to the Chairman for AI Transformation, ServiceNow
Chris Bedi is dedicated to helping customers maximize value across their entire journey with ServiceNow to harness the power of AI and accelerate business transformation. Chris brings a unique perspective and experience to the role having served as ServiceNow's Chief Digital Information Officer from 2015 to 2024, where he led the company's digital transformation and AI journey to drive growth and create scale.
President, Global Customer Operations, ServiceNow
Paul Fipps has 20+ years of experience driving technology-led business transformation to enhance customer experience and accelerate growth. At ServiceNow, he leads global sales, customer success, partner ecosystems, and field operations, helping organizations unlock value through the ServiceNow AI Platform.
Steve Walters is responsible for driving growth across all market segments in the Americas. Most recently, he served as SVP and General Manager for Public Sector, where he led one of the fastest-growing businesses, delivering AI-powered solutions to government and education customers.
Vice President, Federal, ServiceNow
Melissa McGriff and her team are seizing a once-in-a-generation opportunity, powered by AI, to enable technology to fully serve people. She leads an initiative that leverages AI to help agencies operate like best-run businesses while remaining aligned with administration.
Mike Hurt brings a wealth of leadership and sales experience to ServiceNow. In his role, he strives to grow the State & Local Government and Higher Education businesses by focusing on the company mission.
Managing Director - Accenture ServiceNow Business Group, Accenture
Tom Bruss supports Accenture's own internal ServiceNow deployment, including 100+ cross-enterprise applications and 1900 global business services powering Accenture's digital core. Tom also supports ServiceNow opportunities for clients, providing thought leadership on platform capabilities, adoption strategies, governance, and development and operations excellence.
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Government Forum is taking place at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, located at 201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745.
Hotel & Lodging
After registering for the Government Forum, you can reserve a room at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at a discounted rate by booking before February 11, 2026. Space is limited, so don't miss your chance to secure these special rates.
Transportation
Complimentary shuttles will be available running between the Gaylord and Metro Center, Navy Yard, and Pentagon metro stops from 7 - 10 A.M. and 4 - 6 P.M. Shuttle service is provided exclusively for Government Forum and will not be available for Learning Lab.
Metro (distance from station to Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center):
- Branch Ave Station – 8 miles
- Braddock Road Station – 5 miles
Bus Lines:
There are three direct bus lines to National Harbor that run approximately every 30 minutes.
- P94 National Harbor - Suitland
- P90 St. Barnabas Rd
- C11 S Capitol St
Train Station (distance from station to Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center):
- Amtrak Station ALX – 6 miles
Water Taxi:
- Water taxis are available between Old Town Alexandria or The Wharf and National Harbor. Departure and travel times may vary.
Parking:
- We recommend checking the National Harbor website for available parking options.
Yes. This event is free for public sector professionals, including federal, state, and local government employees. The Fair Market Value of your registration may include food, beverage, swag, and transportation. If you're unable to accept, you can indicate this by selecting the appropriate checkbox on the registration form. Below is the FMV:
- Government Forum: $116
- Learning Labs: $106
Government Forum: Yes, attendees are eligible to receive continuing professional education (CPE) credits for the event. No advance preparation or prerequisites are required.
Learning Lab: Learning Lab attendees are not eligible to receive CPE credits.
MeriTalk is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. Boards of Accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.