Public Sector Track
You’re invited to attend the exclusive Public Sector Track at Converge 2025 with specially curated content geared towards, federal, state, and local government, as well as education audiences. Join us as public sector technology leaders discuss how they’re solving today’s critical issues, and network with thousands of IT security and operations professionals from around the globe.
Additional details about this exclusive track can be found below. If you have any questions, please reach out to us by emailing [email protected].
Why attend
The pressure on public institutions to deliver secure, efficient, and resilient digital services has never been higher. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and mandates continue to evolve, technology leaders face a growing list of requirements—from strengthening cyber readiness to reducing costs and aligning IT operations with mission outcomes. Across governments and public sector institutions worldwide, the common thread is clear: resilience starts with control and visibility at the endpoint.
This year’s Public Sector Track will explore how agencies, educational institutions, and other public entities are responding to today’s heightened threat environment—while preparing for what’s next. Speakers will share firsthand how they’re overcoming fragmented toolsets, under-resourced teams, and complex mandates by rethinking IT operations and embracing automation.
With a spotlight on Tanium Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM)’s AI and intelligent automation capabilities, this track will feature deep dives and customer-led discussions on how organizations are:
- Strengthening cyber hygiene and accelerating Zero Trust implementation through unified endpoint visibility
- Automating tedious, manual IT and security workflows to reduce risk and reclaim valuable staff time
- Optimizing investments by extending the value of existing tools through strategic integrations and partnerships
- Safeguarding sensitive data and critical infrastructure across complex, distributed environments
- Breaking down silos between teams to unify IT operations, security, and risk management
Gain actionable insights from leaders across federal, state, and local government, as well as education institutions. Learn how public sector innovators are using Tanium to reduce complexity, boost efficiency, and enable better, faster decision-making—so they can focus on the mission that matters most.
Agenda
Public Sector Track sessions will take place throughout the day on Tuesday, November 18.
A detailed agenda will be released in the coming weeks.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM |
Public Sector Power Hour: |
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM |
Converge Keynotes (Part 1) |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Public Sector Track Sessions Public Sector Track Welcome Jennifer Axt, SVP, North America Government, Tanium CEO Keynote and Fireside Chat Dan Streetman, Chief Executive Officer, Tanium Cyber Readiness: Securing Critical Data Across Domains GP Capt. (Ret.) Dan Snape, Ministry of Defense John Godfrey, CISO, State of Kansas Cyber Risk Management at the Speed of Public Sector Terrance Slaton, CISO, Fulton County Mauricio Angee, CISO, University of Miami Morning Wrap Up Andy Nick, SVP, Federal, Tanium |
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
Public Sector Track Lunch |
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Converge Keynotes (Part 2) |
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM |
Refreshment Break |
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM |
Public Sector Track Sessions Public Sector Track Welcome Back Andy Nick, SVP, Federal, Tanium Mission Aligned Modernization: Breaking Silos with Smart Integration Wes Hogarth, Associate Director, Georgia Tech Research Institute Michael Crook, CTO, Montana DPHHS Cheryl Nifong, CISO, University of Texas Arlington Zero Trust, Real Time: Rebuilding Government Networks for Modern Threats Bernice Russell-Bond, CISO, State of North Carolina Michael Windmill, Former Head of Cybersecurity Strategy and Architecture, UK MOD Resilience by Design Operational Visibility and Response for Infrastructure Rob Tinkler, Deputy CIO, NHS Informatics Merseyside Arden Peterkin, CISO, Gwinnett County Public Schools Bryan Eovito, Retired Commanding Officer, Marines Cyberspace Ops Closing Remarks Jennifer Axt, SVP, North America Government, Tanium |
5:15 PM - 7:00 PM |
Public Sector Track Happy Hour |
As a qualifying Government employee, you are able to secure Converge In‑Person and Converge Virtual tickets at a discounted government rate. With these tickets, you gain access to the main Converge keynotes and breakout sessions as well as all the Public Sector Track content. In addition, you are able to add Hands‑On Labs to your base ticket at a discounted rate. Additional details can be found below.
Register today to secure your spot!
Base ticket
Converge In‑Person
$395Government Rate
- Live keynotes
- Live breakout sessions
- Live Public Sector Track sessions
- Partner Pavilion
- Networking opportunities & evening events
- On‑demand access to recordings after the event
Add‑on
In‑Person Labs
$395 Government Rate- Up to seven (7) Labs total to take in person at Converge
- Access to in‑person Tanium experts
- OR
- Up to five (5) Labs total to take in person at Converge + Capture the Flag (CTF)
- Access to in‑person Tanium experts
- More information can be found on the Labs page
Add‑on
On‑Site Certifications
$100
TCO / TCA / TCSCD / TCPEM / TCPRS
- Tanium Certified Operator (TCO) Exam
- Tanium Certified Administrator (TCA) Exam
- Tanium Certified Specialist Cloud Deployment (TCSCD) Exam
- Tanium Certified Professional Endpoint Management (TCPEM) Exam
- Tanium Certified Professional Risk and Security (TCPRS) Exam
- More information can be found on the Certifications page
Base ticket
Converge Virtual
FREE Government Rate- Live-streamed keynotes and breakouts on November 18 and November 19
- On-demand access to recordings after the event, including Public Sector Track session recordings
Add-on
Virtual Self‑Service Labs
$199 Government Rate- Up to four (4) Labs to take virtually on November 18 and November 19
- Capture the Flag (CTF) competition taking place virtually on November 17
- Additional information can be found on the
Labs page
Thank you to our
Public Sector Track sponsors!
Public Sector Track sponsors!
