Upskilling the Public Sector for AI Adoption

July 30, 2025

1 pm ET I Noon CT I 11 am MT I 10 am PT

As artificial intelligence reshapes the IT landscape, public sector organizations face increasing pressure to modernize while addressing a widening skills gap. This session will explore how strategic upskilling and workforce development programs can empower government agencies to adopt AI technologies effectively without leaving their workforce behind. We’ll share actionable insights on building future-ready teams that are equipped to manage evolving technology demands, reduce transformation risk, and deliver long-term value.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand how AI is changing IT roles in the public sector
  • Learn strategic approaches to workforce development that align with modernization goals
  • Explore real-world examples of upskilling and reskilling for government agencies
  • Gain practical insights into reducing hiring risk while building internal capability
Daniel Gohl

Chief Technology & Strategy Officer for US SLED, HP Inc.

Daniel Gohl joined HP Inc. as Head of US Education Strategy in September 2022. He brings three decades of partnering for success through innovation with students and educators from pre-kindergarten through post-graduate studies.

Daniel has deep knowledge and extensive experience in teaching, education management, and educational policy at the local, state, and national level. He is committed to helping communities, and the institutions serving them, ensure that education is contemporary, challenging, and continuous. Dan was raised in the Mid-Hudson Valley region of New York and currently lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his wife and three children.

BG Moore

SVP, UST Xpanxion and UST Step IT Up

BG Moore is a leader who is committed to changing the lives of others. As President of UST Xpanxion, he focuses on bringing jobs to America by delivering IT consulting services via 5 U.S. delivery centers. BG also heads the UST Step IT Up program dedicated to training women, minorities, and veterans from non-technical backgrounds for IT roles in under six months.

Career highlights:

  • Previously served as Chief of Staff of UST for seven years, providing strategic counsel to key leaders within the organization
  • Held positions including CEO of Innovative Gaming, CIO of LaQuinta Hotels, and Senior Consultant for Ernst & Young and Computer Science Corporation prior to joining UST in 2013 
  • An advocate for workforce diversity, gender equality, and veteran reskilling, BG is a frequent speaker at conferences across the United States

Under BG’s leadership, UST Step IT Up has proven successful in training women, minorities, and veterans, and placing them with UST’s Fortune 500 clients. The program has won awards from the Department of Defense and was recognized by the Women in Technology association

Marie Stacks

Public Sector Director, UST - Xpanxion

Marie Stacks serves as the Director of Public Sector for UST - Xpanxion, a global digital technology company dedicated to empowering organizations with transformative solutions. With over a decade of hands-on experience in organizational change, operations, and strategy, Marie specializes in guiding teams through complex transitions. Her expertise spans multiple sectors, including healthcare, technology, and the public sector, with a proven track record of helping organizations build robust foundations and bridge operational gaps for sustainable growth.

Marie holds an MBA from the University of Edinburgh and an MHSA from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Currently residing in Chicago, she is passionate about helping organizations navigate the complexities of digital transformation to achieve impactful outcomes for their communities.

Zach Boren

Senior Fellow, Work, Education, and Labor Division, Urban Institute

Zach Boren is a senior fellow in the Work, Education, and Labor Division at the Urban Institute. He has spent nearly two decades shaping US workforce policy and helping employers build high-quality apprenticeships. At Urban, he has led federal and private projects to expand and modernize apprenticeships nationwide. Previously, he was chief of registered apprenticeship and policy at the US Department of Labor. A frequent speaker and author, his work has been featured in U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg, NBC News, RealClearPolitics, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.