May 2025 NextGen Summit: Opening Keynotes

How to Make Yourself Indispensable to the Mission

- Javier Inclán, Ed.D., Assistant Inspector General for Management, National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Inspector General

Why are you in public service? For many government employees, this is a deeply personal and telling question. We encourage you to consider your response as we talk with a government thought leader about how public servants today can make themselves indispensable to their agency’s mission. In this opening keynote session, let’s explore the true meaning of mission.

Power of the Pivot: How to Adapt in Changing Times

- Jennifer Franks, Director, Information Technology and Cybersecurity, GAO

Priorities, teams, objectives, leadership — almost all aspects of your job as a public servant are subject to change, never more so than with an administration turnover. The question remains: How can you stay focused on your role and your value to your mission when things around you are ever-changing? You’ll hear from a career public servant about dialing down distractions and adapting during periods of intense transition.