In September, GovRAMP hosted the inaugural Learning Series: Preparing for the Cyber Summit — a three-day virtual program that brought together government and industry leaders to explore cloud security, procurement strategies, and compliance oversight.
This Learning Series was open to all public- and private-sector professionals and offered practical insights to help participants strengthen trust, clarify responsibilities, and prepare for the conversations ahead at the GovRAMP Cyber Summit.
Why It Mattered
- Open to All – Government and industry professionals joined to engage more meaningfully with GovRAMP requirements and risk practices.
- Actionable Learning – Speakers shared tools, terminology, and strategies participants could apply directly to their organizations.
- Summit Readiness – The series built a common foundation for deeper discussions at the GovRAMP Cyber Summit in October.
Series Agenda
Day 1 – Private Sector Focus: Cloud Security & Collaboration
- Keynote
The Future of Cloud Responsibility: What State and Local Leaders Must Know
Speaker: Joe Bielawski, GovRAMP Co-Founder & Knowledge Services - Panel Discussion
Drawing the Line: What You Own vs. What the Cloud Secures
Speakers: Tory Crass (Tanium), Tim Davis (Fortreum), Josh Daymont (Securisea)
Day 2 – Public Sector Focus: Procurement & Risk Evaluation
- Keynote
Building Shared Responsibility into Cloud Contracts
Speaker: Jessica Van Eerde (GovRAMP), Travis Abatemarco (Okta) - Panel Discussion
How to Vet Cloud Providers: The Smart Government Playbook
Speakers: Trace Ridpath (Optiv), David Resler (GovRAMP PMO)
Day 3 – Combined Focus: Compliance, Oversight & Partnerships
- Keynote
Compliance in the Cloud: Staying Ahead of Federal and State Regulations
Speaker: Pete Dudek (A-LIGN), Alex Whitworth (Carahsoft) - Panel Discussion
From Siloed to Shared: Building Real Partnerships for Cloud Risk Management
Speakers: Emily Larimer (IN), Matt Conner (Second Front Systems), Dan Frei (UT)
Looking Ahead: GovRAMP Cyber Summit
This learning series is your opportunity to build context, confidence, and connections before joining us in person at the GovRAMP Cyber Summit, October 2–3, 2025, in Chicago.