Fireside Chat Explores the Intersection of Policy and Technology

Published On: January 12, 2026

December 4, 2025 | Forum on Emerging Technologies and Government Modernization hosted by TechCA and CCGI.

Duration: 25 minutes

Presenters:

Nick Maduros, Secretary, Government Operations Agency
Chris Given, Deputy Secretary, Technology and Innovation, Government Operations Agency
Moderator: Mike Wilkening, Former Special Advisor on Innovation and Digital Services, Office of Governor Newsom

This opening fireside chat addressed the challenges and current reform efforts in California state government operations, particularly in procurement, hiring, and technology implementation. The panel highlighted the need to bridge policy and IT, accelerate project delivery, and reduce the “cost of change” to make state services more efficient, responsive, and accessible.

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