Public sector '26
CPE Eligible

Modernizing the Public Sector: Smarter Audit.
Stronger Government.

Join us for a free, half-day, in-person experience designed exclusively for government and public sector audit and finance professionals.

March 16, 2026
Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center,
Reston, VA
Earn up to 2.6 CPE credits
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Agenda

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
30 min
Registration
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
30 min
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Carrie Bosworth
CRO at DataSnipper
Drew Warren
Account Executive at DataSnipper
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
45 min
Keynote - Product Presentation
Luis Mejia
Solutions Engineer at DataSnipper
45 min Networking Break
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
1 hour
Keynote Presentation - From Compliance to Insight: Practical AI Adoption in Federal Accounting & Financial Management
As federal agencies face mounting audit pressure, aging systems, budget constraints, and workforce shortages, artificial intelligence is increasingly viewed as a lever for modernization, yet many teams struggle to move from experimentation to real impact. Recent findings from Government Accountability Office show that AI use cases across federal agencies more than doubled year over year, signaling momentum but also raising questions around governance, value, and readiness. This session explores what’s driving AI adoption in federal accounting and financial management, clarifies the difference between automation and AI, and offers a practical framework for building responsible, outcome-driven use cases. Through real examples deployed in audit, attest, and internal accounting functions, attendees will learn how to align technology investments with policy expectations, operational realities, and mission outcomes.
Bryan Nelms, CPA, CISA
Partner Kearney & Company
Abby Hawkins
Account Manager at DataSnipper
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
1.5 hour
Networking Happy Hour
2:40 PM – 3:40 PM
60 min
Eliminating Friction: Smarter Audit Requests and Document Analysis in Financial Services
Join Robert Boun from Walker & Dunlop as he shares how financial services teams are reducing manual work and streamlining compliance workflows with AI-powered tools. Learn how smarter audit requests and intelligent document analysis can eliminate friction, improve accuracy, and free up time to focus on higher-value work.
Robert Boun
Senior Vice President - Assistant Controller
08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
1 hour 15 min
The Hall
Walk-in Breakfast
09:15 AM to 09:30 AM
15 min
The Stage
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Ameer Muhammad
Sr. Director Sales, Corporates at DataSnipper
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
30 min
The Lobby
9:35 AM - 10:05 AM
30 min
The Lobby
9:35 AM - 10:35 AM
1 hour
Multiple stages
Panel: The Buyers' Guide: What to Look for When Evaluating New Technology
The Hall
With a growing landscape of tools promising to streamline financial processes, choosing the right technology requires more than just comparing features. This session offers a practical framework for evaluating new solutions—from aligning with organizational goals to assessing scalability, security, and user adoption. Attendees will gain insights into building a business case, navigating stakeholder buy-in, and avoiding common pitfalls in the buying journey.Join Robert Boun from Walker & Dunlop as he shares how financial services teams are reducing manual work and streamlining compliance workflows with AI-powered tools. Learn how smarter audit requests and intelligent document analysis can eliminate friction, improve accuracy, and free up time to focus on higher-value work.
(Earn 1 CPE credit from this session)
Mike Levy
CEO at Cherry Hill Advisory
Terence Artus Jr
Director at Citrin Cooperman
Breakout:  Sharpening Risk Instincts with through AI-driven experiences
The Stage
Fast-paced, interactive risk management simulation powered by AI—designed for finance, audit, and risk professionals. You’ll take on the role of a company’s leadership team facing a sudden business disruption. Using live audience voting, you’ll make key decisions under pressure while balancing financial, operational, and reputational risks. This AI-driven experience challenges your instincts, sharpens risk awareness, and shows how decisions play out in real time—complete with surprises, trade-offs, and realistic consequences.
Maarten Schreuder
AI Experiences Leader at Protiviti
Lonzo Jackson
Director of Technology Risk, Security, and Resilience at Protiviti
Rob Grondhuis
Sr. Manager Technology Consulting at Protiviti
Soapbox: Trusting the Numbers: Why Traceability is the Missing Link in AI Adoption
As firms race to embrace AI in audit and accounting, one obstacle stands out: trust. The challenge isn’t the power of the models—it’s the lack of governance and traceability. Without clear guardrails, AI risks undermining accuracy and compliance instead of strengthening it. This session will explore why end-to-end traceability is essential for safe, scalable AI adoption in finance. Attendees will learn how DataSnipper ensures audit integrity by linking every output back to its source, enabling firms to harness AI’s speed without sacrificing reliability.
Chris Ortega
CEO at Fresh FP&A
Soapbox: Why Now is the Time to Switch: The Power of an AI-Powered PBC
Omoshalewa Muhammed
IT Risk & Compliance Consultant at Forvis Mazars US
Alex Maher
Senior Director - Product at DataSnipper
10 min Transition Break
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
30 min
The Stage
Building a Modern Audit Organization at JetBlue Airways
Discover how JetBlue Airways is transforming its audit function to meet the demands of today’s fast-changing business environment. In this fireside chat, Gina Buckner (CAE), will share their journey in building a modern audit organization—one that leverages technology, data, and innovation to strengthen oversight, drive efficiency, and add greater value to the business. Attendees will gain practical insights into the strategies, and cultural shifts that are redefining the role of audit in a modern enterprise.
Gina Buckner
Chief Audit Executive at JetBlue
Ameer Muhammad
Sr. Director Sales, Corporates at DataSnipper
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
30 min
The Stage
Fireside Chat: From Purchase to Partnership: How Strategic Collaboration Fuels Growth
This fireside chat brings together leaders from Genpact and DataSnipper to share the story behind their new partnership. We’ll explore purchasing decisions, how they lead to competitive advantages, and how it supports future growth for both parties involved. Most importantly, we’ll look at how this collaboration elevates value for customers and strengthens both organizations.
Vidhya Darshan Batra
Sr. Partner Enterprise Risk Consulting at Genpact
Carrie Bosworth
Chief Revenue Officer at DataSnipper
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
1 hour
The Stage
2026's Top Audit and Finance Trends
As we enter the final quarter of 2025, what are the defining trends shaping audit and financial services this year? This session distills the noise into a clear picture of what’s really happening: the actual pace of AI adoption, the evolving profile of the modern auditor, the must-have skills for the profession, and how forward-thinking firms are adapting their people and processes to stay ahead. Attendees will leave with practical insights they can act on as they plan for the year ahead.
(Earn 1 CPE credit from this session)
Aman Kaur
Sales Manager at DataSnipper
Drew Pfeifer
SVP Audit, M&A and AI at Celsius
Parthiv Doshi
Internal Audit Consultant at Synaptics
Jessie Kanter
Partner in Charge of Assurance Innovation and Methodology at Citrin Cooperman
Cassidy Hockin
Articling Accountant at MNP
12:45 PM - 2:30 PM
1 hour 45 min
The Hall
Make It Count Lunch + Audit Awards
Audit Awards 2025. winners will be invited on stage to receive their trophy and share a few words during their moment of recognition.
Bas Willems
VP Corporate & Product Marketing
at DataSnipper
2:30 PM +
Closing

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