Event

2025 Public Sector Summit

Date:: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025
Time:: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. MT
Location:: The Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., Denver, CO 80205
Anticipated CPE:: 3

Join our 2025 Public Sector Summit on August 13 for a day of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and interactive experiences at the Denver Zoo.

Public sector organizations face a fierce industry landscape, but change doesn’t have to be a beast. Tame uncertainty with proven strategies for the public sector. Join us at the Denver Zoo from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for insightful discussions, networking, and interactive experiences designed to help you navigate change and drive innovative solutions — even when resources are constrained.

Explore the challenges facing public sector organizations — and learn how you can tackle them with confidence. Here’s what to expect at our 2025 Public Sector Summit:

Keynote with Heidi Humphreys. Hear from Heidi Humphreys, executive director of the Colorado Department of Revenue, on how she’s successfully navigated major organizational changes.
Interactive panel discussions. Engage with experts on how you can drive change management, efficiency, and innovation within your organization.
Exclusive networking opportunities. Make connections with peers and thought leaders and get fresh ideas on industry insights and strategies.
Industry perspectives. Get real-world insight on how to navigate key industry challenges, such as grant management, staffing, AI, and cybersecurity for the public sector.
Complementary CPE. Earn up to 3 credit hours of CPE by attending our full summit.
An exclusive Denver Zoo experience. Wrap up the day with a special meet and greet with various zoo animals.

Agenda

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.: Check-in

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.: Change management: Leading through organizational change

Change is inevitable — but successful change is intentional. This session equips leaders with a practical framework for navigating organizational transformation. Learn how to communicate effectively, align your team, and create accountability structures that support long-term success.

Speaker:

Danielle Delonge, change management lead, Plante Moran

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.: Driving progress with cost-effective strategies

Your organization’s physical and financial assets are more than operational necessities — they’re strategic levers. This session explores how to unlock value from underutilized space, align real estate with mission goals, and optimize cash and bond fund management to reduce risk and increase returns.

Speakers:

Brett Parsons, director, Investment Services, Colotrust
Greg VanKirk, partner, Plante Moran Realpoint
Nicole Blocker, partner, Plante Moran Realpoint

11:30 – 11:50 a.m.: Break

11:50 – 12:20 p.m.: Managing constant change in government with Heidi Humphreys, executive director for CO Department of Revenue

As executive director of the Colorado Department of Revenue, Heidi Humphreys leads a team of 1,700 employees and oversees key public services, including the state’s Tax Division, Division of Motor Vehicles, and Colorado State Lottery — collectively generating over $20 billion annually. With a career spanning leadership roles at the Departments of Revenue, Transportation, and Labor, she has driven measurable improvements in operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and workforce development across Colorado’s public sector.

Speaker:

Heidi Humphreys, executive director, CO Department of Revenue

12:20 – 1:10 p.m.: Lunch

1:10 – 1:40 p.m.: The future of work: Strategies for navigating the finance talent shortage

Public sector organizations are facing a growing talent gap — especially in roles requiring financial and technical expertise. This session explores how automation, and targeted workforce development strategies like reskilling and upskilling can help leaders meet rising demands while building a more adaptable, future-ready organization.

Speakers:

Kari Shea, partner, Plante Moran government accounting professionals
Amanda Karger, senior manager, Plante Moran government accounting professionals
Zack Mozer, Thompson Schools

1:40 – 1:55 p.m.: Break

1:55 – 2:25 p.m.: Leveraging data as a strategic asset: How the Denver Zoo transformed its approach

Go behind the scenes of the Denver Zoo’s data transformation journey and discover how they turned fragmented systems into a unified, strategic asset. Learn how leadership tackled integration challenges, built a culture of data empowerment, and implemented governance practices that support smarter decisions and long-term impact.

Speakers:

Cole Weinman, senior manager, Plante Moran
Greg Vochis, CFO, Denver Zoological Foundation

2:25 – 2:55 p.m.: Preparing for the inevitable: Navigating third-party tech failures

With growing reliance on external vendors, the risk of disruption is no longer a question of if — but when. Learn how to assess vendor security, map critical dependencies, and build resilience into your systems. Discover practical strategies for conducting impact analysis and applying cybersecurity best practices to safeguard continuity and reduce exposure to third-party failures.

Speakers:

Kyle Miller, principal, Plante Moran
Kyle Macyda, principal, IT consultant, Plante Moran

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.: Meet and greet with zoo animals

Tame uncertainty. Register below.

This event is exclusive for industry professionals; thus, the Public Sector Summit may exclude any prospective participant from registering for/or participating in the event at the organizer’s sole discretion.

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Agenda

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.: Check-in

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.: Change management: Leading through organizational change

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.: Driving progress with cost-effective strategies

11:30 – 11:50 a.m.: Break

11:50 – 12:20 p.m.: Managing constant change in government with Heidi Humphreys, executive director for CO Department of Revenue

12:20 – 1:10 p.m.: Lunch

1:10 – 1:40 p.m.: The future of work: Strategies for navigating the finance talent shortage

1:40 – 1:55 p.m.: Break

1:55 – 2:25 p.m.: Leveraging data as a strategic asset: How the Denver Zoo transformed its approach

2:25 – 2:55 p.m.: Preparing for the inevitable: Navigating third-party tech failures

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.: Meet and greet with zoo animals

Tame uncertainty. Register below.

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