FOIA Innovations and Best Practices: Part 1

All event times are U.S. Eastern time
Oct 09 2025
Expired!
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Virtual Workshop

The annual “FOIA Innovations and Best Practices” virtual workshop is tailored for government professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and implementation of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). We will delve into the future of transparency by exploring innovations, emerging technologies, and practical strategies impacting the FOIA landscape.

From automating request processing to leveraging AI for more efficient data management, this program is designed to provide attendees valuable insights from leading FOIA experts and practitioners willing to share their experiences, successes, and lessons learned. Whether you’re a seasoned FOIA officer or new to the field, this virtual program promises to offer valuable perspectives and actionable best practices to improve your agency’s transparency and responsiveness. Join us to discover how you can drive innovation and efficiency in your FOIA processes in 2025 and beyond.

AGENDA

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

12:30pm

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Mike Smoyer

Mike Smoyer,
President, Digital Government Institute

12:30pm

How Gen AI is Redefining FOIA and Reestablishing Trust

Brian Thompson

Brian Thompson
Director, Practice Empowerment – Public Sector, Relativity

1:00pm

FOIA in Practice: Building Partnerships Across Government

Ryan Brassard

Ryan Brassard
Federal Program Manager, Feith Systems

Helen Webster

Helen Webster
Federal CX Lead, Feith Systems

1:30pm

How AI is a Game Changer for Audio and Video Redaction

Daniel Wong

Daniel Wong
Marketing Director, Veritone, Inc.

Ben Ha

Ben Ha
Solutions Engineering, Manager, Veritone, Inc.

2:00pm

From Backlogs to Breakthroughs: Modernizing FOIA Workflows in Government

Elizabeth Orzechowski

Elizabeth Orzechowski
Senior Vice President, Product Management at Casepoint + OPEXUS

Oliver Silva

Oliver Silva
Vice President of Product Operations at Casepoint + OPEXUS

2:30pm

Closing Comments

All DGI virtual events are FREE to attend.

  • CPE CREDITS 2.0

In order to receive CPE credit, attendees must fulfill all of these requirements:

  • Attend the entire program
  • Respond to all poll questions
  • Complete and submit the post-event survey
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