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    {"title" :"Call for participation: Government UX summit 2023","summary" : "The UX Summit will be a one day virtual event on June 14, 2023. New and experienced UX practitioners are encouraged to participate.","date" : "2023-03-09T07:46:00-05:00","date_modified" : "2025-01-27T19:42:55-05:00","authors" : {"jeannie-yoon" : "Jeannie Yoon"},"topics" : {
        
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The summit will be held virtually on June 14, 2023.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the feedback we received after last year’s summit, we are trying a new, streamlined submission and review process.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"submissions\"\u003eSubmissions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe theme of this year’s UX Summit is Driving innovation through inclusion, which aligns with the \u003ca href=\"https://www.performance.gov/pma/\"\u003ePresident’s Management Agenda\u003c/a\u003e (PMA) to deliver results for all Americans. All submissions should have a focus on UX work in the U.S. federal government, or a tie-in to federal UX work. This year’s theme is a point of inspiration, submissions do not have to be directly related to this theme.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe review team will consider submissions that are relevant to UX, address the needs of the UX community of practice, and are of value to everyone. We appreciate considering content that is inclusive of all levels of experience.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease include all of the following information for your submission to be considered:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor each speaker:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egovernment email address\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eposition\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eorganization\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor submissions with multiple speakers, identify the primary point of contact. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe primary speaker must be a federal employee.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresentation title\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbstract (about 300 words) to be published on the Digital.gov event page. Further instructions are provided in the submission form.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcise statement describing the value to the UX community of practice\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey takeaways for a beginner, intermediate practitioner, and seasoned professional\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the best PMA priority in which your submission falls:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthening and empowering the federal workforce (PMA priority 1)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivering excellent, equitable, and secure federal services and customer experience (PMA priority 2)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging the business of government (PMA priority 3)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp the Federal Government answer critical research questions (learning agenda)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresentation materials must follow all \u003ca href=\"https://digital.gov/communities/manage-your-subscription/\"\u003eCommunity Guidelines\u003c/a\u003e, including not naming private companies, brands, programs, or tools, and they must not contain any copyrighted images or materials.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected and confirmed presenters must submit their presentation slides in PowerPoint at least two weeks before the summit. Presentation materials used during the summit will be posted to the Digital.gov event page before the summit begins. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n  \n\u003carticle\n  class=\"dg-note dg-note--action\"\n\u003e\n  \u003ch4 class=\"dg-note__heading\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg\n      class=\"dg-note__icon usa-icon dg-icon dg-icon--large\"\n      aria-hidden=\"true\"\n      focusable=\"false\"\n    \u003e\n      \u003cuse xlink:href=\"/preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/uswds/img/sprite.svg#campaign\"\u003e\u003c/use\u003e\n    \u003c/svg\u003e\n    \n      \n        Action\n      \n    \n  \u003c/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubmissions are due by March 23, 2023\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo send us your proposed topic and abstract, please complete the \u003ca href=\"https://feedback.gsa.gov/jfe/form/SV_20h59USaqXlMBfg\"\u003esubmission form\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003c/article\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"accessibility-guidelines\"\u003eAccessibility guidelines\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your submission is selected for the 2023 UX summit, we will provide guidance on creating accessible slides and presentations. Presenters agree to meet federal accessibility requirements for written materials and presentations. Read our \u003ca href=\"https://github.com/GSA/digitalgov.gov/wiki/Accessible-Event-Tips\"\u003etips for accessible events\u003c/a\u003e for more information.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresentation materials must be accessible, following the \u003ca href=\"https://www.section508.gov/create/\"\u003eRevised Section 508 Standards\u003c/a\u003e. Those needing assistance to make their materials accessible should \u003ca href=\"https://www.section508.gov/tools/coordinator-listing/\"\u003econtact their agency’s 508 Program Manager\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the event, presenters must follow \u003ca href=\"https://github.com/GSA/digitalgov.gov/wiki/Accessible-Event-Tips\"\u003eDigital.gov’s accessible event tips\u003c/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https://digital.gov/resources/guidelines-for-digital-gov-event-presenters/\"\u003eDigital.gov presenter checklist\u003c/a\u003e, providing audio descriptions for images, reciting names for speaker changes, identifying slide numbers for audience members, etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"evaluation-process\"\u003eEvaluation process \u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA committee of five government employee volunteers will review all submissions and make selections to achieve a diverse and equitable program for the Summit.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"timeline-of-events\"\u003eTimeline of events\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 UX summit will be held virtually on June 14, 2023 from 10 am to 4 pm ET. There will be five sessions throughout the day. See below for session times.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9:30 am\u003c/strong\u003e - Tech check for sessions 1 and 2 \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 am\u003c/strong\u003e - Welcome and opening remarks\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10:05 am\u003c/strong\u003e - Session 1\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 am\u003c/strong\u003e - Session 2\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 pm\u003c/strong\u003e - Break and tech check for sessions 3, 4, and 5\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 pm\u003c/strong\u003e - Session 3\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 pm\u003c/strong\u003e - Session 4\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 pm\u003c/strong\u003e - Session 5\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"important-dates\"\u003eImportant dates\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubmissions due\u003c/strong\u003e: March 23, 2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresenters notified of selection\u003c/strong\u003e: April 21, 2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinalize program\u003c/strong\u003e: April 28, 2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation slides due\u003c/strong\u003e: May 24, 2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDress rehearsals\u003c/strong\u003e: June 5 - 9, 2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 UX Summit\u003c/strong\u003e: June 14, 2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003carticle\n  class=\"dg-note \"\n\u003e\n  \u003ch4 class=\"dg-note__heading\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg\n      class=\"dg-note__icon usa-icon dg-icon dg-icon--large\"\n      aria-hidden=\"true\"\n      focusable=\"false\"\n    \u003e\n      \u003cuse xlink:href=\"/preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/uswds/img/sprite.svg#notifications\"\u003e\u003c/use\u003e\n    \u003c/svg\u003e\n    \n      Note\n    \n  \u003c/h4\u003e\n  For more information or questions regarding the 2023 UX summit, please contact the Digital.gov team at \u003ca href=\"mailto:digitalgov@gsa.gov\"\u003edigitalgov@gsa.gov\u003c/a\u003e.\n\u003c/article\u003e\n\n"}
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