Speakers
Sha Hwang,
COO and Cofounder, Nava PBC
Chloe Hilles,
Editorial Associate, Nava PBC
Ed Mullen,
Technical Solutions Director, Nava PBC
Malini Lakhani,
Senior Program Manager, Nava PBC
Elliot Schreur,
Assistant Secretary, Maryland Department of Labor
Dr. David Sloan,
Chief Information Officer, Maryland Department of Human Services
Every year, Nava comes together to reflect and celebrate the publication of our Public Benefit Report. The annual report highlights just a portion of the impact we’ve made alongside our partners to bring more efficient, trustworthy government services to the people who rely on them.
The hybrid event will be in-person in Washington, D.C., with a live stream option. The event will start with opening remarks from Nava leadership and a preview of our 2026 Public Benefit Report, Evolving the country’s digital ecosystem. We’ll highlight our response to H.R. 1, including how our open source tools are working alongside existing Medicaid systems to help states meet federal compliance.
We’ll conclude the event with our expert panel. Moderated by Nava's Malini Lakhani, the panel will examine our partnership with Maryland as a case study for a healthy state-vendor relationship. We’ll demonstrate how a single trusted partnership can address multiple public programs across various Maryland agencies. You can expect to hear about projects like SNAP document verification, the upcoming launch of Maryland’s paid leave program, and our registered apprenticeship program with the state.
We’re proud to have brought nation-leading results in response to evolving government needs this year, and we hope you’ll join us to celebrate these accomplishments.
Agenda (all times ET):
4 – 4:30 p.m. | Doors open + welcome
4:30 – 4:45 p.m. | Opening remarks
4:45 – 5:05 p.m. | 2026 report overview
5:05 – 5:20 p.m. | Featured presentation
5:20 – 5:30 p.m. | Break
5:30 – 6:10 p.m. | Panel discussion + Q&A
6:10 – 6:15 p.m. | Closing remarks
6:15 – 7:30 p.m. | Reception
