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Tech agency for DC Government. Since 1998, OCTO sets up tech rules, takes care of the DC Gov’s tech infrastructure and big apps, and creates tech solutions to make life better for businesses, residents, and visitors in every part of the District.

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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 14/09/2026
Congrats to Stephen N. Miller & Corinne Damlamian, named 2026 Tech Titans by @washingtonian.com! They're protecting residents & building a responsible AI-ready workforce — proving innovation & public service go hand in hand. #TechTitans #DCTech washingtonian.com/2026/09/08/m...
A man and woman stand smiling side by side in front of an office wall featuring a logo and a map-style graphic with neighborhood names (including "Berkley," "Palisades," "Georgetown," and others). The man has short brown hair and glasses, and wears a light blue checkered button-down shirt. The woman has long, dark curly hair and gold hoop earrings, and wears a blush pink blouse with sheer polka-dot puffed sleeves paired with olive green pants.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 26/08/2026
OCTO recognizes the incredible women shaping DC’s digital future. From web design to content management to user experience strategy, WebMistresses across our teams make tech work for everyone. Thank you for your leadership and creativity!
"To the next generation of female tech leaders: keep learning, keep experimenting, and keep owning your brilliance. National WebMistress Day reminds us that the web grows stronger when women and girls shape its path."
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 19/08/2026
Join us tomorrow to help build the next DC 311 app! @311DCgov & OCTO are hosting a virtual Resident Engagement Session — ask questions, share feedback, and shape the redesign. 📅 Thu, Aug 20 | 1–2 PM 📍 Virtual Free and open to everyone. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions #311DCgov
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 17/08/2026
DC's 311 app is getting a redesign — help shape it! Ask questions & weigh in directly. 📅 Thu, Aug 20 | 1–2 PM 📍 Virtual Free and open to everyone. Interpretation and ASL services available upon request. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sess... #DC311
A woman in a black polo shirt leans over a table writing on a large flip-chart sheet with a green marker, with 'Chat interface' visible as one of the written items. Several people sit around the table, one holding a smartphone. A flyer reading 'YOUR APP YOUR VOICE' sits on the table, along with a water bottle and markers. The setting appears to be an indoor community workshop or planning event."Promotional graphic on a red and white background with a smartphone image and the DC 311 logo. Text reads: 'Your App. Your Voice. The Future of DC311's App. Join a Resident Engagement Session. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions.' Logos at the bottom for OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer), the Office of Unified Communications 911/311, DC311, and the Government of the District of Columbia, Muriel Bowser, Mayor.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 12/08/2026
After 4 great in-person sessions, we're going virtual! Join OUC & OCTO for a DC 311 Resident Engagement Session to help shape the next generation of the District's 311 app 🗓️ Thu, Aug 20 | 1–2 PM 📍 Virtual | Free & open to all ASL & interpretation available Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions
A promotional graphic on a red background featuring a smartphone displaying the text "Your App. Your Voice. The Future of DC311's App. Join a Resident Engagement Session." A red banner below reads "Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions." Logos at the bottom show OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer), the DC 311 seal, and the Government of the District of Columbia with Mayor Muriel Bowser.A man speaks into a microphone at a podium during a presentation, with a video call participant visible on a screen behind him. A projection screen displays a slide about "the top 5 challenges" for designing a new 311 app, and a flip chart with handwritten notes on requirements like screen reader compliance and language access stands nearby. Two audience members are seen from behind in the foreground.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 12/08/2026
This year, OCTO welcomed 34 SYEP interns who tackled real tech projects across the agency — from DCNET operations & GIS dashboards to the 311 app redesign & beta.dc.gov. Thanks to Amazon & Cisco for hosting our interns for hands-on IT experience! #SYEP #GovTech
A group photo of roughly 25 students and adults standing in a conference room, many wearing green visitor lanyards. A screen behind them displays the text "Smarter building. Stronger planet.A large group photo of about 25 students and adults seated and standing on wooden steps in a modern office atrium with glass railings, plants, and a staircase in the background.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 31/07/2026
DC's next 311 App starts with you! Join us for our final Resident Engagement Session of the summer. 📅 Sat, Aug 1 | 11 AM–1 PM 📍 Columbia Heights Community Center Free. Open to all. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sess... #DC311
"A man with a beard, wearing a maroon shirt, speaks into a microphone while seated at a community meeting, with attendees at round tables in the background.""A woman and a man each use their smartphones to photograph a red screen displaying app information during a community session, with meeting materials and markers on the table."
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 29/07/2026
DC's next 311 App starts with you! Join us for our final Resident Engagement Session of the summer. 📅 Sat, Aug 1 | 11 AM–1 PM 📍 Columbia Heights Community Center Free. Open to all. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sess... #DC311
A woman with short blonde hair and patterned glasses speaks into a microphone while pointing at a flip chart covered in handwritten notes about proposed 311 app features, including allowing photo submissions to pinpoint locations, live status updates, and reminders for certain event types.Square red-themed Instagram graphic showing a smartphone with the text 'Your App. Your Voice. The Future of DC311's App. Join a Resident Engagement Session. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions.' OCTO, Office of Unified Communications, DC 311, and Government of the District of Columbia (Mayor Muriel Bowser) logos appear at the bottom.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 22/07/2026
Join us tonight for session 3 — help shape DC's new 311 App. 📅 Wed, July 22 | 6–8 PM 📍 DC Dept. of Employment Services Free. Open to all. ASL/interpretation available. Only 1 session left after tonight! 🔗 Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions #DC311 DC311App
A woman speaking into a microphone at a community meeting, standing in front of a large screen displaying a red slide that reads 'Download 311 App Version 7.0.8 Now Available,' with App Store and Google Play download buttons. Attendees are seated in the foreground, with a remote participant visible via video call on the screen.A red graphic showing a smartphone screen with the text "YOUR APP. YOUR VOICE. THE FUTURE OF DC311'S APP. Join a Resident Engagement Session." Below the phone, a red banner reads "Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions." At the bottom are logos for OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer), the Office of Unified Communications, the DC 311 seal, and "We Are Washington DC — Government of the District of Columbia, Muriel Bowser, Mayor."
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 20/07/2026
Our second 311 App session is done! Residents & District leadership are teaming up to design real improvements for the next DC 311 App. Next up: Wed, July 22 | 6 PM-8 PM @dcdoes.bsky.social 4058 Minnesota Ave NE, DC 20019 Open to all. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sess... @311DCgov #DC311
DC311 Eventbrite banner with a red background featuring a smartphone displaying the DC311 app logo on the left. Text reads: 'Your App. Your Voice. The Future of DC311's App. Join a Resident Engagement Session. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions.' Logos for OCTO, DC 311, and the Government of the District of Columbia (Mayor Muriel Bowser) appear at the bottom.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 17/07/2026
DC's Next 311 App starts with you. Join us tomorrow for Session 2 of our Resident Engagement Series. 📅 Sat, July 18 | 11 AM–1 PM 📍 Barry Farm Rec Center Free. Open to all. ASL/interpretation available. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sess... #DC311 #DCGOV @311DCgov
Square red-themed Instagram graphic showing a smartphone with the text 'Your App. Your Voice. The Future of DC311's App. Join a Resident Engagement Session. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions.' OCTO, Office of Unified Communications, DC 311, and Government of the District of Columbia (Mayor Muriel Bowser) logos appear at the bottom.Close-up of a person in a plaid shirt writing notes on paper with a mechanical pencil while holding a smartphone in their other hand, seated at a wooden desk.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 16/07/2026
Our first 311 App session is done! Residents & District leadership are teaming up to design real improvements for the next DC 311 App. 📢 Next up: Sat, July 18 | 11 AM–1 PM 📍 Barry Farm Rec Center Free. Open to all. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions #DC311
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 16/07/2026
Closing the digital divide across DC, MD & VA takes more than good intentions — it takes showing up together. Kevin Hughes (@octo.dc.gov) moderated the opening panel at the 2nd Annual DMV Digital Navigator Summit @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social, with Joe Paul, Teri Mumm & Jennifer Skow.
Kevin Hughes stands smiling at a clear glass podium, wearing a navy suit with a yellow tie, in front of a wood-slat paneled wall.A row of summit attendees seated in red auditorium chairs, listening attentively, with name badges visible on several attendees' shirts.Four panelists stand together smiling for a group photo: Kevin Hughes in a navy suit with yellow tie, a man in a light gray blazer, and two women, one in a floral dress and one in a green floral dress, against a wood-slat wall.Wide shot of an auditorium during the opening panel, 'Stronger Together: The State of Digital Inclusion Across the DMV.' A moderator stands at a podium addressing three seated panelists on stage, with a large screen above displaying panelist photos and bios, while an audience watches from red seats.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 14/07/2026
Tonight's the night! The first of four DC 311 App sessions kicks off — and residents lead the conversation. 📅 Tue, July 14 | 6–8 PM 📍 Dept. of Buildings, 1100 4th St SW Come as you are. ASL/interpretation available. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sess... #DC311
Square red-themed Instagram graphic showing a smartphone with the text 'Your App. Your Voice. The Future of DC311's App. Join a Resident Engagement Session. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions.' OCTO, Office of Unified Communications, DC 311, and Government of the District of Columbia (Mayor Muriel Bowser) logos appear at the bottom
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 13/07/2026
Tomorrow: Help shape DC's next 311 App! Join OUC & OCTO for our first community design session. 📅 Tue, July 14 | 6–8 PM 📍 Dept. of Buildings, 1100 4th St SW Free & open to all. ASL/interpretation available on request. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sess... @311DCgov #DC311
Promotional graphic for the DC 311 App Resident Engagement Sessions. On the left, a smartphone displays the DC 311 District of Columbia logo against a red background. On the right, bold red text reads "Your App. Your Voice. The Future of DC311's App — Join a Resident Engagement Session." A red banner displays the registration link: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions. Logos for OCTO, OUC, DC 311, and the Government of the District of Columbia under Mayor Muriel Bowser appear at the bottom right.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 10/07/2026
Hey DC — your 311 app is changing, and the District wants YOUR input. Join a free Resident Engagement Session this summer and help co-design improvements to the District's 311 app.📱 4 sessions, all 4 quadrants. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sess...
Promotional graphic on a red background featuring a smartphone displaying the DC 311 logo (three red stars above '311' with 'District of Columbia' below) on a white screen. On the right, red and black text reads: 'YOUR APP. YOUR VOICE. THE FUTURE OF DC311'S APP. Join a Resident Engagement Session.' A red banner below states 'Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions.' At the bottom are logos for OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer), the DC Office of Unified Communications 911/311 seal, the 311 District of Columbia logo, and 'We Are Washington DC — Government of the District of Columbia, Muriel Bowser, Mayor
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 08/07/2026
DC's Next 311 App starts with you 📱 Join a free Resident Engagement Session this summer and help co-design the District's 311 app. 4 sessions across all 4 quadrants. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions
A red graphic showing a smartphone screen with the text "YOUR APP. YOUR VOICE. THE FUTURE OF DC311'S APP. Join a Resident Engagement Session." Below the phone, a red banner reads "Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions." At the bottom are logos for OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer), the Office of Unified Communications, the DC 311 seal, and "We Are Washington DC — Government of the District of Columbia, Muriel Bowser, Mayor."
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 29/06/2026
Online spaces should be safe spaces. Cyberbullying — name-calling, exclusion, or impersonating someone online — affects millions of students yearly. Talk to the young people in your life about respectful online behavior. Report it if something feels wrong. @ojjdp | ojjdp.ojp.gov
Infographic from the DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) with the text "June is Internet Safety Month." A cartoon child holds their head in distress while surrounded by chat bubbles with smiling avatar icons and a smartphone displaying messages, illustrating the topic of cyberbullying. Two green padlock icons are also visible.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 26/06/2026
Parents & guardians: this one's for you. This #InternetSafetyMonth, help your family navigate the digital world safely. Get a free toolkit from @MissingKids covering cyberbullying & online safety. 🔗 missingkids.org/education/childsafetytoolkit #OnlineSafety #DigitalParenting
A promotional graphic from OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer) announcing June as Internet Safety Month. The theme is Digital Parenting. An illustrated adult with a beard points at a laptop screen while a young child looks on attentively. Green padlock icons and a password field with asterisks reinforce the online security theme. The background features a white and green design with a dotted pattern.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 25/06/2026
We asked. You answered. The new DC.gov beta was built from months of community surveys, resident interviews & stakeholder meetings. This is YOUR website, designed around YOUR needs. Come see it: beta.dc.gov #DCGov #BetaDCGov
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 25/06/2026
6/25 Update: GIS and mapping services have been fully restored & all District enterprise systems are operating normally. OCTO appreciates the patience of agency partners and the public during this disruption.
Branded graphic from OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer) reading 'UPDATE' in bold white text on a blue banner, set over an aerial map of Washington, DC in green tones. The OCTO logo and DC Government / Muriel Bowser, Mayor branding appear in the lower right.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 24/06/2026
DC is experiencing an enterprise-wide GIS/mapping services outage since ~1PM. OCTO engineers are actively investigating and working to restore full functionality. Updates to follow. We appreciate your patience
A wide-format alert graphic from the DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) with a blue aerial map of Washington, DC as the background. A large green rectangle in the center displays the word "ALERT" in bold white text. The OCTO logo and the Government of the District of Columbia / Muriel Bowser, Mayor seal appear in the bottom center and bottom right.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 23/06/2026
Happy International Women in Engineering Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the brilliant women engineers whose creativity and dedication are driving innovation, solving complex challenges, and building a stronger future for all of us.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 22/06/2026
DC speaks many languages — and now so does dc.gov! Our new beta site is fully translated into 7 languages automatically. No more single page translations. Every service, every page, available to every resident. Explore: beta.dc.gov #DCGov #BetaDCGov
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 18/06/2026
Proud to represent DC Government at #GovexecEngage! DC CISO Suneel Cherukuri tackled the big questions — how do we harness AI to defend against today's threats while keeping the public's trust? #AI #Cybersecurity #DCGov
DC CISO Suneel Cherukuri speaks during a fireside chat with Cindi Carter at the Check Point Engage Public Sector event, seated on stage in front of the Check Point Engage backdrop.
DC CISO Suneel Cherukuri (far right) speaks during a panel discussion on AI in Security Programs at the Check Point Engage Public Sector event, joined by four fellow panelists seated on stage.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 17/06/2026
MFA can block most account attacks. This #InternetSafetyMonth, turn it on for email, banking & social media. Find setup guides at @CISAgov. Encourage your friends & family to do the same! #MFA #CyberHygiene #InternetSafetyMonth
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 11/06/2026
🎉 BIG NEWS, DC! Our new beta.dc.gov is HERE — the first major redesign in over a decade, built by YOU for YOU. It's modern, clean & easier than ever to navigate. Come explore & tell us what you think! 👉 s.dc.gov/beta-redesig... #DCgov #BetaDCGov
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 10/06/2026
June is #InternetSafetyMonth! Take stock of your digital habits — strong passwords, software updates & MFA enabled. Small steps make a big difference. What's one change you'll make this month? #Cybersecurity #SaferOnline #DCtech
Promotional graphic from the DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) announcing June as Internet Safety Month. The image features bold black text reading "June is Internet Safety Month" against a white background with a light blue dot pattern. Illustrated icons include two green padlocks, a blue password field filled with asterisks, a laptop displaying a Wi-Fi globe symbol, a smartphone with a Wi-Fi icon, a browser window with a green lock, and a blue security shield. A green swoosh accent fills the upper right corner. The OCTO logo appears in the bottom right.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 26/05/2026
Last Tuesday, DC's business community showed up — and so did the District. The Advisory Group on Artificial Intelligence Values Alignment Public Listening Session brought together the business community & the leaders shaping DC's AI future. A few moments that defined the evening:
A collage of five photos from the AIVA AI Public Listening Session. Top photo: Three panelists seated on a stage in front of a projected screen reading "AI Public Listening Session: AI Legal Panel" with the OCTO and DC Government logos. Middle left: Three panelists engaged in conversation, one speaking into a microphone. Middle right: A diverse audience listens attentively, with a woman in a magenta blazer holding a microphone to ask a question. Bottom left: A woman in a white blazer and green top speaks at a podium microphone. Bottom right: A packed audience of engaged community members, several leaning forward in discussion.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 19/05/2026
Join us today at the AI Public Listening Session — hear from experts breaking down AI barriers for DC businesses. 💼 Workforce Upskilling ⚖️ Data Privacy & Legal Implications 💬 Open Discussion 📅 Tonight | 6–8 PM | 2301 L St NW 🔗 s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026
A square promotional flyer with a blue and green circuit board design. Bold white italic text reads "AI Public Listening Session." Event details: West End Neighborhood Library, 2301 L St NW, May 19, 2026 at 6PM. Registration link: s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026. A white box at the bottom reads: For Reasonable Accommodation Requests, please contact Michele Roseman at michele.roseman2@dc.gov or 202-674-4394 no later than May 15th. OCTO — Office of the Chief Technology Officer and Government of the District of Columbia logos appear at the bottom under Mayor Muriel Bowser.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 18/05/2026
🎉 It's OFFICIAL. @mayorbowser.dc.gov has proclaimed May 2026 #TechnologyAndInnovationMonth in Washington, DC! 🏙️💡 We're celebrating the people, partnerships & ideas shaping the future of our city. #ThisIsHowWeTech
An official proclamation document from Washington, DC, declaring May 2026 as Technology and Innovation Month. It includes details on initiatives and goals for innovation, with a photo of a woman in professional attire, and is signed by the mayor. The document features the district's logo and seal.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 15/05/2026
Today is the last day to request accommodations for our AI Public Listening Session! Panels on data privacy, ethics & workforce upskilling. Help shape DC's AI strategy. ♿ Michele Roseman: michele.roseman2@dc.gov | 202-674-4394 📅 May 19 | 6–8 PM 🔗 s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026
A square promotional flyer with a blue and green circuit board design. Bold white italic text reads "AI Public Listening Session." Event details: West End Neighborhood Library, 2301 L St NW, May 19, 2026 at 6PM. Registration link: s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026. A white box at the bottom reads: For Reasonable Accommodation Requests, please contact Michele Roseman at michele.roseman2@dc.gov or 202-674-4394 no later than May 15th. OCTO — Office of the Chief Technology Officer and Government of the District of Columbia logos appear at the bottom under Mayor Muriel Bowser.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 13/05/2026
DC business owners — do you know how AI will impact your operations? Get answers at our expert panels on data privacy, ethics & workforce upskilling. Your voice shapes DC's AI strategy. 📅 May 19 | 6–8 PM | 2301 L St NW 🔗 s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026 #WashingtonDC #DCBusiness
A promotional flyer with a blue and green circuit board design. Bold white text reads "AI Public Listening Session." Event details: West End Neighborhood Library, 2301 L St NW, May 19, 2026 at 6PM. Registration link: s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026. Accommodation requests: contact Michele Roseman at michele.roseman2@dc.gov or 202-674-4394 by May 15th. Logos for OCTO — Office of the Chief Technology Officer and the Government of the District of Columbia under Mayor Muriel Bowser appear at the bottom.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 12/05/2026
Next Tuesday, DC brings business owners face-to-face with the leaders shaping our AI strategy. Unfiltered feedback. Expert panels on data privacy, ethics & the future of work. Your voice shapes what comes next. 📅 May 19 | 6–8 PM | 2301 L St NW 🔗 s.dc.gov/AI-Listening... #WashingtonDC #DCBusiness
A square promotional flyer with a blue and green circuit board design. Bold white italic text reads "AI Public Listening Session." Event details: West End Neighborhood Library, 2301 L St NW, May 19, 2026 at 6PM. Registration link: s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026. A white box at the bottom reads: For Reasonable Accommodation Requests, please contact Michele Roseman at michele.roseman2@dc.gov or 202-674-4394 no later than May 15th. OCTO — Office of the Chief Technology Officer and Government of the District of Columbia logos appear at the bottom under Mayor Muriel Bowser.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 05/05/2026
DC is using AI to improve public services — and this is your chance to weigh in. Join the next AI Public Listening Session to hear what's underway and ask questions about what's ahead. 📅 Tue, May 19 | 6–8 PM 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/eewZATFE #WashingtonDC #DCtech
Flyer for the DC Government AI Public Listening Session on May 19, 2026 at 6PM at West End Neighborhood Library, 2301 L St NW. Register at s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026. Hosted by OCTO, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, under Mayor Muriel Bowser.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 28/04/2026
Today, CTO Stephen N. Miller testified before the @councilofdc.bsky.social on OCTO's FY27 budget — making the case for the technology infrastructure and workforce that keep DC Government services running for residents every day. Read the full testimony at: s.dc.gov/OCTO-fy27-bu... #GrowDC
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 28/04/2026
OCTO's FY27 capital budget rises 41.9% to $22.6M, the strongest signal that @mayorbowser.dc.gov's commitment to long-term infrastructure modernization is not letting up. #GrowDC
Blue quote graphic from DC CTO Stephen N. Miller reading: "Infrastructure Legacy – The capital budget increases to $22.6 million – a 41.9% increase over the prior year – and is the strongest signal in this budget that Mayor Bowser is not pulling back on long-term infrastructure modernization." Signed with Miller's signature. OCTO and DC Government logos appear at the bottom.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 28/04/2026
OCTO monitors tens of millions of cybersecurity events every week. The FY27 budget invests $13.3M in capital to keep DC Government's network resilient and secure. #GrowDC
Blue quote graphic from DC CTO Stephen N. Miller reading: "Cybersecurity – The volume has not changed: tens of millions of cybersecurity events every week. What has changed is the sophistication of those threats and the stakes." Signed with Miller's signature. OCTO and DC Government logos appear at the bottom.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 28/04/2026
OCTO is adding 2 cybersecurity FTEs recruited through the DOES Pathways to Public Service program, connecting HowardUniversity and University of the District of Columbia graduates to careers in DC Government.
Blue quote graphic from DC CTO Stephen N. Miller reading: "Workforce Pipeline – Hiring from this program does two things at once: it strengthens our cybersecurity capacity, and it puts DC residents on a career path in one of the most in-demand fields in the technology sector." Signed with Miller's signature. OCTO and DC Government logos appear at the bottom.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 28/04/2026
OCTO's proposed FY27 budget: $83.9M local $26.7M special purpose $3.3M federal $22.6M capital Every dollar directed toward sustaining core operations, securing the network, and advancing modernization. #GrowDC
Blue quote graphic from DC CTO Stephen N. Miller reading: "Budget Overview – Every investment is directed toward sustaining core operations, securing our network, and advancing the modernization initiatives that District agencies and residents rely on daily." Signed with Miller's signature. OCTO and DC Government logos appear at the bottom.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 28/04/2026
CTO Stephen N. Miller at today's FY27 budget hearing: "This team has not missed a beat. They keep DC Government running." #GrowDC
Graphic promoting OCTO's FY26 Budget Oversight Hearing on April 28, 2026. A video screenshot shows a man in a suit and glasses speaking at a microphone at a formal hearing, with an on-screen chyron reading "Budget Oversight Hearing – Office of the Chief Technology Officer." The OCTO logo appears in the bottom right corner.Blue quote graphic from DC CTO Stephen N. Miller reading: "Workforce – This team has not missed a beat. They keep DC Government running, and none of the work I will describe today happens without them." Signed with Miller's signature. OCTO and DC Government logos appear at the bottom.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 27/04/2026
The AI Values Alignment (AIVA) Group will convene a public meeting about how DC Government is and will continue to deploy AI. 🗓️ Thurs., 4/30 ⏰ 6-8 PM On the agenda: AI tool implementation Cohort 2 agency updates Mayor's Order benchmark progress RSVP s.dc.gov/AIVA-Public-Meeting-April-30
Event graphic for the OCTO Advisory Group on AI Values Alignment (AIVA) Public Meeting. Bold white text on a blue and green circuit board background. Details: Shaw Library, 1630 7th Street NW, April 30, 2026 at 6PM. Registration link: s.dc.gov/AIVA-Public-Meeting-April-30. Footer text: For Reasonable Accommodation Requests, contact Michele Roseman at michele.roseman2@dc.gov or 202-674-4394 no later than April 27. OCTO and Government of the District of Columbia, Muriel Bowser, Mayor logos appear at bottom right.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 17/04/2026
🗓️ AI Values Alignment (AIVA) Groups will convene a public meeting about how the District Government is and will continue to deploy AI. On the agenda: • AI tool implementation • Cohort 2 agency updates • Mayor's Order benchmark progress Tune in 🔗 s.dc.gov/AIVA-Public-Meeting-April-30
Event graphic for the OCTO Advisory Group on AI Values Alignment (AIVA) Public Meeting. Bold white text on a blue and green circuit board background. Details: Shaw Library, 1630 7th Street NW, April 30, 2026 at 6PM. Registration link: s.dc.gov/AIVA-Public-Meeting-April-30. Footer text: For Reasonable Accommodation Requests, contact Michele Roseman at michele.roseman2@dc.gov or 202-674-4394 no later than April 27. OCTO and Government of the District of Columbia, Muriel Bowser, Mayor logos appear at bottom right.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 10/04/2026
🏆 Five #DCtech nominations: 👤 Henry Lofton — State Executive of the Year 🔒 Suneel Cherukuri — State Leadership Award State IT Innovation Award — 🎓 MOST-DC Portal 📞 311/911 Modernization 🩸 Whole Blood Program Voting closes TONIGHT at 11:59 PM 🗳️ statescoop.com/statescoop50/vote
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 03/04/2026
For OCTO, every day is cloud security day. Behind every DC permit, benefit, and service is a secure cloud — protected 24/7 by our team. Cloud security isn't just IT. It's public trust in action. #WorldCloudSecurityDay #ThisIsHowWeTech #CloudSecurity
Banner graphic celebrating World Cloud Security Day with a circular cybersecurity icon wheel featuring a central padlock, surrounded by tech icons on a dark blue background. OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer) logo in the bottom right.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 28/03/2026
As we close out #DCOpenDataWeek! 🌿 30 years of DC air quality data — now in one interactive storymap. Explore pollution trends, seasonal patterns & how our city's air has changed since 1996. 📊🗺️ 👉 Read the full story: s.dc.gov/DC-Air-Quality 👉 Get the data: s.dc.gov/DC-Air-Quality-Datasets
Graphic titled 'DC Air Quality Trends' overlaid with binary code patterns suggesting data analysis. The background photo shows an industrial site featuring large silos, a conveyor belt structure, construction vehicles including a red truck and a yellow boom lift, and various heavy machinery. Logos for OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer), the DC Department of Energy & Environment, and the Government of the District of Columbia under Mayor Muriel Bowser appear at the bottom.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 27/03/2026
New to open data? Start here 👇 1️⃣ Go to opendata.dc.gov 2️⃣ Discover or search a topic that matters to you 3️⃣ Explore, map or download it No coding needed. Open data is for EVERYONE. 🔎 Search the full catalog: opendata.dc.gov/search
Infographic styled as a web browser displaying opendata.dc.gov. A green downward arrow connects three steps for newcomers to open data. Step 1: Visit opendata.dc.gov. Step 2: Search something you care about. Step 3: Explore, download, or map it. A 'Start Here!' button appears at the top. Logos for OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer) and the Government of the District of Columbia under Mayor Muriel Bowser appear at the bottom.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 26/03/2026
133 DC schools had gardens in 2024–25 16,859 students engaged in garden-based learning—the highest EVER recorded🪴 From rooftop farms to mint tea lessons to a 1,200-person urban AG conference—DC school gardens are thriving🌻 Full data story ➡️http://s.dc.gov/Thriving-DC-Gardens #DCOpenData
Promotional graphic for 'Thriving DC School Gardens.' Three young people crouch beside raised garden beds filled with leafy green plants inside a greenhouse. The center student holds up a small seedling for examination. Logos for OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer), OSSE, and the Government of the District of Columbia under Mayor Muriel Bowser appear at the bottom.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 25/03/2026
DC CTO Stephen Miller joined @axios.com at the Axios + AI Summit, with one clear message: AI should deliver real value for residents. "We're not leading with 'no.' We always lead with: what does it take to get to yes?" #AIinGovernment #WashingtonDC
DC CTO Stephen Miller gestures while speaking with Axios reporter Ashley Gold on stage at the Axios AI+DC Conference. Both are seated in white armchairs against a blue Axios branded backdrop.DC CTO Stephen Miller speaks with Axios reporter Ashley Gold on stage at the Axios AI+DC Conference. Both are seated in white armchairs against a blue step-and-repeat backdrop displaying the Axios logo. An audience is visible in the foreground.
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Office of the Chief Technology Officer @octo.dc.gov · 24/03/2026
Shoutout to DC's civic tech community — the builders, analysts, and advocates turning open data into real change for real residents using opendata.dc.gov/#datacustomization. Tag someone doing great work using #OpenData.
A woman with curly hair and glasses holds a microphone and speaks at a community gathering, holding papers in her other hand. Diverse attendees are seated around her. The image has a blue digital network graphic overlay. A bold blue banner at the top reads "Celebrating DC's Civic Builders" with the subtitle "Where Data Meets Community." The OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer) logo and the Government of the District of Columbia / Muriel Bowser, Mayor seal appear at the bottom.
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