2026 Systems Modernization Pop-Up Classroom Presentations

Nashville, TN
April 28-29, 2026

For all AAMVA members

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2026 System Modernization Pop-Up Classroom

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The Dynamic Duo: Project Management + Change Management for Modernization Success

This foundational session demystifies both disciplines, explaining what change management really means in the context of system modernization, why it's essential for success, and what distinguishes an effective project manager in large-scale technology transformations.
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From Messy to Mission-Ready: Mastering Data Migration for System Modernization

Your new system is only as good as the data you put into it. Decades of legacy data—with duplicate records, inconsistent formatting, outdated information, and data quality issues—can sabotage even the most sophisticated modernization project. Yet data cleansing and migration often get treated as...
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Testing: Why You Can't Cut Corners (And What Happens When You Do)

When projects fall behind schedule, testing time is often reduced—with disastrous results. This session covers developing comprehensive test plans, allocating adequate resources and time for testing, balancing multiple testing types (QA, UAT, performance, security), and using testing results to...
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Shift Happens: Building a Continuous Modernization Culture

System modernization isn't a destination—it's a journey. Yet many organizations still treat technology updates as one-time projects with finish lines, only to find themselves facing another crisis years later when their "modern" system becomes obsolete. This session challenges conventional...
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Fork in the Road: Navigating the Build vs. Buy Decision

Discuss the pros and cons of building a system internally versus selecting a vendor solution.
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The Launch Pad: Building Organizational Muscle Before Modernization

System modernization success begins long before contracts are signed or code is written. This session focuses on the critical but often overlooked work of preparing your internal processes, procedures, and organizational capacity for the multi-year journey ahead. Let’s explore why workflow...
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Governance That Works: Keeping Your Project on Track

Strong governance isn't bureaucracy—it's the foundation for partnership and shared success in system modernization. Without clear structures, decision-making authority, and contractually mutual accountability mechanisms, even the most collaborative teams can struggle with misalignment, scope...
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Modernization and AAMVA Systems: Integration, Testing, and Compliance

Explore key modernization considerations including data model separation, system resiliency, transaction verification, and testing protocols to ensure your modernized applications integrate effectively with AAMVA's ecosystem. You will hear from AAMVA staff who work directly with jurisdictions to...
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Building for Tomorrow's DMV Today

The question isn't whether your systems can handle today's workload—it's whether your modernization approach is flexible enough to adapt to tomorrow's realities. This forward-focused session explores how DMVs can build system modernization strategies that anticipate and accommodate future...
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