# Innovating in Science & Tech When Budgets are Tight

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**Date:** March 12, 2026 · 10:30 PM  
**Location:** Hilton Austin Downtown / Salon B  
**Format:** Fireside Chat  
**Track:** Tech & AI track  
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## Speakers

- **Susan Reed** — Director of IT Solutions / Acting Division Head of IT / Deputy Division Head of ITSpace Telescope Science Institute
- **Vanessa SmithServiceNow** — Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and President, ServiceNow.org ServiceNow

When public funding becomes unpredictable, how can organizations boost efficiency without stifling innovation? This fireside chat explores how the Space Telescope Science Institute, home of the Hubble and Webb telescopes, revolutionized access to space data. The lessons, born before today’s budget pressures, offer a powerful blueprint for any organization facing resource constraints. Whether you're advancing science, education, or social impact, the message is clear: Transformation is possible, even in lean times.

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