Office of the Chief Technology Officer

@octo.dc.gov

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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.

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.

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.

Two panelists — a man in a white shirt and a woman in a black blazer — sit at a table and address attendees during the 311 App Resident Engagement Session. A screen behind them displays the event agenda, which includes opening remarks, resident feedback, small group co-design, and a closeout.

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.

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

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 CISO Suneel Cherukuri and panelists Dan Lohrmann, Merlin Namuth, and Terry Loftus pose together in front of a Billington CyberSecurity branded backdrop following their panel discussion on closing the cybersecurity talent gap.