Agencies are awash with data, too often siloed within disparate legacy systems that are hard to integrate. As federal leaders strive to better serve the mission and enhance customer experience, how are they approaching the modernization of complex, data-centric systems? We’ll talk to government and industry experts about what “data as a strategic asset” really means in the federal space. Learn how agencies are approaching leg...

AFFIRM sustaining partners are the foundation of our work, contributing to AFFIRM’s scholarship program, supporting AFFIRM’s scholarships to STEM students, and helping deliver educational forums to our government members. In appreciation of these philanthropic efforts by our Sustaining Partner (SP) companies, AFFIRM is hosting a SP only event for our SPs to meet and greet government leaders, engage with invited CIOs, and connect wi...

With the rise of emerging technologies, the government seeks ways to improve their efficiency and productivity. One such technology that's gaining traction is generative AI. Government leaders are now exploring use cases of generative AI to accelerate efficiency in their organizations. By automating repetitive tasks and generating new data, generative AI can help governments save time and resources while improving the accuracy and quality of w...

Join AFFIRM and AGA virtually October 24, 2023 (9-11 a.m.) and listen to an insightful dialogue on the intersection of policies and management issues that impact Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and Chief Information Officers (CIOs). Hear how they are working together to improve efficiency and transparency, reduce risk and strengthen their workforce.

AI comes in many shapes and forms. Aside from Generative AI, the Federal Government has been using many forms of AI to deliver on their mission. Cybersecurity has also played a major role in making sure that these interactions are safe on Federal IT systems. Although Generative AI is new on the scene, AI is much more broad and has been used by various agencies to help bring efficiencies and success to their agency constituents. Join AFFIRM as...

Government and industry participants will enjoy a fun day at the Springfield Golf and Country Club on October 16. The tournament is also an excellent networking opportunity for participants to renew and expand business relationships. And proceeds support AFFIRM’s STEM scholarships and grants program. Registration includes: Donation to the scholarship fund Greens fees and carts (golf)/Court fees (tennis) Closest to the pin and longest dri...

Agencies face sophisticated, ever-evolving cyber attacks against systems, data, infrastructure, and supply chains. How are agency CISOs and CIOs responding? Hear from a panel of civilian agency leaders and industry cyber experts as they discuss top federal cybersecurity trends. Learn how agencies are evolving their approaches to enterprise IT risk management, supply chain risk management and zero trust while readying the agency for TIC 3.0 and...

To keep pace in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, federal agencies require modern advanced technology capabilities to quickly adapt to changing citizen, workforce, and compliance requirements. As government agencies accelerate digital modernization efforts, enabling agencies to keep pace with innovations such as artificial intelligence and machine learning while delivering greater mission impact at scale is a top priority. The future of go...

Agenda 5:00 PM | Doors Open and Bar Service Open 5:30 - 6:15 PM | Welcome & Fireside Chat Sheena Burrell, Chief Information Officer, Information Services, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration Gerald Caron, Chief Information Officer, U.S. International Trade Administration (invited) Meredith Egwuatu, Director, AT&T Tom Ragland, Vice President of Homeland Security, Dell Technologies Moderator: John Hewitt Jones, Managing Edi...

We are at the dawn of a new era, creating a new reality for our government workforce. The government is building, executing, and experiencing the future, boundless environment enabling the culture of our dreams. Extended reality, artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing, advanced sensors, 5G, the Internet of Things, digital twins, advanced modeling and simulation, and other advancements — each of these individually are brea...