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• How GovSlack enables users to easily communicate across teams, departments, and agencies; share time-sensitive information; and keep organizations up to speed with important updates.
• How to automate routine tasks with Workflow Builder - a user-friendly native automation tool that uses clicks not code to streamline processes.
• How users in the field benefit from a fully featured, secure mobile app that ensures all team members are aligned no matter where the mission takes them.

The shift to hybrid work has reshaped how federal agencies operate, offering new opportunities to enhance flexibility, employee satisfaction, and mission delivery. This panel will explore how agencies are navigating the complexities of hybrid work arrangements, including maintaining team cohesion and productivity while balancing remote and in-office expectations. Attendees will learn about practical strategies to foster collaboration among geographically distributed teams, innovative uses of technology to support hybrid environments, and solutions to common challenges, such as equity in access to resources and work-life balance. Join us to uncover actionable insights and engage with experts shaping the future of hybrid work in the public sector.

The Defense Department has made maintaining its competitive edge in an increasingly software-defined battlespace a central focus of its most recent transformation efforts. A major theme of this wide-ranging effort is to transform how it delivers software by modernizing its processes, empowering teams and fostering innovation throughout the lifecycle.

Federal News Network will devote March 24 and 25 to exploring the programs currently underway to achieve these transformation initiatives.

Our journalists will talk to DoD and industry leaders about how the department intends to:

• Accelerate capabilities in their cloud environments to take advantage of artificial intelligence; low-code, no-code development platforms; and secure data accessibility.
• Establish, staff and mature departmentwide and agency-specific software factories and use DevSecOps and agile pipeline approaches to development.
• Transform development processes to enable resiliency, security and speed to deliver capabilities.

Across state and local government, the pressure to improve service delivery and customer experience is real. Residents expect digital services that are as simple and secure as the private sector. At the same time, many agencies are still constrained by legacy systems, siloed data, limited staff capacity and long‑standing accessibility and equity gaps.

Join us to hear state and local government leaders and industry experts discuss practical ways to improve customer experience and how to build trust with the people they serve through modernized services.

Through three focused panel sessions, we’ll explore how to:

• Modernize technical foundations without disrupting critical services
• Design more human‑centered, accessible, and inclusive experiences
• Use data, AI, and new delivery models to scale CX improvements over time

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the relationship among the components that comprise today’s modern IT foundation and how they improve cybersecurity
• Outline the steps to improve both the user experience and the customer experience by inserting AI and automation
• Delineate appropriate metrics to measure improvements in meeting your agency’s mission, including tracking customer experiences
• You’ll leave with practical steps to make your services clearer, more inclusive, and more personalized, while building resident trust and confidence in your agency

The New York IT Leadership Forum is where tomorrow’s government leaders grow today.

This invitation-only gathering brings together state and local IT executives, emerging leaders, and visionary thinkers for candid conversations on the future of public-sector technology. Focused on leadership development, innovation, and strategy, the Forum goes beyond the tech to address the people, policies, and practices shaping digital government. Through peer exchange and practical sessions, participants gain the insights, relationships, and skills needed to lead their organizations and communities into the future.

This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Jennifer Caldwell.

Join us on Tuesday, April 14, from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, at the Westin Arlington Gateway, for INSA's 2026 Spring Symposium, The Data-Driven Enterprise: Building, Buying, and Deploying Capabilities at Mission Speed.

This full-day program will examine how intelligence, defense, and national security organizations are using data to drive faster, more informed enterprise decisions, from acquisition and resourcing to operational execution.

Through three panels, two keynotes, and five ignite rounds, speakers will share concrete lessons on modernizing acquisition, integrating data and analytics at scale, and moving capabilities from concept to mission impact. The program concludes with a networking reception, giving participants the opportunity to continue the conversation and build new connections.

Google Cloud Next:  Where big ideas become a reality

• Get a sneak peek into some of the latest advancements in AI and cloud tech.
• Join a global community of leaders, thinkers, and doers to share ideas.
• Immerse yourself in three full days of back-to-back lightning talks, interactive demos, guided workshops, and more.

Next is for everyone. Whether you’re a developer, a data scientist, an IT leader, a security professional, or just passionate about all things tech, you’ll find tools, insights, and opportunities at Next that you won’t find anywhere else. Attendees must be 21+ years old to attend. 

The future is yours to build. Get started with insights, strategies, and tools from Next. Check out these learning opportunities that can help you turn your next big idea into a reality.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future promise for federal agencies — it is delivering measurable results today. From improving decision-making to increasing efficiency and preventing waste, fraud and abuse, agencies are moving beyond pilot projects to real-world impact.

At the Defense Department, AI is reshaping logistics and supporting faster, better-informed decisions. Across civilian agencies, AI is boosting employee productivity, modernizing customer experience and helping leaders tackle long-standing operational challenges.

Over two afternoons, April 29–30, Federal News Network’s AI & Data Exchange will examine how agencies are applying the latest AI tools — including generative and agentic AI — to reduce administrative burdens, accelerate data analysis and drive mission outcomes.

Through in-depth conversations with Federal News Network journalists, government and industry leaders will share practical insights on how agencies can:

• Integrate AI responsibly and effectively into government workflows.
• Prepare and train employees to fully leverage AI-driven tools.
• Measure performance and outcomes for evolving AI technologies.
• Scale successful AI use cases across programs and agencies.

Join us to explore how federal leaders are turning AI and data into real impact — and what it takes to move from experimentation to enterprise-wide results.

Register today for a front-row virtual seat!

AFCEA Washington, DC Chapter invites you to join us for our monthly luncheon!

Topic: Agentic AI

AFCEA Washington DC largely focuses on the Department of Defense, intelligence community, national security and military health related agencies.

See you there!

Join fellow data and AI leaders at Snowflake Summit 26 in San Francisco to lead your organization in this next era of agents and enterprise intelligence. See how to democratize connected agentic experiences across your organization. Discover how to deliver open, interoperable architectures without complexity. Learn from experts and peers on how to bring all your data together with universal governance. Gain the practical skills to build and deploy enterprise-ready agentic solutions that drive true business transformation.

The Missouri Digital Government Summit is where innovation meets impact!

Bringing together the brightest minds in state and local government, this summit empowers public-sector leaders to explore cutting-edge technologies, modernize operations, and solve pressing challenges. From cybersecurity and AI to data governance and digital service delivery, sessions are designed to spark insight, foster collaboration, and accelerate real-world results. Whether you're shaping strategy or implementing solutions, the Summit delivers valuable peer connections and actionable guidance to help move your mission forward.

Open to Public Sector only.

Join 20,000 of your peers for 700+ sessions, keynotes and training at the world’s largest data, analytics and AI conference.

Data + AI Summit speakers include leading experts, researchers and open source contributors — from Databricks and across the data and AI community.

Discover the Latest Technologies
Explore the latest advances in Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg™, agentic systems, MLflow, Apache Spark™, Unity Catalog, DLT, DSPy, LangChain, PyTorch, dbt, Trino, as well as the newest innovations from our sponsors, partners and the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.

Make Meaningful Connections
Interact with thousands of your peers from the data and AI community, and grow your professional network through social meetups, the Expo and exclusive event parties. 

Training and Certification
Sharpen your expertise with instructor-led, half-day training. Boost your credentials with our hands-on, lab-based format and get onsite certifications.

The Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community (IC) are increasingly leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance their capabilities in areas such as intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, predictive maintenance, and decision-making processes. AI has the potential to revolutionize defense and intelligence operations by enabling faster data analysis, improved situational awareness, and the automation of repetitive tasks, ultimately enhancing mission effectiveness and efficiency.

HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition brings together a vibrant and diverse community of healthcare trailblazers from around the world. This gathering includes visionary CIOs and top-level executives, dedicated healthcare providers, knowledgeable informaticists, tech-savvy health IT professionals, forward-thinking government officials, innovative disruptors, strategic consultants, and dynamic market suppliers, among many, many other movers and shakers. Get ready for an exhilarating exchange of ideas and insights that will shape tomorrow’s healthcare! 

HIMSS26 is the peak of health IT educational programming. HIMSS26 is not just a conference; it's a gathering of the brightest minds in healthcare, coming together to enlighten, inspire, and lead discussions that transform into actionable insights for you and your organization. From Monday to Thursday, talk health equity, AI, data governance, workforce challenges, digital health transformation, interoperability, cybersecurity, process analysis and redesign, and all the latest in health IT. With focused preconference forums, captivating keynotes, interactive special events, and a wide array of general education sessions covering crucial topics, every moment is a chance to deepen your understanding and expertise.

Healthcare innovation thrives at the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. Las Vegas provides the perfect backdrop for leading healthcare tech companies to feature new products, startups to tell their stories, and specialty pavilions to take you into the intricacies of your favorite topics. Our exhibition floor has an innovation-fueled atmosphere that leaves you feeling energized, inspired, and connected to your community. 

From vibrant evening networking extravaganzas to intimate, exclusive executive gatherings, forge meaningful connections with the absolute best in the industry at HIMSS25. We’re meeting in Vegas to make collaboration and relationship building an exciting, adventurous part of advancing healthcare!

Now in its 21st year, the California Public Sector CIO Academy returns in 2026 as the premier event for developing both today’s senior technology leaders and the next generation rising in their ranks. Rooted in human-centered leadership, the Academy provides a unique environment where current and emerging leaders can sharpen the skills, insights, and resilience needed to guide organizational transformation. Against the backdrop of California’s ambitious digital initiatives, the Academy blends learning, mentorship, and collaboration, empowering leaders at every stage of their journey to shape a government that advances with purpose and innovation

This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Jen Caldwell.

AFCEA is a professional association that connects people, ideas, and solutions globally. We do that by developing networking and educational opportunities and providing them worldwide in an ethical manner. This enables military, government, industry, and academia to align technology to meet the needs of those who serve in critical areas, which include defense, security, cyber, and intelligence.

Why Attend?

• Understand the New Acquisition Structure
  • The purpose of attending ABID 2026 is to gain a comprehensive, real-time understanding of the Department's rapidly evolving acquisition modernization efforts, the demand signals driving them, and how industry must adapt to accelerate capability delivery for the Warfighter.
• Learn How WAS Changes Everything
  • The new Warfighting Acquisition System dramatically accelerates:
    • Requirements approval
    • Funding flexibility
    • Commercial technology adoption
    • Modular, iterative development
    • Speed to capability delivery
    • Hear directly from DoD leaders executing these reforms.
• Stay Ahead of Emerging IT, Cyber & Enterprise Priorities
  • Get briefed on shifts in:
    • Cloud modernization & data integration
    • Zero Trust & cybersecurity acceleration
    • Network transformation & transport upgrades
    • AI/ML governance
    • IT procurement reforms

Join us at the premier conference designed for CSOs and sales leaders. Discover innovative frameworks, actionable insights and proven strategies to build resilient, agile and high-performing sales organizations that thrive in the age of AI.

Why Gartner conferences?

• Insights you can trust - Join us for the only IT conference shaped by data-driven insights and more than 200,000 annual conversations between Gartner experts and the IT community.
• Validate your strategy - Our global team of 60+ on-site data, analytics and AI experts helps you create and validate your game plan using actionable business and technology insights.
• Strengthen your network - Join a large and diverse group of data, analytics and AI executives at a conference that prioritizes meaningful interactions and powerful connections.

Join us at the premier conference for enterprise applications and software engineering leaders to adapt to the AI-native era, align innovation with business goals, lead cultural change and optimize costs while modernizing your application portfolio.

Why Gartner conferences?

• Insights you can trust - Join us for the only IT conference shaped by data-driven insights and more than 200,000 annual conversations between Gartner experts and the IT community.
• Validate your strategy - Our global team of 60+ on-site data, analytics and AI experts helps you create and validate your game plan using actionable business and technology insights.
• Strengthen your network - Join a large and diverse group of data, analytics and AI executives at a conference that prioritizes meaningful interactions and powerful connections.

Join us at The World’s Most Important Gathering of CMOs and Marketing Executives™ to tackle priorities including AI strategy, customer experience strategy, marketing analytics, data management and more to drive growth in your organization.

Why Gartner conferences?

• Insights you can trust - Join us for the only IT conference shaped by data-driven insights and more than 200,000 annual conversations between Gartner experts and the IT community.
• Validate your strategy - Our global team of 60+ on-site data, analytics and AI experts helps you create and validate your game plan using actionable business and technology insights.
• Strengthen your network - Join a large and diverse group of data, analytics and AI executives at a conference that prioritizes meaningful interactions and powerful connections.

Join us to uncover the latest CIO insights and solutions with experts, IT executive peers and service providers to accelerate your business.

Why Gartner conferences?

• Insights you can trust - Join us for the only IT conference shaped by data-driven insights and more than 200,000 annual conversations between Gartner experts and the IT community.
• Validate your strategy - Our global team of 60+ on-site data, analytics and AI experts helps you create and validate your game plan using actionable business and technology insights.
• Strengthen your network - Join a large and diverse group of data, analytics and AI executives at a conference that prioritizes meaningful interactions and powerful connections.

Registration is not yet available. Check back in the Fall of 2026.

Sea Service leaders today confront profound and rapidly changing threats in a landscape of increasingly complex challenges. Join us and engage with leaders from the Navy, Marine Corps and the Coast Guard as well as industry and academia experts in this extraordinary opportunity to explore the depths of the unique issues they confront. Engage in discussions, network with peers and be a part of devising the needed solutions to enhance operational capabilities that overcome evolving threats. Gain knowledge and forge connections while discovering the latest platforms, cutting-edge technologies and advanced capabilities crucial to supporting maritime operations.