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Where Did the Money Go? Ending the Federal Cloud Spending Black Box with FinOps

Apr 23, 2026

Virtual / Online

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Federal agencies have invested billions in cloud modernization, yet many still struggle to understand exactly what they are paying for. A report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office found widespread cloud cost overruns caused by duplicated services, idle “zombie” workloads, and limited visibility into unit-level economics. At the same time, the Office of Management and Budget is increasing pressure on agencies to demonstrate fiscal accountability and align cloud investments with mission outcomes. IBM’s FinOps portfolio—including Apptio, Cloudability, Turbonomic, and Kubecost—provides a unified financial control plane that connects cloud spending to workloads, teams, and mission outcomes. By delivering real-time cost transparency and AI-driven optimization, agencies can reduce cloud waste, strengthen financial governance, and build the visibility leadership needs to sustain modernization funding.

May 4-7, 2026

Boston, MA

At Think 2026, you’ll discover how bold organizations are making the agentic leap—redesigning their businesses with AI at the core to unlock unprecedented ROI. Join visionary leaders who are charting the path to creating a smarter business with agentic AI. 

 

AI sports club
From Ferrari to the US Open, see how IBM turns complex AI into cultural impact—making the intelligence that powers business transformation feel human.

 

Think forum tours
Curated tours of IBM’s technology and open ecosystem across the show floor. See how to start quickly, scale confidently and reimagine your enterprise for the agentic era.

 

Premier speakers
Connect with global pioneers redefining business for AI-first design. Real-world strategies for resilience, growth and measurable ROI.

 

Exclusive innovation previews
Get a first look at IBM’s latest breakthroughs in agentic AI, automation, hybrid cloud and quantum—technologies that will power smarter businesses.

From Ferrari to the US Open, see how IBM turns complex AI into cultural impact—making the intelligence that powers business transformation feel human.

Jun 4, 2026

Virtual / Online

The federal government manages more than 300,000 buildings and structures, yet deferred maintenance backlogs have surpassed $370 billion due to aging infrastructure and fragmented asset data. Facility managers often rely on disconnected systems for maintenance records, compliance tracking, and inventory management, forcing agencies into costly reactive repair cycles rather than predictive planning. IBM Maximo Application Suite addresses these challenges by unifying asset lifecycle management with AI-driven predictive maintenance and IoT-enabled condition monitoring in a FedRAMP-ready platform. With its upcoming SaaS offering for federal environments, Maximo enables agencies to shift from reactive break-fix operations to data-driven, condition-based maintenance that improves reliability, reduces downtime, and lowers total cost of ownership.

Jul 9, 2026

Virtual / Online

Credential compromise remains the root cause of most federal cyber breaches, yet many agencies still depend on fragmented identity systems, inconsistent MFA enforcement, and legacy applications that cannot support modern authentication. These gaps persist even as Office of Management and Budget and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency push agencies to adopt phishing-resistant MFA and continuous identity validation as part of Zero Trust architecture. IBM Verify addresses this challenge by delivering an adaptive identity platform that unifies authentication, access governance, and risk-based access controls across hybrid environments. With AI-driven anomaly detection, context-aware adaptive MFA, and deep ICAM integration, IBM Verify enables agencies to evaluate identity risk in real time, strengthen access assurance, and significantly reduce credential-based threats.
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Events We Are Sponsoring

Apr 2, 2026

Washington, DC

Transform Mission-Critical Services with Modern Technology

Government agencies face mounting pressure to modernize legacy systems, deliver better digital services, and keep pace with innovation — all while navigating complex data silos, rigid database schemas, and strict security and compliance mandates. These constraints can slow progress, making it difficult to build citizen-facing apps, modernize large IT systems, or process mission-critical information efficiently.

At the MongoDB Public Sector Summit, you’ll discover how to overcome these challenges with modern technology designed for today’s government needs. From modernizing outdated infrastructure to architecting systems that can support generative AI, you’ll learn how to make your data more secure, your applications more agile, and your agency more cost-efficient. Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap for driving innovation at the speed of a modern tech company — without compromising on security or compliance.

Apr 7-10, 2026

San Antonio, TX

The TAGITM Annual Education Conference will be held April 7-10, 2026 at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, Texas. The TAGITM Conference provides technology education specific to county and city IT Managers and staff. If you are in charge of the technical strategic direction for your county or city or are involved in making technology decisions and recommendations for your municipality, you will want to attend!

The TAGITM Conference Committee delivers an outstanding program. Over 45 years of leadership, insight and innovation go into the planning of this conference. The conference provides excellent education sessions, opportunities to explore the exhibit hall to learn about new cutting edge technologies and services from some of the industry’s leading providers, and networking with business partners from across the state.

Apr 8, 2026

Albany, NY

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.

Apr 23, 2026

Richmond, VA

Virginia is among the leaders in government innovation, employing technology to raise the quality of public services and make people more involved. It involves updating data systems, AI and IT infrastructure, making digital services better while improving customer experience. At its core, this project entails setting ethical standards for managing AI and data; hence Virginia must ensure that these technologies are used responsibly even as they continue expanding their use.

 

Join us at the Government Innovation Showcase Virginia to explore insights in data management, modernized infrastructure, citizen-centric digital services, digital inclusion, and inter-agency collaboration. This event will highlight Virginia's innovative approaches and provide a platform for sharing ideas with peers across the state.

May 5, 2026

Washington, DC

Join us for an inspiring and impactful experience at the UiPath Fusion Public Sector event, where public-sector innovators, technology leaders and automation experts will come together to explore how AI and automation are transforming government services. This is your chance to connect, collaborate and discover new ways to accelerate mission outcomes.
 
At this event, you'll hear from industry leaders, participate in interactive discussions and learn how Government organizations are using AI-powered automation to increase efficiency, enhance service delivery, and build resilient operations for the future. 

Key discussions include:

  • The future of AI and automation across Federal, state and local agencies
  • Real-world public-sector automation success stories
  • Best practices for scaling automation responsibly and securely
  • How AI can streamline workflows and improve citizen experience
  • Strategies for modernizing legacy processes with automation

May 12-14, 2026

South Padre Island, TX

Join us for the 30th Annual Technology Conference on May 12-14 2026, at the South Padre Island Convention Center! Don't miss the opportunity to attend innovative break-out sessions, presentations, and hands-on workshops.

May 13, 2026

Arlington, VA

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!

May 21, 2026

Phoenix, AZ

The Arizona 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.

May 28, 2026

Washington, DC

In an era where cyber threats evolve at lightning speed, the public sector stands at a crossroads. Traditional security models, once deemed sufficient, now falter against sophisticated attacks targeting dispersed networks and cloud infrastructures. The 2026 Engage Public Sector Summit emerges as a pivotal gathering for visionaries committed to redefining government cybersecurity.

This summit will spotlight the transformative potential of integrated technologies such as Hybrid Mesh Firewalls and AI-driven email security. Participants will delve into strategies that prioritize agility, proactive defense, and unified management, moving beyond outdated frameworks. Join us to explore how these innovations can fortify the digital future of public services.

Stay for the networking reception in the expo area, where we'll host a fun Meet-and-Greet with a Washington Legend. It's the perfect way to wrap up the day, connect, and enjoy the experience.

Jun 1-3, 2026

National Harbor, MD

Join us to uncover the latest cybersecurity insights and solutions with experts, CISOs and service providers to accelerate your business.

The 2026 agenda will deliver the latest cybersecurity, risk management, strategy and leadership insights across key topic areas, covering the challenges most critical to CISOs and their teams.

Explore the topics that will be covered at this year’s conference, informed by key challenges for CISOs and their teams.

  • AI in Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity leaders play a critical role in AI. Explore how to govern the secure use of AI across your organization, integrate AI into all aspects of cybersecurity, defend against AI-generated attacks and navigate the AI hype to create real value.
  • Cyber Resilience - In an ever-changing and increasingly complex environment and threat landscape, improving the ability of the organization to resist, absorb, recover and adapt to business disruption is vital. Cybersecurity leaders must embed resilience as a key element in every aspect of their cybersecurity programs.
  • Cybersecurity Leadership, Management and Governance - Cybersecurity leaders must reframe their roles for a volatile, uncertain world and better support business outcomes. Learn how to develop a business-driven cybersecurity program, use metrics to prove value, deliver effective cybersecurity governance, and enhance leadership skills and effectiveness.
  • Data Security, Privacy and Compliance - Discover how to build the right data security governance and controls to account for constantly changing data-sharing requirements, the increasing risks of using unstructured data with generative AI tools and privacy laws.
  • Security Culture, Behavior and Awareness - Cultivating a robust cybersecurity culture within the organization is crucial for safeguarding assets and maintaining trust with key business partners. Explore how to reevaluate your awareness initiatives to foster a culture of security and enable increased secure behaviors.

Secure your spot at Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026. See you there!

Jun 9-10, 2026

Schaerbeek, Bruxelles, Belgium

AFCEA Europe's goal is to maintain, connect and refresh the fruitful relationship between NATO, the EU and industry and academia on an annual basis, and allow for face-to-face meetings in our busy world. For this purpose, our first annual event of the year is TechNet International in Brussels, the home of so many international entities. We are very much looking forward to providing a place for networking in a relaxed atmosphere and on neutral ground for debates between military, government, academia and the industry that serves them, with expert conversations and hands-on experiences. The main focus of this event is on new technologies.

Jun 15-18, 2026

San Francisco, CA

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.

Aug 26-27, 2026

Rockville, MD

Co-hosted by AFCEA and INSA, the nation’s leading non-profit associations dedicated to public-private partnerships, the summit will bring together 2,200 leaders from government, academia, start-ups, and the defense industrial base for two days of technology-driven, mission-focused discussions.

Your registration and sponsorship don't just underwrite an event, they strengthen our mission and support the community we serve.

From a career fair and thought-provoking plenaries to breakout sessions, cutting-edge exhibits, and unmatched networking, the Summit is where connections spark ideas and partnerships that last. Registration opening Spring 2026! 

Sep 22, 2026

Boston, MA

The Massachusetts 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.

Sep 27-30, 2026

San Diego, CA

NASCIO conferences facilitate relationship building, peer learning and collaborative solutioning among members
view an agenda from a past event for a better feel
 

There are no demos or an exhibit floor: the focus is relationships and partnerships centered on the needs of the states

 

NASCIO excels as the premier community and trusted resource for state CIOs

  • Support transition planning, processes and mentoring for state CIOs
  • Identify and promote leading practices and innovations to support, enable and transform the business of state government
  • Promote and cultivate additional information technology communities of practice in support of the state CIO and transformational government services
  • Improve the sharing of experiences and expertise among members, trade associations and strategic partners
  • Curate and promote content on information technology issues, implications and solutions
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Events Where We Are Exhibiting

Apr 19-22, 2026

Oxon Hill, MD

Powered by the Navy League of the United States, Sea-Air-Space is the premier maritime exposition in the U.S., bringing together defense industry leaders and top military decision-makers from around the world to share the latest advancements in the maritime domain. With industry leading speakers and events featured across three impactful days, Sea-Air-Space is a must-attend for anyone invested in the future of U.S. maritime strength and innovation.

What You'll Experience at Sea Air Space
 

Sea-Air-Space offers unmatched opportunities to connect, learn, and lead in the maritime defense community. Here’s what attendees and exhibitors can expect:

  • Numerous networking and business-generating opportunities. Connect with policy-makers, senior military leaders, program managers, and industry decision-makers to build partnerships and spark new opportunities.
  • 4 Expansive Exhibit Hall Experiences. Explore hundreds of cutting-edge exhibits showcasing the latest innovations, technologies, and solutions driving the future of maritime, naval, and defense operations.
  • Professional development opportunities. Gain the latest insights into today’s defense landscape and where it’s headed through expert-led panels and sessions.
  • Influential Keynotes & Luncheons –  Hear from the nation’s top defense, industry, and government leaders as they share real-time updates and long-term visions in an open, engaging forum.

Please see our website to view FAQs!

Apr 28-29, 2026

Springfield, VA

The Asymmetric Edge: Global Intelligence in the Age of AI, Autonomy, and Economic Security

 

AFCEA's Spring Intelligence Symposium returns to the NGA Campus East in Springfield, VA on April 28-29, 2026. This classified TS//SI/TK//NOFORN two-day flagship intelligence event is a forum for Intelligence Community (IC) professionals and an ideal venue for networking, professional development and learning about the nation’s hardest intelligence challenges.

The 2026 Spring Intelligence Symposium agenda is designed to spark candid dialogue at the intersection of national security, emerging technology, and economic power, bringing together decision-makers from across government and industry who rarely convene in the same room, particularly for a classified dialogue. 

Featured Panels & Discussions

  • The Geopolitical Threat Landscape
    China, Russia, Iran, cyber operations, and the evolving intelligence challenge
  • China vs. U.S. Industrial Policy
    Strategic competition, resilience, and long-term advantage
  • Economic Security
    Supply chains, sanctions, capital flows, and national power
  • Space
    Intelligence, autonomy, and contested domains
  • Private Capital & National Security
    Investment, innovation, and mission alignment
  • Data & Artificial Intelligence
    From advantage to dependency
  • Quantum, Compute, Cryptography & Sensing
    Preparing for the next intelligence inflection point

Additionally, the program will feature the presentation of the Charlie Allen Award for Distinguished Intelligence Service and the 3rd annual award for Excellence in Defense Scientific & Technical Intelligence.

May 4-7, 2026

Kansas City, MO

The NLIT Summit is sponsored by the NLIT Society, a professional society founded to facilitate the exchange of best practices and ideas among IT and Cybersecurity professionals within the DOE complex, strengthen the infrastructure, and identify efficiencies within the DOE laboratory system. The Summit facilitates sharing information regarding all aspects of IT and Cybersecurity operations, technology, policies, and practices in support of research conducted at the Laboratories. It is open to all personnel in the IT and Cybersecurity fields working at Laboratories and Plants affiliated with government funded activities, as well as Federal government employees in the IT or Cybersecurity fields that work at agencies associated with the participating Laboratories.

The Summit consists of presentations, Community of Interest Network (COIN) collaboration sessions, panel discussions, tutorials, and technology demonstrations on a variety of topics of current interest to the IT community within DOE. There is an emphasis on providing opportunities for active participation and networking between attendees. Best practices, strategies, methodologies, implementations, lessons learned, innovative solutions, and emerging topics within the DOE community are shared during the Summit’s many sessions and events.

Shaping the Future of Landpower Across the Indo-Pacific


The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) proudly presents the LANPAC Symposium & Exposition 2026—a world-class professional development event that brings together military leaders, government officials, and industry partners from across the globe. Set in the heart of the Pacific, this three-day forum is your opportunity to engage directly with key decision-makers, share insights, and shape the future of integrated operations in one of the world's most dynamic and strategically vital regions. As the United States strengthens its strategic focus on the Indo-Pacific, there has never been a more important time to discuss the role of land power in regional security and deterrence.

 

Why Attend LANPAC 2026?

  • Network with top military, government, and industry leaders
  • Explore cutting-edge capabilities and technologies
  • Participate in high-level discussions on land force integration
  • Strengthen partnerships across the Indo-Pacific region

Don't miss this unique opportunity to be at the forefront of land power strategy in the 21st century.

May 18-21, 2026

Tampa, FL

We are extremely excited to convene the community at SOF Week 2026. This convention for U.S. and International SOF will include a diverse slate of programs, to include professional development sessions, interactive discussions about the future of SOF, and an up-close view of some of the best tech available to our warfighters. GSOF looks forward to working with USSOCOM to make SOF Week 2026 an impactful event.

May 27-29, 2026

National Harbor, MD

Join us at The World’s Most Important Gathering of CFOs and Finance Executives™ to tackle priorities including managing risk, improving efficiency, and driving profitability and future growth in a volatile and uncertain environment.

 

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.

Jun 2-4, 2026

Las Vegas, NV

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.

Aug 26-27, 2026

Rockville, MD

Co-hosted by AFCEA and INSA, the nation’s leading non-profit associations dedicated to public-private partnerships, the summit will bring together 2,200 leaders from government, academia, start-ups, and the defense industrial base for two days of technology-driven, mission-focused discussions.

Your registration and sponsorship don't just underwrite an event, they strengthen our mission and support the community we serve.

From a career fair and thought-provoking plenaries to breakout sessions, cutting-edge exhibits, and unmatched networking, the Summit is where connections spark ideas and partnerships that last. Registration opening Spring 2026! 

Oct 19-22, 2026

Orlando, FL

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.

Nov 15-20, 2026

Chicago, IL

Each year, SC provides the leading technical program for the HPC community. The Program is designed to share best practices in all areas of high performance computing. Become a contributor and share your excellence. Presenting at SC is extremely rewarding.

 

Here’s your opportunity to meet and interact with industry, research organizations, universities, and startups joining us from across the globe. As an exhibitor, showcase your cutting-edge technologies, products, and services to thousands of attendees.

 

The Students@SC program offers a broad range of volunteer experiences, cluster competitions, and networking opportunities. Put your professional development into overdrive and identify the possibilities within the field of high performance computing.

 

Industry, academia, and government experts volunteer to design, build, and administer the cutting-edge SCinet infrastructure, providing internet connectivity for attendees and pushing the boundaries of network innovation through research and demos.

Dec 3-4, 2026

Wiesbaden, HE, Germany

Don't miss out on this unparalleled chance to engage with key stakeholders and shape the future of Army landpower in Europe. LANDEURO will be the premier event in the European Theater of Operations for military professionals, industry leaders, and government officials to come together to discuss the latest developments in Army technology, strategy, and policy. In addition to the educational content, there are opportunities for exhibits and sponsorship to showcase proven and new technologies.

Don't miss out on this unparalleled chance to engage with key stakeholders and shape the future of Army Landpower in Europe. AUSA's partnership with USAEUR-AF ensures that LANDEURO will be the premier event in the European Theater of Operations for military professionals, industry leaders, and government officials to come together to discuss the latest developments in Army technology, strategy, and policy.

In addition to the educational content, there are opportunities for exhibits and sponsorship to showcase proven and new technologies.

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