Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 12:00PM – 6:00PM EDT | 3 CPE | Washington DC
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The continuing pace of innovation in IT calls for government to respond in kind – adopting new tools such as artificial intelligence (AI), building in greater security and resilience, modernizing infrastructure to end the constraints of legacy systems.
Among the most significant trends is the acute need to implement Zero Trust principles as a bulwark against cyber threats. Just as AI is making it possible to streamline agency workflows and decision-making, it is providing similar capabilities to hostile actors. And these, in turn, drive the need to modernize government infrastructure. The growth of endpoints, expanding the perimeter of agency networks, means an expansion of the attack surface – something that new policies and procedures, new tools and techniques, are better able to address.
COMPLIMENTARY TRAINING (3 CPE Credits) FOR STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Accreditation: Participants can earn 3 CPE credit in Business Management & Organization.*
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Ritz-Carlton, Washington DC
1150 22nd Street Northwest
Washington DC 20037
12:00PM – 12:55PM: Registration/Check-in & Welcome
Welcome! Register or Check in with our FedInsider Team.
12:55PM: Opening Remarks
1:00PM – 1:55PM: Session One — Progress in Getting to Zero Trust
As the cyber threat landscape grows increasingly complex, pressure grows on agencies to implement Zero Trust architecture to protect their users, their data, and their systems. The obstacles include the need to modernize legacy systems, how to manage identity, and keeping up with evolving compliance standards.
2:00PM – 2:55PM: Session Two – The Role of AI in Modern Government
This panel will explore how governments are leveraging artificial intelligence to improve public services, enhance decision-making, and ensure national security. Experts from policy, technology, and public administration will discuss the challenges of AI adoption. Attendees will gain insights into the evolving role of government in shaping the future of AI responsibly and effectively.
3:00PM – 4:00PM: Session Three – Government Infrastructure Efficiency
This panel emphasizes the critical role of data centers in enabling government transformation, while highlighting innovation and scalability as key priorities in modernization and AI efforts. It resonates with the public sector goal of improving and meeting evolving mission demands. Attendees will gain insights into driving government modernization efforts that balance innovation with resilience and regulatory compliance.
4:05PM: Closing Remarks
4:00PM – 6:00PM: Networking Reception
Join us for a Networking reception afterward! There will be a variety of delicious fare & drinks. This is a unique and amazing opportunity to network with your State, local and industry peers.
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