Multi-Part Series

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 1.5 Hours

AI Forward Series: From Pilot Programs to Real Government Operations

AI introduces new vulnerabilities – such as data leakage, model manipulation, and uncontrolled access – even as agencies are still figuring out how existing risk and security frameworks apply. Recent news articles have reported that Anthropic’s newest AI model, Mythos, found 2,000 vulnerabilities in just seven weeks of testing commercially available software; Mozilla, for instance, reported Mythos identified 271 security vulnerabilities in Firefox 150. There have been instances where security teams are pulled in late and asked to “make it safe” after deployment decisions are already underway.

There are cybersecurity constructs in place that can help control access to AI tools and data. For example, the Zero Trust mandate already in place – “never trust, always verify” – strengthens requirements for access. Having an “identity-first” security structure can minimize the risks associated with AI adoption.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss their experiences adapting risk management and cybersecurity measures at their agencies to enable the use of AI while protecting against the new vulnerabilities it opens.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 1 Hour

Major, globally visible events—such as the World Cup or Olympic Games—fundamentally change how cyber-physical risk must be identified and prioritized. Events such as these usually are designated as National Special Security Events (NSSEs), based on factors like national significance, projected attendance, and potential threat levels, with the U.S. Secret Service leading security operations.

Cyber-physical risk is the potential for cyberattacks on networked systems—such as IoT devices, industrial control systems, or medical equipment—to cause real-world damage, including physical injury, environmental catastrophes, or destruction of infrastructure. These risks occur at the intersection of digital, networked software and physical, mechanical processes. NSSEs increase the potential for attacks on such devices as credential readers, environmental control systems (heating, cooling, and water), and hospitals near the events.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss how organizations can prepare to support a major event by identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing cyber-physical risks pertaining to operational technologies (OT) deployed for the event.

Friday, September 18, 2026 | 1 Hour

After the hard work of assessing cyber-physical risks in advance of National Special Security Events (NSSEs) such as the Olympics or World Cup, the next step is discussing systemic vulnerabilities and planning for blind spots. Every major event runs on a complex, interconnected web of systems, yet the full chain of critical dependencies is rarely mapped and tested.

This session explores complex “what if” scenarios that challenged common assumptions underlying security and resilience planning, with a particular focus on limited visibility into the operational technology (OT) environments connected to IT systems.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry share how they approach mapping dependencies, looking for unsuspected connections, and work to avoid making assumptions about roles and responsibilities.

Friday, September 25, 2026 | 1 Hour

This panel focuses on the moment of truth: coordinated, rapid, and effective response when the inevitable occurs. When a cyber intrusion escalates into a kinetic crisis—disrupting power, transportation, or public safety at a major event—a unified, cross-domain response is essential. This panel shifts the focus from prevention to action, examining the operational, policy, and political dimensions of managing a catastrophic incident:

How cyber incidents escalate into a kinetic attack, affecting the ability to respond to the critical incident What first responders need to manage the incident What preparations should be made in advace of a critical event When a cyber incident escalates into real-world public safety impacts, how CISA defines its operational role in the first 24–72 hours—coordinating with DHS components, FEMA, state and local emergency management, and private sector owners—while balancing the need for decisive federal coordination with respect for state authority and private ownership The importance of executing a coordinated recovery plan to rapidly restore safety and service to the event

Friday, October 2, 2026 | 1 Hour

OCUDU (Open Centralized Unit/Distributed Unit) is a collaborative initiative and open-source project hosted by the Linux Foundation, aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of 5G and 6G Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN). It provides a common, carrier-grade, open-source software foundation for the CU and DU layers, which are critical components of radio access networks.

The intent of OCUDU is to break vendor lock-in and accelerate the transition from proprietary, hardware-locked RAN systems to software-defined, open ecosystems. It is considered an essential building block to prepare for a 6G-enabled world. The General Services Administration reported last year that the target for establishing 6G as the commercial standard is 2030, because it will require research, innovation, and international agreement on new interoperability standards.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry share their insights into the opportunities and technical advancements being explored to facilitate 6G.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 1.5 Hours

AI Forward Series: From Pilot Programs to Real Government Operations

AI success is often isolated, limited to pilot efforts that tackle one specific challenge or workflow. AI pilots are most focused on getting the technology right; implementing an enterprisewide AI strategy requires alignment across leadership, workforce, procurement, and mission teams, though definitions of success, ownership, and ROI remain unclear.

How agencies can move beyond the isolated success in a pilot and achieve similar results across their organizations is more a strategic challenge than a technical one. It requires shifting from a use case to capability, from technology experiment to an operational effort, by prioritizing scalable infrastructure, robust data governance, and change management.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry share their insights on automating deployment, integrating with existing workflows rather than creating standalone tools, and ensuring clear executive sponsorship and workforce buy-in to manage organizational change.

Friday, October 9, 2026 | 1 Hour

Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) is a 6G technology that enables wireless networks to simultaneously transmit data and detect objects, essentially turning mobile networks into radar networks.

ISAC uses shared radio signals, infrastructure, and hardware to track, locate, and image objects in real-time, improving network efficiency and enabling new, high-precision services. It reduces hardware costs and saves spectrum resources by consolidating functions. It is considered a cornerstone of 6G, enabling faster, more reliable communication.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss ISAC, its role in 6G and how agencies can prepare to capitalize on its benefits.

Friday, October 16, 2026 | 1 Hour

Today’s advanced 5G networks are the essential first step to create an intelligent digital fabric. They provide higher upload speeds and open network interfaces for developers to use. They also make networks more programmable and easier to automate.

While the future may be 6G, investments made today into building out 5G and 5G standalone (5G SA) networks will not be stranded; they enable AI apps today and will be incorporated into the rollout of 6G tomorrow.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry share their insights about utilizing AI in 5G/5G SA networks and the steps you can take to prepare a 6G framework for AI apps your agency uses.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 1 Hour

At its annual conference in October 2025, the National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) focused on "measurable modernization" facilitated by artificial intelligence (AI). Intelligent, AI-powered tools can streamline IT, converting slow, manual legacy system upgrades into faster, cheaper, and more secure processes by automating code analysis, testing, data migration, and even generating code, ultimately making systems more efficient, scalable, and future-proof while freeing humans for higher-value tasks.

There are several ways AI is suited to improve operations. To name just a few:

• By analyzing legacy code, such as COBOL, to understand its structure, find inefficiencies and even rewrite it into modern coding languages, AI reduces legacy debt and eases manpower needs for obsolete coding skills.
• AI tools can automate testing and quality controls, significantly speeding up quality assurance and moving apps to more easily supported operations.
• Using AI can generate predictive maintenance, identifying potential system failures and enabling self-healing capabilities.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 1 Hour

It is widely recognized that the introduction of AI tools is a two-edged sword when it comes to cybersecurity. Attackers, whether profit-driven hackers or hostile nation-states, are using AI to launch faster, wider-spread and more sophisticated attacks, including AI-generated phishing and spear phishing emails, malware capable of adapting to changes in defensive responses, and deepfakes that are very hard to detect.

State and local agencies are attractive targets, since there are many more of them and often do not have the financial or IT resources of federal agencies.

This makes state and local agencies’ use of AI in cyber defense critical – AI tools can operate at machine speed and scale and adapt in response to evolving threats. These tools can significantly improve threat detection and intelligence by identifying anomalies and patterns signaling attacks under way; automating incident responses such as isolating compromised devices and resetting credentials; using Natural Language Processing (NLP) to flag sophisticated phishing and social engineering attacks; and prioritizing vulnerabilities to emphasize the most critical risks.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry share their insights on ways to make use of AI to improve agencies’ cybersecurity and respond to incursions.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 1 Hour

State and local agencies are exploring how to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations – as long as they observe their own state-level and any applicable federal-level regulations.

To meet these requirements, AI governance and compliance platforms help organizations manage, monitor, and enforce policies for safe, ethical, and legal use of AI, covering the entire lifecycle from development to deployment, by automating risk assessment, bias detection, and access control. These platforms centralize control, provide transparency, track data lineage, and automate auditing to build trust and prevent issues like unfair outcomes or data breaches.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry share their views on the use of AI governance and compliance platforms and how they contribute to the effective use of AI in everything from streamlining operations to enhancing protection against risks.

Weds., August 12, 2026 | 1.5 Hours

AI Forward Series: From Pilot Programs to Real Government Operations

As agencies move to implement AI throughout their organizations, most are finding their AI efforts disrupted by fragmented, low-quality, or inaccessible data. This is a problem government shares with the private sector - a recent survey found that 79% of respondents said their AI initiatives are being hindered by limited access to data across environments.

These are not new problems for the government. There are still issues with data fragmentation and silos, poor data quality, complexities in applying governance and security requirements, and technical debt – legacy systems aren’t designed for modern analytics needs. And. of course, the pace of data generation continues to accelerate, adding to the pressure to clean and restructure massive numbers of datasets. That recent survey found that 60% of AI projects may be abandoned due to poor data readiness.

Join us as thought leaders in government and industry discuss their experiences addressing data readiness, the tradeoffs between speed and control, their data ownership and governance challenges, and their first-hand experience balancing policy expectations with the reality of “trusted AI.”

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 1.5 Hours

AI Forward Series: From Pilot Programs to Real Government Operations

Agencies have launched dozens of AI pilots – but many never make it into production. They stall for many reasons, including integration challenges, policy friction, unclear ROI, and the difficulty of embedding AI into real mission workflows.

It is relatively easy to set up a pilot program – target a particular process, make sure the datasets are clean and accessible to your AI tools, upgrade key hardware and software, and test AI-driven outcomes for quality results. But the same steps are arduous and time-consuming when scaling up; untrustworthy data, out-of-date or obsolete infrastructure, and poor identity control systems, to name a few factors, all must be addressed before an AI pilot can be scaled across the enterprise.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss their own experiences moving from AI pilot programs to agencywide implementations, the challenges they had to overcome, what they would do differently, and the conditions that enabled their successes.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 1 Hour

State and local governments are concentrating on improving internal operations in order to deliver services more efficiently and cost-effectively. In plain terms, agencies want to simplify the work employees do and the steps constituents must take to receive services.

State-level CIOs are looking to reduce operational friction, leverage technology to automate processes, and streamline bureaucracy for both employees and the public. For instance, agencies are automating repetitive, rules-based tasks, such as digitizing frequently used documents to send and receive; defining principles that minimize the need for citizens to submit the same information multiple times to different agencies; and asking employees for suggestions to remove bottlenecks in their processes.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry share their experiences in simplifying their operations to improve agencies’ performance and service delivery.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 1 Hour

The National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) reported in its 2025 State CIO Survey that many states have been providing supplemental funding to their CIO organizations to use on IT modernization and/or innovation. Whether streamlining state DMVs or setting up digital services for courts, agencies are focusing on providing better, more streamlined services to their customers.

Included in these modernization efforts is the continuing embrace of the cloud. All the respondents to the NASCIO survey said they have a multi-cloud strategy; their reasons were many and varied, such as modernizing their applications, optimizing their budgets, and aging (legacy) hardware. CIOs in states with federated governance structures discussed selecting software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, with the potential to build on their state’s cloud portfolio.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss the legacy landscape and how the advent of cloud platforms and SaaS are enabling states to cut their legacy debts and provide citizens with digital infrastructure that makes their lives a little easier.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 1 Hour

Cybersecurity consistently ranks as state CIOs’ top priority in IT. But resilience – the ability to anticipate, withstand, recover from, and adapt to cyberattacks and disruptions, ensuring critical services continue despite adversity, and moving beyond prevention to focus on rapid response and continuity of operations when breaches inevitably occur – has not received the same kind of attention.

A report in November 2024 focusing on states’ efforts on resilience found that 69% of respondents in the state/local/education (SLED) sector acknowledged that cyber resilience is not a whole-organization priority and a majority of IT governance teams didn’t understand what cyber resilience is.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry share their insights for building resilience into any agency’s IT systems, from using Zero Trust architectures to establishing cyber platforms that give security operations centers (SOCs) the base for security information and event management (SIEM) and security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR).

Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 2 Hours

The National Association of State CIOs announced in December 2025 that a new priority has taken the top spot in its annual survey of issues concerning state CIOs across the country – artificial intelligence (AI), bumping cybersecurity to the second spot for the first time in a dozen years. But the connection between AI and cybersecurity is central to understanding the state of cyberspace.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 2 Hours

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming cybersecurity by acting as both a powerful defensive tool and a potent weapon for cybercriminals. AI accelerates threat detection and automates responses, but it also enables sophisticated attacks like phishing, deepfakes, and automated malware.

Friday, November 21, 2025 | 1 Hour

Modernizing the Data Center
for the AI Era

As the federal government begins to implement plans to build AI data centers and generation plants to support its current and anticipated demands for AI capabilities, agencies continue to pursue infrastructure modernization to streamline delivery of services.

These two large-scale efforts go hand-in-hand: improving infrastructure supports mission resilience, Zero Trust security, and energy optimization, while purpose-designed AI data centers capitalize on improved energy use and support scaling AI and analytics workloads while maintaining efficiency, sustainability, and compliance.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss the roles of innovation and scalability in modernization and AI efforts, how they reinforce each other, and together advance the public sector goal of meeting and improving evolving mission demands.

Friday, November 14, 2025 | 1 Hour

Responsible Innovation for a Smarter Public Sector

The federal government is moving quickly to embrace the use of AI tools across agencies. The purpose of such tools is to improve delivery of public services, enhance decision-making, and strengthen national security.

To use these tools responsibly, agencies must understand their infrastructure, data governance, and workforce availability policies, and how they intersect with AI requirements and operations. Additionally, there are ongoing conversations regarding the necessary ethical, operational, and policy frameworks that will guide AI innovation throughout the government.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss the challenges in adopting AI, and the benefits and opportunities these tools can unlock.

Friday, November 7, 2025 | 1 Hour

Modernizing Security for a Perimeter-less World

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. Among the obstacles: the need to modernize legacy systems, how to manage identity, and keeping up with both evolving threats and evolving compliance standards.

The administration is working on the preparation and release of ‘Zero Trust 2.0,’ with a focus on efficiency and rationalization – that investments in cybersecurity provide meaningful outcomes.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss practical approaches to modernizing legacy systems and implementing Zero Trust principles.

Wed., November 5, 2025 | 1 Hour

Cyber Resilience in a Turbulent Environment: Enhancing Your Existing Security Stack

Agencies have spent years working on cybersecurity, from implementing continuous diagnostics and mitigation to installing identity authentication and management tools to moving to a Zero Trust architecture. The challenge now is how to build on what is already in place to contend with a new threat landscape, including AI being used by hostile interests to circumvent current security measures.

It is not about “ripping and replacing” what you have—it's about strengthening it. It is what can be integrated into your existing tool stack to make your security posture stronger, your operations more efficient, and proactively position your agency to be resilient for tomorrow's threats. Just as important are simplicity, agility, and visibility when considering how to expand your cybersecurity.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry share what they have learned about enhancing cybersecurity without either surrendering tools and capabilities they already have or increasing the complexity of their cyber landscape.

Monday, October 27, 2025 | 1 Hour

The Future of National Cybersecurity & Resilience in 2025 & Beyond

The intersection of cybersecurity, economic competition, and global market dynamics always creates pressure in all three realms. As geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes, and trade policies such as sanctions and tariffs add new layers of complexity to risk management, senior executives and leaders must adopt a holistic approach to resilience and security.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry explore how organizations can navigate uncertainty, mitigate financial and operational risks, and make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 1 Hour

Cyber Resilience in a Turbulent Environment: Doing More With Less in Government Cybersecurity
Zero Trust architecture is not an end state – it’s a framework to support the continuous improvement of cybersecurity so that networks and systems can stay protected even as threats evolve. Instead of security models that crack under pressure, agencies need resilient architectures that get stronger when attacked. And that's what Zero Trust delivers.

At the same time, organizations are faced with constrained resources and increasing mandates; they need tools that make their existing security postures smarter, but not more complex. Efficiency and security can go hand-in-hand; it requires agencies to maximize their existing security investments and pinpoint exactly where they can get the biggest return on investment when supplementing the tools they already have. While agencies are pursuing Zero Trust architectures, they also must ensure it is actionable across hybrid environments.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss coordinating Zero Trust across networks and the cloud, and gaining faster threat detection and response through integrated insights into risks and responses.

Monday, October 6, 2025 | 1 Hour

Just as 5G set a new standard for speed and reliability, 6G – the sixth generation of cellular technology — is envisioned to provide ultra-high speeds, near-zero latency, and a massive increase in capacity (the number of devices and connections that can be supported by at the same time).

To accomplish this, 6G will optimize network performance, adapt to changing conditions and demands for service, and manage resources. Further, the introduction of 6G presents the opportunity to advance numerous new applications, such as immersive experiences (e.g., augmented/virtual reality and holographic communications), support for autonomous systems, and expanding the Internet of Things (IoT).

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss the vast potential for 6G to enable applications such as autonomous vehicles, IoT, and smart cities, and making it perfect for innovative use cases such as smart homes, autonomous transportation systems, healthcare, and many others.

Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 1 Hour

Finding ways to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into federal agencies’ workflows are becoming increasingly important to meeting agencies’ missions and fulfilling Americans’ needs. Between budgetary and workforce constraints, agencies are eager to find ways to do more with less, and AI has the greatest potential to achieve success.

Agencies wrestling with how to use AI to the greatest effect face common challenges and questions, such as:

• Understanding the differences between traditional AI, generative AI, and agentic AI
• Identifying the datasets that AI in government service should be trained with, and ensuring access to them
• Defining expectations, including relevant metrics, for using AI in public-facing interactions

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 1 Hour

Enable Agility Across Hybrid Environments While Ensuring Data Sovereignty and Compliance

Cloud computing is well established across the government – so much so that there are multiple variations in use. Public, private, hybrid, and community clouds are all deployment models, while X-as-a-Service (Infrastructure, Platform, and Software) are service models.

Government missions today demand agility — from headquarters to the tactical edge. But agility cannot come at the expense of compliance and control. That’s why agencies are rethinking their IT strategy to incorporate a sovereign cloud: a cloud-native, FedRAMP High / IL5-aligned approach that ensures secure operations, predictable cost, and true mission readiness. The sovereign cloud approach is based on geopolitical rather than technological requirements: a cloud computing environment designed to ensure that both data and applications are stored, processed, and managed within a specific country or region as a way to provide organizations increased control over their digital assets.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry explore how agencies can modernize infrastructure to meet mission demands – balancing agility, compliance, and data sovereignty across hybrid environments and out to the tactical edge.

Monday, September 29, 2025 | 1 Hour

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming both the design and use of communication networks. Robust telecom infrastructure — such as private 5G, SD-WAN, and edge computing — is critical for transporting and processing the massive data flows underpinning AI workloads across industries.

At the same time, AI is evolving communications itself, powering network automation, predictive analytics, and intelligent monitoring for greater resilience, efficiency, and security.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry examine how communication networks support AI deployment at scale, and how AI optimizes network operations and enables use cases like mission-critical communications, safety, and real-time analytics at the edge.

Friday, September 26, 2025 | 1 Hour

Advances in network slicing technology make it possible for service providers to create multiple customized virtual networks within a shared infrastructure environment.

By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to manage and automate Radio Access Network (RAN) components in cellular networks, the networks can be streamlined and optimized for functionality, performance, and security. For instance, isolating individual network slices enhances security for customers in a 5G/NextG environment. Service providers can employ strategies to fine-tune networks for distinct needs while maintaining overall system integrity.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss the range of impacts that joining AI and 5G/NextG networks will have in opening up new capabilities for applications such as edge computing.

Monday, September 22, 2025 | 1 Hour

The Future of National Cybersecurity & Resilience in 2025 & Beyond

As artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation continue to evolve, organizations must rethink information sharing, response coordination, and risk mitigation to strengthen the cyber ecosystem and reshape cybersecurity resilience.

Among the challenges: balancing innovation with security, privacy, and ethical considerations as agencies navigate the ever-evolving cyber landscape.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss real-world scenarios where enhanced collaboration drives greater resilience.

Thursday,September 18, 2025 | 1 Hour

The federal mandate that agencies utilize a Zero Trust architecture to strengthen cybersecurity has been in place for four years, and most federal agencies have made excellent progress toward meeting the deadlines spelled out in the Executive Order.

State and local governments are not covered by the federal EO, but many of them are pursuing their own zero trust policies or evaluating how to implement them. After all, having a zero trust architecture in place provides a comprehensive strategic approach for protecting against a wide range of cyberattacks.

Join thought leaders from government and industry as they discuss how they have been building a zero trust architecture for their organizations, what they found most challenging, and the benefits they have seen from implementing it.

Wed., September 17, 2025 | 1 Hour

After seeing first-hand the massive effects of supply chain disruption during the pandemic and the impact of accidentally using infected open-source software by software providers, state and local governments are aware of the risks of supply chain disruptions due to a cyber attack.

Agencies have to broaden their thinking about where risks may be encountered. For instance, cybersecurity experts see the Salt Typhoon incursion into several U.S. telecommunications companies’ networks as a supply chain attack, where the companies’ customers – especially all levels of government – actually are the intended victims.

The Executive Order issued in May 2021 setting forth requirements to improve national cybersecurity, included the requirement that any organization providing software to the federal government must also include a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), but there is no nationwide policy that all state and local agencies require SBOMs from their software vendors.

Our panel of government and industry thought leaders will discuss why SBOMs are useful in defending agency supply chains, what red flags you should look for in an SBOM, and the steps you can take to protect your systems while the information is being gathered.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 1 Hour

Ransomware is one of the biggest cyberthreats facing government at all levels in the U.S.. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, there were 90,837 local government entities in 2022. A 2024 study found that ransomware attacks against state or local agencies declined in last year – only about a third of study participants said their agency had been hit by such an attack. While this is far better than 2023, when 69% of participants said their agency had been targeted, it still means almost 31,000 agencies had to defend themselves. And almost all the attacks attempted to compromise the agencies’ backups.

The federal government has been aggressive in responding to ransomware across all sectors, both public and private. The FBI has a web page dedicated to the topic and a guide to existing best practices and mitigation strategies; the Federal Trade Commission offers guidance to small businesses. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) offers a one-stop portal for information and assistance in dealing with ransomware, and set up a Joint Ransomware Task Force for coordinating, deconflicting, and synchronizing efforts to combat ransomware across federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, private sector, and even international partners.

Our panel of government and industry experts will discuss the trends they see in ransomware attacks, what has proven effective at thwarting them, and how to be prepared to mitigate their impact

Tues., September 9, 2025 | 90 Minutes

From intelligent automation to advanced data analytics, real-world artificial intelligence (AI) applications are driving measurable improvements in efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.

For example, AI-powered chatbots are handling routine questions from citizens about such topics as how to apply for benefits, freeing up government employees to work on more complex issues. And AI is useful in optimizing resource allocation, such as in disaster recovery and relief, to maximize the number of people receiving assistance. It is being used in cybersecurity to detect and respond to emerging cyber threats. In most cases AI also represents cost savings, as tasks are executed faster, more efficiently, and with fewer errors.

Join leading government and industry experts as they discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming public sector operations.

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 | 1 Hour

Cyber Resilience in a Turbulent Environment: Securing Government Infrastructure in the Face of AI Automation
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is introducing a paradigm shift in cybersecurity. On the one hand, AI is a powerful asset for cyber resilience, with its ability to automatically update defenses and quickly identify and respond to multi-pronged attacks. On the other hand, bad actors have quickly adapted AI to launch hostile tactics and precision-targeted attacks, such as phishing, spam and malware or mimicking voices in messages and phone calls, and increasing agencies’ attack surfaces.

Furthermore, AI is still a very young technology; it can behave unpredictably, expose unauthorized data, and create both operational and reputational risks. Incorporating AI into agency systems requires eliminating blind spots and securing data sources, models, and infrastructure, such as preventing the AI model from pulling unauthorized data because existing security measures are insufficient. Ensuring visibility and control of AI activity are essential to harnessing its benefits while minimizing its risks.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss emerging best practices around the safe use of AI and the business infrastructure needed behind it.

Weds., August 13, 2025 | 90 Minutes

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a game-changer in the healthcare sector, offering powerful new tools to improve public health outcomes and operational efficiency. The future of healthcare is data-driven—and AI is helping lead the way. From early disease detection and precision treatment planning to accelerating drug discovery, AI is helping clinicians and researchers make faster, more informed decisions.

For government healthcare agencies, these technologies present a path to more scalable, cost-effective care—especially in underserved or high-demand environments. AI-driven insights can reduce diagnostic errors, streamline administrative workflows, and support population health management at scale.

Join us as thought leaders in government and industry explore how federal and state health agencies can responsibly adopt AI to drive innovation while safeguarding privacy, equity, and security.

Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 1 Hour

Drones and Robotics Turn Cloud Capabilities into Eyes and Hands

Drones and robots can extend the capabilities of first responders. In December 2024, a search and rescue team in Colorado used drones to find a 10-year-old boy who was lost in the mountains south of Denver. The team also used a drone to deliver a plastic bag with protein bars, gel packs, water, a winter hat and a thermal blanket for him until authorities arrived at the site. In Alaska, firefighters used a robot to drop needed supplies to crews on the ground.

This kind of equipment offers first responders the tools to reach locations that otherwise are inaccessible.

Our panel of government and business experts will discuss the potential that drones and robots offer first responders to significantly enhance their capabilities and range, the training and systems needed to use them, and success stories from their own experiences.

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 1 Hour

Using the Cloud to Strengthen Disaster Recovery and Resilience

When a disaster strikes, the infrastructure needed to support recovery usually is hit hard, as well. Tornados take down cell towers, buildings, tear up roads; floods damage water treatment plants, homes, bridges; wildfires destroy everything in their path. First responders – the people going into harm’s way to save people and property – need as much information as possible about the conditions they will face.

The U.S. Fire Administration, for instance, has created the National Emergency Response Information System “to provide reliable predictive analytics to support enhanced preparedness and response to various incidents, including wildfires, community risk reduction efforts, and future pandemics.”

Our government and business experts will share how they are using advanced analytics to speed the process of disaster recovery and bolster communities’ resilience in the face of tragedy and loss.

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 1 Hour

Using Data Analytics for Better Public Safety and Emergency Response Outcomes

Data analytics demonstrate their value for both public safety and emergency management every day. The National League of Cities, for example, promotes the usefulness of Data-Informed Community Engagement (DICE), pairing crime data and analytics with community-driven risk concerns. Data-driven policing has been in use since the 1970s, but the advent of the cloud and edge computing has put it at the fingertips of law enforcement.

Similarly, emergency response agencies are using data for everything from predictive analytics applied to wildfire risks to incorporating geographic information systems data to improve response times.

Our panel of government and industry thought leaders discuss how public safety and emergency response agencies are using data analytics to improve services and collaborate with other agencies.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 1.5 Hours

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming cybersecurity for the better—empowering teams to detect threats faster, reduce false positives, and identify risky behavior before it becomes a breach.

But there are risks associated with AI: first, that AI tools currently are new to organizations and under-regulated for their own cybersecurity, so require careful review; also, as defenders become more sophisticated with those AI tools, so do adversaries. From cybercriminals to nation-state actors, threat actors are also leveraging AI to evolve their tactics.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss the dynamic landscape of AI vs. AI—where innovation is key, and proactive defense is the new frontier.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 1.5 Hours

Since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, artificial intelligence has rapidly evolved into multiple specialized and mission-focused tools. Generative AI, multimodal AI, and agentic AI are no longer just concepts—they're transforming how agencies approach everything from data analysis to decision support.

Each branch brings unique capabilities and challenges. Generative AI helps automate content creation, multimodal AI enables richer situational awareness, and agentic AI introduces task automation with minimal human input. As government leaders look to modernize operations, understanding the strengths and risks of these AI solutions is critical.

Join us as thought leaders in government and industry explore where these technologies are headed—and how agencies can harness them securely and effectively.

Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 2 Hours

CyberThreats 2025 - Day Two

State and local, territorial, and tribal governments are not bound by the federal agency mandate to implement zero trust architectures, but there are numerous reasons they are either considering it or taking action to put it in place.

Zero trust is a particularly important concept for these smaller government bodies because they own and operate critical infrastructure and provide vital day-to-day services to their residents, from issuing driver’s licenses to approving building permits. It also helps these governments comply with various privacy and security regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which protects sensitive health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent.

Join us as thought leaders from state and local agencies and the cybersecurity industry discuss the nuances of implementing going even further than ZT, to least permissive, the challenges they have addressed and the benefits they have seen, and ways to build on it to strengthen cyber protections even more.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 2 Hours

CyberThreats 2025 - Day One

The federal government has invested almost four years to move all its systems and networks to a least permissive access architecture, based on the concept of “never trust, always verify.” This has significantly improved cybersecurity, but it’s a moving target – bad actors, whether cyber criminals or hostile nation-states, keep evolving their tools and tactics, seeking new vectors they can penetrate.

To constantly improve an agency’s risk profile, security professionals must pay attention to trends both in cyber attacks and in new defensive measures. For instance, hackers are using AI to help their social engineering efforts, ferreting out and stealing legitimate login credentials.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss their progress in implementing least-permission and how they are thinking about next steps.

Monday, May 19, 2025 | 1 Hour

The Future of National Cybersecurity & Resilience in 2025 & Beyond

Physicists tell us that the universe continues to expand. Unfortunately, so does the universe of cyber threats. With global adversaries increasingly targeting power grids, communications networks, water systems, and other essential services, the urgency to fortify national cybersecurity has never been greater. There is a critical conversation to be held on safeguarding U.S. critical infrastructure against persistent and evolving cyber threats.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry share their insights into what these emerging threats may be, workforce development strategies, and policy recommendations to strengthen national resilience.

Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 1 Hour

Cloud Adoption & Management Through StateRAMP - Day Three

Building a cybersecurity-compliance framework is about more than simply purchasing services from a StateRAMP-certified provider. For instance, StateRAMP itself states that “using an infrastructure with a StateRAMP Authorized status does not automatically make the service provider’s system StateRAMP compliant. Each layer (e.g. IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) must be evaluated on its own for the provider to obtain a StateRAMP Authorized status.”

Agencies have to evaluate the NIST standards upon which StateRAMP certification is built to determine what steps they need to take internally to create a compliance framework.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 1 Hour

Cloud Adoption & Management Through StateRAMP - Day Two

StateRAMP is all about cybersecurity – built on the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Special Publication 800-53 Rev. 4 framework, based on and similar to FedRAMP, it works on a “complete once, use many” model intended to save both time and money for state governments and CSPs alike.

But simply choosing a CSP from StateRAMP’s list of certified vendors does not guarantee data security and compliance with regulations. Agencies must understand what their vendors are – and are not – responsible for protecting. The agencies have to ensure that they know what they are responsible for, that they have policies, procedures, and resources in place to address their in-house security and compliance responsibilities.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 1 Hour

Cloud Adoption & Management Through StateRAMP - Day One

One consideration for state CIOs is whether to maintain a multi-cloud environment. Having more than one cloud provides the opportunity for state agencies to pick and choose among the different providers for the best fit to meet their needs – but running multiple clouds can be expensive and technically challenging to manage.

Among the considerations: How well does an agency understand its use case, to help decide which cloud to use? This means everything from understanding the agency’s data storage requirements to tracking the amount of data being shipped back and forth; knowing which tools the agency already has in-house and whether other tools are needed; and having the resources to address security requirements throughout the organization.