Jumpstart Your Move to the Cloud - Gov Edition

As we enter the New Year, many government agencies continue to resolve to take advantage of cloud computing. However, oftentimes, agencies find that they are stuck, unprepared and seeking ways to help them transition to the cloud.

With these challenges in mind we are kicking off 2018 with this can't-miss Meetup featuring a speaker lineup of cloud experts who will help you figure out where to begin and what valuable training resources are available. You will also get insight to government use cases and best practices for cloud onboarding success.

You’ll hear from industry-leading subject matter experts, including:
• Guy Cavallo, Deputy CIO, Small Business Administration

• Brian Harrison, Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
• Bernarldo "Bernie" Ellis, Senior Program Manager, Azure Government, Microsoft

And, as always, there will be great networking, food and beverages to enjoy. Be sure to RSVP to join us. This Meetup is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. We look forward to seeing you!

Agenda & Directions

6:00 – 6:30 p.m. – Networking & refreshments

6:35 – 6:45 p.m. – Welcome & Introductions

6:45 – 8:00 p.m. – Presentations--details coming soon!

8:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Wrap-up & Networking

#AzureGovMeetup

The DC Microsoft Azure Government Meetup group is for anyone modernizing government IT. More specifically, those interested in Cloud Computing, Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Open Source, Cyber Security, Government Security & Compliance as well as Azure for Government. We invite startups, partners, practitioners, government innovators, MVPs and Microsoft product engineers alike to share their latest and greatest in government IT modernization. Bringing real world lessons directly to our DC government innovator community.

1776 is located only a few blocks from both Logan Circle and the White House. The building is across the street from the Washington Post and is home to Strayer University on the first floor. A sign is visible on the exterior of the building.

Parking: There’s a parking garage to the building. Rate is $6 after 5 p.m.

Metro: Closest metro stops are McPherson Square (blue and orange lines) and Farragut North (red line). 1776 is about a 5- to 7-minute walk from each station.