Azure Gov Meetup: Navigating a data-driven government in the cloud
The President’s Management Agenda calls for the use of government’s data as a strategic asset to improve operations and effectiveness in serving citizens. Agencies are on the hook to modernize for a data-driven world and deploy data strategies that will help solve mission challenges.
To gain insights on how leading government and industry organizations are navigating this data-driven world, please RSVP and join us for a Microsoft Azure Government Meetup, Navigating a data-driven government in the cloud on Monday, Sept. 16 at 1776 New America in Washington, DC.
During this meetup you’ll hear about:
- Strategies from agencies using data analytics for mission impact
- Best practices on ways to extract actionable insights from data
- And, demos of some of the latest tools and technologies for data analytics
AGENDA (*subject to change)
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Networking & refreshments
6:35 PM – 6:40 PM Welcome & announcements
- Karina Homme, Senior Director, Microsoft Azure Government
- Vishwas Lele, CTO, AIS
6:40 PM – 6:50 PM Intelligent mission
- Vishwas Lele, CTO, AIS
6:50 PM – 7:20 PM Presentation & demo: New Wave (CMS) with Databricks
- Donghwa Kim, Director of Application Engineering, New Wave Telecom
- Howard Levenson, General Manager, Databricks Federal, LLC.
7:20 PM – 8:00 PM Panel: Navigating a data-driven government in the cloud
- Melvin Greer, Chief Data Scientist, Americas at Intel Corporation
- Jason Winder, CEO, Avrio Software Inc.
- Howard Levenson, General Manager, Databricks Federal, LLC.
- Karina Homme, Senior Director, Microsoft Azure Government (moderator)
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM Wrap-up & networking
For more details, be sure to check out the agenda and RSVP to join us for this free event. In addition to engaging discussions and learning, there will be excellent networking opportunities and refreshments. We hope to see you there – be sure to invite your colleagues and connections to join, too!
If you can't join us in person at 1776, please watch the livestream: https://aka.ms/AzureGovMeetupLive
About us:
With more than 2,600 members, the Azure Government DC user community is one of the largest government cloud communities in the DC-metro region. To join this group of government cloud innovators and stay informed of upcoming events, visit us on Meetup: www.meetup.com/DCAzureGov.
GETTING THERE
New America Building
Next to Joe's Stone Crab
740 15th St NW #900 (9th floor)
Washington, DC 20005
Metro
The closest metro stop is McPherson Square (orange, silver & blue lines). The New America building is about a 5-10 minute walk from the station.
Parking
There is no parking available in the building itself, however, there are several lots located near the building. The main three lots are located H Street NW between 14th and 15th with varying prices between $8-$16 after 5:30 pm. You can reference this link to find the most convenient and available parking.
Speaker and Presenter Information
Presentation/Demo Speakers:
- Vishwas Lele, CTO, AIS
- Donghwa Kim, Director of Application Engineering, New Wave Telecom
- Howard Levenson, General Manager, Databricks Federal, LLC.
Panel Speakers:
- Melvin Greer, Chief Data Scientist, Americas at Intel Corporation
- Jason Winder, CEO, Avrio Software Inc.
- Howard Levenson, General Manager, Databricks Federal, LLC.
- Karina Homme, Senior Director, Microsoft Azure Government (moderator)
Relevant Government Agencies
Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID, National Guard Association, EEOC, Federal Government, State & Local Government, FDA, Foreign Governments/Agencies
This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities
When
Mon, Sep 16, 2019, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Cost
Complimentary: $ 0.00
Where
1776 at New America
740 15th St NW #900
(9th floor)
Washington, DC 20005
Get directions
Website
Click here to visit event website
Organizer
Microsoft Azure Government DC User Community