Azure Gov Meetup: Gov IT modernization in the era of COVID-19



 

It was recently announced that the Technology Modernization Fund could get an additional $3 billion for agencies to upgrade IT tied to the COVID-19 response. Now, more than ever, there’s a great sense of urgency and demand for government to modernize and adopt cloud technologies to ensure it can best serve citizens.

 

With this in mind, we invite you to RSVP and join us for our virtual Microsoft Azure Government DC meetup, Gov IT modernization in the era of COVID-19 Wednesday, April 29 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. EDT by joining: www.aka.ms/AzureGovMeetupLive

 

During this event, which is free and open to the public, we’ll discuss the latest in gov IT modernization including:

  • Best practices for rapidly adopting cloud technologies
  • Tips on breaking through common barriers
  • Latest trends and approaches, plus what’s to come
  • Plus, demos of tools and tech to advance your IT modernization projects

AGENDA (*subject to change)

6:30 PM – 6:40 PM        Welcome & announcements

6:40 PM – 7:05 PM        Azure Sentinel demo

  • Nicholas DiCola, Principal Group PM Manager, C+AI Security Experience Engineering Team, Microsoft

7:05 PM – 7:30 PM        Digital modernization in the federal landscape

  • John Blandin, Director Consulting Services, CGI Federal
  • Reynaldo Martinez, Senior Account Executive, Microsoft
  • Allan Leighty, Senior Program Manager, FastTrack, Microsoft

7:30 PM – 7:55 PM        Panel:  Gov IT modernization in the era of COVID-19

 

7:55 PM – 8:00 PM         Closing remarks

 
We look forward to “seeing you” on Microsoft Teams. Please help us get the word out that we are virtual this month, and be sure to invite your colleagues and connections to RSVP and join us too.
 
About us:
With more than 3,000 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.

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, NSA, FCC


    Event Type
    Webcast


    This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities


    When
    Wed, Apr 29, 2020, 6:30pm - 8:00pm ET


    Cost
    Complimentary:    $ 0.00


    Website
    Click here to visit event website


    Organizer
    Microsoft Azure Government DC User Community


    Contact Event Organizer


    Join the event conversation:
    @Microsoft_Gov
    #AzureGovMeetup


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