In today’s increasingly interconnected digital era, our nation faces unprecedented cyber risks. Despite the apparent simplicity of our world, technology continues to grow more intricate, amplifying the threats we encounter. Both external and internal cyber threats are escalating, compounded by reductions in IT budgets redirected to support global conflicts. Our digital supply chains, reliant on IT infrastructure, are prime targets for ha...

In an era where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, the need for robust cybersecurity strategies in government IT departments is more pressing than ever. These threats are continuously evolving, leveraging new technologies and exploiting vulnerabilities in innovative ways. As a result, there is an urgent need for IT sectors to adapt and enhance their cybersecurity strategies. This adaptation isn’t just about implementing new te...

The long awaited executive guidance on artificial intelligence has been released by the current administration and Federal agencies have wasted little time getting to work. With the frameworks outlined in the executive order, agencies have started implementing the guidance into their operational networks, recognizing the imperative of swiftly integrating AI-focused strategies to enhance the resilience and effectiveness of their cybersecurity m...

We will open with a brief recap on what is the Integrated Value Network (IVN) presented by the team, followed by panel questions and audience Q&A. We will close with a brief IVN demo.

Please join us for ATARC’s first virtual Live Build challenge! Teams will be tasked with building an innovative application in real-time using Unqork’s codeless development platform. Applications will showcase how the government can leverage codeless development to rapidly drive impactful mission modernization. Audience will be shuffled through each team’s room as they build, with an opportunity to watch and ask questions. Th...

This talk will summarize the AFRL Quantum Information Science program covering timing, sensing, networking and computing. Six of the nine AFRL tech directorates have active R&D programs in this strategically important area. Research timelines and operational impact will be discussed. Partnership opportunities through the Innovare Advancement Center will also be highlighted. Open Q&A discussion

The Multicloud Working Group’s mission is to share broadened definitions, understanding and best practices around ‘Multicloud’ and ‘Multicloud Operating Model’ in today’s multicloud ecosystem. This enables public sector organizations to understand and contend with the Day 2 operational complexities of the multicloud operating model they will encounter as they adopt and scale application, data, user experienc...

A collection of presentations covering various topics including: Evolution of IT Leadership: Navigating Technological Transformation Strategic Planning for Resilience: Federal Leaders’ Response to Cybersecurity Challenges Data-Driven Governance: Leveraging Analytics and AI for Informed Decision-Making Federal IT Leadership in 2024 and Beyond: C-Level Strategies and the CIO’s Role

Initiating the development of practices to ease migration from the current set of public-key cryptographic algorithms to replacement algorithms that are resistant to quantum computer-based attacks. Open Q&A discussion.

Kaniah Konkoly-Thege and Ryan McKenney from Quantinuum will present on the export control landscape for quantum technologies. In October 2022, the Biden administration introduced semiconductor, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing-related export controls on China and has since made numerous public statements that similar restrictions on quantum technologies may follow. Existing U.S. quantum technology controls target specific end users,...