With the rise of emerging technologies, the government seeks ways to improve their efficiency and productivity. One such technology that's gaining traction is generative AI. Government leaders are now exploring use cases of generative AI to accelerate efficiency in their organizations. By automating repetitive tasks and generating new data, generative AI can help governments save time and resources while improving the accuracy and quality of w...

Agencies face sophisticated, ever-evolving cyber attacks against systems, data, infrastructure, and supply chains. How are agency CISOs and CIOs responding? Hear from a panel of civilian agency leaders and industry cyber experts as they discuss top federal cybersecurity trends. Learn how agencies are evolving their approaches to enterprise IT risk management, supply chain risk management and zero trust while readying the agency for TIC 3.0 and...

The Federal government is the largest employer in the world with a workforce of more than 2 million strong, dedicated to improving the lives of the American people. The talent recruitment effort is ongoing year to year, nationwide, with 22% of all federal employees in Washington, DC and the other 80% around the United States and across the world. In this post-pandemic world, much has changed. Companies are downsizing, and you may be concerned...

After Hours: Operationalizing the Federal Sustainability Plan AFFIRM After Hours is a unique networking tradition and must-attend event where government, industry, and academia network to collaborate and innovate. Join us for a special fireside chat, followed by refreshments. The Federal government is the largest energy, goods, and services consumer in the nation with a portfolio of 318,000 buildings, fleet of 600,000 cars and trucks, and ann...

Government agencies faced and mastered the workforce transformation needs of the last few years. As remote teams, they demonstrated exceptional innovation and service to our country, making a significant impact on citizens, their agencies, and across the government. Their missions are vital, from delivering veterans’ healthcare using a whole-system approach, digitizing information to permanently preserve historic documents, husbanding pu...

AFFIRM sustaining partners are the foundation of our work, contributing to AFFIRM’s scholarship program, supporting AFFIRM’s scholarships to STEM students, and helping deliver educational forums to our government members. In appreciation of these philanthropic efforts by our Sustaining Partners companies, AFFIRM is hosting a networking event to meet the 2022-2023 government leadership, engage with invited Federal CIOs, and meet you...

The Federal government is stepping up to more effectively deliver American citizens superlative services that they deserve. From the far-reaching Executive Order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government to the President’s Management Agenda’s priority 2, Delivering Excellent, Equitable, and Secure Federal Services and Customer Experience, the government is zeroing in on its citi...

AFFIRM After Hours is a unique networking tradition and must-attend event where government, industry, and academia network to collaborate and innovate. Join us for a special fireside chat, followed by refreshments.

5:00 PM Doors Open and Cash-Only Bar Service Open 5:30 - 6:15 PM Welcome & Fireside Chat - IT Modernization Michael Gardner, Chief Information Security Officer (Acting), Federal Student Aid an Office of the U.S. Department of Education (Invited) Russell Haj Ramos, Chief Information Security Officer (Acting), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Invited) Ron Thompson, CDO and Deputy Digital Transformation Officer, NASA (Invited...

As we return to the workplace, there are changes aplenty, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the value of personal engagement. Month by month, the AFFIRM community welcomes you for camaraderie, cocktails, and conversation as government and industry gather. Registration is complimentary and required to attend the event. Event Details 5:00 PM Doors Open 5:30 - 6:15 PM Welcome & Fireside Chat Gerald Caron III, Chief Information Office...