Azure Gov DC Meetup: How AI is Creating What's Next in Government

As AI emerges from research labs and IT back offices and into the mainstream, the transformational possibilities of AI for both businesses and government are enormous. According to the Executive Order on Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, released earlier this year, AI promises to drive growth of the United States economy, enhance our economic and national security, and improve our quality of life.

To discuss how AI is creating what’s next in government, be sure to RSVP and join the Microsoft Azure Government user community for a meetup on Wednesday, April 24 from 6 – 8:30 p.m., at 1776 Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia.

During this meeting you’ll hear from leading experts on AI in government who will discuss:

• How government is using AI today and its vision of the future
• Best practices and challenges for government with AI
• Innovative AI solutions along with exciting demos

AGENDA

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM  Networking

6:35 PM – 6:40 PM  Welcome

• Karina Homme, Senior Director, Microsoft Azure Government
• Vishwas Lele, CTO, AIS & Microsoft MVP

6:40 PM – 7:20 PM  Presentation with Demos: Knowledge Mining with Azure AI

• Speakers: Uche Adegbite, Sr. Director, Data & AI, Microsoft Azure Government & Kevin Tupper, Tech Solutions Professional, AI, Microsoft Federal
• Abstract:Your organization has a treasure trove of data. Learn how to use artificial intelligence to turn that data into knowledge. Then use that knowledge as a force multiplier empowering your organization to achieve its mission with greater impact. 

7:20 PM – 8:00 PM  Panel: How AI is Creating What’s Next in Government

• Dominic Delmolino, Chief Technology Officer, Accenture Federal Services
• Michael Mitchell, Program Manager, Enterprise Data Management, Defense Security Service (DSS)
• Vijay Mehra, Principal Consultant, KYM Advisors, Inc.
• Robert Shelton, Chief Technology Officer at National Security Group, Microsoft Federal
• Karina Homme, Senior Director, Microsoft Azure Government (Moderator)

8:00 PM – 8:30 PM  Wrap-up & Networking

Be sure to RSVP to secure your spot today to join this month's Microsoft Azure Government Meetup. As always, our Meetups are free, open to the public and provide excellent networking opportunities and refreshments. Please help us spread the word about this community and event by inviting your colleagues and connections, too!

Getting There:

1776
2231 Crystal Drive, #1000 (10th Floor)
Arlington, VA 22203

Metro
The closest metro stop is Crystal City (yellow & blue lines).
1776 is about a 7 minute walk from the station (you can also
walk through the Crystal City Shops “Underground” and make most
of the trip indoors - follow signs to “23rd Street”).

Parking
The 1776 building has an underground parking deck on 23rd Street S and
Crystal Drive, right at the intersection. When you enter the parking
lot, turn left following signs to the restaurant “Ruth’s Chris". Make
sure to park in the green zone to access our building directly (if
you’re not sure, the pillars have the building address on them as
well).

#AzureGovMeetup

About the Azure Government user community

The Azure Government DC user community was created as a place to bring together professionals interested in learning about government innovation especially around cloud computing technologies and capabilities. It is an open community with the goal of sharing best practices in a non-sales environment. 

Launched in February 2016 by Karina Homme, Azure Government, Microsoft; and Vishwas Lele, CTO of AIS and Microsoft Azure MVP, the community hosts monthly meetups that draw an average of 80-100 government and industry attendees. We also livestream our events to reach those outside of the DC-metro area.

Currently, the Azure Gov DC User Community comprises 2,220+ members and is growing! We invite you to visit our site www.meetup.com/DCAzureGov/ to learn more and join us.