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...

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 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; in 2020, USAJOBS.gov hosted more than 330,000 job announcements. As a student, you may wonder if a career in government is for you. Questions about how to apply, what kind of jobs does the government offer, what career paths ar...

Across the nation, women in government technology are raising their voices to build a government fueled by a diversity of perspectives. Over the last 20 years, more women are not only sitting at the table, but are also thriving as change agents in the drive to bring technology modernization and innovation to support their agency’s mission. This panel will discuss the path to successfully leading in challenging times. The discussion will...

Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence were once pipe dreams on a movie screen. From Gort in The Day the Earth Stood Still to R2D2 in Star Wars, Americans have been fascinated to watch machines emulate people. Those technologies are now realities, and many are driving government to deliver the mission is more effective ways than ever imagined. Robotic process automation, machine learning, artificial intelligence, 5G, these and more...

The Technology Modernization Fund was established to provide funding to jumpstart mission delivery through I.T. This program charges agencies to invest in modernizing vital technology projects, especially those that cut across agencies, address immediate security gaps, and improve the public’s ability to access government services. This panel will discuss the role the TMF has played in supporting cross-government collaboration, creating...