Agencies are awash with data, too often siloed within disparate legacy systems that are hard to integrate. As federal leaders strive to better serve the mission and enhance customer experience, how are they approaching the modernization of complex, data-centric systems? We’ll talk to government and industry experts about what “data as a strategic asset” really means in the federal space. Learn how agencies are approaching leg...

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 Partner (SP) companies, AFFIRM is hosting a SP only event for our SPs to meet and greet government leaders, engage with invited CIOs, and connect wi...

Agenda 5:00 PM | Doors Open and Bar Service Open 5:30 - 6:15 PM | Welcome & Fireside Chat Sheena Burrell, Chief Information Officer, Information Services, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration Gerald Caron, Chief Information Officer, U.S. International Trade Administration (invited) Meredith Egwuatu, Director, AT&T Tom Ragland, Vice President of Homeland Security, Dell Technologies Moderator: John Hewitt Jones, Managing Edi...

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 and industry participants will enjoy the Springfield Golf and Country Club on October 17, 2022. Proceeds will support AFFIRM’s STEM scholarships and grants program. The tournament is also an excellent networking opportunity for participants to renew and expand business relationships. Registration includes: Donation to the scholarship fund Greens fees and carts (golf)/Court fees (tennis) Closest to the pin and longest drive con...

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...

The AFFIRM Leadership Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments by an individual or team in providing firm direction, inspired vision, and outstanding contributions within or beyond an agency or organization. Their high impact achievements help government to be more effective and efficient in delivering its mission. 2021 Honorees Award for Transformational Technology - Erica Jaume, Technology Accelerator Program Manager, U.S. Department of...

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...

Government and industry participants will enjoy the River Creek Club in Leesburg, VA on October 18, 2021. Proceeds will support AFFIRM’s STEM scholarships program. The tournament is also an excellent networking opportunity for participants to renew and expand business relationships. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. and a continental breakfast will be provided to all. The golf tournament has a 9:00 a.m. start time, and for tennis play...

The 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act was passed at the end of 2018 with overwhelming support. The Act calls upon government to deliver the kind of customer service that citizens have come to expect from the private sector. Critical government services such as healthcare, housing, tax advice, driver’s licenses will be available digitally to reduce the taxpayer burden and improve Federal websites using modern technology such...