Every four years, the Presidential transition from one administration to another presents the Federal Government with one of its most daunting challenges. The planning for this enormous undertaking starts months before the actual election and swearing-in of the President. Behind the scenes, this change has a profound impact on how the Departments function and how they address immediate needs and plan for the future. It is not just a change in...

Get ready for a bold vision of the future, where customer-centricity meets cutting-edge technology. As we approach 2030 just 6 short years from now, the way we interact with government is sure to change. What will the future look like? We’ll discuss the path forward with government and industry leaders, exploring how technologies such as AI, personalized experiences, and hyper-local apps will transform government/constituent interaction....

The world of technology is advancing rapidly, and the federal government needs leaders who can persevere. The federal government must foster proactive, forward-thinking, and adaptable leadership to drive innovation and success. To achieve this, the federal government must develop short-term and long-term goals aligning with objectives, track progress, and motivate teams toward success. With these strategies in place, agencies can empower leade...

Kick off 2024 with AFFIRM and our interactive, virtual panel of accomplished IT executives from a variety of agencies and backgrounds. It is important for all of us in the government IT industry to nurture emerging and proven talent. Our panel of outstanding women leaders will share their insights about their own mentors, what it takes to rise through the ranks of an agency, and how they define professional and personal success. Join us to hea...

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...

To keep pace in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, federal agencies require modern advanced technology capabilities to quickly adapt to changing citizen, workforce, and compliance requirements. As government agencies accelerate digital modernization efforts, enabling agencies to keep pace with innovations such as artificial intelligence and machine learning while delivering greater mission impact at scale is a top priority. The future of go...

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 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 panel discussion followed by refreshments. The panel will continue the conversation on Powering the Government Workforce through Digital Transformation from the Speakers Series held the day before. Panelist Calvin Mitchell, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Util...

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...