What must agencies consider when executing a modernization strategy? How does an agency meet the needs for a simplified and automated IT infrastructure, while also executing a modern cyber-security strategy? On April 25, government and industry leaders and decision makers will explore the approaches needed to incorporate modernized technologies in federal agencies. Attend to hear how you can modernize legacy systems and implement a sustainable...

With cyber threats on the rise, how can governments prepare to prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from such attacks? Vigilance against cyber threats requires not only significant investments in hyper-secure technology infrastructure, but also a highly skilled workforce. In Austin, hear from the federal, state and local leaders who are partnering across government, industry and academia to prioritize cybersecurity readiness through tec...

In just the last five years, artificial intelligence has evolved from a staple of science fiction to a real-world magnet for large-scale investment. Increases in computing power and the emergence of large data sets to train ever more powerful machine learning algorithms have created real world applications and success stories. And both trends are expected to accelerate into the 2020s. With the standing up of the Joint Artificial Intelligence C...

A product of the Trump administration’s push for government-wide IT modernization, GSA’s Centers of Excellence attempt to spread best practices across government by using a narrow focus to make real change at a few agencies. Now over a year into implementation, what real-world progress has the CoE initiative made? During this viewcast, Nextgov will sit down with the leaders of the CoE program and participating agencies to take a de...

Whether it’s protecting sensitive data, ensuring the secure delivery of services, or conducting cyber warfare, cybersecurity must be a top priority for all levels of government. However, in order to build an effective cybersecurity strategy that protects both information and citizens, governments must have a cultural foundation of cyber awareness, training, and vigilance. In Atlanta, we will convene federal, military, state and local le...

The panel will explore how today’s intelligence analysts utilize AI/ML and their evolving role as we begin to trust and understand machine augmentation in order to maintain our competitive edge in the intelligence and national security arena. 5:00 PMRegistration and Networking 6:00 PM Opening Remarks 6:05 PM Panel Discussion and Q + A Susan Kalweit, Director, Analysis, National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyIsaac Zaworski, Vice Preside...

It's no secret: the need to revamp federal technology isn't going anywhere, and data analytics is at the forefront of the discussion. As service delivery becomes more complex and with more data troves at our fingertips than ever before, modernizing IT and utilizing disruptive technologies like advanced analytics can't be viewed as a luxury— they're a priority. And this colossal undertaking won't be fully realized overnight.On December 1...

With all the buzz surrounding disruptive technologies like machine learning, blockchain, artificial intelligence, drones and more, it can be easy to forget federal technology’s raison d’être: enable the mission. These technologies are a means to the mission’s end, empowering agencies to achieve mission goals more efficiently and securely while permanently changing roles and processes. Join Government Executive and Next...

Russia, China and Iran. Legacy systems and an aging workforce. An incredibly vulnerable national critical infrastructure. Cybersecurity threats exist almost everywhere you look. Whether it’s organized hackers, institutional breakdowns or simply a system that previously didn’t need cyber protection, the problems government cyber officials face are almost everywhere. Luckily, in recent years and too many breaches to count, there are...

Technology is changing the way government interacts with the citizens it serves, offering new tools, techniques, and frameworks. We'll explore these changing dynamics and take a look at case studies from agencies and teams who have transformed the way their services are designed, delivered, and perceived, all with an eye towards championing their customers — the citizens and people who use their services.