The U.S. military has a long track record of shaping technologies that redefine both national security and everyday life, from helping create the Internet to enabling today’s most advanced AI models. Now the Department of War is once again at the forefront of technological change, harnessing artificial intelligence to transform how forces prepare for complex and fast-moving missions. During this installment of Genius Machines, Defense On...

As government agencies accelerate their digital transformation efforts, the integration and security of operational technology (OT) has emerged as a mission-critical priority. Increasing connectivity across systems and devices has expanded the attack surface, making it essential to adopt secure, interoperable OT solutions that protect infrastructure, preserve data integrity, and ensure operational continuity. This webcast will explore the dist...

Due to the government shutdown, we have decided to postpone this event. We will announce the new date and time as soon as the details are finalized. In an era where cyber threats evolve at lightning speed, the public sector stands at a crossroads. Traditional security models, once deemed sufficient, now falter against sophisticated attacks targeting dispersed networks and cloud infrastructures. The 2025 Engage Public Sector Summit emerges as a...

As federal agencies confront rising demands for digital transformation, secure collaboration, and operational efficiency, the need for purpose-built, compliant cloud solutions has never been more urgent. And with the recent launch of FedRAMP 20x, the speed at which new cloud-based services become available may soon increase. In this Nextgov/FCW webcast, IT and program leaders from across government will share the state of cloud efforts within...

A lot of people working in or for the Department of Defense do so because of the pride and satisfaction of supporting the mission. This satisfaction can be enhanced by a positive experience. This talk explains how to use new AI tools to enhance the work force experience. Give your cyber work force something they can't get anywhere else. Make them look forward to coming to work on Monday morning and staying long past quitting time to learn more...

The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) introduces some of the most far-reaching vendor-vetting requirements in recent history. Chief among them is the Ernst amendment, which mandates stronger safeguards to prevent vendors with undisclosed ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and other foreign adversaries from entering the federal supply chain. Within the next year, agencies and contractors must establish validated, end-to-end...

As capabilities in multiple forms of AI are rapidly accelerating primarily because of the focus of significant venture capital funding in the field, the speed and accuracy of decisions are improving. The medical community has already shown the accuracy of detecting cancer has improved just through simple machine learning techniques. Warfighting is much more complex. The sensor input and information overload that occurs in many scenarios demand...

Rewriting the B2G Playbook: Bold Moves for Modern MarketersIn 2025, change isn’t just coming—it’s here. Major changes in the market landscape - fast-moving policy and priority shifts, budget challenges, procurement changes - have made unpredictability the new normal. Government executives, buyers and influencers are more selective, risk-averse, and inundated with information, making engagement tougher than ever. For B2G marke...

Cyber Defenders Workshop Part Two will bring together government and industry leaders to explore strategies for mitigating risk, staying ahead of evolving cyber threats, and protecting critical infrastructure and personal devices. As the federal government prioritizes cybersecurity, IT teams must balance modernizing legacy systems with ensuring cyber defenders are properly trained and equipped to navigate today’s complex threat landscape.

As artificial intelligence transforms the public sector, organizations must adopt modernized, resilient, and scalable infrastructure to unlock AI’s full potential. This program will explore real-world AI use cases and demonstrate how agencies can adopt a secure, scalable, and hybrid multicloud infrastructure with optimized network performance, preparing them for the evolving demands of AI. At the Equinix Engage event, experts will share...