This online training will explore why software supply chain security has become a top concern as open-source software now powers the vast majority of modern applications. Drawing on real-world incidents like Log4Shell, malicious code injected into the Linux Kernel and phishing campaigns targeting PyPI, the session will examine how these threats emerge and why agencies are seeing increased government guidance and oversight. Attendees will learn...

Experts from Nokia and Carahsoft discuss how data centers can reduce human error, improve uptime and simplify operations through intent-driven automation validated designs and strategies to support evolving workloads including AI.

Keeping up with today’s technology buzzwords—from AI to quantum—can be overwhelming. For federal agencies, the real challenge isn’t just tracking trends, but understanding which innovations matter and how they impact current and future cybersecurity strategies. In the first installment of the Thales TCT CTO Sessions Webcast Series for 2026, the Thales TCT CTO Office will share expert insights and forward-looking perspec...

AI investment is accelerating, but so is executive pressure to prove impact. CIOs must show measurable outcomes, CFOs must validate financial returns and c‑suite leaders must align on where AI creates real business value. In this session, you’ll learn Gartner’s rigorous, repeatable approach for identifying high‑value AI use cases, prioritizing them based on strategic and economic criteria, and applying AI FinOps discipl...

Are you confident you know of the risks that are hidden within your network of contractors, suppliers, vendors, partners or even customers? Current day regulatory and geopolitical environments are volatile and traditional supply chain risk management and due diligence tools screen vendors for point-in-time compliance, leaving organizations blind to evolving risks related to adversarial ties, hidden ownership, financial red flags and compliance...

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: LEARN HOW TO BE THE HERO IN YOUR OWN RETIREMENT STORY & RETIRE WITH CONFIDENCE The ProFeds FedImpact Retirement Workshop gives federal employees a no-nonsense approach to evaluating the financial impact of benefits decisions made as they near retirement. Our goal is to help them avoid the red tape and to retire from federal service with confidence! IMPORTANT INFORMATION Attendance is free-of-charge Class size limited to...

The 2026 AFCEA DC Tech Summit will convene government leaders, defense decision-makers, and industry innovators to explore the Critical Technologies driving the future of national security. With a focus on advancing defense by providing the joint force asymmetrical capabilities, the summit offers industrial base companies a unique opportunity to understand emerging government priorities, align solutions with mission needs, and identify pathway...

The relentless growth of cyberattacks in today's digitally interconnected world has taken on new urgency for public sector officials, private sector leaders and those who operate the nation's critical infrastructure. The emergence of AI, combined with the growing resources of nation-state and criminal hackers, poses new dangers and risks that threaten not just individual privacy and corporate interests but also national security and global sta...

Across state and local government, critical services still rely on decades-old systems. From dispatching first responders to managing student records and benefits delivery, these applications continue to function — but they’re increasingly fragile, costly to maintain and risky to replace. Agencies know they need to modernize, but they’re wary of modernization efforts that stretch out for months and disrupt critical service de...

The Fed Expo event is back at the Holiday Inn Capitol-National Mall. Now that federal government workers are back in their offices, this event provides a great opportunity to engage with multiple federal agencies. The location of the event is central to several government agencies, such as FEMA, HHS, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Education. Additional agencies that are located within a 2 block radius that will receive promoti...