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Microsoft's Azure Government user community was created to bring together professionals interested in learning about government innovation, especially around cloud computing technologies and capabilities. With more than 4,100 members, this community is open to the public and provides a non-sales environment to share best practices and learnings during regular meetups.

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Events We Are Sponsoring

AppWorld 2026

Mar 10-12, 2026

Las Vegas, NV

F5 Networks

In this era of AI and rapid technological advancement, success belongs to those who rise to the challenge. Join peers and experts to tackle AI security and multicloud complexity, build practical skills, and prepare for what’s next.

Mar 12, 2026

Washington, DC

Built For Your Mission
Dell Technologies is purpose-built to help you achieve your mission-critical goals. Join us for a Dell Technologies Symposium -- a curated experience designed to equip Federal leaders with practical strategies and emerging technologies that deliver real mission-driven results. Connect with peers and industry experts to explore solutions in AI and the latest innovations; providing the tools and insights needed to advance your agency's strategy with confidence. 

 

What's here powers what's next

Explore how federal agencies are harnessing data, building resilience, and embracing emerging technologies to drive meaningful impact. From AI transformation to modern data centers and multi-cloud, discover groundbreaking solutions that are shaping our future. Throughout the keynote sessions, solutions expo, and curated breakouts, you’ll gain insights into our comprehensive portfolio designed to meet the mission-critical needs of federal agencies. 

 

Supercharge your network

Elevate your connections within the federal government community. Dive into the Dell Technologies network and spark new ideas. Forge meaningful relationships with government and industry experts.

Mar 16-20, 2026

Atlanta, GA

What is FABCON?
FABCON is the largest conference dedicated to Microsoft Fabric, bringing together tech enthusiasts, innovators, and industry leaders to explore the future of data, analytics, business intelligence, and AI integration. This dynamic event showcases cutting-edge developments within Microsoft Fabric, offering attendees the opportunity to learn from expert-led sessions, gain insights from Microsoft keynotes, and network with like-minded professionals.

 

Why Attend FabCon 2026?

  • Inspiring Keynotes
    Attending a Microsoft keynote at FABCON gives you exclusive insights into the latest advancements in Microsoft Fabric, directly from industry leaders and Microsoft experts. You'll gain valuable knowledge, practical strategies, and a firsthand look at innovations shaping the future of data and analytics.
  • Expert-led Workshops
    Workshops at FABCON allow attendees to dive deep into topics like data engineering, AI integration, Power BI, real-time analytics and more, gaining practical skills to apply in their professional projects.
  • Engaging Power Hour
    Power Hour is an energetic and interactive experience that brings attendees together for quick-fire presentations, engaging activities, and opportunities to connect with experts and peers in the Microsoft Fabric community at FABCON. And lots and lots of SWAG!
  • Insightful Sessions
    The sessions at FABCON a Microsoft Fabric Community Conference explore the latest advancements in data, governance, analytics, business intelligence and AI. With over 200 expert-led options, attendees can gain valuable knowledge and strategies to maximize the potential of Microsoft Fabric.
  • Powerful Connections
    Networking at FABCON is a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, peers, and experts. Build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and collaborate on innovative solutions in a vibrant and welcoming environment.
  • DataViz Championship
    The Power BI Data Visualization World Championships is a global competition for data enthusiasts, where participants create impactful visualizations using Power BI. Finalists will compete live at FABCON.

Mar 23-26, 2026

San Francisco, CA

Ideas become breakthroughs when shared. Challenges become opportunities when tackled together. That’s the Power of Community—a key focus for RSAC™ 2026 Conference. Real change happens when cybersecurity professionals unite.

 

Whether you're an RSAC™ Conference first-timer or a returning attendee you won’t want to miss what’s in store for RSAC 2026.

Mar 24, 2026

Durham, NC

This invitation-only gathering brings together state and local IT executives, emerging leaders, and visionary thinkers for candid conversations on the future of public-sector technology. Focused on leadership development, innovation, and strategy, the Forum goes beyond the tech to address the people, policies, and practices shaping digital government. Through peer exchange and practical sessions, participants gain the insights, relationships, and skills needed to lead their organizations and communities into the future.

 

This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Sherri Tidwell.

Mar 25-26, 2026

San Diego, CA

The Government Efficiency Summit will bring together state & local government leaders, policymakers, and financial experts for a full day of high-impact conversation and collaboration. With more fiscal responsibility landing at the state and local level—and the real possibility of reduced federal support—now is the time to sharpen fiscal resilience, cut waste, and find smarter ways to fund and deliver services. By fostering collaboration between government, industry leaders, and financial experts, the Summit aims to drive actionable insights that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector spending.

 

Where ideas become action!

 

Join Governing & The Center for Digital Government to share insights, build partnerships, and help drive a more efficient, effective government for all constituents.


Stay tuned for more information!

 

This is an invitation-only event.

Apr 7-8, 2026

Appleton, WI

The Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit is where the state’s cyber strategy takes shape.

For more than a decade, Wisconsin has led with a proactive, collaborative approach to protecting its digital infrastructure. This Summit offers focused, practical content built around real incidents, lessons learned, and proven solutions. Attendees hear directly from state leadership, military and emergency management partners, CIOs, CISOs, and industry experts on the issues most critical to Wisconsin’s cybersecurity posture. This summit equips leaders at every level to work smarter, respond faster, and defend the systems residents depend on every day. Protecting Wisconsin isn't just IT work; it’s public service. Join the partners across the state who are making security stronger, safer, and more resilient!

Participants gain:

  • Actionable tactics to reduce cyber risk
  • Case studies and best practices from Wisconsin agencies and local governments
  • Threat intelligence from public and private sector experts
  • Networking with security peers and regional partners
  • Tools to better protect communities, services, and critical systems

Open to Public Sector only.

Apr 7-9, 2026

Chicago, IL

Learn. Transform. Connect.

Explore the intersection of agentic AI, distributed data, modern IT, and cloud native innovation—designed to help you meet today’s demands and scale for tomorrow. 

Over three days, get forward-looking guidance from Nutanix leadership and expert practitioners. Dive into immersive AI use cases, hands-on labs, and strategic sessions that map directly to your business goals. Walk away with actionable innovations to solve today’s challenges and build a future-proof architecture for what’s next.

Intelligence organizations are rapidly advancing digital modernization to harness AI for faster, more informed decision-making. Microsoft 365 Copilot brings AI-powered capabilities directly into the tools analysts use every day, streamlining workflows, improving information synthesis and enabling secure collaboration across classified and mission-sensitive environments.

Join Microsoft and Carahsoft for an exclusive, mission-focused workshop where you’ll gain strategic insights into Microsoft’s approach to AI across cloud platforms and services, explore real-world use cases that demonstrate how M365 Copilot accelerates analysis, reporting and collaboration in mission-critical scenarios, experience live demonstrations of Copilot in action with best practices for secure deployment, and understand governance and compliance through Responsible AI principles, identity boundaries, and continuous risk monitoring strategies.

If you are interested in learning more about Microsoft 365 Copilot, this workshop will show you how to apply AI solutions that streamline workflows and enhance mission readiness.

Apr 14-15, 2026

Sacramento, CA

Now in its 21st year, the California Public Sector CIO Academy returns in 2026 as the premier event for developing both today’s senior technology leaders and the next generation rising in their ranks. Rooted in human-centered leadership, the Academy provides a unique environment where current and emerging leaders can sharpen the skills, insights, and resilience needed to guide organizational transformation. Against the backdrop of California’s ambitious digital initiatives, the Academy blends learning, mentorship, and collaboration, empowering leaders at every stage of their journey to shape a government that advances with purpose and innovation

 

This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Jen Caldwell.

Apr 14, 2026

Washington, DC

With the mainstream arrival of large-language, generative AI models in recent years, artificial intelligence unexpectedly emerged as a top priority for the White House to drive economic prosperity and boost government efficiency and mission effectiveness. With AI set to revolutionize government operations and services in ways that no technology before it has, the nation is at a critical point where it’s competing to set the tone for how AI will be used and who will lead in its adoption globally. And with the Trump administration retaking the Oval Office, the focus has been set on sustaining and enhancing the nation’s leadership in AI “to promote human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security.”


Register today for AITalks, the premier event where top government leaders, tech innovators, and industry experts converge to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the public sector space, particularly as the Trump White House establishes its AI vision and priorities. During the daylong event, you’ll hear about cutting-edge AI applications revolutionizing government operations — from cybersecurity to citizen services — practical insights on building a culture of AI adoption and overcoming implementation challenges, and how government agencies are mitigating unfolding risks associated with the nascent technology.

Apr 28-30, 2026

Washington, DC

Modern Day Marine is the largest military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition exclusively targeted to Marines and the Corps. The show floor hosts more than 350 exhibitors displaying the latest warfighting innovations and technology, presentations from influential Marines and DoD personnel, the OBJ1 Wargaming Convention, and more.

May 5-7, 2026

Las Vegas, NV

Learn for three days.. Level up for life.


At Knowledge, you won’t just learn about AI—you’ll put it to work yourself.

  • Go from hype to how - Keep learning and start building. Create AI agents, vibe code with intention, and ship something that matters.
  • Link up and win together - Find your crew and solve anything. Connect with peers and pros to turn your toughest questions into breakthroughs.
  • Fuel your AI fire - Dive into the AI innovations shaping real organizations. Leave with a crystal-clear vision, powered by platform-driven insights.

Knowledge will take place May 5-7, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Venetian Resort and Wynn Las Vegas properties. We are excited to welcome you back to Knowledge, where you and AI get to work.

May 31-Jun 4, 2026

Las Vegas, NV

Join us for an unforgettable week in vibrant Las Vegas, where hands-on learning, powerful collaboration, and epic fun collide!

 

For over 36 years, Cisco Live has been the ultimate destination for IT practitioners. Supercharge your skills, explore the future of tech, build your network, and celebrate one another!

 

Why should you attend?

  • Connect and network with the brightest minds to tackle your toughest tech and business challenges.
  • Discover the latest Cisco products, technologies, and services – from AI to security and networking. Plus, put your new expertise to the test with a Cisco certification exam, available for FREE to all Full Conference and IT Leadership package pass holders.
  • Hear from Cisco’s Executive Leadership Team and technology industry trailblazers as they unveil Cisco’s vision for the future. Learn from top partners and Cisco experts in the energetic heart of Cisco Live – the World of Solutions!
  • Get ready to party at the legendary Cisco Live Celebration! Experience epic receptions, dynamic meetups, thrilling gamification competitions – and more! – all week long in Las Vegas. 

Jun 1-3, 2026

National Harbor, MD

Join us to uncover the latest cybersecurity insights and solutions with experts, CISOs and service providers to accelerate your business.

The 2026 agenda will deliver the latest cybersecurity, risk management, strategy and leadership insights across key topic areas, covering the challenges most critical to CISOs and their teams.

Explore the topics that will be covered at this year’s conference, informed by key challenges for CISOs and their teams.

  • AI in Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity leaders play a critical role in AI. Explore how to govern the secure use of AI across your organization, integrate AI into all aspects of cybersecurity, defend against AI-generated attacks and navigate the AI hype to create real value.
  • Cyber Resilience - In an ever-changing and increasingly complex environment and threat landscape, improving the ability of the organization to resist, absorb, recover and adapt to business disruption is vital. Cybersecurity leaders must embed resilience as a key element in every aspect of their cybersecurity programs.
  • Cybersecurity Leadership, Management and Governance - Cybersecurity leaders must reframe their roles for a volatile, uncertain world and better support business outcomes. Learn how to develop a business-driven cybersecurity program, use metrics to prove value, deliver effective cybersecurity governance, and enhance leadership skills and effectiveness.
  • Data Security, Privacy and Compliance - Discover how to build the right data security governance and controls to account for constantly changing data-sharing requirements, the increasing risks of using unstructured data with generative AI tools and privacy laws.
  • Security Culture, Behavior and Awareness - Cultivating a robust cybersecurity culture within the organization is crucial for safeguarding assets and maintaining trust with key business partners. Explore how to reevaluate your awareness initiatives to foster a culture of security and enable increased secure behaviors.

Secure your spot at Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026. See you there!

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Events Where We Are Exhibiting

Mar 9-12, 2026

Las Vegas, NV

HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition brings together a vibrant and diverse community of healthcare trailblazers from around the world. This gathering includes visionary CIOs and top-level executives, dedicated healthcare providers, knowledgeable informaticists, tech-savvy health IT professionals, forward-thinking government officials, innovative disruptors, strategic consultants, and dynamic market suppliers, among many, many other movers and shakers. Get ready for an exhilarating exchange of ideas and insights that will shape tomorrow’s healthcare! 

HIMSS26 is the peak of health IT educational programming. HIMSS26 is not just a conference; it's a gathering of the brightest minds in healthcare, coming together to enlighten, inspire, and lead discussions that transform into actionable insights for you and your organization. From Monday to Thursday, talk health equity, AI, data governance, workforce challenges, digital health transformation, interoperability, cybersecurity, process analysis and redesign, and all the latest in health IT. With focused preconference forums, captivating keynotes, interactive special events, and a wide array of general education sessions covering crucial topics, every moment is a chance to deepen your understanding and expertise.

Healthcare innovation thrives at the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. Las Vegas provides the perfect backdrop for leading healthcare tech companies to feature new products, startups to tell their stories, and specialty pavilions to take you into the intricacies of your favorite topics. Our exhibition floor has an innovation-fueled atmosphere that leaves you feeling energized, inspired, and connected to your community. 

From vibrant evening networking extravaganzas to intimate, exclusive executive gatherings, forge meaningful connections with the absolute best in the industry at HIMSS25. We’re meeting in Vegas to make collaboration and relationship building an exciting, adventurous part of advancing healthcare!

Mar 23-24, 2026

Chula Vista, CA

Join us at Gartner Digital Workplace Summit 2026. Experience the premier conference to help digital workplace leaders tasked with enhancing digital employee experience, leveraging GenAI and improving technology adoption.

 

Why Gartner conferences?

  • Insights you can trust - Join us for the only IT conference shaped by data-driven insights and more than 200,000 annual conversations between Gartner experts and the IT community.
  • Validate your strategy - Our global team of 60+ on-site data, analytics and AI experts helps you create and validate your game plan using actionable business and technology insights.
  • Strengthen your network - Join a large and diverse group of data, analytics and AI executives at a conference that prioritizes meaningful interactions and powerful connections.

May 4-7, 2026

Kansas City, MO

The NLIT Summit is sponsored by the NLIT Society, a professional society founded to facilitate the exchange of best practices and ideas among IT and Cybersecurity professionals within the DOE complex, strengthen the infrastructure, and identify efficiencies within the DOE laboratory system. The Summit facilitates sharing information regarding all aspects of IT and Cybersecurity operations, technology, policies, and practices in support of research conducted at the Laboratories. It is open to all personnel in the IT and Cybersecurity fields working at Laboratories and Plants affiliated with government funded activities, as well as Federal government employees in the IT or Cybersecurity fields that work at agencies associated with the participating Laboratories.

The Summit consists of presentations, Community of Interest Network (COIN) collaboration sessions, panel discussions, tutorials, and technology demonstrations on a variety of topics of current interest to the IT community within DOE. There is an emphasis on providing opportunities for active participation and networking between attendees. Best practices, strategies, methodologies, implementations, lessons learned, innovative solutions, and emerging topics within the DOE community are shared during the Summit’s many sessions and events.

Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) is proud to announce the 27th Annual Information Security Forum (ISF) on May 20-21, 2026 (Wednesday-Thursday) at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas. As the premier cybersecurity event for Texas state and local government and public education institutions, ISF 2026 brings together decision-makers, IT professionals, and security leaders from across the state for two days of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

 

ISF will feature engaging presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration between public-and private-sector security experts.

Oct 19-22, 2026

Orlando, FL

Join us to uncover the latest CIO insights and solutions with experts, IT executive peers and service providers to accelerate your business.

 

Why Gartner conferences?

  • Insights you can trust - Join us for the only IT conference shaped by data-driven insights and more than 200,000 annual conversations between Gartner experts and the IT community.
  • Validate your strategy - Our global team of 60+ on-site data, analytics and AI experts helps you create and validate your game plan using actionable business and technology insights.
  • Strengthen your network - Join a large and diverse group of data, analytics and AI executives at a conference that prioritizes meaningful interactions and powerful connections.

Nov 15-20, 2026

Chicago, IL

Each year, SC provides the leading technical program for the HPC community. The Program is designed to share best practices in all areas of high performance computing. Become a contributor and share your excellence. Presenting at SC is extremely rewarding.

 

Here’s your opportunity to meet and interact with industry, research organizations, universities, and startups joining us from across the globe. As an exhibitor, showcase your cutting-edge technologies, products, and services to thousands of attendees.

 

The Students@SC program offers a broad range of volunteer experiences, cluster competitions, and networking opportunities. Put your professional development into overdrive and identify the possibilities within the field of high performance computing.

 

Industry, academia, and government experts volunteer to design, build, and administer the cutting-edge SCinet infrastructure, providing internet connectivity for attendees and pushing the boundaries of network innovation through research and demos.

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