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As government agencies accelerate digital modernization, AI assistants are emerging as powerful tools for streamlining workflows, improving service delivery, and reducing administrative burden. Yet many leaders are still navigating how to integrate these capabilities responsibly, securely, and in alignment with mission needs.

This virtual workshop brings together government practitioners, technology experts, and industry subject matter experts to explore practical applications of AI assistants across federal operations. Through demonstrations, discussions, and real‑world use cases, participants will learn how AI can:

• • Automate routine tasks to free staff for higher‑value mission work
  • Enhance decision support with real‑time insights
  • Improve customer experience through intelligent triage and service routing
  • Strengthen internal workflows such as document drafting, data retrieval, and knowledge management
  • Support compliance, transparency, and responsible AI governance

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of where AI assistants can deliver immediate value, what guardrails are essential for federal environments, and how to prepare their organizations for the next wave of AI‑enabled workflow transformation.

The annual “FOIA Innovations and Best Practices” virtual workshop is tailored for government professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and implementation of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). We will delve into the future of transparency by exploring innovations, emerging technologies, and practical strategies impacting the FOIA landscape.

From automating request processing to leveraging AI for more efficient data management, this program is designed to provide attendees valuable insights from leading FOIA experts and practitioners willing to share their experiences, successes, and lessons learned. Whether you’re a seasoned FOIA officer or new to the field, this virtual program promises to offer valuable perspectives and actionable best practices to improve your agency’s transparency and responsiveness. Join us to discover how you can drive innovation and efficiency in your FOIA processes in 2026 and beyond.

On December 23, 2022, OMB released M-23-07 titled “Update to Transition to Electronic Records”. Item 1.2 mentions “After June 30, 2024, all agencies must transfer permanent records to NARA in electronic formats and with appropriate metadata in accordance with NARA regulations and transfer guidance.”

NARA Bulletin 2018-01 defined and updated the minimum set of meta elements that must accompany transfers of permanent records to the National Archives. This guidance applied to all permanent electronic records and updated NARA Bulletin 2014-04 titled, “Format Guidance for the Transfer of Permanent Electronic Records”. The Bulletin contained two parts: general guidance on formats and a table of file formats acceptable for transferring permanent electronic records.

This virtual workshop will cover current electronic transfer protocols, transfer best practices and provide updates as to what lies ahead.