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In today’s threat landscape, adversaries are using AI to scale and accelerate campaigns, move faster across environments, and target government systems with unprecedented speed and precision. To stay ahead, defenders must do the same—leveraging AI to detect faster, respond smarter, and operate at mission speed.

Best of Fal.Con Gov 2026 brings together the most impactful keynotes and sessions from Fal.Con Gov—delivering a curated look at how government and industry leaders are advancing cyber defense in the AI era.

In this virtual event, you’ll gain insights from top government and industry leaders on how to:

• Stay ahead of modern adversaries and understand how AI is reshaping cyber defense
• Balance AI innovation, cyber risk, and fiscal pressure across the public sector
• Navigate emerging AI regulations and prepare your organization for what’s next
• Transform the SOC with AI, including the latest innovations in Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM

Join us on Tuesday, April 14 at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT to hear from cybersecurity leaders and engage live with experts as they share how to align strategy, technology, and execution to defend the nation’s most critical systems—and stay ahead of modern adversaries.

For agencies prioritizing digital services, the goal is clear: move faster, eliminate paper, and elevate the citizen experience. However, for agencies handling sensitive information, "moving fast" often collides with the wall of complex compliance requirements. The result? Fragmented "shadow IT," manual workarounds, and siloed workflows that compromise both security and constituent trust.

It’s time to modernize the “digital front door” of government data. In this session, we’ll explore how new tools can help agencies build sophisticated data collection processes that meet the strictest standards of security and compliance. Join us online Thursday, April 23 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT for a deeper understanding of:

• How a secure data collection layer prevents siloed CRM workflows by feeding directly into your existing systems of record.
• Real-world strategies for reducing administrative burden and improving "time-to-mission" through automated, accessible workflows.
• How to deploy high-tier security (FedRAMP High/DoD IL4) without sacrificing the agility needed for modern digital services.

From email to virtual meetings to Teams messaging, digital tools are essential to how government teams communicate and get work done. But when they’re not used well, they can create confusion, wasted time, and unnecessary stress.

Join us online Monday, April 27, from 4-4:30 p.m. ET/1-1:30 p.m. PT as we discuss easy‑to‑apply tips to help supervisors use digital tools more intentionally. You’ll learn tactics you can apply right away to improve communication, run more effective meetings, and keep your team aligned — without adding new tools or processes.

You'll learn:

• How to set clearer expectations for your team for digital communication.
• Simple ways to run more focused, productive meetings.
• How supervisors can model effective digital behaviors for your teams.

Federal agencies are under pressure to deploy AI for everything from cyber defense to citizen services, but most are still contending with data that is fragmented across systems, hard to govern, and difficult to recover after an incident. Without modernizing that data foundation, AI can increase risk faster than it creates mission value.

Join us Wednesday, April 29, from 2–2:50 p.m. ET/11–11:50 a.m. PT for a practical discussion on what it really takes to get federal data ready for secure, responsible AI. We’ll draw on lessons from across government and from Everpure’s work as an AI‑ready data and storage platform partner to show how agencies are building foundations that AI can trust.

We'll explore how:

• A unified, hybrid data foundation (across data center, cloud, and edge) helps agencies break down silos and reduce data copy sprawl so IT teams can finally see a complete picture.
• Embedding cyber‑resilient capabilities like immutable recovery points and tested failover into the data layer protects sensitive workloads as AI adoption grows.
• “Always‑modern,” service‑based data platforms — aligned to federal budgeting and governance — help agencies move from AI pilots to mission‑scale deployment with predictable cost and performance.

Agencies are navigating rising service demands, resource constraints, and public expectations that continue to outpace legacy systems. In that environment, leaders need a clear view of which emerging innovations can tangibly improve government work — and which are still unproven.

Join us Wednesday, May 6 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to learn about the tools and approaches already showing real traction in government. We’ll focus on what’s working, where agencies are experimenting, and what leaders should weigh before adopting something new.

Specifically, you'll learn:

• Real use cases where new capabilities are reducing manual work and improving constituent interactions.
• Practical innovations — from workflow automation to smarter communication channels — that strengthen service delivery.
• Key governance questions around privacy, accessibility, sustainability, and long-term value.

Across federal, state, and local government, leaders are navigating a steady rise in cyber incidents, natural disasters, and system outages. Each disruption reinforces that mission delivery depends on data being available, trustworthy, and recoverable when it matters most. Data resilience is no longer just an IT benchmark — it’s key to operational continuity and public confidence.

Join us online Thursday, May 7 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT for a practical conversation with government and industry experts about how agencies are strengthening their resilience strategies. We’ll look at how leaders assess their current posture, identify gaps, and make steady progress — even with constrained resources and competing priorities.

Specifically, you’ll learn how:

• Data resilience supports mission assurance and why agencies are reassessing their readiness.
• Agencies are protecting, sustaining, and rapidly restoring critical data.
• A quick self-check can help leaders frame risk, guide planning, and set realistic next steps.

Join us online on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, for a free professional development virtual summit, created specifically for public servants! You'll have more than a dozen career-focused sessions to choose from, and attendees can earn up to 5 CPE credits.

You'll have the opportunity to network with your federal, state and local government peers, download hundreds of free resources, and hear from public sector thought leaders and career experts.

Registration is open to everyone and is completely free!