GovLoop

As agencies respond to executive orders and new federal priorities around AI adoption, the focus is shifting from pilots to practical outcomes. Leaders are looking for ways to use AI to reduce manual work, improve operations, and help employees focus on higher-value tasks — all while maintaining security and accountability.

Join us online Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear how government employees are using AI to streamline operations, increase productivity, and deliver better outcomes.

You'll Learn:

• Where AI is creating the greatest operational value today.
• Lessons learned from real-world agency implementations.
• How to balance innovation, governance, and security.
• Steps to scale AI initiatives and drive lasting impact.

As agencies modernize critical systems and infrastructure, they must also adapt how they protect operational technology (OT) environments from evolving cyber threats. Emerging approaches such as network segmentation, secure remote access, AI-enabled monitoring, and Zero Trust architectures are helping agencies reduce risk while improving resilience.

Join us online Thursday, Sept. 17, from 2–2:50 p.m. ET/11–11:50 a.m. PT, as government and industry experts discuss practical strategies for securing OT systems, improving visibility across environments, and strengthening critical infrastructure in an increasingly connected and AI-enabled world.

Whether you're just starting your career or have years of experience in public service, mentorship can open doors, build confidence and accelerate professional growth. But finding the right mentor — or knowing how to be one — isn't always straightforward.

Join us online Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11–11:50 a.m. PT to explore what makes successful mentoring relationships, how to identify the right mentor for your goals, and how you can make a meaningful impact by mentoring others.

You'll learn how to:

• Identify the qualities of an effective mentor and mentee.
• Build mentoring relationships that support long-term career growth.
• Create meaningful opportunities to learn from and give back to others throughout your career.

For years, government modernization efforts focused on upgrading legacy systems and moving services online. Today, the conversation is broader.

Agencies are being asked to modernize not just their technology, but also their operations, workforce, data strategies, cybersecurity practices, and service delivery models. At the same time, new federal priorities around efficiency, AI adoption, and customer experience are raising expectations for what modernization can achieve. 

Join GovLoop online on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 12-4 p.m. ET/9 a.m.-1 p.m. PT to explore the new pillars of modernization shaping government today. Through keynotes, case studies, and expert discussions, you'll hear how public-sector leaders are building more resilient, agile, and mission-focused organizations — and the strategies they are using to turn modernization goals into measurable outcomes. 

You'll learn:

• How agencies are redefining modernization beyond technology upgrades.
• Where AI, automation, data, and cybersecurity fit into today's modernization strategies.
• How leaders are improving efficiency while strengthening mission delivery.
• Practical approaches for building a more agile and future-ready government.

Identity is the foundation of modern cybersecurity; it extends far beyond the workforce. Government agencies must secure a growing ecosystem of employees, contractors, applications, service accounts, automated processes, and emerging AI agents that require access to critical systems and data.

As agencies advance Zero Trust strategies and adopt AI-enabled technologies, establishing strong identity governance is essential to maintaining visibility, enforcing consistent policies, and reducing risk across all identities.

Join us online Thursday, Sept. 24, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to explore practical approaches for governing human and non-human identities, improving identity visibility, and preparing for the secure adoption of AI-driven technologies across government environments.

You'll learn:

• How human, machine, and AI identities fit into a modern Zero Trust framework.
• Why identity governance is critical for managing the lifecycle and access of both human and non-human identities.
• Strategies to improve visibility, policy enforcement, and oversight across identities and connected systems.
• How to prepare your agency to securely govern AI agents as they become an integral part of government operations.

Burnout doesn't happen overnight, and supervisors play a critical role in recognizing the warning signs before they become bigger problems. The challenge is supporting employee well-being while still meeting mission demands.

Join us online Monday, Sept. 28, from 4–4:30 p.m. ET/1–1:30 p.m. PT as we discuss what burnout really looks like, how leaders can spot it early, and practical strategies for fostering healthier, more sustainable workplaces without sacrificing performance. 

You'll learn how to:

• Recognize the early signs of burnout in yourself and your team.
• Foster a work environment that supports well-being while maintaining accountability.
• Lead conversations about workload, priorities, and support before burnout affects performance.

When equipment goes down, maintenance teams need answers quickly. Too often, they lose valuable time searching for technical information, locating parts, or working across disconnected systems. AI can help teams find what they need faster, move work forward, and get equipment back in service.

Join us online Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 2–2:50 p.m. ET/11–11:50 a.m. PT for a practical look at how organizations are using governed AI to reduce downtime and simplify maintenance workflows. We’ll share real-world examples from complex maintenance environments, including lessons learned from Department of War operations.

You'll learn:

• Ways to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• How to connect information across systems without disrupting existing workflows.
• Lessons learned from applying AI in complex, mission-critical environments.

As agencies face growing demands to do more with less, improve service delivery, and meet new efficiency mandates, many are rethinking the processes that slow work down. From outdated workflows and siloed systems to manual approvals and duplicative tasks, operational friction can stand in the way of mission success.

Join us online Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to explore how government leaders are streamlining operations, modernizing workflows, and building more agile organizations.

What you'll learn:

• How agencies are identifying and eliminating operational bottlenecks.
• Lessons learned from modernization efforts across government.
• Steps leaders can take to drive lasting operational improvements.

Digital services don't just happen. They're powered by the technology working behind the scenes to keep government running.

From AI and automation to cloud, data, and cybersecurity, agencies are investing in the tools that help them work smarter, deliver better services, and meet rising public expectations.

Join us online Wednesday Oct. 7, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear how government and industry leaders are building the foundation for a more modern, connected, and effective digital government.

You'll learn:

• Which technologies are having the biggest impact on government operations today.
• How agencies are turning technology investments into mission outcomes.
• Practical lessons for modernizing systems, improving services, and preparing for what's next.

Artificial intelligence is moving fast, and agencies are eager to take advantage of its potential. But as AI adoption grows, so do the challenges of securing users, data, applications, and autonomous agents. In this new environment, identity is no longer simply an access management tool. It's a critical component of mission resiliency.

Join us online on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to hear government and industry experts from Okta’s Identity Summit as they discuss how agencies can build a secure foundation for AI adoption, manage machine and human identities at scale, and maintain trust across increasingly complex environments.