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AWS re:Invent 2026

Nov 30-Dec 4, 2026

Las Vegas, NV

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Come join us in Las Vegas for five exciting days of keynotes, breakout sessions, chalk talks, interactive labs, and career-changing connections. Your conversations with AWS leaders, experts, and peers will leave you feeling inspired and equipped to build nearly anything you can imagine—and tackle your most ambitious goals.

 

AWS re:Invent is for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the latest technology advancements on AWS and capitalize on transformative innovations like generative AI, analytics, and cloud operations. Whether you’re a developer, a business decision-maker, an IT decision-maker, or a technical project manager, there’s something at re:Invent for you.

 

Every re:Invent marks a milestone of innovation. Join us in Las Vegas as cloud pioneers gather from across the globe for the latest AWS innovations, peer-to-peer learning, expert-led discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities.

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Events We Are Sponsoring

Mar 16, 2026

San Jose, CA

Carahsoft is proud to host the Public Sector Reception at NVIDIA GTC 2026 in San Jose on Monday, March 16 at Blanco Urban!
 
Join us at the Public Sector Reception at GTC 2026 to network with government leaders and industry innovators. Enjoy an evening of meaningful conversation, great food, drinks and a vibrant atmosphere in the heart of San Jose.
 
Your NVIDIA GTC 2026 badge is required upon entry.

Mar 17-19, 2026

Seattle, WA

Qualtrics, the world’s No. 1 Experience Management (XM) provider and creator of the XM category, is changing the way organizations manage and improve the four core experiences of business — customer, employee, product, and brand. Over 20,000 organizations around the world are using Qualtrics to listen, understand, and take action on experience data — the beliefs, emotions, and intentions that tell you why things are happening, and what to do about it. The Qualtrics XM Platform™ is a system of action that helps businesses attract customers who stay longer and buy more, engage employees who build a positive culture, develop breakthrough products people love, and build a brand people are passionate about. To learn more and for a free account, please visit qualtrics.com.

 

X4 is an unforgettable event designed to empower you and your organization in leveraging Experience Management (XM) to enhance customer and employee satisfaction, reduce operating costs, and achieve remarkable breakthroughs.

 

Here’s what you can expect:

  • A lineup of incredible mainstage speakers who will share pivotal moments from their careers and lives, highlighting how new insights inspired them to create meaningful change.
  • Insights from leading brands on how they’ve achieved growth and operational excellence through XM.
  • Opportunities to forge genuine connections with some of the most accomplished professionals in your industry.
  • Inspiration to drive growth and transformation in your organization, along with a practical roadmap to make it happen.

Mar 17, 2026

Hyattsville, MD

Join us for an essential event on Quantum-Resistant Cryptography (QRC) adoption and implementation, jointly hosted by the NSA and the NCF and supported by NIST. Discover how leading organizations are transitioning to post-quantum security, assess Cryptography inventory best practices and capabilities, and view live demonstrations of advanced migration tools.

 

This event supports published national security priorities and enables Commercial, Defense, and Intelligence participants to understand and move forward on newly released guidance to help secure the future. 

Mar 18, 2026

Virtual / Online

Join AWS and Carahsoft on March 18th at our APN 3.0: Migration to AWS Console Webinar to learn how AWS Partner Central is now available directly in the AWS Management Console, unifying the experience that brings together your AWS customer and Partner activities in one place.

In this webinar, attendees will experience:

  • An overview of the new Partner Central experience in the AWS Console, including key benefits and major changes.
  • A review of the migration process and prerequisites.
  • A live demo.

Mar 19, 2026

Washington, DC

For public sector organizations in the age of AI, efficiency and agility depend on having access to relevant, contextual IT and mission data in real time – for accurate insights, comprehensive analysis, and informed decisionmaking. As the volume and velocity of structured and unstructured data grows, leaders need to be able to operationalize that data holistically to make AI work for their missions.

Join top government program executives and IT leaders to learn firsthand how advances in data management, generative and agentic AI, search, and analytics are driving innovation in federal cybersecurity, citizen and student experiences, public safety, defense operations, and more.

Mar 23, 2026

Austin, TX

Join us for an exclusive, high-impact leadership workshop designed to help you navigate the shift from traditional contact centers to AI-native experience design. We will dive deep into the advantages of the Amazon Connect ecosystem—including the new Unlimited AI bundle—and provide a practical framework for migration, modernization, and long-term ROI.

 

During this workshop, attendees will listen to subject-matter experts discuss:

  • A forward-looking discussion on AI-powered customer experience across Amazon Connect, Amazon Nova Sonic, Amazon Q, and Amazon Bedrock.
  • A candid, executive-level comparison of Amazon Connect and traditional CCaaS platforms, focused on economics, AI readiness, and long-term scalability.
  • An interactive session exploring how generative AI integrates into the contact center environment.
  • An open strategy session to address architecture, migration risk, AI roadmaps, pricing models, and transformation planning.

Mar 24-25, 2026

Nashville, TN

The Higher Education Artificial Intelligence Summit is an invitation-only gathering of senior academic and technology leaders hosted by the Center for Digital Education and the Center for Public Sector AI. This closed-door forum brings together institutions and industry innovators to explore the rapidly accelerating role of AI across academic, research, and operational domains.

 

The summit begins with a networking dinner, followed by a full day of candid, strategic dialogue. Discussions reflect the most urgent priorities facing higher education leaders as they navigate AI’s impact on campus, including:

 

  • Institutional readiness, governance models, and responsible implementation
  • Agentic AI and its potential to streamline repetitive, rules-based work
  • Faculty development, instructional innovation, and academic integrity
  • AI’s role in student success, engagement, and personalized support
  • Research considerations, compliance, and data governance
  • Emerging pilot programs, proof-of-concept initiatives, and shared best practices

This is a working session—not a conference. Council members and invited guests leave with clear insights, peer-tested strategies, and a stronger network to guide their institutions through the opportunities and responsibilities of AI adoption.

Mar 30, 2026

Virtual / Online

Across higher education, mission-critical systems — from student information and financial aid to HR, finance and research administration — still rely on aging applications that weren’t built for today’s enrollment volatility, cybersecurity risks or cloud-first expectations.

Join us for a practical, 30-minute conversation on how universities and colleges can modernize legacy applications incrementally — using AI-assisted transformation and human oversight to untangle legacy code, preserve what works and migrate strategically to cloud-ready environments.

In this session, you’ll learn:

  • How to modernize student information, finance and HR systems without interrupting campus operations
  • Where AI can safely accelerate code analysis and transformation while maintaining institutional control
  • Best practices for reducing technical debt while strengthening security and resilience

Join us for the 3rd Annual CMMC Accelerate — a half-day event built to help DIB subcontractors confidently navigate the evolving CMMC landscape.

Hosted by Hypori, Carahsoft, Axonius, Summit 7, Okta, and Amazon Web Services. 

What to expect:

  • Keynote fireside chat with industry leaders
  • Real-world CMMC compliance strategies
  • Insights tailored for the Defense Industrial Base
  • 500+ peers and experts in one place

In-person guests enjoy networking, interactive booths, and direct access to CMMC experts.

Apr 2, 2026

Washington, DC

Transform Mission-Critical Services with Modern Technology

Government agencies face mounting pressure to modernize legacy systems, deliver better digital services, and keep pace with innovation — all while navigating complex data silos, rigid database schemas, and strict security and compliance mandates. These constraints can slow progress, making it difficult to build citizen-facing apps, modernize large IT systems, or process mission-critical information efficiently.

At the MongoDB Public Sector Summit, you’ll discover how to overcome these challenges with modern technology designed for today’s government needs. From modernizing outdated infrastructure to architecting systems that can support generative AI, you’ll learn how to make your data more secure, your applications more agile, and your agency more cost-efficient. Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap for driving innovation at the speed of a modern tech company — without compromising on security or compliance.

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.

Join Snowday 2026: Accelerating Chicago’s Data-Driven Future, where data professionals from across the city and state will gather for a collaborative day of learning, networking and hands-on exploration.

What You'll Experience:

  • Customer stories from organizations advancing their work with data and AI
  • Engaging in panel discussions with peers across Chicago
  • Live demonstrations in public safety, health and human services, transportation and higher education
  • A hands-on lab to build practical skills
  • Actionable solutions you can apply immediately
  • Networking opportunities with public-sector data leaders, industry experts and fellow practitioners

Who Should Attend:

Data analysts, engineers, managers and anyone in Government or higher education working with data and looking to accelerate their modernization journey.

Apr 8, 2026

Albany, NY

The New York IT Leadership Forum is where tomorrow’s government leaders grow today.

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 Jennifer Caldwell.

Apr 9, 2026

Chicago, IL

As government agencies and educational institutions accelerate digital transformation, they face a growing wave of sophisticated cyber threats—many driven by or targeting emerging AI technologies. From credential phishing to identity-based lateral movement, today’s attackers are faster, stealthier, and more coordinated than ever.

 

Join Okta, Zscaler, CrowdStrike, Rubrik and AWS to hear from industry experts as they discuss how AI is being used on both sides of the threat landscape—and how integrated solutions can detect, contain, and stop cross-domain attacks before they do damage. We’ll go beyond frameworks to examine real-world use cases and show how identity-powered defenses can work across your ecosystem to deliver proactive protection.

 

This event features an inclusive panel discussion led by Okta, Zscaler, CrowdStrike and AWS. What you will learn:

  • Strategies to improve public engagement while optimizing operations in government and education.
  • Real-life scenarios where AI-powered, integrated tools were used to detect and prevent sophisticated identity-based attacks.
  • How to safeguard the entire workforce lifecycle—ensuring a secure user experience while enhancing threat detection and response.

Following the event, we hope you will join us for networking and light refreshments.

Apr 13-16, 2026

Colorado Springs, CO

Space Symposium is the premier event uniting global space professionals from all sectors, providing a unique platform to explore critical space issues, foster dialogue, and drive innovation across the space industry. With hundreds of exhibitors and speakers confirmed, join thousands of top space professionals attending Space Symposium and sign up today.

 

For over 40 years, the worldwide space industry has gathered in Colorado Springs welcoming military, industry, commercial, and government attendees like no other event on the planet.  Join thousands of international attendees, heads of agencies, and hundreds of confirmed speakers.

 

Don’t miss your chance to attend and represent your organization at our 41st Space Symposium and gain visibility with the only audience you will ever need to reach.

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Events Where We Are Exhibiting

May 4-6, 2026

Lake Buena Vista, FL

Join us at The World’s Most Important Gathering of CSCOs and Supply Chain Executives™ to discover insights on how CSCOs and supply chain leaders should predict disruptions, drive innovation and build resilient, tech-enabled supply chains.

 

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.

Oct 6, 2026

Noblesville, IN

The Indiana Digital Government Summit is where innovation meets impact!

 

Bringing together the brightest minds in state and local government, this summit empowers public-sector leaders to explore cutting-edge technologies, modernize operations, and solve pressing challenges. From cybersecurity and AI to data governance and digital service delivery, sessions are designed to spark insight, foster collaboration, and accelerate real-world results. Whether you're shaping strategy or implementing solutions, the Summit delivers valuable peer connections and actionable guidance to help move your mission forward.

 

Open to Public Sector only.

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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