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Public sector leaders are under pressure to modernize services, adopt AI responsibly, strengthen security, and manage risk – while staying accountable to budgets and outcomes. In 2025, many agencies experienced firsthand how quickly uncertainty can turn into scrutiny, and how difficult it is to defend mission-critical programs and teams without trusted, timely visibility into where dollars are going, what they’re enabling, and what outcomes they’re driving. As 2026 brings new leadership and fresh mandates across many organizations, meeting these demands takes more than cost visibility. It takes financial intelligence: a shared, decision-ready view of spend, value, and performance that helps leaders prioritize investments, strengthen governance, and connect every dollar to mission impact.

At Apptio’s 2026 Public Sector Summit, leaders across federal, state and local government, as well as education sectors, will explore how to turn financial and operational data into financial intelligence for faster, smarter, and more ROI-driven decisions. Through insightful keynotes and dynamic breakout sessions, attendees will gain practical strategies and real-world examples for reducing waste, improving accountability, and advancing missions with precision.

Registration for the 2026 Public Sector Summit is now open.

As you prepare for this year’s event, we invite you to check out the main stage and breakout sessions from last year’s event: Empowering Missions With Intelligent Investments

At Think Gov 2026, forward-thinking Federal IT decision-makers will explore how AI, automation, and hybrid cloud are driving productivity and mission advantage. Join us at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. to see how other agencies are deploying AI agents and assistants, optimizing AI-ready data, and ensuring maximum ROI with IT automation — all with the power of choice, trust, and seamless integration.

Think Gov 2026 will feature:

• Real-world success stories
• Hands-on activations showcasing IBM’s latest innovations across automation, AI, data, hybrid cloud and more
• Networking with IBM experts, trusted partners, and industry leaders to foster strategic connections
• Insights and strategies to help attendees make informed, impactful, and future-proofed decisions for their agency

Attendees will walk away with the tools, knowledge, and relationships to unlock AI’s full potential and maximize their mission success.