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SUMMARY:AI and Data in Action: Smart Strategies for Federal Innovation
DESCRIPTION:AI and Data in Action: Smart Strategies for Federal Innovation\n						September 11\, 2025\, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET | Amazon "Aurora\," 1770 Crystal Dr\, Arlington\, VA 22202\n						  \n  \n						Register \n					\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					}\n					\n						8:00 AM\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration   |    Breakfast\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					}\n					\n						9:15 AM\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Morning Presentation\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					}\n					\n						9:40 AM\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Harnessing AI Innovation While Ensuring Efficiency in Government Operations\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				As artificial intelligence advances\, federal agencies face the challenge of balancing rapid innovation with operational efficiency. How can agencies integrate cutting-edge AI solutions while maintaining mission continuity\, managing costs\, and avoiding inefficiencies? This panel will explore strategies for responsible AI adoption\, optimizing workflows\, and ensuring that AI initiatives enhance\, rather than hinder\, government operations. \nFederal leaders will discuss best practices for scaling AI\, mitigating risks\, and leveraging automation to drive both innovation and efficiency in public service. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kayla Gunter\n					Associate Chief Information Officer\,  National Nuclear Security Administration\, U.S. Department of Energy \n					\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Scott Simpson\n					SAG Testing Lead\, Office of Government-wide Policy\, General Services Administration  \n					\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Don Tweedie\n					Deputy Chief Information Officer\, Technology Delivery\, Federal Communications Commission (Pending Agency Approval) \n					\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Denise Zheng\n					Chief AI Officer and Data & AI Lead\, Accenture Federal Services \n					\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Moderator: Jason Miller\n					Executive Editor\, Federal News Network \n					\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					}\n					\n						10:25 AM\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Emerging Technology Showcase\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					}\n					\n						10:50 AM\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Power of Data in AI: Transforming Federal Decision-Making\nAI is only as effective as the data that fuels it. With the federal government managing vast amounts of data\, agencies must ensure they have the right frameworks in place to collect\, store\, and utilize data effectively. This panel will examine the intersection of AI and data governance\, discussing data quality\, interoperability\, privacy\, and security. \nExperts will share insights on how agencies can maximize the value of their data\, improve decision-making with AI-driven analytics\, and navigate challenges in data-sharing across government entities. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Theresa Kinney\n					SEWP Deputy Program Director\, National Aeronautics and Space Administration \n					\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Steven Harrison\n					Chief Engineer of the EMBM-J\, Defense Information Systems Agency\, U.S. Department of Defense \n					\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dayal Sachdev\n					Senior Specialist Account Manager\, Amazon Web Services \n					\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Moderator: Tom Suder\n					CEO/Founder\, ATARC \n					\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					}\n					\n						11:25 AM\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				AI\, Data\, and Security: Building Trust in Federal AI Systems\nAs federal agencies expand their use of AI\, ensuring the security and integrity of AI-driven systems is paramount. From protecting sensitive datasets to mitigating biases and ensuring explainability\, trust remains a key concern in AI adoption. This panel will explore how agencies can implement secure and ethical AI practices\, develop resilient AI models\, and address concerns around transparency and accountability. \nFederal leaders will discuss lessons learned and strategies for fostering trust in AI systems that impact government operations and public services. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Apostol Vassilev\n					Research Team Supervisor\, National Institute of Standards and Technology  \n					\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandra Robinson\n					Senior AI Strategist\, Chief Innovation Office\, Immigration and Customs Enforcement\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security  \n					\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dr. Avi Jager\n					Senior Director and Head of the Severe-Harm Intel Department\, ActiveFence \n					\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Moderator: Jason Miller\n					Executive Editor\, Federal News Network \n					\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					}\n					\n						12:00 PM\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lunch\n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Our Partners\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				By submitting this form you acknowledge receipt of and consent to ATARC’s Privacy Policy For further information\, please review our complete Privacy Policy. 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