BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ATARC - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://atarc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ATARC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095804 CREATED:20250730T181824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T162425Z UID:990004694-1757415600-1757419200@atarc.org SUMMARY:Threat Intelligence Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Threat Intelligence Working Group bi-weekly\, Tuesday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org. URL:http://atarc.org/event/threat-intelligence-working-group/2025-09-09/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095804 CREATED:20250811T171045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T164939Z UID:990004703-1757424600-1757426400@atarc.org SUMMARY:Software as Force Multiplier for Quantum Technology DESCRIPTION:   Presents\nQuantum Speaker Series Presents:\nSoftware as Force Multiplier for Quantum Technology\nSeptember 9th\, 2025 | 1:30-2:00 PM ET \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 Webinar starts in:\n \n \n Day(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Hour(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Minute(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Second(s) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Fred Chong\n Seymour Goodman Professor\, University of Chicago and Chief Scientist for Quantum Software\, Infleqtion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We outline how innovations in the software stack force-multiply progress in both quantum computing and quantum software. Our presentation reflects on Infleqtion’s experience building Superstaq\, a quantum software platform that optimizes the execution of quantum programs by tailoring to underlying hardware primitives. We find that software optimizations deliver 10x boosts to performance that equate to years of hardware progress. We also reflect on gaps in the current-state-of-art that motivate novel software approaches to tackle new challenges in quantum technology.  \nDr. Fred Chong is the Seymour Goodman Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Chicago and the Chief Scientist for Quantum Software at Infleqtion. He is also Lead Principal Investigator for the EPiQC Project (Enabling Practical-scale Quantum Computing)\, an NSF Expedition in Computing. Chong is a member of the National Quantum Advisory Committee (NQIAC) which provides advice to the President on the National Quantum Initiative Program. In 2020\, he co-founded Super.tech\, a quantum software company\, which was acquired by Infleqtion (formerly ColdQuanta) in 2022. Chong received his Ph.D. from MIT in 1996 and was a faculty member and Chancellor’s fellow at UC Davis from 1997-2005. He was also a Professor of Computer Science\, Director of Computer Engineering\, and Director of the Greenscale Center for Energy-Efficient Computing at UCSB from 2005-2015. He is a fellow of the ACM and the IEEE\, a recipient of the NSF CAREER award\, the Intel Outstanding Researcher Award\, and 16 best paper awards. He is also a recipient of the Quantrell Award\, the oldest undergraduate teaching award in the United States\, as well as the University of Chicago’s Graduate Teaching and Mentoring Award. His research interests include emerging technologies for computing\, quantum computing\, multicore and embedded architectures\, computer security\, and sustainable computing.  \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 Dr. Caitlin Carnahan\n Vice President of Quantum Software\, Infleqtion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Caitlin Carnahan is the Vice President for Quantum Software at Infleqtion. She obtained her Ph.D. in Physics from Carnegie Mellon University under the guidance of Prof. Di Xiao\, with a focus on quantum and classical characterization of spin-mediated transport in topologically non-trivial systems. She also holds an M.S. in Computer Science from Florida State University\, where she also earned her undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Physics. Prior to joining Infleqtion\, Dr. Carnahan was a Principal Scientist in the Detection Systems group at Physical Sciences Inc.\, working on several computational and machine learning-driven projects in the domain of sensing and data fusion. Additionally\, she has served as a faculty member in the Computer Science department at Florida State University\, teaching various topics related to low-level computer organization and design. Dr. Carnahan’s expertise in leading and managing complex technical projects – as well as communicating deeply technical results with external stakeholders – is being leveraged at Infleqtion to support the growing role of quantum software solutions. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zoom for Government enables ATARC remote collaboration opportunities through its cloud platform for video and audio conferencing\, chats and webinars across all devices. Allowing for individuals from all areas of government\, industry and academia to communicate directly.  \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 *** ATARC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. Program Level: Overview\, no prerequisites required. Advance preparation: none. Delivery Method: Group Internet Based. Field of Study: Information Technology. Registration #140762. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors\, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour. Refund\, cancellation and complaint resolution policy. URL:http://atarc.org/event/software-as-force-multiplier-for-quantum-technology/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Quantum Speaker Series,What’s happening at ATARC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095805 CREATED:20250709T181354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T132844Z UID:990004578-1757577600-1757595600@atarc.org 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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Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. Program Level: Overview\, no prerequisites required. Advance preparation: none. Delivery Method: Group Live. Field of Study: Information Technology. Registration #140762. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors\, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour. Refund\, cancellation and complaint resolution policy. URL:http://atarc.org/event/ai-data-in-action/ LOCATION:AWS Aurora\, 1770 Crystal Drive\, Arlington\,\, VA\, 22202\, United States CATEGORIES:What’s happening at ATARC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095805 CREATED:20191217T150238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T163908Z UID:990005017-1757673000-1757676600@atarc.org SUMMARY:Identity Management Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Identity Management Working Group bi-weekly\, Friday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups contact ATARC’s\, Working Group Manager\, Elizabeth Wyckoff\, at ewyckoff@atarc.org. URL:http://atarc.org/event/identity-management-project-team/2025-09-12/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR