PUBLIC SECTOR AI SUMMIT

Name: ATARC’s Public Sector AI Summit – 2025
Start: 2025-02-13T07:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-13T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center

February 13, 2025 | 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM ET

Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center, Reston VA

**6 CPE Credits Available

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7:30 AM

Registration | Breakfast

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8:45 AM

Visionary Keynote Briefing

Vijay Sharma

Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, U.S. Department of Education (Invited)

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9:10 AM

AI for Mission Success: Enhancing Federal Operations and Decision-Making

Artificial Intelligence has the power to transform how federal agencies achieve their missions. This session explores the practical applications of AI in optimizing decision-making, automating repetitive tasks, and improving service delivery. Panelists will share use cases from various federal missions, highlighting successes, challenges, and lessons learned in leveraging AI to drive measurable outcomes.

Brian Peretti

Chief Technology Officer, Deputy Chief AI Officer, U.S. Department of the Treasury (Pending Agency Approval)

Col Travis Hartman

Chief Technology Officer, Army Forces Command, U.S. Army (Pending Agency Approval)

James Palumbo

Deputy Command Information Officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (Pending Agency Approval)

Donald Bauer

Chief Technology Officer, Bureau of Global Talent Management, U.S. Department of State (Pending Agency Approval)

David Bottom

Chief Information Officer, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Pending Agency Approval)

Jay Alalasundaram

Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Software Applications & Services, Office of Information Technology, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Pending Agency Approval)

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10:25 AM

Visionary Keynote Briefing

Dr. L. James Valverde Jr.

Director and Chief Analytics Officer, Data & Analytics Division, Office of Naval Research, U.S. Navy

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10:55 AM

Securing the Future: AI’s Role in Federal Cybersecurity

As cyber threats evolve, AI is becoming a critical tool for securing federal systems and data. This session examines how AI technologies are being applied to threat detection, incident response, and risk mitigation. Federal leaders will discuss real-world examples of AI-driven cybersecurity, the challenges of managing AI models, and strategies for balancing innovation with security.

Thomas Dempsey

Director of Cyber Risk Management, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Pending Agency Approval)

Jennifer R. Franks

Director of Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity, Information Technology & Cybersecurity Team, U.S. Government Accountability Office (Pending Agency Approval)

Jonathan Feibus

Chief Information Security Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Pending Agency Approval)

Shane Barney

Chief Information Security Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Pending Agency Approval)

Roy Luongo

Chief Information Security Officer, U.S. Secret Service (Pending Agency Approval)

Mike Prado

Acting Assistant Director, Cyber and Operational Technology Division, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Pending Agency Approval)

Martin Stanley

AI and Cybersecurity Researcher, National Institute of Standards and Technology (Pending Agency Approval)

Dr. Merrick Watchorn

Chief Cyber, Quantum, Cognitive Information Services Architect, Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Air Force

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12:00 PM

Lunch | Emerging Technology Showcase

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12:45 PM

Visionary Keynote Briefing

Dr. Anna Rubinstein

Chief of Responsible Artificial Intelligence, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, U.S. Department of Defense (Pending Agency Approval)

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1:20 PM

Empowering the Workforce: Preparing Federal Employees for an AI-Driven Future

The rise of AI requires a federal workforce that is equipped to adapt and thrive. This panel explores strategies for upskilling employees, managing talent gaps, and fostering collaboration between humans and AI systems. Speakers will address training programs, workforce transformation initiatives, and the role of leadership in building AI-ready teams that can support mission goals.

Frank Indiviglio

Chief Technology Officer, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Roman Kulbashny

Branch Chief, Security Engineering and Architecture, Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Education

Heather Kowalski

Chief Information Officer, Interpol, U.S. Department of Justice (Pending Agency Approval)

James Wolff

Chief Information Officer, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy (Pending Agency Approval)

Landon Shaw

Senior Enterprise Architect, Enterprise Operations Center, Department of Technology Services, Administrative Office of the US Courts

Neil Chaudhry

Senior Advisor for Artificial Intelligence, U.S. Department of Transportation (Pending Agency Approval)

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2:05 PM

From Concept to Reality: Implementing AI Across Federal Agencies

Implementing AI in the public sector involves navigating technical, ethical, and operational challenges. This session focuses on the journey from AI pilot programs to full-scale deployment in federal agencies to aid in modernization efforts. Panelists will share their experiences in developing frameworks and integrating AI with existing systems to deliver value while meeting operational requirements.

CDR Jonathan White

Cloud & Data Branch Chief, U.S. Coast Guard

Bridget Carper

Deputy Chief Information Officer & Responsible AI Official, Architecture, Engineering, Technology and Innovation, U.S. Department of Energy

Sid Sinha

Chief Technology Officer, Social Security Administration

Tom Santucci

Director, IT Modernization, Office of Technology Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy, U.S. General Services Administration

Allen Hill

Chief Information Officer, Federal Communications Commission (Pending Agency Approval)

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