BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ATARC - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ATARC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk 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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T113000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172458 CREATED:20250212T174940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T174040Z UID:990003843-1744885800-1744889400@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Fraud Detection and Mitigation Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Fraud Working Group bi-weekly\, Thursday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/987505184/2025-04-17/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172458 CREATED:20230302T155520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T185810Z UID:990003221-1744812000-1744815600@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:cATO Working Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s cATO Working Group kickoff. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/cato-working-group-meeting/2025-04-16/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172458 CREATED:20240702T184105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T195708Z UID:990002486-1744801200-1744804800@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Artificial Intelligence Working Group bi-weekly\, Wednesday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/generative-ai-working-group-2/2025-04-16/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172458 CREATED:20250204T143143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T194726Z UID:990003581-1744723800-1744725600@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Software Strategies for Integrating Quantum and High-Performance Computing DESCRIPTION:  Presents\nSoftware Strategies for Integrating Quantum and High-Performance Computing\nApril 15\, 2025    |    1:30 – 2:00 PM ET\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 April 15\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 Daniel Chaves Claudino\n Oak Ridge National Laboratory \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Claudino is a Research Scientist in the Quantum Computational Science Group in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and affiliated with the Quantum Science Center\, one of the five National QIS Research Centers. His main interests lie in quantum simulation\, with focus on quantum chemistry\, and various aspects of quantum software\, spanning simulators\, frameworks\, compilers\, programming languages\, and integration with high-performance computing. He is among the lead developers of the XACC quantum software framework and the QCOR quantum compiler. \nOpen Q&A discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View On Demand:\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.  URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/software-strategies-for-integrating-quantum/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Quantum Speaker Series,What’s happening at ATARC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T110000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172458 CREATED:20191217T150238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T201018Z UID:990000902-1744365600-1744369200@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk 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:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/identity-management-project-team/2025-04-11/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T143000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172458 CREATED:20250205T191817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T164258Z UID:990003582-1744291800-1744295400@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Harnessing Generative AI: Transforming Federal Cybersecurity Programs DESCRIPTION:   Presents\n Harnessing Generative AI: Transforming Federal Cybersecurity Programs\nApril 10\, 2025 | 1:30-2:30 PM ET \n  \n1 CPE Credit Available for this Event*** \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 In partnership with \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 About this Webinar:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As federal agencies confront increasingly sophisticated cyber threats\, the need for robust cybersecurity programs has never been greater. Generative AI offers a transformative opportunity to enhance key aspects of federal cybersecurity\, including threat detection\, vulnerability management\, security operations\, and compliance activities. Moving beyond traditional\, human-driven analyses and pre-defined rules\, Generative AI enables capabilities such as automated anomaly detection\, dynamic response strategies\, and the automation of labor-intensive tasks. These tasks encompass processing large datasets\, generating security documentation\, conducting independent security assessments\, and streamlining activities related to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and compliance with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA). \nThis webinar will examine the application of Generative AI in federal cybersecurity programs. Join us to hear federal experts discuss key priorities\, ongoing progress\, and the challenges of integrating Generative AI into cybersecurity initiatives. \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 Jennifer R. Franks\n Director\, Center For Enhanced Cybersecurity\, U.S. Government Accountability Office \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dave Cantrell \n Chief Information Security Officer\, BESPIN Software Factory\, U.S. Air Force \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Harry Dreany\n Artificial Intelligence Development Lead\, Marine Corps Warfighting Lab\, Naval Surface Warfare Center\, U.S. Navy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Col Travis Hartman\n Chief Technology Officer\, Army Forces Command\, U.S. Army \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 Dr. Sarbari Gupta\n CEO & Founder\, Electrosoft \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: Kiersten Patton\n ATARC Consultant \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 \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:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/harnessai/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:What’s happening at ATARC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172459 CREATED:20250305T175050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T200920Z UID:990004308-1744282800-1744286400@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Zero Trust Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Zero Trust Working Group monthly\, Thursday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager\, Elizabeth Wyckoff\, at ewyckoff@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/zero-trust-working-group-gov-only-2-3/2025-04-10/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172459 CREATED:20250305T174319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T195838Z UID:990004243-1744212600-1744214400@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Global Quantum Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Global Quantum Working Group monthly\, Wednesday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/global-quantum-working-group/2025-04-09/ LOCATION:To Be Announced END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T153000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172459 CREATED:20240924T165843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T184158Z UID:990003359-1744209000-1744212600@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:DevSecOps Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s DevSecOps Working Group bi-weekly\, Wednesday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/devsecops-working-group/2025-04-09/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172459 CREATED:20250305T173811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T140349Z UID:990004112-1744203600-1744207200@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Future of Secure Work Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Future of Secure Work Working Group bi-weekly\, Wednesday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager\, Elizabeth Wyckoff\, at ewyckoff@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/future-of-secure-work-working-group/2025-04-09/ LOCATION:To Be Announced END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T123000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172459 CREATED:20250211T183417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T185355Z UID:990003016-1744198200-1744201800@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:SCRM Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s SCRM Working Group bi-weekly\, Wednesday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/scrm-working-group-meeting-2/2025-04-09/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172459 CREATED:20250310T195807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T195911Z UID:990004504-1744133400-1744140600@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:April Cyber Meetup: "Cutting Through the Hype: Making Smart Choices in a Chaotic AI Market" DESCRIPTION: \nApril Cyber Meetup: “Cutting Through the Hype: Making Smart Choices in a Chaotic AI Market”\n \nApril 8\, 2025\, 5:30-7:30 PM ET at Old Ox Brewery in Ashburn\, Virginia\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 Details\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, April 8\, 2025\, for the next Loudoun CyberTech Event at Old Ox Brewery\, in Ashburn! \n\nWant a custom name tag to enhance your networking opportunities? Register HERE for this event and we’ll have it waiting for you at the door! \nWe are excited to bring you a fireside chat featuring RavenTek! Brett Lucas\, the Director of AI\, and Ryan Coleman\, the VP of Sales\, who will discuss how to cut through the hype of Artificial Intelligence and enable intelligent decision making in this chaotic market. \nBrett Lucas currently leads AI strategy and development at RavenTek. His work developing the AI platform and Peraton and as the former Chief Data Scientist for the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) where he built AI tools to solve international crises enables him to put RavenTek at the forefront of AI innovation. \nRyan Coleman’s focus is building world class cybersecurity\, observability\, and digital transformation solutions at RavenTek. This includes the company’s newest venture – ManagedDEX\, a service that enables organizations to improve employee satisfaction\, productivity\, and engagement. For over 15 years\, Ryan has built enterprise sales organizations in the enterprise data collection\, data analytics\, SaaS\, and cybersecurity markets. \nJoin us as RavenTek explores how to chart a path through the AI minefield and how to help build your winning AI strategy! \nAgenda5:30 Social hour and networking begins6:10 Welcome6:15 Fireside Chat – Brett Lucas & Ryan Coleman\, RavenTek6:45 Q&A6:50 Open Mic & Networking Continues7:30 Adjourn \nMarch Thank You!Thank you to our March 4th guests\, Kelly McCracken\, Yasmin Abdi\, Sara Lazarus\, Sheryl Tolbert\, and Gabby Smyth! It’s inspiring to hear how so many different paths led these incredible women to a career in Cybersecurity. Remember – say YES to the project – it’s okay to learn as you go! \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 Here:\n \n Register URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/april_meetup/ LOCATION:Old Ox Brewery\, 44652 Guilford Dr #114\, Ashburn\, 20147\, United States CATEGORIES:LOCO,What’s happening at ATARC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172459 CREATED:20250319T172012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T173412Z UID:990004510-1744119000-1744120800@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence Use Cases DESCRIPTION:   Presents\nQuantum Speaker Series Presents: Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence Use Cases\nApril 8th\, 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 Joe Kovba\n Vice President of Technology Transition\, Leidos and Quantum Computation Lecturer\, Johns Hopkins University \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing (QC) blends the long-established successes of AI with the new computational capabilities of QC. The two technologies have great promise to compliment and augment each other’s performance.  This talk will focus on four potential synergies between QC and AI developed by experts in both fields during a QED-C workshop on QC/AI: novel solutions and applications beyond those currently feasible with classical computing\, AI for QC use case identification\, AI to accelerate both QC and quantum technologies at large\, and technical advances for QC and AI integration for joint application. Measures of success are discussed to understand the highest potential impact use cases\, and we cover lessons learned from AI to speed the development and adoption of QC. \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 \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:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/quantum-computing-ai/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Quantum Speaker Series,What’s happening at ATARC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T113000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172459 CREATED:20250305T173528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T173528Z UID:990003981-1744023600-1744025400@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:AI and Data Policy Working Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s AI and Data Policy Working Group bi-weekly\, Monday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager\, Elizabeth Wyckoff\, at ewyckoff@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/ai-and-data-policy-project-team-meeting-2-2/2025-04-07/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172459 CREATED:20240903T155044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T201107Z UID:990003149-1743775200-1743778800@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:ATARC Cybersecurity Education & Workforce Development Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Cybersecurity Education & Workforce Development Working Group monthly\, Friday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager\, Elizabeth Wyckoff\, at ewyckoff@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/atarc-cybersecurity-higher-education-workforce-development-working-group-2-2/2025-04-04/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172459 CREATED:20250305T203317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T203348Z UID:990004374-1743681600-1743685200@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Insider Risk Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Insider Risk Working Group bi-weekly\, Thursday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager\, Elizabeth Wyckoff\, at ewyckoff@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/insider-risk-working-group-meeting-2/2025-04-03/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T113000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172459 CREATED:20250212T174940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T174040Z UID:990003842-1743676200-1743679800@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Fraud Detection and Mitigation Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Fraud Working Group bi-weekly\, Thursday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/987505184/2025-04-03/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172459 CREATED:20230302T155520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T185810Z UID:990003220-1743602400-1743606000@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:cATO Working Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s cATO Working Group kickoff. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/cato-working-group-meeting/2025-04-02/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172459 CREATED:20240702T184105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T195708Z UID:990002485-1743591600-1743595200@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Artificial Intelligence Working Group bi-weekly\, Wednesday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/generative-ai-working-group-2/2025-04-02/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T123000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172459 CREATED:20241223T163841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T115929Z UID:990003535-1743336000-1743510600@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:GITEC 2025: Agenda and Speakers DESCRIPTION:Agenda & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n Check out who will be at the 2025 GITEC Conference and what topics we will be discussing! \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 Cyber & AI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leadership\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Watch Day 1 Virtually\n \n Watch Day 2 Virtually\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\nOpening Ceremonies – Sunday\, March 30th\nThank you to our GITEC Social Engagements Committee for putting together our ceremonies and events! For more details/pricing about our add-ons\, please see the registration link above. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monticello Highlights Tour\n 1:30PM @ Monticello House \n This 45-minute guided experience includes first floor spaces in Thomas Jefferson’s home\, the West Lawn\, and the South Wing. You’ll learn about Jefferson and his vision for America\, the realities of slavery on the Monticello plantation\, and the mountaintop’s iconic architecture. This popular pass includes access to our gardens\, grounds\, walking tours\, family-friendly activities\, and exhibits. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Exclusive Bourbon Tasting\n 3:30PM @ Lower Garden in Kimpton Forum Hotel \n Join us for an exclusive bourbon tasting at GITEC\, led by Greg Mundell\, where you’ll have the opportunity to sample a curated selection of premium bourbons. Your ticket includes an entry into our raffle to win an Elijah Craig Single Private Barrel 8 Year bottle to take home! Sip\, savor\, and discover the rich flavors of these exceptional bourbons in a relaxed setting. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your GITEC experience! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Exhibitor Set-Up\n 4:00PM @ Grove Ballroom in Kimpton Forum Hotel \n Exhibiting partners can set-up in the Grove Ballroom (lower level). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening Reception\n 5:00PM @ Lower Garden & Patio in Kimpton Forum Hotel \n Join us for an evening of drinks\, heavy appetizers\, and great company as we kick off GITEC 2025 in style! Mingle with fellow attendees\, enjoy music\, and make meaningful connections while celebrating this year’s outstanding GITEC Award Nominees. This exclusive networking event sets the stage for an exciting conference ahead—don’t miss it! \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 Day 2 \nCyber and AI – Monday\, March 31st\nKimpton Forum\, Charlottesville\, VA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:15 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening Remarks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Briefing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Tunnessen\n Chief Information Officer & Chief AI Officer\, National Endowment for the Arts (Pending Agency Approval) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:50 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Advancing the Future of Technology Policy\n The future of technology policy is shaped by a commitment to innovation\, security\, and efficiency. With a shared goal of fostering emerging technologies\, strengthening cybersecurity\, expanding digital infrastructure\, and modernizing IT systems\, policymakers and industry leaders have a unique opportunity to drive meaningful progress. This discussion will explore the key objectives guiding the future of federal IT\, emphasizing collaboration\, investment in emerging technologies\, and strategies to build a more secure\, efficient\, and forward-thinking digital landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank Indiviglio\n Chief Technology Officer\, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donald Bauer\n Chief Technology Officer\, Bureau of Global Talent Management\, U.S. Department of State \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Deborah Guadalupe Duran\, PhD\n Senior Advisor- Data Science\, Analytics\, and Systems\, National Institute of Health \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Dvorak\n Chief Technology Officer\, Public Sector\, Red Hat \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: Tom Temin\n Anchor\, The Federal Drive\, 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 9:35 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Break in the Emerging Technology Showcase\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:05 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Technology Talk \nBenefits of Moving Windows to the Cloud\nThe ability to run Windows desktops in the cloud or virtualized locally can provide many advantages for Federal customers. Using the native Microsoft stack can drive dramatic costs savings while supporting flexibility and scalability through secure access. Nerdio provides a solution to quickly deploy Windows desktops\, easily manage the environment and optimize both performance and cost. \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 Pete Langas\n Senior Director\, Enterprise Sales\, Nerdio \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 10:15 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Technology Talk \nModernizing GRC and Accelerating FedRAMP Through Continuous Controls Monitoring\nFederal agencies are drowning in manual compliance processes while trying to modernize their IT infrastructure and adopt emerging technologies like AI. The traditional approach to RMF compliance and ATOs creates bottlenecks that can delay critical projects by months or years\, costing agencies millions in lost productivity and preventing them from achieving their modernization goals. This session will demonstrate how RegScale’s Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) platform is using intelligent automation to transform public sector GRC from a hindrance into a force for innovation. \nWe’ll show how RegScale is revolutionizing the federal compliance landscape by enabling continuous ATO through real-time monitoring and compliance-as-code. We’ll also explore how leading agencies are using our platform to reduce their ATO processing time from 2 years to 30 days\, automatically generate and maintain FedRAMP documentation\, and shift their focus from paperwork to actual security improvements. Join us to discover how your agency or organization can transform compliance from a checkbox exercise into a competitive advantage that enhances your security and risk posture. \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 Travis Howerton\n Co-Founder and CEO\, RegScale \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 10:25 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Driving Efficiency: IT Modernization Efforts Across the Federal Government\n IT modernization remains a critical priority across the federal government as agencies strive to enhance efficiency\, security\, and service delivery in an increasingly digital world. Efforts are focused on replacing outdated legacy systems\, adopting cloud-based solutions\, leveraging artificial intelligence\, and improving data management to meet the demands of modern governance. These initiatives aim to reduce costs\, strengthen cybersecurity\, and improve citizen-facing services\, while navigating challenges such as budget constraints and workforce readiness. Join us as experts discuss the state of IT modernization in the federal government\, offering insights into successes\, obstacles\, and the path forward for transforming public sector technology. \nThe objective of these reskilling programs is not merely technical proficiency\, but a comprehensive understanding of how AI can be used responsibly and effectively across various domains. This holistic approach is crucial in ensuring that the workforce is not only capable of using AI but also adept at addressing the ethical\, legal\, and societal implications of its integration into our daily lives and work environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dave Raley\n CX Digital Program Manager\, Marine Corps Community Services \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raymond Romano\n Deputy Assistant Director\, Cyber Threats and Investigations\, U.S. Department of State (Pending Agency Approval) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ian Anderson\n Lead DevSecOps Engineer\, Secure Cloud Architecture & Automation\, U.S. Navy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steve Pitcher\n Senior Cyber Survivability Analyst\, Joint Staff J6\, U.S. Department of Defense (Pending Agency Approval) \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 Devanand Shenoy\, Ph.D.\n Principal Director for Microelectronics\, Microelectronics Common Executive Director\, OUSD (R&E)\, U.S. Department of Defense \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travis Howerton\n Co-Founder and CEO\, RegScale \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: Amber Corrin\n ATARC Consultant\, 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 11:10 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Technology Talk \nCyber Attack Survival – Recovery Quickly & Avoid Mission Disruption\n\nAs cyber threats evolve\, federal agencies must shift their focus from prevention to resilient recovery from incidents like ransomware attacks. Our Tech Talk will explore strategies for recovering compromised data\, minimizing downtime\, and ensuring your agency mission continues. Join us to learn how federal agencies can build cyber resilience and protect sensitive data in an increasingly adverse digital landscape.\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 Chris White\n Senior Sales Engineer\, Rubrik \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 11:20 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Presentation\nAfter 60 days – On the Ground with Federal IT Influencers and Decision makers\nResults from March focus groups including tech influencers at Treasury\, HHS\, DOD\, DISA\, GSA and DOJ focused on agency environment\, priorities and challenges in the new administration. Also will include findings from federal IT polling in February and March 2025. \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 Aaron Heffron\n President for Research and Forecasting\, GovExec \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 11:30 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Future of Federal Cybersecurity: Staying Ahead of Emerging Threats\n As cyber threats grow in sophistication and scale\, federal agencies must continually evolve their cybersecurity strategies to protect critical infrastructure\, sensitive data\, and public trust. The federal cybersecurity landscape is shaped by factors such as increasing ransomware attacks\, the proliferation of IoT devices\, and the integration of artificial intelligence into both offensive and defensive measures. This panel will explore how agencies are adapting to emerging threats through innovative technologies\, cross-agency collaboration\, and evolving policy frameworks. Join us for a discussion on the latest cybersecurity trends\, the challenges of staying ahead in an ever-changing threat environment\, and the future of securing the federal enterprise. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca McWhite\n Technical Lead\, Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management\, National Institute of Standards and Technology (Pending Agency Approval) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rahul Mittal\n Cybersecurity Advisor for Washington D.C. Region III\, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Pending Agency Approval) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Palumbo\n Deputy Command Information Officer\, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: Shaun Waterman\n Freelance Journalist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:15 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch in the Emerging Technology Showcase\nAnnouncement of our GITEC 2025 Award winners!  \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 Breakout Sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shaping the Future Workforce with AI in Federal Agencies\n Artificial intelligence is reshaping the federal workforce\, offering new opportunities for innovation and efficiency while presenting unique challenges. By fostering transparency in AI systems and establishing strong governance policies\, federal agencies can ensure ethical and trustworthy integration of AI into workforce operations. Join our session to explore how AI can enhance workforce capabilities\, reduce bias in decision-making\, and build trust in AI-driven systems. Panelists will share tangible examples and best practices\, empowering attendees to navigate the evolving role of AI in transforming workforce strategies and operations within the Federal IT domain. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Karen Howard\n Director\, Office of Online Services\, U.S. Internal Revenue Service \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick Johnson\n Workforce Innovation Director\, Office of the CIO\, U.S. Department of Defense \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anil Chaudhry\n Senior Advisor\, Artificial Intelligence at U.S. Department of Transportation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Noah Ringler\n Artificial Intelligence Policy Lead\, Office of Strategy\, Policy\, and Plans\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Josh Goldenberg\n VP of Product Management\, Pryon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Mayer\n Research Manager at Virginia Tech Sanghani Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tony Boese\n ATARC AI and Data Policy Working Group Chair \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: Amber Corrin\n ATARC Consultant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:45 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enhancing Efficiency: AI’s Role in Federal IT Modernization\n Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing IT modernization in federal agencies by enhancing efficiency\, decision-making\, and service delivery. By automating routine processes\, AI reduces operational costs and frees up resources for higher-priority tasks. It supports advanced data analytics\, enabling agencies to derive actionable insights from vast datasets\, improving policy formulation and public services. AI is also playing a growing role in workforce management and human resources\, helping agencies streamline recruitment\, personalize training\, and better support employee development. \nJoin us for this panel discussion to hear insights from participants at federal agencies as they embrace AI\, and address challenges such as ethical considerations\, workforce readiness\, data privacy\, and the evolving role of AI in human resources functions like recruitment\, training\, and employee support. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Landon Shaw\n Senior Enterprise Architect\, Enterprise Operations Center\, Department of Technology Services\, Administrative Office of the US Courts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Prado\n HSI Deputy Assistant Director\, DHS Cyber Crimes Center\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Buchholz\n RED Cell Unit Chief\, Bureau of Diplomatic Security\, U.S. Department of State \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wole Moses\n Chief AI Officer\, Microsoft Federal \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: Tom Temin\n Anchor\, The Federal Drive\, 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 \n \n \n Session 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:50 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Technology Talk\nModern Cyber Resiliency for Data\nIn the digital age\, data is an organization’s most valuable asset\, and protecting it from cyber threats is paramount. Modern cyber resiliency goes beyond traditional security measures\, ensuring that data remains secure\, accessible\, and reliable despite the evolving cyber landscape. With the rise of sophisticated cyber-attacks\, it is crucial to adopt a proactive approach to data protection. \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 Ashish Gandotra\n CTO\, Federal Civilian Solution Engineering\, Government\, Defense & Intelligence\, Oracle \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 2:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zero Trust Implementation in 2025\n In 2025\, zero trust architecture continues to take center stage in federal government cybersecurity strategies\, driven by the imperative to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure from sophisticated threats. Zero trust principles—”never trust\, always verify”—are being integrated into agency networks to enhance authentication\, enforce granular access controls\, and improve visibility into system activity. Federal mandates and frameworks\, such as those outlined by CISA and NIST\, are guiding agencies in adopting these models\, though challenges remain in legacy system integration\, resource allocation\, and workforce training. Join us as experts explore the progress\, hurdles\, and future of zero trust implementation efforts across the federal government\, emphasizing its role in safeguarding national security. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sean Starnes\n Chief Information Security Officer\, Space CAMP\, Catalyst Campus for Technology & Innovation\, U.S. Spaceforce \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hussein Johnson\n Senior Cybersecurity Analyst\, U.S. Army \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Henry Houle\n Information Systems Security Manager\, COSMOS\, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific\, U.S. Navy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeffrey Voivoda\n Federal IT Expert \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rudolf Rojas\n Information Technology\, U.S. Department of Agriculture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tanyi Cyrille\n SCA-A Lead\, U.S. Coast Guard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Voelker\n Zero Trust Lead\, Office of the Department of Navy Chief Information Officer\, U.S. Navy (Pending Agency Approval) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: David DiMolfetta\n Cybersecurity Reporter\, NextGov/FCW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:45 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Data Protection and Automation: Safeguarding Data in the Cyber Space\n Data protection and encryption are foundational pillars of cybersecurity for federal agencies\, ensuring the confidentiality\, integrity\, and availability of sensitive information. With the increasing adoption of low-code platforms and automated workflows to enhance operational efficiency\, federal agencies must address the unique cybersecurity challenges these technologies introduce. Robust encryption methods are critical to safeguarding data against cyber threats and unauthorized access\, particularly as agencies rely more heavily on cloud computing\, mobile devices\, and interconnected systems. Federal leaders must also navigate compliance with stringent regulations and frameworks while managing challenges like key management\, performance trade-offs\, and evolving encryption standards in the face of quantum computing. Join us as cybersecurity and automation experts discuss strategies\, technologies\, and best practices shaping the future of data protection and automation in federal agencies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick Gould\n Director\, Cyber & Telecommunications Portfolio\, Defense Innovation Unit\, U.S. Department of Defense \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derek Mueller\n Cybersecurity Advisor and Cyber State Coordinator\, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Manuel Medrano \n Director\, Office of Cyber Monitoring and Operations\, Bureau of Diplomatic Security\, US Department of State \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Yixin Sun\n Assistant Professor\, Computer Science & Electrical and Computer Engineering\, University of Virginia \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 Carmeshia Miller\n Senior Cybersecurity Policy Analyst\, Office of the Chief Information Officer\, U.S. Department of Justice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: David DiMolfetta\n Cybersecurity Reporter\, Nextgov/FCW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GITEC Awards Reception\nGrove Ballroom Patio.  \nJoin us in celebration of our GITEC 2025 Award winners and nominees!  \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 Day 3\nFederal Leadership – Tuesday\, April 1st\nKimpton Forum\, Charlottesville\, VA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:20 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening Remarks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:25 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leading Through Change: Executive Insights on Federal Modernization\n As the federal government continues its journey toward modernization\, agency leaders are setting bold visions to guide their organizations through rapid technological change. From CIOs to CDOs and CAIOs\, these executives are driving strategic priorities that span digital transformation\, cross-agency collaboration\, cybersecurity\, and workforce evolution. This discussion will explore how federal leaders are shaping the future—balancing long-term mission goals with the realities of implementation. Panelists will also share insights on how emerging technologies like AI and advanced data analytics are supporting smarter\, more responsive government operations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Bottom\n Chief Information Officer\, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jamie Holcombe\n Chief Information Officer\, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montae Brockett\n Chief Information Officer/Chief Information Security Officer\, DC Department of Healthcare Finance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Renata Spinks-McNeal\n Former Chief Information Security Officer\, U.S. Marine Corps \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 Mark Krzysko\n Principal Deputy Director\, Acquisition Policy and Analytics\, U.S. Department of Defense \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Landon Shaw\n Senior Enterprise Architect\, Enterprise Operations Center\, Department of Technology Services\, Administrative Office of the US Courts \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 10:00 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Break in the Emerging Technology Showcase\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:25 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Technology Talk \nFuture of Work: AI and Automation in Federal Agencies\nDiscover how Copilot Agents can revolutionize the way Federal employees work. This session will explore how advancements in AI and automation are driving efficiency and enhancing mission impact\, empowering teams to achieve more with innovative tools and technologies. \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 Wole Moses\n Chief AI Officer\, Microsoft Federal \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 10:35 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Technology Talk \nEnhancing Legal Operations in Federal Agencies with AI: Efficiency\, Transparency\, and Compliance\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the legal sector\, offering federal agencies and non-profit organizations unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency\, transparency\, and compliance in legal operations. This Tech Talk will delve into how AI technologies can be harnessed to streamline legal workflows\, from document management to case analysis and regulatory compliance. We will examine real-world use cases where AI has been successfully integrated into legal teams\, addressing common challenges such as data security\, adherence to legal standards\, and bias mitigation. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on deploying AI to improve legal processes while upholding the highest ethical standards and meeting regulatory requirements. \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 Reid Cram\n Senior Product Marketing Manager\, NetDocuments \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 10:45 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cybersecurity in 2025: A Discussion with Federal CISOs\n At the forefront of cybersecurity within the U.S. federal government\, Chief Information Security Officers anticipate the challenges and innovations that will shape the field of cybersecurity in 2025 and beyond. The conversation will center around the increasing sophistication of cyber threats\, including state-sponsored attacks and advanced persistent threats\, and the need for federal agencies to adopt proactive\, adaptive security strategies. Join us to listen to Federal CISOs highlight the urgency of strengthening cybersecurity frameworks to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data in an increasingly interconnected and complex digital environment. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paul Blahusch\n Director of Cybersecurity and the Chief Information Security Officer\, Office of the Chief Information Officer\, U.S. Department of Labor (Pending Agency Approval) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COL Travis Hartman\n Chief Technology Officer\, Army Forces Command\, U.S. Army \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Timothy Amerson\n Former Acting Chief Information Security Officer\, Acting Associate Commissioner\, Social Security Administration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Sanders\n Chief Information Security Officer\, Director\, Office of Intelligence and Analysis\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security \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: Shaun Waterman\n Freelance Journalist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Remarks URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/gitec2025-agenda/ LOCATION:Kimpton The Forum Hotel\, 540 Massie Rd\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:What’s happening at ATARC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250402 DTSTAMP:20260619T172503 CREATED:20241002T150959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T194910Z UID:990003343-1743292800-1743551999@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:GITEC 2025 DESCRIPTION:Featured Speakers & Panelists\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At GITEC 2025\, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from some of the most influential voices in the IT industry\, representing both the private and public sectors. These thought leaders will share their expertise on the transformative impacts of emerging technologies\, the evolving landscape of government IT policies\, and the strategies needed to navigate today’s dynamic digital environment. From discussions on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to cloud solutions and data management\, our speakers will provide invaluable insights that will empower attendees to stay ahead of the curve. Don’t miss your chance to gain firsthand knowledge of the innovations shaping the future of federal IT and beyond! \n \n Registration Info\n \n Agenda & Speakers\n \n 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 Mark Gorak\nU.S. Department of Defense \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derek Mueller\nU.S. Department of Homeland Security \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank Indiviglio\nNational Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Karen Howard\nInternal Revenue Service \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Days until GITEC 2025\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 \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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Us at the Kimpton Hotel in Charlottesville\, VA for GITEC 2025!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re excited to host GITEC 2025 at the luxurious Kimpton Hotel in Charlottesville\, VA! While our room block at the Kimpton is now sold out\, there are still plenty of nearby accommodations available. Click the “Book Your Stay” button below to explore other hotel options in the area and secure your stay for the conference. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n More About The Kimpton\n \n Book Your Stay\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About GITEC and ATARC\n \n \n \n \n \n The Government Information Technology Executive Council (GITEC) is dedicated to fostering professional development and creating collaborative platforms for the Federal Government\, academia\, and industry to come together and address emerging technology challenges. Originally established in response to a White House memorandum issued on June 28\, 1966\, GITEC has provided a unique forum where Senior Level Government and Industry Executives can engage in open dialogue\, sharing innovative ideas\, overcoming IT challenges\, and celebrating successes. \nOn May 31\, 2018\, GITEC merged with the Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC)\, combining their missions to further enhance collaboration across the public and private sectors. ATARC\, a thought leader in emerging technology and research\, has worked extensively to bridge the gap between government and industry by creating an environment for thought exchange and technical advancements. \nIn today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape\, the importance of collaboration across government agencies and sectors is more crucial than ever. By joining forces\, GITEC and ATARC offer a united platform for addressing the complex IT challenges facing the nation. Together\, they help government agencies leverage collective knowledge\, share best practices\, and implement innovative solutions that ensure the Federal Government remains agile\, effective\, and resilient in meeting the ever-changing needs of the country. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What Past Winners Say About GITEC Awards\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you. My team and I are very honored to have won this award! \n U.S. Army\n 2023 Winner of the Advancing Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Award \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wow! Thank you so so much for this award and honor! We look forward to sharing this news with our stakeholders and our surviver community. \n National Archives and Records Administration\n 2021 Winner of the Digital Experience Award \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks for the email and recognition of our teams work with this amazing award! \n U.S. Department of Labor\n 2023 Winner of the Digital Experience Award \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for this award. We’re honored to have been considered and we will keep on our work to bring innovation into a government program. \n National Aeronautics and Space Administration\n 2021 Winner of the Workforce Innovation Award \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I was honored to present our SASE project nomination on behalf of our GSA IT team\,and WIN! Felt amazing\, especially being a part of all the great work that Government teams and their initiatives are bringing to the table\, with respect to contributions in the advancement and implementation of technology innovations. So thank you for organizing the event!  \n General Services Administration\n 2023 Winner of the Excellence in Cybersecurity Award \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for recognizing our team with this award! We are beyond grateful to receive this recognition and for being provided the opportunity to present our team’s accomplishments to you and the other teams across the federal government as well. \n U.S. Department of Interior\n 2023 Winner of the Information Technology Modernization Award \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Such a pleasant surprise! Thank you so much\, this is a great honor not just for myself but for the team. This has been a long and incredible journey. \n National Technical Information Service\n 2021 Winner of the Advancing AI & Data Analytics Award \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are greatly honored by receipt of this award [. . .]\n U.S. Army\n 2023 Winner of the Workforce Innovation Award \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 View On Demand: URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/gitec-2025/ LOCATION:Kimpton The Forum Hotel\, 540 Massie Rd\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:What’s happening at ATARC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T110000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172504 CREATED:20191217T150238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T201018Z UID:990000901-1743156000-1743159600@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk 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:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/identity-management-project-team/2025-03-28/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T153000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172504 CREATED:20240924T165843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T184158Z UID:990003358-1742999400-1743003000@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:DevSecOps Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s DevSecOps Working Group bi-weekly\, Wednesday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/devsecops-working-group/2025-03-26/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172504 CREATED:20250305T173811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T140349Z UID:990004111-1742994000-1742997600@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Future of Secure Work Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Future of Secure Work Working Group bi-weekly\, Wednesday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager\, Elizabeth Wyckoff\, at ewyckoff@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/future-of-secure-work-working-group/2025-03-26/ LOCATION:To Be Announced END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T113000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172504 CREATED:20250305T173528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T173528Z UID:990003980-1742814000-1742815800@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:AI and Data Policy Working Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s AI and Data Policy Working Group bi-weekly\, Monday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager\, Elizabeth Wyckoff\, at ewyckoff@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/ai-and-data-policy-project-team-meeting-2-2/2025-03-24/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172504 CREATED:20250305T203317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T203348Z UID:990004373-1742472000-1742475600@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Insider Risk Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Insider Risk Working Group bi-weekly\, Thursday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager\, Elizabeth Wyckoff\, at ewyckoff@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/insider-risk-working-group-meeting-2/2025-03-20/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T113000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172504 CREATED:20250212T174940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T174040Z UID:990003841-1742466600-1742470200@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Fraud Detection and Mitigation Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Fraud Working Group bi-weekly\, Thursday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/987505184/2025-03-20/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172504 CREATED:20230302T155520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T185810Z UID:990003219-1742392800-1742396400@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:cATO Working Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s cATO Working Group kickoff. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/cato-working-group-meeting/2025-03-19/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172504 CREATED:20240702T184105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T195708Z UID:990002484-1742382000-1742385600@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Artificial Intelligence Working Group bi-weekly\, Wednesday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/generative-ai-working-group-2/2025-03-19/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T110000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172504 CREATED:20191217T150238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T201018Z UID:990000900-1741946400-1741950000@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk 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:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/identity-management-project-team/2025-03-14/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR