Mission AI: Operationalizing For Impact Summit - Agenda
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Agenda

8 AM EDT

1 HR
8 AM EDT 1 HR

Registration, Exhibition, and Breakfast

9 AM EDT

5 MINS
9 AM EDT 5 MINS

Opening Remarks

Courtney O'Neal Allen
Courtney O'Neal Allen
Director of Content | Events
GovExec
Courtney O'Neal Allen
Courtney O'Neal Allen
Director of Content | Events
GovExec
Courtney O'Neal Allen
Courtney O'Neal Allen
Director of Content | Events
GovExec

9:05 AM EDT

20 MINS
9:05 AM EDT 20 MINS
Keynote

Opening Keynote Briefing

Rezaur Rahman
Rezaur Rahman
Chief Information Officer
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Pending Agency Approval)
Rezaur Rahman
Rezaur Rahman
Chief Information Officer
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Pending Agency Approval)
Rezaur Rahman
Rezaur Rahman
Chief Information Officer
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Pending Agency Approval)

9:25 AM EDT

40 MINS
9:25 AM EDT 40 MINS
Panel

AI and Federal Missions

Capacine Abdul-Aziz
Capacine Abdul-Aziz
Deputy Executive Director, Border Enforcement & Management Systems Directorate
US Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Pending Agency Approval)
Maj Christopher Clark
Maj Christopher Clark
Artificial Intelligence Lead, Deputy Commandant for Information Service Data Office
U.S. Marine Corps (Pending Agency Approval)
Thomas Travis
Thomas Travis
Acting Chief Product and Technology Officer
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pending Agency Approval)

Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for agencies to strengthen mission delivery, improve decision-making, and respond more effectively to complex challenges. This panel will explore how federal organizations are applying AI to support operational priorities, enhance public services, and drive more informed outcomes across mission areas. Speakers will discuss practical use cases, key implementation considerations, and the broader opportunities and risks associated with AI adoption in government. Attendees will gain insights into how agencies are aligning AI initiatives with mission needs while building the foundation for long-term success.
 

Capacine Abdul-Aziz
Capacine Abdul-Aziz
Deputy Executive Director, Border Enforcement & Management Systems Directorate
US Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Pending Agency Approval)
Maj Christopher Clark
Maj Christopher Clark
Artificial Intelligence Lead, Deputy Commandant for Information Service Data Office
U.S. Marine Corps (Pending Agency Approval)
Thomas Travis
Thomas Travis
Acting Chief Product and Technology Officer
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pending Agency Approval)

Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for agencies to strengthen mission delivery, improve decision-making, and respond more effectively to complex challenges. This panel will explore how federal organizations are applying AI to support operational priorities, enhance public services, and drive more informed outcomes across mission areas. Speakers will discuss practical use cases, key implementation considerations, and the broader opportunities and risks associated with AI adoption in government. Attendees will gain insights into how agencies are aligning AI initiatives with mission needs while building the foundation for long-term success.
 

Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for agencies to strengthen mission delivery, improve decision-making, and respond more effectively to complex challenges. This panel will explore how federal organizations are applying AI to support operational priorities, enhance public services, and drive more informed outcomes across mission areas. Speakers will discuss practical use cases, key implementation considerations, and the broader opportunities and risks associated with AI adoption in government. Attendees will gain insights into how agencies are aligning AI initiatives with mission needs while building the foundation for long-term success.
 

Capacine Abdul-Aziz
Capacine Abdul-Aziz
Deputy Executive Director, Border Enforcement & Management Systems Directorate
US Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Pending Agency Approval)
Maj Christopher Clark
Maj Christopher Clark
Artificial Intelligence Lead, Deputy Commandant for Information Service Data Office
U.S. Marine Corps (Pending Agency Approval)
Thomas Travis
Thomas Travis
Acting Chief Product and Technology Officer
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pending Agency Approval)

Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for agencies to strengthen mission delivery, improve decision-making, and respond more effectively to complex challenges. This panel will explore how federal organizations are applying AI to support operational priorities, enhance public services, and drive more informed outcomes across mission areas. Speakers will discuss practical use cases, key implementation considerations, and the broader opportunities and risks associated with AI adoption in government. Attendees will gain insights into how agencies are aligning AI initiatives with mission needs while building the foundation for long-term success.
 

10:05 AM EDT

15 MINS
10:05 AM EDT 15 MINS
Google Public Sector

Securing the Mission: Operationalizing Agentic AI for Proactive Cyber Defense

Google Public Sector

As government agencies move artificial intelligence from experimentation to enterprise-wide implementation, cybersecurity can no longer be an afterthought—it must be the foundation. In this fireside chat, Google Public Sector security leaders will discuss how agencies are reversing the "defender’s dilemma" by operationalizing an Agentic Defense. The conversation will explore the critical transition from manual, reactive security operations to intelligent, AI-driven workflows. Attendees will learn how unifying threat intelligence with generative AI allows agencies to anticipate adversary behavior and ensure continuous mission readiness in a contested digital environment.

As government agencies move artificial intelligence from experimentation to enterprise-wide implementation, cybersecurity can no longer be an afterthought—it must be the foundation. In this fireside chat, Google Public Sector security leaders will discuss how agencies are reversing the "defender’s dilemma" by operationalizing an Agentic Defense. The conversation will explore the critical transition from manual, reactive security operations to intelligent, AI-driven workflows. Attendees will learn how unifying threat intelligence with generative AI allows agencies to anticipate adversary behavior and ensure continuous mission readiness in a contested digital environment.

As government agencies move artificial intelligence from experimentation to enterprise-wide implementation, cybersecurity can no longer be an afterthought—it must be the foundation. In this fireside chat, Google Public Sector security leaders will discuss how agencies are reversing the "defender’s dilemma" by operationalizing an Agentic Defense. The conversation will explore the critical transition from manual, reactive security operations to intelligent, AI-driven workflows. Attendees will learn how unifying threat intelligence with generative AI allows agencies to anticipate adversary behavior and ensure continuous mission readiness in a contested digital environment.

As government agencies move artificial intelligence from experimentation to enterprise-wide implementation, cybersecurity can no longer be an afterthought—it must be the foundation. In this fireside chat, Google Public Sector security leaders will discuss how agencies are reversing the "defender’s dilemma" by operationalizing an Agentic Defense. The conversation will explore the critical transition from manual, reactive security operations to intelligent, AI-driven workflows. Attendees will learn how unifying threat intelligence with generative AI allows agencies to anticipate adversary behavior and ensure continuous mission readiness in a contested digital environment.

10:25 AM EDT

30 MINS
10:25 AM EDT 30 MINS

Break & Emerging Technology Showcase

11:05 AM EDT

45 MINS
11:05 AM EDT 45 MINS
Panel

Using AI in Federal IT Modernization

Patrick Breen
Patrick Breen
Senior Procurement Executive
National Science Foundation
Richard Bland
Richard Bland
PEO Director of Platform and Engineering
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (Pending Agency Approval)
Ryan Palmer
Ryan Palmer
USAi Architecture Lead
U.S. General Services Administration (Pending Agency Approval)

As agencies modernize legacy systems and update their technology environments, artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool for improving efficiency, streamlining operations, and accelerating transformation. This panel will examine how AI is being integrated into IT modernization efforts, from automation and analytics to infrastructure management and service delivery. Speakers will share lessons learned, common challenges, and strategies for ensuring AI adoption supports security, scalability, and mission alignment. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how AI can help shape more agile, resilient, and future-ready federal IT environments.
 

Patrick Breen
Patrick Breen
Senior Procurement Executive
National Science Foundation
Richard Bland
Richard Bland
PEO Director of Platform and Engineering
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (Pending Agency Approval)
Ryan Palmer
Ryan Palmer
USAi Architecture Lead
U.S. General Services Administration (Pending Agency Approval)

As agencies modernize legacy systems and update their technology environments, artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool for improving efficiency, streamlining operations, and accelerating transformation. This panel will examine how AI is being integrated into IT modernization efforts, from automation and analytics to infrastructure management and service delivery. Speakers will share lessons learned, common challenges, and strategies for ensuring AI adoption supports security, scalability, and mission alignment. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how AI can help shape more agile, resilient, and future-ready federal IT environments.
 

As agencies modernize legacy systems and update their technology environments, artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool for improving efficiency, streamlining operations, and accelerating transformation. This panel will examine how AI is being integrated into IT modernization efforts, from automation and analytics to infrastructure management and service delivery. Speakers will share lessons learned, common challenges, and strategies for ensuring AI adoption supports security, scalability, and mission alignment. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how AI can help shape more agile, resilient, and future-ready federal IT environments.
 

Patrick Breen
Patrick Breen
Senior Procurement Executive
National Science Foundation
Richard Bland
Richard Bland
PEO Director of Platform and Engineering
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (Pending Agency Approval)
Ryan Palmer
Ryan Palmer
USAi Architecture Lead
U.S. General Services Administration (Pending Agency Approval)

As agencies modernize legacy systems and update their technology environments, artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool for improving efficiency, streamlining operations, and accelerating transformation. This panel will examine how AI is being integrated into IT modernization efforts, from automation and analytics to infrastructure management and service delivery. Speakers will share lessons learned, common challenges, and strategies for ensuring AI adoption supports security, scalability, and mission alignment. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how AI can help shape more agile, resilient, and future-ready federal IT environments.
 

11:50 AM EDT

15 MINS
11:50 AM EDT 15 MINS

Emerging Technoloy Talk

12:05 PM EDT

20 MINS
12:05 PM EDT 20 MINS
Keynote

Fireside Chat

Basia Sall
Basia Sall
Chief Data Officer and Deputy Chief AI Officer
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Pending Agency Approval)
Basia Sall
Basia Sall
Chief Data Officer and Deputy Chief AI Officer
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Pending Agency Approval)
Basia Sall
Basia Sall
Chief Data Officer and Deputy Chief AI Officer
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Pending Agency Approval)

12:25 PM EDT

1 HR
12:25 PM EDT 1 HR

Lunch & Emerging Technology Showcase

1:25 PM EDT

20 MINS
1:25 PM EDT 20 MINS

Afternoon Keynote Briefing

1:45 PM EDT

15 MINS
1:45 PM EDT 15 MINS

Emerging Technoloy Talk

2 PM EDT

55 MINS
2 PM EDT 55 MINS
Panel

AI Powered Cybersecurity in 2026

Michael Woods
Michael Woods
Assistant Director (Acting) and Special Agent
Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Directorate of Operational Technology and Cyber Innovation, U.S. Navy
Derrick Davis
Derrick Davis
Senior Fellow
Center for Research and Emergent Manufacturing, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Donald Heckman
Donald Heckman
Former Senior Executive Service and Current Cybersecurity SME.
U.S. Department of State (Former) and KDMS2 (Currently)
Dr. Daniel Corbin
Dr. Daniel Corbin
Chief Technical Advisor, IC4 and Senior Information Security Officer
U.S. Marine Corps (Pending Agency Approval)
Hussein Johnson
Hussein Johnson
Senior Cyber Security Analyst and Zero Trust Lead
Cybersecurity Directorate, Office of Chief Information Officer, U.S. Army

As cyber threats grow more complex, agencies are exploring how artificial intelligence can do more than support detection and response. This panel will examine how AI is reshaping cybersecurity operations through emerging approaches such as large language model applications and more autonomous, agentic security operations. Speakers will discuss how these capabilities can improve threat analysis, accelerate investigations, strengthen situational awareness, and support faster, more adaptive decision-making. The conversation will also address the governance, transparency, and risk considerations that come with integrating more advanced AI into cyber workflows.

Michael Woods
Michael Woods
Assistant Director (Acting) and Special Agent
Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Directorate of Operational Technology and Cyber Innovation, U.S. Navy
Derrick Davis
Derrick Davis
Senior Fellow
Center for Research and Emergent Manufacturing, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Donald Heckman
Donald Heckman
Former Senior Executive Service and Current Cybersecurity SME.
U.S. Department of State (Former) and KDMS2 (Currently)
Dr. Daniel Corbin
Dr. Daniel Corbin
Chief Technical Advisor, IC4 and Senior Information Security Officer
U.S. Marine Corps (Pending Agency Approval)
Hussein Johnson
Hussein Johnson
Senior Cyber Security Analyst and Zero Trust Lead
Cybersecurity Directorate, Office of Chief Information Officer, U.S. Army

As cyber threats grow more complex, agencies are exploring how artificial intelligence can do more than support detection and response. This panel will examine how AI is reshaping cybersecurity operations through emerging approaches such as large language model applications and more autonomous, agentic security operations. Speakers will discuss how these capabilities can improve threat analysis, accelerate investigations, strengthen situational awareness, and support faster, more adaptive decision-making. The conversation will also address the governance, transparency, and risk considerations that come with integrating more advanced AI into cyber workflows.

Michael Woods
Derrick Davis
+3
3 more speakers

As cyber threats grow more complex, agencies are exploring how artificial intelligence can do more than support detection and response. This panel will examine how AI is reshaping cybersecurity operations through emerging approaches such as large language model applications and more autonomous, agentic security operations. Speakers will discuss how these capabilities can improve threat analysis, accelerate investigations, strengthen situational awareness, and support faster, more adaptive decision-making. The conversation will also address the governance, transparency, and risk considerations that come with integrating more advanced AI into cyber workflows.

Michael Woods
Michael Woods
Assistant Director (Acting) and Special Agent
Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Directorate of Operational Technology and Cyber Innovation, U.S. Navy
Derrick Davis
Derrick Davis
Senior Fellow
Center for Research and Emergent Manufacturing, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Donald Heckman
Donald Heckman
Former Senior Executive Service and Current Cybersecurity SME.
U.S. Department of State (Former) and KDMS2 (Currently)
Dr. Daniel Corbin
Dr. Daniel Corbin
Chief Technical Advisor, IC4 and Senior Information Security Officer
U.S. Marine Corps (Pending Agency Approval)
Hussein Johnson
Hussein Johnson
Senior Cyber Security Analyst and Zero Trust Lead
Cybersecurity Directorate, Office of Chief Information Officer, U.S. Army

As cyber threats grow more complex, agencies are exploring how artificial intelligence can do more than support detection and response. This panel will examine how AI is reshaping cybersecurity operations through emerging approaches such as large language model applications and more autonomous, agentic security operations. Speakers will discuss how these capabilities can improve threat analysis, accelerate investigations, strengthen situational awareness, and support faster, more adaptive decision-making. The conversation will also address the governance, transparency, and risk considerations that come with integrating more advanced AI into cyber workflows.

Michael Woods
Derrick Davis
+3
3 more speakers

2:55 PM EDT

5 MINS
2:55 PM EDT 5 MINS

Closing Remarks

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