SANSFIRE 2026

Organized by SANS Institute

Fast-track your success with an intensive week of top-tier training at SANSFIRE 2026. Whether you're just starting or sharpening advanced skills, this event is built to elevate your expertise with hands-on labs, real-world techniques, and guidance from some of the best minds in cybersecurity. You'll leave not just better prepared but armed with certifications that set you apart.

2nd Annual Maritime Security Summit

Organized by DSI Group

DSI’s 2nd Annual Maritime Security Summit is a leading professional, educational development event that will bring together members of the DoW, USCG, Port Security Executives, & Marine Technical Solutions Providers to discuss current efforts toward integrating emerging capabilities, tools, & technologies in support of maritime dominance & sustained readiness. This forum will also address the importance of leveraging alliances & partnerships to enhance overall Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) for our nation’s coastlines, ports, & vessels. The global maritime security market size was valued at USD 35.60 billion in 2026 and is projected to grow to USD 48.90 billion by 2034. In the U.S., the expansion of coastal security initiatives and increased adoption of Unmanned Maritime Aircraft Systems (UAS) under defense and coast guard modernization programs has been a major focus. The maritime security sector has experienced rapid technological transformation with the integration of advanced AI & sensor technologies aimed at enhancing lethality & overall maritime domain awareness (MDA). Port authorities and maritime security stakeholders are increasingly deploying modernized surveillance systems, automated screening solutions, and integrated command and control platforms to better detect, track, and interdict illicit threats in the maritime domain. DSI’s Maritime Security Summit will bring together the DoW, USCG, Port Security Executives, & Marine Technical Solutions providers to discuss current efforts toward integrating emerging capabilities, tools, & technologies in support of maritime dominance & sustained readiness. Important initiatives over the past year such as the recent Maritime Action Plan released by the White House, the standing up of the Navy’s Rapid Capabilities Office & the U.S. Coast Guard’s Force Design 2028 have helped in facilitating a stronger maritime industrial base while sustaining maritime readiness and security efforts for a more agile, capable, and responsive fleet. The U.S. Military and other federal/state partners continue to advance peace through strength in the maritime domain, by bolstering overall capabilities of current systems & establishing better methods of detecting, locating, surveilling, & eliminating illicit maritime threats such as narcotics smuggling. Maritime security efforts are essential in protecting harbors, ports, vessels, military personnel, and more. Fielding critical technologies & advancing intelligence integration, information sharing, and domain awareness will be key to ensuring U.S. Maritime Supremacy. This event will offer attendees insight into the importance of alliances and partnerships happening across the global maritime domain, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Senior level perspectives at this forum from across all levels of military, government and industry will cover critical topic areas in maritime security such as short- and long-range vessel detection and monitoring capabilities, next-gen sensor technologies, physical cyber security capabilities for ports, and operationalizing robotic & autonomous systems.

ProFeds FedImpact Retirement Training

Organized by ProFeds

Retire with confidence. FedImpact is the leading source for candid, no-nonsense federal employee retirement training. Overcome uncertainty with a clear plan in place – and take action to make it happen. Federal retirement benefits have a language all their own – like CSRS, FERS, TSP, FEHB, and FEGLI. FedImpact Workshops help you decode each program so you can make informed decisions. Your retirement from federal service is your badge of honor!

Women of Government IT 2026

Organized by Carahsoft

Join leaders from across the public sector for a day of insightful panels, engaging conversations and meaningful networking. With a strong lineup of speakers and thoughtfully curated discussions, this is an event you will not want to miss.

ACT-IAC Acquisition COI

Organized by ACT-IAC

Join the ACT-IAC Acquisition Community of Interest for Acquisition Innovation Roundup, a timely discussion featuring leaders from federal innovation labs and practitioners who are advancing smarter, faster, and more effective acquisition approaches.

2026 7-16 NDIA D.C. Chapter Sr. DLF Service Budget Panel

Organized by National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)

Join us for a timely and high-impact panel featuring senior military executive budget leaders as they unpack their priorities amid one of the most complex fiscal environments in recent memory. With the delayed FY26 budget, the implications of the first reconciliation bill, the pressures of an ongoing conflict, and the potential for a second reconciliation package, these decision-makers will provide critical insight into how funding strategies are evolving—and where investments are most likely to flow. This discussion will go beyond headlines to address what matters most to the defense community: where resources are being protected, where risk is being accepted, and how industry can align to support emerging priorities in a rapidly shifting landscape.

Government Efficiency Summit

Organized by GovExec

Government leaders are under enormous pressure to do more with less. Amid policy shifts, federal memos linking budget planning to performance outcomes, and the rapid adoption of new technologies such as AI and automation, agencies must rethink how they plan, budget, and operate. The Government Efficiency Summit will showcase how these policies and initiatives are playing out across the government. Sessions will provide examples of agencies using technology to improve mission outcomes and improve government service delivery; highlight actual examples of AI in action at scale across government; discuss new rules of engagement for acquisition; and reveal insights from federal, state, and local leaders.

Register - Real-World Security Practices for Public Sector IT

Organized by CyberFox Government Team at Carahsoft

Public sector IT teams are being asked to do more with less, while threats, audits and user expectations keep climbing. This half-day session brings together IT leaders from across the DMV region to talk through what is actually working in environments like yours and to get a closer look at how CyberFOX is helping public sector teams put practical security controls in place without adding to their workload. What you'll get out of the day: A focused look at CyberFOX and how it secures endpoints, accounts and access in real public sector environments Real examples of how teams are preventing incidents before they hit the help desk Practical ways to reduce the ongoing security workload tied to tickets, audits and user requests Honest peer conversations with other IT leaders on what is working in their districts A clearer picture of how password management, access control, filtering and secure access can work together in a way that fits how your environment runs

Capitol Hill Modeling & Simulation Expo 2026

Organized by NTSA

This summer, top-notch Modeling & Simulation (M&S) demonstrations from around the country will be brought to the nation’s capital at the Capitol Hill M&S Expo 2026. The National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA) sponsors this annual expo in support of the Congressional Modeling and Simulation Caucus. The theme for 2026 is The Power of Modeling and Simulation Technologies: Integrating Artificial Intelligence to Enhance our National Security. The event will provide information and demonstrations highlighting ways that modeling and simulation can support our nation’s resilience across all domains to include healthcare, disaster response, infrastructure, transportation, emergency management, and defense. The co-chairs of the Congressional Modeling and Simulation Caucus, Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI), Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL), and Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL) are invited to make remarks during the exhibit along with other members of the Caucus. This event is free to attend, please RSVP below.

Asset & Supply Forum 2026

Organized by ACT-IAC

Across government, mission success increasingly depends on the ability to sustain operations amid global volatility. Geopolitical conflict contested supply routes, and supply chain vulnerability have heightened the pressure on federal supply and asset networks. These realities have made one thing clear: agility is no longer optional – it is fundamental to mission execution. From Disruption to Agility brings together senior government and industry leaders to explore the practical steps agencies can take to enhance supply and asset readiness in an environment where conditions evolve rapidly. The forum focuses on strengthening visibility across dispersed networks, modernizing outdated processes, leveraging data to anticipate constraints, and enabling swift, mission aligned decisions when disruptions arise. Through grounded insights and forward looking discussion, attendees will examine how agencies can reduce vulnerability, accelerate response, and ensure continuity of critical missions in an increasingly complex global landscape. For leaders responsible for protecting national priorities, this conference offers timely, actionable guidance on building supply and asset networks that are resilient today and agile enough for tomorrow.

Federal News Network’s Space & Satellite Exchange 2026

Organized by Federal News Network

As federal missions grow more complex and distributed, space-based capabilities are becoming essential to mission success. From enabling communications in denied or remote environments to supporting real-time data and situational awareness, satellite technologies are reshaping how agencies operate. Federal News Network’s Space & Satellite Exchange, on July 21 – 23, brings together government leaders and industry experts to examine how agencies are using next-generation satellite capabilities to close connectivity gaps, strengthen resilience, and support national security priorities. Through focused discussions, this exchange will explore how federal organizations are integrating space-based communications, hybrid architectures and emerging technologies into broader mission and IT strategies. What you’ll learn How agencies extend connectivity beyond traditional network boundaries The role of satellite and hybrid architectures in continuity of operations How direct-to-device satellite is expanding what’s possible Practical approaches to integrating space-based capabilities into mission and IT frameworks Through in-depth conversations led by Federal News Network journalists, this exchange will highlight insights from active deployments, guidance for modernizing communications strategies and approaches to integrating satellite into mission architectures. The future of federal missions extends beyond terrestrial networks. Join Federal News Network’s Space & Satellite Exchange to explore how agencies are connecting, extending and strengthening their missions through space-based innovation. Register to save your spot!

Mission Focus: AI First Approaches - USGIF

Organized by USGIF

Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to everyday application across national security. For GEOINT and All-Source organizations, the focus is now on how to integrate AI into core workflows to improve efficiency, modernize operations, and deliver mission-ready capabilities from the start. Join USGIF on Wednesday, July 22, for a Mission Focus discussion on AI-first strategies to modernize national security. The program will feature government and industry speakers, including Sean Batir, the first Chief Technology Officer of NGA’s Maven program and now Global Head of Mission Innovation at AWS. Together, they will explore how intelligence professionals are partnering with industry, rethinking legacy processes, and deploying practical solutions that support faster, more effective analysis. Registration is complimentary for all attendees.

Generative AI Engineering Databricks Training

Organized by Databricks Government Team at Carahsoft

Databricks is coming to Reston, VA from July 22–23 for an introductory, hands-on course on Generative AI Engineering with Databricks. Register now for firsthand training on how to build, evaluate and deploy generative AI applications using the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Attendees will work with large language models (LLMs), apply prompt engineering techniques and leverage advanced approaches like retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to power intelligent applications. This course will offer hands-on instruction with model fine-tuning, evaluation frameworks, LLMOps best practices and tools within the Databricks platform to manage and deploy AI solutions responsibly at scale. Save your spot with data and AI experts as they provide the tactics and techniques for: Working with and fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) Applying prompt engineering and evaluation best practices Building generative AI applications using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) Deploying and managing models with LLMOps on the Databricks platform Implementing responsible AI and governance at scale

Government Forum 2026

The SANS 2026 Government Forum, presented in partnership with Carahsoft, brings together federal, state, and local government cybersecurity professionals to explore the evolving threat landscape and the solutions shaping secure, mission-ready environments.

8th Annual Carahsoft Summit on FedRAMP

Organized by GovExec

As agencies continue to modernize their cloud environments, the FedRAMP ecosystem is entering a new phase. With the emergence of early authorizations through the FedRAMP 20x initiative, agencies are beginning to operationalize a model centered on automation, machine-readable authorization packages, and a growing trust network across government. Together, these shifts are reshaping how agencies evaluate, adopt, and share secure cloud capabilities, creating the potential to move at speeds that traditional authorization models could not support This year’s summit will focus on the leaders and practitioners driving this next stage of adoption. Sessions will explore how agencies are integrating machine-readable authorization packages into their security processes, building trust frameworks that enable authorization reuse, and putting automation into practice after years of groundwork across the federal cybersecurity community. Now in its eighth year, GovForward's Carahsoft Summit on FedRAMP brings together federal, state, and local government leaders alongside industry experts to explore the policies, technologies, and operational shifts shaping secure cloud adoption. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive roundtables, attendees will gain practical insights into streamlining the Authority to Operate process, advancing cloud security, and preparing for the next era of authorization in the federal enterprise.

GSA Initiatives to Save Taxpayer Dollars Through Consolidating Procurement: A Conversation with Tom Meiron

Organized by ACT-IAC

As the federal marketplace evolves, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is taking bold steps to reduce duplication, drive efficiencies, and save taxpayer dollars. Executive Order 14240 directs agencies to eliminate waste and consolidate procurement of common goods and services under a “OneGov” approach. Join Tom Meiron, Assistant Commissioner of GSA’s newly established Office of Centralized Acquisition Services (OCAS), for an in-depth fireside chat on how GSA is transforming acquisition practices to meet this mandate. Mr. Meiron will discuss the creation of OCAS as a cornerstone of GSA’s reform efforts, the agency’s strategy for centralizing procurement across government, and opportunities for industry partners to engage and add value.

Records Management @ 930gov

Organized by Digital Government Institute

Records Management@930gov brings together federal records and information management professionals to explore the tools, practices, and innovations shaping the future of government records. As agencies modernize their information environments, records teams are navigating new expectations around digitization, automation, AI-assisted workflows, and long-term digital preservation—all while managing increasing workloads with smaller staffs. This year’s program focuses on what is new and what is practical for today’s government RM community. Sessions will highlight: Digitization updates—what’s working, what’s changing, and how agencies are accelerating paper to digital transformation. How AI is being used to support classification, retrieval, and workflow automation in records programs. How to identify RM tasks that are safe and appropriate for AI assistance Strategies for thriving with smaller RM teams, including automation, prioritization, and lessons learned from veteran practitioners. Modern approaches to electronic records management. Updates from NARA and RM subject matter experts on expectations, challenges, and opportunities for the government records management community. Developed with guidance from the DGI Records Management Educational Advisory Committee, this track delivers a friendly, informative, and forward-looking program designed to help federal RM professionals build confidence, reduce fear around innovative technologies, and strengthen their ability to support mission needs.

DevSecOps Conference 2026

Organized by GovCIO Media

This year, we’re curating a dynamic program focused on the future of DevSecOps, bringing together government leaders, systems integrators and industry innovators. Here's what you can expect at the conference: Government Panels: Hear directly from federal leaders as they unpack the evolving DevSecOps landscape, share real-world mission challenges and compare approaches across agencies. Fireside Chats: Explore topics such as AI-enabled DevSecOps, cloud security and compliance modernization through conversational, panel-style fireside sessions featuring multiple government and industry voices. Networking Sessions: Connect with peers, government attendees and industry experts in relaxed, open networking blocks designed to spark conversation, share lessons learned and build mission-aligned partnerships.

Best Financial Practices for Emerging Federal Contractors

Organized by Jennifer Schaus

Growth is supposed to be the reward for winning federal work — but for many federal contractors, it's also when things start to break. In this session, we'll cover the best practices for planning cash flow before payroll, vendors, or materials force the issue, tracking delivery and payment as one picture instead of three, and standardizing what happens after every award so growth doesn't mean chaos. You'll leave with a practical framework for scaling federal contracts without straining operations or cash flow.

Observe at the Speed of AI: Elastic Observability Workshop

Organized by Elastic

A hands-on lab for Federal, DoD, Civilian, and SLED teams. Engineers work directly in a private Elastic environment to deploy, trace, and troubleshoot the OpenTelemetry demo app in Kubernetes, while experiencing how Elastic AI-powered observability, accelerated by NVIDIA GPU infrastructure, delivers mission-critical intelligence at government scale. Audience: Developers · SRE / DevSecOps · Systems Engineering · CloudOps · Platform Engineering- Engineering Leads- Cloud Developers