Mike Adams, senior sales director at Carahsoft, said artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly central role in government missions, from cybersecurity to operational decision-making.
In a blog post published on Carahsoft’s website, he highlighted several key events beginning mid-April that will bring together public sector leaders, industry experts and technology providers to discuss AI implementation, governance and emerging capabilities.
What Will AITalks 2026 Cover?
Date: April 14, 2026
Location: Washington, D.C.
AITalks 2026 will convene government leaders and industry stakeholders to examine the role of AI in driving economic growth, efficiency and mission effectiveness. The Microsoft-sponsored event will focus on national AI priorities and the evolving direction of public sector adoption.
Key sessions include Going All In on AI-Powered Government and Advancing AI on the Frontlines.
How Will the SANS AI Cybersecurity Summit Address Emerging Threats?
Date: April 20–27, 2026
Location: Arlington, Virginia (Hybrid)
The SANS AI Cybersecurity Summit will explore both defensive and offensive applications of AI in cybersecurity. The event will bring together practitioners and experts to discuss how agencies can strengthen security operations while addressing risks from AI-enabled threats.
Key sessions at the Microsoft-backed event include AI Governance and Risk, Offensive AI Adversary Tradecraft and Protecting AI Architectures.
What Is the Focus of GEOINT 2026?
Date: May 3–6, 2026
Location: Aurora, Colorado
GEOINT 2026 will examine the role of geospatial intelligence in national security, with a focus on AI and machine learning applications. The event will highlight how AI supports analysis across domains, including land, sea, cyber and space.
The exhibit hall “Scaling AI Stage,” hosted by Carasoft in partnership with NVIDIA, will showcase graphics processing unit-accelerated computing and AI platforms for geospatial intelligence.
What Will Be Discussed at the AI for Government Summit?
Date: May 19, 2026
Location: Reston, Virginia
The AI for Government Summit will bring together federal, state and local leaders to explore practical AI applications across public sector missions. The agenda will address topics such as data strategy, cybersecurity and responsible AI deployment.
Key sessions include Advanced Reasoning in the Age of Agentic AI and Innovation and Workforce in the AI Era.
The Carahsoft-hosted event will feature participation from major technology providers, including Amazon Web Services, NVIDIA, OpenAI, Salesforce, Intel, Broadcom, Dell and Palo Alto Networks.
What Topics Will the Federal AI Forum Explore?
Date: Aug. 13, 2026
Location: Reston, Virginia
The Federal AI Forum will focus on agentic AI and autonomous systems. Speakers from government, academia and industry will discuss implementation strategies, governance considerations and evolving architectures.
Key sessions include Agentic AI Use Cases and Data Security and Accountability.
Carahsoft will serve as the event’s anchor sponsor.
According to Adams, the upcoming events will give government professionals opportunities to gain insights, engage with solution providers and learn from industry and government counterparts as agencies scale AI adoption across mission areas.
