After decades in development, artificial intelligence is now transforming government in both high-profile and largely hidden ways. Cloud-based computer resources, rapidly advancing algorithms and the explosion of available data are allowing agencies to pursue everything from automated citizen services to mission-centric machine learning. The White House has made cognitive technologies a cornerstone of its annual research and development priori...

The Federal 100 Awards are the original and most prestigious awards in federal IT. This year marks our 30th anniversary of celebrating these exceptional individuals -- from both industry and government -- who are transforming government and its ability to deliver on critical missions. Join us on March 28, 2019, as we honor the leaders at all levels who have gone above and beyond to show how technology can be leveraged to make government run better.

In just the last five years, artificial intelligence has evolved from a staple of science fiction to a real-world magnet for large-scale investment. Increases in computing power and the emergence of large data sets to train ever more powerful machine learning algorithms have created real world applications and success stories. And both trends are expected to accelerate into the 2020s. With the standing up of the Joint Artificial Intelligence C...

As governments at all levels work to keep up with rising citizen expectations, what does it mean to truly be a digital government? In Las Vegas, Route Fifty and Nextgov are teaming with Adobe to talk with with leaders across government who are transforming the way their services are designed and delivered, and reimagining what is possible with a technology-powered government. Some featured speakers include: Max Everett, Chief Information Offic...

Building a Resilient Community in a Changing WorldA growing, diverse city uniquely vulnerable to climate change, Miami faces a host of challenges in building a city resilient to the physical, social and economic changes taking shape both regionally and nationally. At this event, we’ll explore how local governments in Southeast Florida are working to enhance their capacity to adapt and grow no matter what kinds of chronic stresses and ac...

The push to modernize agencies’ outdated IT systems has been remarkably constant in recent years. Guidance on how to modernize, however, has come in a sometimes-confusing array of programs and policies. Federal IT leaders must not only knit those mandates and initiatives into a coherent effort, but also make sure the governmentwide priorities square with their agency’s unique mission needs. That’s no small challenge, but the...

In recent years, commercial technology has increasingly found a foothold in the government market from the rise of cloud computing to new business processes. For government contractors this has meant adopting new ways of doing business as well as learning to face new competitors. At this morning event, we’ll hear from senior executives such as Dan Helfrich, leader of Deloitte’s public sector business, and Chris Moran, general manag...

Although the cloud has been a mainstay in government technology for more than a decade, some state and local governments are just beginning to test its waters and, when they do, discover new applications. Cloud computing offers the enticing opportunity to save money, develop solutions faster, and get more flexibility in migrating services and data to the cloud. However, the move to the cloud can be daunting from a financial, staffing, and stra...

The U.S. government ranks near the top of the global target list for hackers, and threats have become increasingly sophisticated. Federal executives are expected to protect their assets from millions of threats each day. As attacks have become more sophisticated, so have defenses. And cybersecurity is at the top of the priority and funding list across all areas of government. This FCW workshop brings together government and industry to discuss...

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are set to transform healthcare. Hosting the nation’s largest integrated healthcare system as well as droves of data points across disparate systems, government has the potential to become one of the biggest innovators in and beneficiaries of AI-driven healthcare. At this event, Nextgov will sit down with technology and healthcare leaders across government to explore the possibilities of AI ap...