- Registration & Networking
- Opening Remarks from Jennifer Taylor
- Keynote Speaker
Vint Cerf•David Gagliano
Vint Cerf
VP, Chief Internet Evangelist at Google
David Gagliano
VP at Booz Allen Hamilton
- Industry Trends & Vision: The Future of AI, Unlocked
Mickey IqbalJoin industry thought-leaders AWS and NVIDIA for an insightful discussion on the latest trends in AI and its transformative impact across our region. This forward-looking discussion will explore the key innovations driving change, the maturing capabilities of AI, and their future vision of what is ahead for us all.
Mickey Iqbal
Director, Technology of Amazon Web Services
- Break
- AI in Defense: Accelerating the Future of National Security
Jamil Jaffer•Joe Larson•Greg Little•Jason Payne•Katie SelbeAI is redefining the future of defense—driving faster decisions, enabling smarter systems, and delivering unparalleled situational awareness. From autonomous operations to real-time threat detection, AI is transforming how we understand and respond to the modern battlespace. The future of defense isn’t just about strength—it’s about strategic edge, powered by innovation and mission-ready intelligence.
Join top leaders and innovators as they dive into how AI is transforming defense from the ground up. This dynamic panel will explore cutting-edge use cases, challenges, and the path forward in keeping our nation secure. Don’t miss this essential conversation at the intersection of innovation and national defense.
Jamil Jaffer will moderate this panel.
Jamil Jaffer
Founder & Executive Director, National Security Institute of George Mason University
Joe Larson
SVP, National Security Operations at Anduril Industries
Greg Little
Senior Counselor at Palantir Technologies
Jason Payne
CTO at Microsoft Federal
Katie Selbe
CEO of GRVTY
- Lunch
- Leading the AI Evolution: Enterprise Adoption with Purpose
Mile Corrigan•Larysa KautzExplore how Noblis CEO Mile Corrigan and Melwood CEO Larysa Kautz are strategically adopting AI to benefit customers and accelerate their mission-driven growth. From innovation and operational efficiency to ethical considerations and workforce impact, this session offers practical insights from regional leaders on the practical aspects of AI to their businesses —while staying grounded in purpose and values.
Mile Corrigan
President and CEO of Noblis
Larysa Kautz
President and CEO of Melwood
- AI in Healthcare: Innovation at the Intersection of Data and Patient Care
John Cho•Sean Harrison•Todd Marks•Patty Obermaier•Dave PrakashAI is revolutionizing healthcare—from faster, more accurate diagnoses to personalized treatments and streamlined operations. This high-impact panel brings together trailblazing leaders who are using AI to transform how care is delivered, decisions are made, and lives are saved.
Explore how AI is driving smarter workflows, enhancing business practices, and delivering better outcomes for patients and providers alike. Don’t miss this forward-looking conversation about the breakthroughs happening now—and the bold opportunities ahead.
Todd Marks will moderate this panel.
John Cho
CTO at Tria Federal
Sean Harrison
VP, CAO at Acentra Health
Todd Marks
Founder and CEO of Mindgrub Technologies
Patty Obermaier
Founder & CEO of Resigility
Dave Prakash
Director AI Governance of Booz Allen Hamilton
- Break
- AI Innovation & Education: Shaping the Future Together
Michael Kennedy•Amarda Shehu•Sam Scarpino•Tom WotekiOur universities and research institutions are leading the charge in AI—driving breakthrough discoveries, fueling workforce development, and evolving rapidly to meet the demands of an AI-powered world.
Join us to learn how education is not just adapting to AI—it’s driving it. From pioneering research to hands-on learning, academic institutions are equipping tomorrow’s leaders and redefining what’s possible across every sector.
Michael Kennedy
Head at STORMED Lab
Amarda Shehu
VP and CAIO at George Mason University
Sam Scarpino
Director of AI + Life Sciences, Institute for Experiential AI at Northeastern University - Arlington Campus
Tom Woteki
Director Academy of Data Science at Virginia Tech
- AI and Scaling Critical Infrastructure: Powering the Future of Innovation
Adam Dumey•Ali Mehrizi-Sani•Matt Johns•Jennifer SampleAs AI capabilities evolve, demand for a scalable, resilient infrastructure grows. This panel brings together leaders in data centers, tech integration, and energy systems to explore how they’re modernizing networks, optimizing compute environments, and ensuring power resilience to support the next wave of AI breakthroughs.
Join us for an in-depth look at the critical infrastructure required to power AI—from the edge to the core—and discover how these innovations are enabling the future of intelligent technology.
Adam Dumey
Global VP, Retail at World Wide Technology
Ali Mehrizi-Sani
Professor at Virginia Tech
Matt Johns
VP, Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Regions at CoreSite
Jennifer Sample
CTO at Empower AI
- Shifting Trends in AI Capital: Navigating the Investment Landscape
Henry Albers•Arun Gupta•Sanju Bansal•John BlairCapital is the lifeblood of innovation, and in the age of AI, it’s evolving fast. Join top venture capitalists, private equity leaders, and angel investors as they reveal how funding strategies are changing in response to AI’s rapid growth.
Discover the key signals investors are tracking, how entrepreneurs can overcome today’s challenges, and where the smartest money is heading. Don’t miss this exclusive look at the forces driving the next wave of AI breakthroughs.
Henry Albers
Principal at Arlington Capital Partners
Arun Gupta
CEO of NobleReach Foundation
Sanju Bansal
Co-founder & Executive Chairman of pWin.ai
John Blair
Director, National Business Investment of FCEDA
- Networking Reception