October 13, 2026 1700 - 2030 The Forge: 1201 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005
By invitation only
You've spent the day immersed in the future of the force. Now spend the evening unwinding inside The Forge — an immersive innovation space where the mission continues, but the dress code relaxes.
Enjoy a whiskey tasting provided by The Whiskey Library, hearty appetizers, entertainment, and a full selection of drinks.
Connect with peers, kick back, and experience The Forge after dark.
Program:
Doors Open: 1700
Welcome Remarks: 1730
Whiskey Tasting: 1830-Reserves Exhausted
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Vanguard Forum at The Forge
Where emerging tech meets federal mission
Joshua Powell
Chief AI and Innovation Officer at CBP
Thomas Horan
AI/ML Portfolio Director, Defense Innovation Unit
Sahil Arora
FedStart Lead and Forward Deployed Engineer, Palantir
Rita Waite
Partner, IQT
Andrew Black
CEO, Kovr.ai
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Josh Powell
Chief AI and Innovation Officer, CBP
Thomas Horan
AI/ML Portfolio Director, Defense Innovation Unit
Rita Waite
Partner, IQT
Garrett Berntsen
Chief AI Officer, Accenture Federal Services
Sahil Arora
FedStart Lead and Forward Deployed Engineer, Palantir
