AUSA Redstone Reception

Tech & Tumblers

Presented by Accenture

October 13, 2026
1730 - 2030
The Forge: 1201 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005

 

By invitation only

You've spent the day steeped 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, live music by Derek Stoner, and a full selection of drinks.

Connect with peers, kick back, and experience The Forge after dark.

The Program

1730: Doors Open

Make sure to have your ID ready. This is a 21+ event only. 

1800: Welcome Remarks

Welcome remarks from Accenture US Public Sector CEO, Ron Ash

1830 - Reserves Exhausted: Whiskey Tasting

Enjoy whiskey tastings throughout the Forge® from The Whiskey Library. 

1815 - 2015: Derek Stoner Performs

Enjoy live music from Derek Stoner, a member of Operation Encore, a non-profit veterans organization that provides opportunities for veteran and active duty singer-songwriters and musicians to take their music to the next level through artist development, professional recording, and industry-focused educational services. 

 

Our Sponsors

 

Know Before You Go

Attire

The attire for this event is casual. 

 

Check In

Check in will occur on the ground floor of the building. Please bring proof of ID. This is a 21+ event only. 

Getting Here

The Forge is located at 1201 New York Ave NW, Washington DC, 20005. We encourage rideshares, metro or walking, although there are ample parking garages. 

Vanguard Forum at The Forge

Where emerging tech meets federal mission

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Joshua Powell

Chief AI and Innovation Officer at CBP

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Thomas Horan

AI/ML Portfolio Director, Defense Innovation Unit

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Sahil Arora

FedStart Lead and Forward Deployed Engineer, Palantir

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Rita Waite

Partner, IQT

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Andrew Black

CEO, Kovr.ai

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Josh Powell

Chief AI and Innovation Officer, CBP

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Thomas Horan

AI/ML Portfolio Director, Defense Innovation Unit

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Rita Waite

Partner, IQT

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Garrett Berntsen

Chief AI Officer, Accenture Federal Services

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Sahil Arora

FedStart Lead and Forward Deployed Engineer, Palantir

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Andy Black

CEO, KOVR.ai

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Mandy Satterwhite

Executive Producer

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