Databricks at The Forge®
Date: September 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: The Forge - 1201 New York Ave NW, Washington DC 20005
Vanguard Forum at The Forge
Where emerging tech meets federal mission
Does your data move at the speed of your mission?
Whether it’s predicting public health outbreaks, catching complex fraud in real time, or connecting hidden signals to preempt threats—these are just a few examples of what’s possible when governed data + AI move at mission speed.
To meet this urgency, Accenture Federal Services and Databricks Public Sector are setting a new standard for federal delivery, engineering unified, governed data ecosystems that turn your toughest challenges into secure, real-time solutions.
Exclusively for federal leaders, join us on Wednesday, September 23rd at The Forge for a look at high-impact, mission-focused capabilities that are ready to deploy today.
What you'll experience
Insight and conversations
A candid discussion with clients and executives on how federal leaders are operationalizing governed data + AI with Databricks Public Sector at scale.
Immersive technology
Hands-on showcases of secure AI solutions built to accelerate scientific breakthroughs, protect global supply chains, and automate threat detection in real time.
Proof over promise
See how Accenture Federal Services and Databricks Public Sector deliver at scale, running implementations that compress the timeline from discovery to mission action.
Platform deep dives
Learn how Unity Catalog supports governed information sharing and how Lakewatch accelerates security operations on a unified platform.
Agenda
Check-in + networking
Connect with other federal and industry leaders
Welcome + executive perspectives
Hear opening remarks from leaders across Accenture Federal Services and Databricks–why we're here, the mission context driving priorities, and the solutions designed to support these missions
Demos of ready-to-deploy solutions
Dedicated time to explore Databricks capabilities in action. You'll see how to translate priority workflows into measurable outcomes, securely and with built-in governance.
Use case discussion + solution exchange
Bring your current pain points for an opportunity to connect with Accenture and Databricks experts to brainstorm user stories and pressure test ready-to-deploy capabilities. Leave with tactical next steps tailored to your mission.
Featured demo areas
Spot and stop fraud across agencies with Cross-Agency Fraud Intelligence
Speakers
Dawn Zimmer
Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Energy
Greg Dodson
Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Administration, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce
Ron Ash
Chief Executive Officer, Accenture Federal Services
Barnett Koven
Managing Director, Public Safety Portfolio AI & Data Lead, Accenture Federal Services
Todd Schroeder
VP, Federal Government, Databricks
Mike Daniels
VP & GM of Public Sector, Databricks
Molly Just-Behr
Global Head of Public Sector GTM, Databricks
Accenture + Databricks
Engineer the future of AI-powered enterprises with Accenture and Databricks–combining industry expertise and the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to deliver scalable and responsible AI outcomes.
Accenture Federal Services is the Databricks Public Sector Federal Partner of the Year (2026) and the eight-time Global Partner of the Year (2019 - 2026).
The Future is Now
At The Forge, federal leaders lean into disruption from a position of strength. Join us to see how next-generation data and AI capabilities can propel your mission forward.

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

Andy Black
CEO, KOVR.ai

Mandy Satterwhite
Executive Producer

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