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October 1 | 1:30 - 4:30PM ET   [Register now](https://events.afs.com/afspega-2026) # Events at The Forge The AI Experience Federal agencies are at an inflection point with AI. The AI Experience at The Forge helps federal leaders meet the moment, so they can deliver on the promise of AI to transform their mission. October 23 & December 8   [Register now](https://events.afs.com/en/aiexperience) ![mark\_Forge\_W](https://events.afs.com/hubfs/On-brand%20assets/mark_Forge_W.svg "mark_Forge_W") #### Stay ahead of change and evolving opportunities in tech, design, and talent. Events at The Forge are tailored to bring federal, industry, and commercial thought leaders together, to engage around common goals and shared challenges. # Check back soon for our Q2 event schedule ![forge after dark google](https://events.afs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forge%20after%20dark%20google.jpeg?width=180&height=180&name=forge%20after%20dark%20google.jpeg) October 19, 2026 Forge after Dark: Google Public Sector Summit 2026 Ahead of the Google Public Sector Summit, join us for an evening of cocktails, networking and a firsthand look at how federal agencies are moving beyond AI pilots. [Learn more](https://events.afs.com/google-public-sector-welcome-reception) ### In case you missed it AI, Automation, and Government Efficiency Check out the post-event slick sheet Establishing a Future-Ready HR Organization Check out the post-event slick sheet Break Down the CX Summit Check out the post-event slick sheet Mastering Agile with Pega Check out the post-event slick sheet Driving Digital Adoption with WalkMe Accenture Federal Services + WalkMe Unlocking Data & AI with Google Responsible AI & Cybersecurity: - Key Takeaways - Federal agencies are grappling with AI implementation challenges, primarily focused on production enablement, and addressing fundamental data issues. Attendees covered both the opportunities and challenges of implementing RAI, including ethical considerations and necessary infrastructure. Data-Driven Decision-Making: - Key Takeaways - Robust data infrastructure and analytics tools are vital when it comes to enhancing government efficiency and effectiveness. Foundations of Generative AI: - Key Takeaways - Technical leaders within agencies are struggling to demonstrate AI investment value due to a lack of proof points, while some agencies are allowing the use of consumer-facing AI tools with limited policy enforcement rather than developing in-house solutions. Navigating Modernization with SAP insert  # In case you missed it   See the highlights from our recent events #### Features. 2b ![DBX (1)](https://events.afs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DBX%20(1).png?width=1000&height=668&name=DBX%20(1).png) ### Databricks at The Forge **September 23, 2026** We teamed up with Databricks and public sector trailblazers to hammer out four rapid steps to unlock disconnected data and put mission-critical insights directly into operators' hands. [Learn more](https://lnkd.in/p/eKDWyjmw) ![MIB](https://events.afs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MIB.png?width=1000&height=668&name=MIB.png) ### Charting a New Course: Digital Innovation in Maritime Development **September 10, 2026** Together, with the Center for Maritime Strategy, we explored how to accelerate shipyard production by deploying existing commercial digital modeling and simulation tools to meet the surging demands of the maritime industrial base. [Learn more](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLWEKXJKo_0) ![Space Day](https://events.afs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Space%20Day.png?width=1000&height=668&name=Space%20Day.png) ### Autonomous Intelligence from Ground to Orbit **August 19, 2026** Alongside industry pioneers, we explored how deploying rapid, secure AI and autonomous operations from ground to orbit is transforming federal missions, and how government and industry must work together to secure our future in space. [Learn more](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdNh5wTjFz4) ![Zero Trust in the Age of Mythos](https://events.afs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Zero%20Trust%20in%20the%20Age%20of%20Mythos.png?width=1000&height=668&name=Zero%20Trust%20in%20the%20Age%20of%20Mythos.png) ### Zero Trust in the Age of Mythos July 22, 2026 Together with Okta, Zscaler, and CrowdStrike, we explored how Zero Trust, ICAM, and AI‑enabled defense unify into an intelligent, end‑to‑end security fabric.  [Learn more](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQloo85p0Ps) ![Google Public Sector](https://events.afs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Google%20Public%20Sector.png?width=1000&height=668&name=Google%20Public%20Sector.png) ### Google Public Sector at The Forge June 22, 2026 On the heels of Google Next ‘26, we brought the latest innovations from Google and put them in the context of federal missions. With 12 technologies spanning every corner of government, we showed the power of our partnership: the full stack, at full scale, fully deployed. [Learn more](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91nwq_ABBpo) ![Health](https://events.afs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Health.png?width=1000&height=668&name=Health.png) ### Human in the Lead: AI for Federal Health June 3, 2026 Modernizing health requires a powerful synergy: AI for speed, and humans for empathy. This event showed that balance in action, and what the future of federal healthcare looks like for patients, providers, payers, and administrators. ​ ​ [Learn more](https://www.nextgov.com/sponsors/2026/07/ai-ready-federal-healths-hardest-problems/414471/?linkId=100000432033349) ![Genesis-60 (1)](https://events.afs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Genesis-60%20(1).jpg?width=500&height=334&name=Genesis-60%20(1).jpg) ### AI for Science May 28, 2026 America's scientific future is at an inflection point. This event was about meeting that moment, starting with the ready-to-deploy technology that accelerates the Genesis Mission and scientific discovery. [Learn more](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybzl1ibuhnQ) ![ServiceNow May 2026-33 1](https://events.afs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ServiceNow%20May%202026-33%201.png?width=500&height=334&name=ServiceNow%20May%202026-33%201.png) ### ServiceNow at The Forge May 20, 2026 ServiceNow at The Forge brought into focus what's next for federal government modernization and how to adopt the latest capabilities — from AI Control Tower to EmployeeWorks.  [Learn more](https://events.afs.com/hubfs/ServiceNow%20at%20The%20Forge%20Recap-1.pdf) ![OpenAI](https://events.afs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OpenAI.png?width=500&height=334&name=OpenAI.png) ### OpenAI at The Forge May 14, 2026 OpenAI at The Forge was the launchpad for the Accenture Federal Services and OpenAI partnership which brings mission-scale AI to agencies through secure, federal-ready pathways.  [Learn more](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0D91ecXyok&list=PLNop3ICbZ4AW-T4hxChY1_zyBqTOzeTkj&index=1) #### Features. 3c About Accenture Federal Services Accenture Federal Services helps federal agencies stay ahead of change to ensure their agency can take on the mission, mandate, or moment. 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