Vanguard Forum

Vanguard Forum at The Forge^®

Where emerging tech meets federal mission speed.

Date: January 29
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: The Forge - 1201 New York Ave NW, Washington DC 20005

Federal agencies urgently need access to cutting-edge technology to outpace evolving threats, modernize on constrained budgets, and access critical innovation faster. They access and accelerated pathways to break-through technology – today, not two years from now.

The Vanguard Forum brings federal leaders face-to-face with the most promising AI and emerging tech companies purpose-built to transform government missions, alongside innovators who changing the procurement game. Walk away with technologies you can pilot next quarter, readily available contracting pathways, and direct relationships with founders who understand federal requirements.

This isn't about watching demos—it's about getting 12-18 months ahead of your procurement timeline to advance your mission.

Fast-track procurement

Gain practical strategies to go from evaluation to pilot to production in months

Direct founder access

Ask tough questions, pressure-test solutions, and assess real-world fit for your mission

Early access to emerging AI capabilities

Experience break-through technology purpose-built for federal missions

Insights from peers

Build a network of federal leaders navigating similar procurement challenges

Accenture + Palantir

Elevate customer interactions with AI-powered workflow automation, streamlining processes and keeping your team seamlessly connected.

Intelligent Service Center

Preempt cyberattacks through automated detection and response, leveraging industry expertise to drive intelligent, focused action in one platform.

Digital twin warehouses

Optimize warehouse operations with digital twins without disrupting day-to-day work.

GenWizard^™

Integrate GenAI into technology development, accelerating implementation, optimizing output, and revolutionizing the user experience.

MxDR

Preempt cyberattacks through automated detection and response, leveraging industry expertise to drive intelligent, focused action in one platform.

AI IT Agents

Elevate customer interactions with AI-powered workflow automation, streamlining processes and keeping your team seamlessly connected.

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Check-in, networking and welcome

Connect with fellow federal leaders and technology providers before the program begins

10:30 - 11:40 AM

Speed to mission

Keynote Panel: Fielding emerging commercial tech in government with Rita Waite (Partner, IQT), Chief Joshua Powell (CAIO and CINO, CBP) and Thomas Horan (AI/ML Portfolio Director, Defense Innovation Unit)

FedStart Spotlight: Accelerating FedRAMP accreditation through FedStart with Sahil Arora (FedStart Lead and Forward Deployed Engineer, Palantir)

Case Study Discussion with Kovr.ai: A conversation with Andrew Black (CEO, Kovr.ai) on the journey to and learnings from establishing a joint GTM offering with AFS for cyber mission enablement

11:50 AM - 12:45 PM

Technologies built for federal missions

Presentations and demos from participating companies

Live demonstrations of mission-ready AI and emerging capabilities

Direct Q&A with founders and technical teams who understand federal requirements

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Meet the AI and emerging tech companies that can break through your toughest mission challenges at The Forge

The home for federal reinvention. Start here to create the tech advantage your agency must deliver for the country to lead the next era of US competitiveness and national security.