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Tuesday, September 16th at 8:00am
As artificial intelligence transforms the public sector, organizations must adopt modernized, resilient, and scalable infrastructure to unlock AI’s full potential. This program will explore real-world AI use cases and demonstrate how agencies can adopt a secure, scalable, and hybrid multicloud infrastructure with optimized network performance, preparing them for the evolving demands of AI.
At the Equinix Engage event, experts will share insights into scaling automation and machine learning investments, optimizing costs, and building a future-ready strategy that enhances mission-critical operations. Learn how agencies can leverage interconnection-first architecture to drive efficiency, innovation, and resilience in an era where artificial intelligence redefines digital infrastructure.
Join us at the event to hear from IT leaders, AI strategists, and cloud and network architects who are modernizing their data strategies for mission success. Whether exploring AI adoption, optimizing hybrid workloads, or ensuring secure connectivity, this program will provide actionable insights to help your agency achieve operational excellence and future-proof its digital infrastructure.
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DATE
September 16, 2025
 
TIME
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET
 
ATTIRE
Business Casual
 
COST
Free to attend
Agenda
Times are subject to change.
As artificial intelligence reshapes the digital landscape, government agencies are moving beyond experimentation to deliver real-world impact across missions. This session explores how agencies are integrating AI into day-to-day operations—unlocking efficiencies in data analysis, threat detection, citizen services, and more.
As artificial intelligence reshapes the digital landscape, government agencies are moving beyond experimentation to deliver real-world impact across missions. This session explores how agencies are integrating AI into day-to-day operations—unlocking efficiencies in data analysis, threat detection, citizen services, and more.
 
              Jim Gwiazda
Vice President of Public Sector GrowthEquinix
 
              Brian Epley
CIO and Chief Artificial Intelligence OfficerDepartment of Commerce
 
              Sterling Thomas, Ph.D.
Chief Scientist, Science, Technology Assessment, and AnalyticsUnited States Government Accountability Office
 
                            
                         
                            
                        AI’s full potential depends on the right infrastructure—resilient, high-performance, and built for interconnection. This session dives into how public sector leaders are evolving their digital foundations to support the surge in AI workloads and data demands. Learn how hybrid, multi-cloud infrastructure combined with edge computing, secure data exchange, and strategic interconnection ensures scalable performance, cost-efficiency, and mission continuity.
Experts will explore how agencies are addressing budgetary constraints, preventing data sprawl, maintaining control over sensitive workloads, and preparing for next-generation AI applications. Discover how to future-proof your agency’s infrastructure by aligning network design, storage optimization, and secure connectivity with evolving mission needs. This session is essential for IT, cloud, and data leaders designing agile systems to support AI-powered government.
AI’s full potential depends on the right infrastructure—resilient, high-performance, and built for interconnection. This session dives into how public sector leaders are evolving their digital foundations to support the surge in AI workloads and data demands. Learn how hybrid, multi-cloud infrastructure combined with edge computing, secure data exchange, and strategic interconnection ensures scalable performance, cost-efficiency, and mission continuity.
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              D.R. Carlson
Senior Director, Global AdvisoryEquinix
 
              Chris “CT” Thomas
Technical Director, Global Defense | AI & Data SystemsDell Technologies
 
              Tim Ahrens
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Automation Team Lead, Office of Application Design and DeliveryDepartment of State
 
              Forrest Bussler
Senior Solutions ArchitectNVIDIA
 
           
   
   
  