Government & AI Summit 2026

Government & AI Summit 2026 brings federal leaders, technologists and researchers to Washington, DC, for a practical exploration of AI in government. Taking place on 15 September 2026 at the JW Marriott in Washington, this one-day, in-person GovExec summit examines how agencies can deploy AI and generative AI responsibly to improve operations and advance public-sector missions. The programme runs from 8:00am to 2:15pm ET, combining expert-led programming, focused breakout sessions and opportunities to meet peers working across government and technology. ## What the summit will cover The agenda moves beyond AI as a future ambition to focus on technologies already reshaping government. Topics highlighted for the summit include: - Government applications of AI and generative AI - AI-powered cybersecurity and the changing threat landscape - Automation and robotic process automation (RPA) at scale - Ethical AI governance and responsible agency deployment - Smart-city integrations - Emerging infrastructure and technologies, including 5G, edge computing and quantum computing Breakout sessions will provide practical insights into these areas, helping attendees consider both the operational opportunities and governance questions involved in adopting AI across federal environments. ## Who should attend The summit is designed for federal leaders, government technology professionals, researchers and private-sector specialists involved in AI, cybersecurity, automation, digital transformation or emerging technology. It will be particularly relevant to people responsible for evaluating new capabilities, setting technology strategy, scaling automation or establishing responsible AI policies within public-sector organisations. The event is supported by technology organisations spanning infrastructure, security, enterprise software and AI, including HP Intel, Google Public Sector, HPE Nvidia, SAP, Veeam, Okta, Atlassian, Fortinet and Snorkel AI, among others. ## Venue and arrival details The programme takes place in the Capital Ballroom at the JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. Badge collection opens at 8:00am ET, followed by breakfast and networking before the main programming begins at 9:00am ET. Business professional attire is requested.… Register for this event