AI in Federal Procurement - Emerging Technology



Join experts to learn about AI in Government

Thank you for your interest. Due to popular demand, we've reached the in-person limit for this event. However, we encourage you to please attend virtually. Simply click the "Register Online Now" button to the right and follow the prompts.

Join GSA for our Artificial Intelligence in Federal Procurement event on January 29th, 2020. This event is the first of our multipart FY20 Emerging Technology Summit Series. We’ll bring together experts from government, academia, and industry as we explore the implications of AI in government.

Agenda Overview:

Opening Remarks

  • Bill Zielinski, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information Technology Category, GSA
  • Steve Babitch - Head of AI Portfolio, Technology Transformation Service, GSA

Panel 1 - AI for Strategic Enterprise Functions

  • Moderator: Carlton Shufflebarger, Acting Director, IT Services Subcategory, Office of Information Technology Category, GSA
  • Rebecca Hutchinson, Big Data Leader, Economic Indications Division, Census
  • Steven Babitch, Head of AI Portfolio, Technology Transformation Service, GSA
  • Chris Hamm, Director, FEDSIM, GSA
  • Loren Smith, Systems Architect, Office of Telecommunications, GSA

Panel 2 - AI for Customer Analytics

  • Moderator: William Spencer, Senior Advisor, Office of Information Technology Category, GSA
  • Gary S. Washington, Chief Information Officer, USDA
  • Beth Killoran, Deputy Chief Information Officer, GSA
  • Keith Nakasone, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Acquisition, Office of Information Technology Category, GSA

Panel 3 - How to write requirements for Emerging Technology

  • Moderator: Paul Bowen, Director, Center for GWAC Programs, Office of Information Technology Category, GSA
  • Omar Saeb, Alliant 2 Program Manager; Office of Information Technology Category, GSA
  • Andy Henson, Sr. Principal Solution Architect at SAIC
  • Brad Mascho, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at NCI
  • Shirley Held, Partner-Cognitive & Analytics at IBM
  • Sukumar Iyer, Chief Executive Officer at Brillient Corporation

Closing Remarks

  • Keith Nakasone, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Acquisition, Office of Information Technology Category, GSA


There’s no charge for this event, and you can earn up to three Continuous Learning Points (CLPs).

January 29th, 2020
Registration opens at 7:45
Event starts at 8:30

Join us in-person at: (CLOSED)
General Services Administration
Jess Larson Auditorium
1800 F St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20006

Or join us virtually at the link provided after registration.

Last Reviewed: 2020-01-28