Name: 2026 Public Sector Summit
Start: 2026-03-12T08:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-12T16:30:00-04:00
Location: Hilton Tysons Corner

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October 17, 2024 | Westin, Tyson's Corner

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March 20, 2025 | Westin, Tyson's Corner

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

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March 12, 2026 | Hilton, Tysons Corner

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

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2025 Public Sector Summit

Data to Outcomes: Powering Mission Impact with AI-Driven Real-Time Intelligence

Calling all government leaders, IT and technology strategists, security experts, and public sector technologists!

Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your data and turn it into measurable impact? At the 2026 Public Sector Summit, Confluent will demonstrate how federal, state, and local agencies can move beyond automation and operationalize AI at scale. Learn how secure, scalable data transport transforms fragmented data into real-time, actionable intelligence—driving measurable, responsible, mission-ready outcomes. Without a modern data foundation, AI cannot reach its mission potential, and this event will show you exactly how to bridge that gap.

Seats are limited. Don’t miss your chance to connect with the experts and leaders shaping the future of government innovation.

👉 Register today to secure your spot at the 2026 Public Sector Summit and join us in Tysons Corner for a full day of Public Sector insights.

Location: Hilton, Tysons Corner - 7920 Jones Branch Dr, McLean, VA 22102
Date: March 12, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM and dinner to follow
Program Details: Full-day access to all sessions, breakfast, lunch, and networking opportunities
Cost: FREE to attend

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Featured Speakers

Molly

Just-Behr

Global Head of Public Sector GTM

Databricks

Mike

Lee

Co-Founder / COO

Guardian Strategic Solutions

Leonel

Garciga

Chief Information Officer

Army

Michael

Wallace

Gen. Manager Public

Sector, Confluent

Will

LaForest

Field CTO

Confluent

Sean

Falconer

Head of AI

Confluent

Agenda

8:30 – 9:00 AM

Check-in, Breakfast and Networking - Sponsored by MongoDB

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks - Mike Wallace, General Manager, Public Sector at Confluent

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

Keynote: Bridging Strategy and Operational Advantage: A CIO's Perspective with Mr. Leonel Garciga, CIO, US Army

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

FedRAMP Announcement and Product Update with Bryce Carroll, Senior Manager, Federal Solutions Architecture, AWS and Will LaForest, Global Field CTO, Confluent

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Morning Break - Sponsored by MongoDB

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

From Data to Decisions: Real-Time AI that Delivers Outcomes with Molly Just-Behr, Global Head of Public Sector GTM, Databricks and Sean Falconer, Head of AI, Confluent

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Mastering the Tactical Edge with Steve Correia, Retired Navy Captain and Mike Lee, Retired Navy Captain, Co-Founders at Guardian Strategic Solutions

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch - Sponsored by MongoDB

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Hands-On Technical Session: Automating Benefit Fraud Detection at Scale - Sponsored by SocPrime

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Closing Remarks - Mike Wallace, General Manager, Public Sector at Confluent

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Dinner at Fogo de Chao - Sponsored by Carahsoft

Inside the 2026 Public Sector Summit

Turn Data Into Mission-Ready Intelligence

Learn how agencies are turning real-time data into decision-ready intelligence to strengthen operations, accelerate response, and deliver measurable mission impact.

Accelerate Adoption While Managing Risk

Engage with technical and program leaders on modernizing legacy systems, advancing cloud and streaming strategies, and meeting evolving security and compliance requirements with confidence.

Connect with Government Innovators

Exchange perspectives with public sector peers and decision-makers who are modernizing operations, increasing efficiency, and building more resilient, mission-driven organizations.

Your Next Credential Is on Us

Stop by the Certification Lounge at the Public Sector Summit to take Confluent's Data Streaming Engineer exams (Foundations or Flink) at no cost. Arrive as an attendee, leave with a credential.

Already certified? Enjoy VIP perks: Wall of Fame recognition, a Chill Zone to recharge, and exclusive swag.

You are invited to Confluent’s Financial Services Leaders Summit, an exclusive event for industry executives to converge on strategies to maximize data streaming technology investments.

This full day private event will feature interactive and engaging discussions specifically tailored to help you understand how to operationalize data streaming more broadly and at scale across your organization.

Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to learn proven data streaming best practices driving business success across the industry.

Detailed agenda to follow. By invitation only. RSVP to secure your seat today.

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You’re invited to Confluent’s exclusive Financial Services Leaders Summit!

Join experts and your peers to learn how data streaming is driving success across the industry. This full day event is by invitation only. RSVP today to secure your seat.

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You’re invited to Confluent’s exclusive Financial Services Leaders Summit!

Join experts and your peers to learn how data streaming is driving success across the industry. This full day event is by invitation only. RSVP today to secure your seat.

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You’re invited to the 2024 Public Sector Summit!

Join experts and your peers to learn how data streaming is driving success across the industry. This full day event is by invitation only. RSVP today to secure your seat.

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Featured Speakers

Rohan Sivaram

Chief Financial Officer

Confluent

Rohan Sivaram

Chief Financial Officer

Confluent

Rohan Sivaram

Chief Financial Officer

Confluent

Agenda

Learn From Industry Experts

Engage with the industry’s leading data streaming experts

Connect With Your Peers

Converse with your peers on real-life use cases and best practices

Explore the Latest Trends

Take home the insights that will drive your future data strategy

São Paulo

March 9

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Boston

March 14

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Jersey City

March 16

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Dallas

March 21

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Mexico City

March 28

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Washington DC

March 30

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Bay Area

April 6

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Montreal

April 12

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Toronto

April 19

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Chicago

April 27

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Why You Should Attend the 2026 Public Sector Summit

• Turn data into decision-ready intelligence for faster, smarter missions.

• Gain technical and program-level guidance to accelerate adoption while managing risk and compliance.

• Network with peers and decision-makers who are actively modernizing government operations.

The Conversation Continues

Dinner at Fogo de Chão will follow the summit, providing an elevated setting to continue strategic dialogue over premium steak, signature sides, and curated drinks.

Featured Speakers

Jay Kreps

CEO
Confluent

Shaun Clowes

Chief Product Officer
Confluent

Ranjani Rao

Director, Infrastructure Product Management Discover Financial

Kumar Vadaparty

Executive Director, Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley

Mike Gualtieri

VP, Principal Analyst
Forrester

Anna McDonald

Distinguished Technical Voice of Customer
Confluent

Andrew Sellers

Head of Technology Strategy Confluent

Agenda

8:30 – 9:00 AM

Check-in, Breakfast and Networking

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks - Mike Wallace, General Manager, Public Sector at Confluent

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

From Data to Decisions: Real-Time AI that Delivers Outcomes with Molly Just-Behr, Global Head of Public Sector GTM, Databricks and Sean Falconer, Head of AI, Confluent

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Morning Break - Sponsored by MongoDB

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

From Process to Performance: Government at Machine Speed with IBM

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

AI-Enabled Government: From Vision to Mission

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Mastering the Tactical Edge

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Hands-On Technical Session: Automating Benefit Fraud Detection at Scale

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Closing Remarks - Mike Wallace, General Manager, Public Sector at Confluent

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Dinner at Fogo de Chao - Sponsored by Carahsoft

Featured Speakers

Will LaForest

Field CTO

Confluent

Adita Karkera, Ph.D

Chief Data Officer - Deloitte Government

Dr. Donald High

Chief Data Architect - Anika Systems (Former Chief Data Architect at IRS and Walmart)

Michael J. Wallace

Public Sector General Manager

Confluent

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Practical examples of AI-enabled mission outcomes—from predictive maintenance and threat detection to Citizen360 and edge analytics.

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Deep-dive technical labs for architects and SEs, plus strategic briefings for program and mission leaders.

Partner and Vendor Solutions:

Integrated demos and showcases, highlighting tools and technologies that accelerate modernization.

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