We outline how innovations in the software stack force-multiply progress in both quantum computing and quantum software. Our presentation reflects on Infleqtion’s experience building Superstaq, a quantum software platform that optimizes the execution of quantum programs by tailoring to underlying hardware primitives. We find that software optimizations deliver 10x boosts to performance that equate to years of hardware progress. We also r...

As artificial intelligence advances, federal agencies face the challenge of balancing rapid innovation with operational efficiency. How can agencies integrate cutting-edge AI solutions while maintaining mission continuity, managing costs, and avoiding inefficiencies? This panel will explore strategies for responsible AI adoption, optimizing workflows, and ensuring that AI initiatives enhance, rather than hinder, government operations. Federal...

Join ATARC’s Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Working Group Leadership Team for an upcoming webinar exploring insights from the group’s recent document, “Supply Chain Risk Management Practices: Consensus Considerations for SCRM Processes in Modern Enterprises.” The session will highlight key strategies for addressing risks such as cybersecurity, acquisition integrity, logistics, bills of materials, and incident respo...

As Zero Trust continues to shift from policy to practice across the federal government, IT leaders are under pressure to rethink how access, identity, and risk are managed in today’s complex, hybrid environments. This discussion will explore how organizations are moving beyond perimeter-based models to adopt dynamic, identity-driven architectures that can that support mission resilience – especially in contested, disconnected, inte...

Modernizing cloud and IT infrastructure is pivotal for the federal government to enhance efficiency, scalability, and resilience in delivering public services. This discussion delves into the adoption of cloud computing solutions, hybrid architectures, and edge technologies to streamline operations and enable data-driven decision-making. It explores the challenges of migrating legacy systems, ensuring cybersecurity, and managing multi-cloud en...

Francesco is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. His research focuses on the economics of quantum technologies. This research includes his co-authored work on quantum economic advantage, the commercial applications of quantum computing, and the economics of open-source quantum computing. Francesco is also actively involved in Rotman’s Creative Destruction Lab as the Chief Quantum Econo...

As the federal healthcare landscape undergoes rapid modernization, agencies are embracing new technologies and strategies to improve patient care, enhance operational agility, and meet evolving mission demands. From AI-driven diagnostics to interoperable health records, the transformation of health IT is reshaping how care is delivered, coordinated, and secured across the public sector. Nextgov/FCW and ATARC proudly present the Public Sector H...

Data Integration spans all areas of government digital transformation efforts. The concomitant rise of metadata management, analytics, and artificial intelligence provides an intersection of capabilities that can deliver unmatched global support to sustain the warfighter and deliver materiel readiness through developing, combining, and coordinating efforts for data-driven innovation. This session will explore how real-time data, APIs, and AI/M...

The Federal Zero Trust Strategy provides a blueprint for strengthening cybersecurity across agencies, emphasizing implementation and continuous improvement. This session explores practical approaches to adopting Zero Trust Architecture aligned with current Executive Orders focusing on challenges such as identity management, secure access, and legacy system integration. Leaders will also discuss methods for developing and applying key performan...

The shift to hybrid work has reshaped how federal agencies operate, offering new opportunities to enhance flexibility, employee satisfaction, and mission delivery. This panel will explore how agencies are navigating the complexities of hybrid work arrangements, including maintaining team cohesion and productivity while balancing remote and in-office expectations. Attendees will learn about practical strategies to foster collaboration among geo...