AI Foundations: Skills-Building Workshop
April 23, 2025 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join us on Wednesday, April 23, for the INSA Foundation's half-day AI Foundations: Skills-Building Workshop, taking place from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at the INSA/NRECA Conference Center in Arlington, VA.
Designed with government and military professionals in mind, this introductory program offers valuable insights for those in the intelligence and national security community seeking a deeper understanding of AI’s potential to support mission success. Industry professionals and students with an interest in the field are also encouraged to attend.
- A broad overview of AI capabilities and applications in the IC
- Essential knowledge to navigate the evolving AI landscape
- Practical tools to integrate AI effectively into your work
Don't miss this opportunity to build your AI expertise and enhance your mission impact!
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Speakers
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Agenda
Wednesday, April 23 | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Agenda:
8:00 – 9:00 am: Registration/Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 9:10 am: Welcome Remarks & Introduction of Speakers
9:10-10:10 am: Prototyping with GenAI - From Concept to Reality
Led by Knexus, this session will examine how GenAI can be applied across multiple use cases in the National Security domain. Gain first-hand experience with demonstrations showcasing how AI-enabled applications, powered by the Google Cloud Technology stack, can rapidly unlock the potential of GenAI in a secure and trustworthy manner.
Key takeaways include:
- What GenAI actually does - and where it fits in national security
- How to go from an idea to a working prototype - fast
- Why security and trust matter - and how to build them in
10:10 - 10:40 am: Refreshment/Networking Break
10:40 – 11:40 am: Agentic Intelligence Gathering - Driving Efficiency
Led by Salesforce, this session introduces a transformative approach to data acquisition and organization. By leveraging an AI agent, users can proactively gather intelligence from diverse sources, including open source, the internet, and both structured and unstructured datasets. By tailoring the agent's capabilities, users can access bespoke intelligence data repositories directly within Salesforce. Intelligence is meticulously organized, ensuring role-based access and seamless searchability. This approach allows users to make decisions rapidly, maximizing efficiency through intelligent data management.
11:40 am - 12:00 pm: Closing Remarks/Networking
Location:
INSA/NRECA Conference Center
4301 Wilson Blvd.
22203 Arlington, VA
Parking:
Onsite: $6 per hour, $20 max per day
Metro:
Metro accessible (Ballston-MU) on the Orange and Silver lines.
Dress:
Business Casual