Navigating Paradigm Shifts in Acquisition

Federal agencies face a host of challenges as they navigate the AI acquisition landscape, which has slowed the process of procuring critical AI technologies. This session will discuss the piecemeal procurement process of acquiring infrastructure, storage, data services, devices, software, and human expertise. As we define what’s working and what needs to change, we’ll explore questions such as whether agencies buy AI in composable blocks or develop custom applications, and what needs to happen for IT leaders to purchase embedded AI.