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SUMMARY:Virtual Webinar: Career Path of AI Engineering in 2026
DESCRIPTION:AI engineering in 2026 looks very different from what it did even a few years ago. \nHiring teams now expect more than basic machine learning knowledge. They seek professionals who understand data foundations\, model development\, generative AI systems\, and the deployment and maintenance of AI solutions in practice. \nIn this live session\, How to Become an AI Engineer in 2026: Your Complete Roadmap\, you’ll get a structured view of what the AI Engineer role involves today and how professionals are building careers in this space. \nYou’ll explore: \nWhat AI Engineers actually do in 2026 \nThe end-to-end skill roadmap\, from foundations to GenAI \nDifferences between AI Engineer\, ML Engineer\, and Data Scientist roles \nHow portfolios and projects influence hiring decisions \nHow structured programs help professionals transition into AI roles
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/virtual-webinar-career-path-of-ai-engineering-in-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual AMA Session: Small HR Team\, Big Impact – Scaling Learning and Well-Being Without Burning Out HR
DESCRIPTION:HR teams are being asked to do more than ever: recruit\, onboard\, coach managers\, address conflict\, and “do something” about burnout and well-being\, often with only one or two people on the HR team.  \nThis live Ask Me Anything session is designed for HR leaders who are stretched thin but still want to build strong leaders and a culture that supports well-being. Join leadership and learning expert Kate Vendemio with Mt. Vernon Consulting\, and HR expert Jillian Bernstein with The Wellness Extension and creator of The Small Business Owners’ Vault\, for a candid conversation about how to: – Use outside partners as a true extension of HR rather than one more project to manage – Protect HR’s time and energy while still delivering results for the business – Expand leadership development without creating every program from scratch – Offer meaningful well-being support that goes beyond one-off wellness days Bring your questions and real scenarios. We will keep this practical\, honest\, and focused on what works for small and overstretched HR teams.
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/virtual-ama-session-small-hr-team-big-impact-scaling-learning-and-well-being-without-burning-out-hr/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Virtual Education Session: Microsoft 365 Copilot Training: Explore Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Explore Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to learn how to grow your AI skills and solve real-world business challenges. Explore how Copilot Chat helps generate content\, summarize important information\, and develop new ideas. Plus\, discover how these tools enable consistent communications across Microsoft 365 apps—including Microsoft Teams\, Outlook\, and Word—helping your organization collaborate efficiently and maintain a unified experience. \nTechnical level: \n\nThis is a foundational-level course.\n\nWho should attend: \n\nBusiness decision makers\nTechnical practitioners\n\nDuring this event\, you’ll be able to: \n\nImprove your organization’s workflows with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.\nLearn how to create effective prompts using Copilot Prompt Gallery.\nStreamline collaboration and drive productivity with Copilot Chat.\nGain insights into how to improve the results you receive from AI.\nReview best practices for creating the right prompts that deliver the information you want.\nChat with Microsoft experts—get answers to your Copilot questions.
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/virtual-education-session-microsoft-365-copilot-training-explore-microsoft-365-copilot-chat/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T173000
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SUMMARY:ASCM Chapter Event: The Evolution of Procurement in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:In an era of systemic\, multidimensional volatility\, the role of procurement has shifted from back-office execution to a front-line strategic defense…and even offense! Organizations are now expected to mitigate supplier risk\, ensure ESG compliance\, and drive sustainability\, all while maintaining rigorous cost control. \nAt our February ASCM dinner meeting\, Doug Keeley of Ivalua\, will share his experience and cover key procurement insights & strategies\, including: \n\nModern Challenges: Navigating supply chain disruptions\, regulatory complexity\, and the operational risks of siloed data.\nDigital Solutions: Optimizing the source-to-pay process and automating complex workflows for both direct and indirect materials.\nThe Future of AI: How AI and intelligent automation are transforming intake management and providing predictive insights for procurement teams.\n\nWhile digital transformation across the Source-to-Pay landscape is the recognized path to resilience\, many teams remain hindered by fragmented data\, manual processes\, and the complexity of existing technology ecosystems. \nDoug Keeley will share case studies and perspectives on how a unified data strategy serves as the foundation for high-performing supply chains. Drawing on his first-hand experience with global enterprise digital transformation\, Doug will provide examples of how leading organizations are moving beyond reactive operations to proactive\, strategic decision-making and execution\, and moving towards an AI-powered future. \nWith over 20 years of experience in the procurement technology space\, Doug leads Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract and Direct Materials solutions. He has accumulated diverse experiences ranging from procurement practitioner\, complex SaaS deployments\, solution consulting\, product research and launch\, and thought leadership. Doug holds a B.S. from Penn State University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/ascm-chapter-event-the-evolution-of-procurement-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Morgan’s American Grill\, 11717 Old National Pike\, New Market\, MD\, 21754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Industry Vendor Webinar: Outsystems - How OutSystems delivered 363% ROI\, faster agentic AI innovation
DESCRIPTION:In 2026\, companies are expected to deliver the measurable business value of their AI implementations. Fragmented tooling and legacy systems often restrict this\, amplifying the pressure on lean IT teams. The OutSystems platform enables organizations to implement and govern agentic systems at scale while driving tangible impact. \nJoin OutSystems and guest speakers from Forrester for an exclusive session where we will deep-dive into the commissioned Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study on OutSystems and examine the specific benefits underpinning a 363% 3-year ROI. Cut through the hype and see the tangible ROI and business impact of AI-driven development and agentic AI—backed by independent research. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nProven Financial Impact: How the composite organization achieved a 363% ROI over 3 years and a payback period of under 6 months.\nCore Development Savings: See how organizations realize 60% faster application development\, translating to $1.2 million in development savings and $1.3 million in avoided legacy application costs.\nThe Agentic AI Shift: Get Forrester’s insights on the changing development landscape and how AI capabilities like OutSystems Agent Workbench and Mentor empower existing development teams\, reduce dependency on specialized roles\, and accelerate agentic AI experimentation.\nCustomer Insights: Hear directly from Forrester about the initial challenges and the transformation achieved through centralized control of apps and agents in one platform.
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/industry-vendor-webinar-outsystems-how-outsystems-delivered-363-roi-faster-agentic-ai-innovation/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:In-Person Event: AFCEA DC's 2026 Tech Summit
DESCRIPTION:FREE TO VALID GOVERNMENT & MILITARY MEMBERS \nThe 2026 AFCEA DC Tech Summit will convene government leaders\, defense decision-makers\, and industry innovators to explore the Critical Technologies driving the future of national security. With a focus on advancing defense by providing the joint force asymmetrical capabilities\, the summit offers industrial base companies a unique opportunity to understand emerging government priorities\, align solutions with mission needs\, and identify pathways for growth in the defense market. Attendees will gain insights into upcoming opportunities\, procurement trends\, and technology requirements while networking with senior leaders and potential partners. This year’s summit provides a front-row seat to the technologies and innovations shaping tomorrow’s national defense strategy. \nThe key objectives of the summit are to: \n\nUnderstand challenges and technology priorities: Provide insight into the operational\, strategic\, and resource challenges facing U.S. military and government. Discuss how different departments and agencies define their mission needs and capability gaps related to critical technologies in support of national defense.\nClarify acquisition pathways and industry opportunities: Enable vendors and industry partners to identify and understand acquisition-driven opportunities to deliver critical technology solutions to U.S. military and government agencies by outlining requirements\, procurement priorities\, funding mechanisms\, and contracting pathways that translate mission needs into executable programs.\nStrengthen cross-sector collaboration: Foster sustained collaboration among government\, military\, academia\, and the defense industrial base to accelerate the development\, integration\, and operationalization of critical technologies that deliver asymmetric advantages to the joint force in an era of great power competition.\n\nAt the Technology Summit\, attendees will dive deeper into the challenges that must overcome and the people\, processes\, and technology that must be in place to truly compete\, deter\, defend\, and fight in the current environment. \n\n\n\n\n\nDetails \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \n8:00 am – 2:00 pm \n  \nWhere: \nCarahsoft Collaboration\n& Conference Center \n11493 Sunset Hills Road\nRoom 2E\nReston\, VA 20190 \n 
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/in-person-event-afcea-dcs-2026-tech-summit/
LOCATION:Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center\, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:AI Virtual Event: AI Adoption in GovCon: Proven Strategies to Drive Buy-In and Results
DESCRIPTION:AI adoption in government contracting isn’t about plugging in a new tool—it’s about changing how teams work. Many organizations struggle not with the technology itself\, but with buy-in\, integration\, and long-term adoption. \nJoin Procurement Sciences for a practical discussion on how to lead successful AI transformation efforts within capture\, proposal\, and BD teams. Hear how top GovCons are rolling out AI solutions like Awarded.AI—achieving measurable productivity gains while keeping compliance and data integrity front and center. \nYou’ll learn: \nHow to build an internal AI adoption plan that drives engagement (not resistance) \n\nWhat steps to take before introducing AI tools to ensure success\nProven tactics from early adopters in capture and proposal teams\nHow to measure ROI and demonstrate value to leadership\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/ai-virtual-event-ai-adoption-in-govcon-proven-strategies-to-drive-buy-in-and-results/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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