AInAcquisition Exchange Forum: The Future is Now, November 17

About this event

The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement’s is pleased to host our inaugural AInAcquisition Exchange Forum on November 17 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia!

The half-day forum will bring together government and industry leaders for a timely discussion on the growing role of artificial intelligence across the federal marketplace. Attendees will hear perspectives on how AI is being used across government, as well as the evolving acquisition policies and considerations shaping its adoption.

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AI in Federal Acquisition: Emerging Issues and the New GSAR AI Clause

Jessica Tillipman, Associate Dean for Government Procurement Law Studies at The George Washington University Law School , will deliver the forum’s keynote address. During her session, Jessica will explore the evolving AI landscape in federal acquisition, including GSA’s new AI clause and what it means for government and industry, agency approaches to transparency and disclosure surrounding AI use, and other emerging developments impacting the federal marketplace.

IT Management and the Role of AI

This panel will examine how federal agencies are incorporating AI into their broader IT strategies to support operations, improve efficiency, and advance mission objectives.

Invited speakers include:

• Adarryl Roberts , Chief Information Officer, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) (invited)

• Kimberly McManus , Acting Chief AI Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs (invited)

The Evolving AI Acquisition Policy Landscape

The forum will conclude with a discussion of the latest acquisition policy developments and considerations shaping how the federal government acquires and adopts AI.

Featured speakers include:

• Moderator: Bob Ritchie , Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, SAIC

• Michelle Miller , Director for Contract Policy, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy, Department of War

• Mathew Blum , Associate Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, OMB (invited)

• Nick West , Director, Office of Acquisition Policy, Integrity, & Workforce, GSA

To view the full agenda, Click here . Please note all speakers are invited unless otherwise noted as confirmed.

The AInAcquisition Exchange Forum: The Future is Now takes place the day before the Coalition’s 2026 Fall Training Conference on November 18–19.

Registration for the AInAcquisition Exchange Forum is complimentary for attendees registered for the Fall Training Conference. Conference registrants can indicate whether they plan to attend the November 17 forum, Day One of the Fall Training Conference, and/or Day Two through the conference registration page.

Already registered for the Fall Training Conference? We encourage you to log in and update your registration to indicate if you plan to attend the AInAcquisition Exchange Forum on November 17. This will help the Coalition maintain an accurate head count.

To register, click here . For questions or assistance with registering or updating your Fall Conference registration, please contact Mady Whiting at mady.whiting@thecgp.org .