Federal AI Forum | Datadog Day at Nationals Park
Mission-Ready AI Starts with Full-Stack Observability
A focused half-day with public sector technology leaders on three urgent federal AI challenges: securing AI agents, controlling costs, and keeping mission systems reliable — plus how Datadog's FedRAMP® High-Certified platform supports all three.
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THE DETAILS
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Federal IT executives, agency leaders, IT practitioners, FSIs, and partners advancing AI adoption with greater visibility, control, and governance.
NETWORK, LEARN & GROW
On-field access to Nationals Park, and networking with public sector peers and Datadog experts working on AI visibility, security, cost, and governance.
Speakers
Dave Peters
Former Associate CIO
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Tony Arcadi
Former CIO
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Rick Therrien
Former CISO
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Eamon McCormick
VP, U.S. Public Sector
Datadog
Greg Reeder
Senior Director, U.S. Public Sector
Datadog
Vijay George
Product Manager, AI Guard
Datadog
Katherine Broner
Senior Product Manager, Cloud & AI Cost Management
Datadog
Sam Biesenbach
Senior Partner Manager, U.S. Federal
Datadog
Agenda
Registration & Networking
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Greg Reeder, Sr. Director, U.S. Public Sector, Datadog
Fireside Chat | AI Without the Blind Spots: Cost, Performance, and Outcomes
Tony Arcadi, Former Treasury CIO & Rick Therrien, Former Treasury CISO
Show me the AI Money: See What’s Driving Every Dollar
Katherine Broner, Senior Product Manager, Cloud and AI Cost Management, Datadog
Case Study | 24 Hours to Resolution: How a Federal Agency Ended Weeks of Disruptions
Dave Peters, Former Associate CIO, USDA & Sam Biesenbach, Sr. Partner Mgr, Datadog
Vision Talk | Exfiltration Without a Breach: Your AI Agents Already Have Access
Vijay George, Product Manager, AI Guard, Datadog
Closing Remarks
Eamon McCormick, VP, U.S. Public Sector, Datadog
Networking Lunch
MISSION TAKE THE FIELD: On-field batting practice at Nationals Park
Location
Nationals Park
1500 South Capitol Street
RSVP
Tuesday, October 13
9:30 AM
By attending this event I acknowledge that I may be exposed to information which the Exhibitor, Datadog, Inc., considers confidential and wishes to limit the disclosure of. I hereby agree to keep such information confidential and to not disclose such information to any third parties. I further represent that I am not employed by a competitor of the Exhibitor and am not attending this Event with the intent to access any such confidential information or gain a competitive advantage for my employer. I hereby give permission to the Exhibitor to use my image, likeness, appearance, voice, and any written or spoken testimonials given by me in connection with the marketing and promotion of this Event and/or any Datadog products or Events.
FAQ
Is there a cost for the event?
This event is structured as a Widely Attended Gathering (WAG); admission is free.
What are the parking and transportation options for Nationals Park?
There are a variety of options located within an easy walking distance of Nationals Park to accommodate all of your parking needs. Visit their official Transportation Guide here -https://www.mlb.com/nationals/ballpark/transportation
Will there be a baseball game during the event?
While there is no live baseball game during this offseason event, attendees will enjoy an exclusive, on-field stadium experience alongside a day of expert insights, peer networking, and discussions focused on cybersecurity, AI, and digital modernization.
Additional Registration Terms for Government Attendees
Attendance is complimentary; refreshments will be provided to attendees. The estimated fair market value per person is $20. Attendees are responsible for complying with their organization’s gift and ethics policies and applicable laws regarding acceptance of meals and entertainment. If you are required to reimburse the value of the meals, payment can be made onsite by cash or check and a receipt will be provided. Please contact your organization’s ethics office or legal counsel with any questions regarding eligibility to accept refreshments at this event.
By attending this event I acknowledge that I may be exposed to information which the Exhibitor, Datadog, Inc., considers confidential and wishes to limit the disclosure of. I hereby agree to keep such information confidential and to not disclose such information to any third parties. I further represent that I am not employed by a competitor of the Exhibitor and am not attending this Event with the intent to access any such confidential information or gain a competitive advantage for my employer. I hereby give permission to the Exhibitor to use my image, likeness, appearance, voice, and any written or spoken testimonials given by me in connection with the marketing and promotion of this Event and/or any Datadog products or Events.
