The next services fair is Wednesday, April 22 9 - 11:30 a.m.
VITA is excited to invite you to the VITA Services Fair: AI Pathways on Wednesday, April 22, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. This in-person event is designed to help agencies explore emerging opportunities in automation and efficiency while offering a framework that supports innovation and strengthens public trust. AI subject matter experts from VITA, vendor partners and other customer agencies will showcase how they are empowering the Commonwealth of Virginia through AI to deliver real outcomes.
Overview of topics
- AI readiness and literacy - What is AI and how to prepare
- AI governance and policy - Framework and best practices
- Use case identification and pathways - To use or not to use AI
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with AI thought leadership:
VITA and Office of Data Governance and Analytics (ODGA):
- Mike Watson, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Commonwealth and Deputy Chief Information Officer – VITA
- Chris Burroughs, Director of Data Protection and Governance – ODGA
- Priya Saldhana, Director of AI and Cloud – VITA
Prominent AI industry partners:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Make responsible AI practical and scalable, freeing you to accelerate trusted AI innovation
- Microsoft Azure - Comprehensive, enterprise-grade cloud platform designed to build, deploy, and govern AI applications and agents
- NTT DATA - Integrating agentic AI, enhancing application modernization, and AI-enabled cloud migration to Azure in collaboration with Microsoft
- Oracle - Embeds AI and machine learning directly into the analytics workflow to automate insight discovery and reduce manual analysis
- Science Applications Integration Corporation (SAIC) - Offers a suite of AI products and services effectively deployed to amplify mission success and enable smart decision making
- Unisys - Explore AI readiness, governance, and use‑case development to meet your agency’s AI goals
Services fair overview
Envision & Empower 2026: Discover what’s possible.
Join us throughout the year as we showcase innovative services that help Commonwealth of Virginia customers reimagine how they work, connect, and deliver value. Envision new opportunities, explore solutions that spark progress, and empower your teams to achieve meaningful, value‑added business outcomes.
We are hosting in a smaller setting, which will allow for an enhanced focus on specific services and the opportunity to maximize discussions around existing or potential solutions. An agenda is provided below, and you can tailor your attendance based on specific interest.
Why should you attend?
- Engage directly with leading service providers.
- Gain valuable insights through networking, open dialogue and collaboration with fellow agencies.
- Learn how security solutions can drive value and help achieve your agency's strategic objectives.
Who should attend?
- Agency IT resources (AITRs)
- Chief information officers
- Information security officers (ISOs)
- IT business owners, sourcing/procurement staff and finance staff
- Anyone passionate about innovation and problem-solving!
The VITA services fair is open to Commonwealth of Virginia executive branch and higher education employees only.