Mini World Public Sector
and Friends
Where enterprise AI meets intelligent infrastructure.
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 12:00–5:30 PM | Carahsoft HQ, Reston, VA
The public sector has always had to do more with less. Now AI is raising the stakes with faster procurement cycles, higher mission expectations, and real pressure to show outcomes, not just roadmaps.
Mini World Public Sector brings together federal, defense, and civilian agency leaders who are already in the work. Half a day, a small room, and a live look at how Strategy and Carahsoft are helping public sector organizations turn data into decisions across Federal, Defense, State & Local, and Higher Ed.
Space is limited to 150 attendees.
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM ET
Location: Carahsoft HQ, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190
Cost: Free to attend
Capacity: 150 seats
Agenda
12:00 PM — Arrive, grab lunch, and connect with colleagues from across the federal and defense community before the sessions begin.
Registration & Networking Lunch
12:30 PM
The Government Data Mandate: Why AI-Ready Infrastructure Can't Wait
Saurabh Abhyankar, EVP & Chief Product Officer, Strategy
Every agency is being asked to do more with AI — faster procurement, tighter budgets, and leadership demanding outcomes before the infrastructure is ready. Saurabh opens with a direct look at what AI-ready data infrastructure actually requires, why most organizations aren't there yet, and what it takes to close that gap without starting over. |
1:15 PM
Trusted AI Starts Here: Governance That Scales
Jamie Grant, Former CIO of Florida
Session details coming soon. |
2:00 PM
The Semantic Layer Playbook: From Chaos to Clarity
Kyle Kruger, Senior Sales Engineer, Strategy
A unified semantic layer for government data isn’t a luxury — it’s the foundation for mission impact. This session shows how implementing a semantic layer can turn fragmented, siloed public sector data into a trusted, mission-ready asset, enabling faster, clearer decision-making and measurable outcomes. |
2:45 PM
AI in Sync: Powering the Future Together
Brandon Martin, Senior Sales Engineer, Strategy
Matthew Rahmann, Product Manager, Google Cloud
AI in government only works when strategy, data, and infrastructure move in sync. This session explores how agencies are co-developing AI with partners and peers across Federal, Defense, State & Local, and Higher Ed: aligning policy, procurement, and platforms to turn shared data into shared mission outcomes. |
3:30 PM
What's Next for Mosaic: A Roadmap Session with Engineering
Roberto Lara, VP, AI & BI Engineering, Strategy
Hear directly from the engineering team on what's next for Mosaic. Roberto Lara, VP of Engineering, closes the event with a look at the roadmap: where the semantic layer is today, and how Strategy is building it for what comes next. |
4:15 PM
Closing Remarks: Where to Go From Here
Ian Yorkilous, Sales Director, Strategy + Carahsoft
Key takeaways, next steps, and how to keep the conversation going with the Strategy and Carahsoft teams after today. |
4:30 PM
Demos, Drinks & Real Conversations
Three hands-on demo stations with the Strategy and Carahsoft teams while enjoying beer, wine, and food. Bring your hardest question, your specific use case, or just your appetite. This is where the real conversations happen. |
Speakers

Saurabh Abhyankar
EVP & Chief Product Officer, Strategy

Kyle Kruger
Senior Sales Engineer, Strategy

Brandon Martin
Senior Sales Engineer, Strategy

Ian Yorkilous
Public Sector Sales Director, Strategy

Roberto Lara
VP, AI & BI Engineering, Strategy
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Jamie Grant
Former CIO of Florida

Matthew Rahmann
Product Manager, Google Cloud

Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center
11493 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190
Mini World Public Sector is hosted at the Carahsoft Headquarters — one of the premier event spaces in the DC metro area, and the home base for much of the federal technology community.
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We are pleased to offer 6.6 continuing professional education (CPE) credits to those that attend the event. CPE certification at Mini World Public Sector is being administered by Carahsoft Technology Corp. Carahsoft is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. For more information on the CPE credit we are offering, Carahsoft’s CPE sponsor (NASBA), and the submission process, please click the link here.