What Is Government Workforce?

Government Workforce is a public sector workforce development event focused on helping government agencies improve performance and capability. 

As expectations for results grow and the nature of work evolves, leaders must rethink how they develop talent, design work, and measure impact.  

This event brings together: 

• HR professionals 

• Learning and development leaders 

• Program managers and operational leaders 

• Supervisors driving team performance 

Attendees gain practical, proven approaches to: 

• Strengthen workforce capability 

• Improve training outcomes 

• Build cultures of accountability 

• Integrate AI responsibly into learning and operations 

Government Workforce is built for professionals navigating complexity as they build stronger, more effective public sector organizations. 

You’ll leave with ideas you can apply immediately, including how to: 

• Turn training into measurable performance improvement 

• Build leadership pipelines that support mission-critical roles 

• Use AI to enhance workforce capability 

• Strengthen accountability without adding bureaucracy 

• Align talent strategy with real operational outcomes 

You’ll see how other government organizations are solving the same challenges you face. 

Government Workforce is Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. 

Included in your registration is breakfast, lunch, and a closing reception.  

Government Workforce 2026 centers on strengthening workforce capability and performance across the public sector. 

Key themes include: 

• Leveraging AI 

• Training effectiveness  

• Accountability and performance culture 

• Leadership development 

• Workforce agility and capability  

If you’re a government learning professional interested in speaking at Government Workforce, please contact Justin Brusino at [email protected].

If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities for Government Workforce, learn more here: go.networkmediapartners.com/governmentworkforce.

*Final topics and session list is subject to change.

This event is designed for government professionals responsible for workforce performance, talent strategy, and training outcomes. 

• HR and Human Capital Professionals supporting workforce planning, performance systems, and talent strategy. 

• Learning and Development Leaders and Specialists focused on building skills, improving training effectiveness, and driving measurable results. 

• Program Managers and Operational Leaders accountable for team performance, service delivery, and mission outcomes. 

• Supervisors and Workforce Innovation Leaders guiding teams through change, strengthening accountability, and integrating new tools and technologies. 

Discounts are also available for teams of 3-10 and an increased discount for teams of 11+. An additional discount is available for ATD members. Learn more about attending as a team. 

ATD offers certification credits for Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD®) and Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®).