TLDR: The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is organizing an industry day in February 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to explore artificial intelligence tools and advanced data management capabilities. The event aims to gather innovative solutions from vendors to address challenges in managing and deriving insights from the agency’s vast data, with a focus on improving internal operations like ticket management and talent acquisition.
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has announced plans to host an industry day in February 2026 at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The event will serve as a platform for vendors to demonstrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) tools and other advanced data management capabilities designed to enhance the agency’s ability to manage and extract valuable insights from its extensive data holdings. This initiative underscores DISA’s commitment to modernization and its recognition of data as a ‘critical enabler of smarter operations, faster decisions, and more responsive services,’ as stated in an announcement posted to Sam.gov on Tuesday.
The industry day will focus on a range of technologies, including AI tools, streamlined database systems, advanced analytics, automation, and decision-support platforms. DISA intends to outline its specific requirements, discuss potential challenges, and address risks associated with integrating AI capabilities into its operations. Furthermore, the event will facilitate market research and solicit feedback on various technology solutions.
Among the key areas of interest for DISA are AI tools that can significantly improve its ticket management system, which is used for submitting and managing servicing requests for the Pentagon’s network. This could include AI-enabled systems, chatbots for handling basic technical issues, remote assistance tools, or cloud-based collaboration platforms. The agency is also seeking AI solutions to optimize human resources functions, such as ‘AI resume summarizers’ and ‘AI-powered skills assessment’ capabilities to better match candidates with suitable positions.
The broader context for this push is the Defense Department’s increasing experimentation with and operationalization of AI tools across various functions, from administrative tasks to complex air battle management. This surge in AI adoption is partly driven by the growing volume of the department’s data becoming accessible for use, spurred by new technologies and evolving future warfare requirements. DISA emphasizes its need for tools that not only store and protect data but also enable the derivation of ‘meaningful insights through artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced database technologies.’
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Interested participants have until November 21 to register for the upcoming industry day.
