As we enter the New Year, many government agencies continue to resolve to take advantage of cloud computing. However, oftentimes, agencies find that they are stuck, unprepared and seeking ways to help them transition to the cloud.

With these challenges in mind we are kicking off 2018 with this can't-miss Meetup, Jumpstart Your Move to the Cloud - Gov Edition, featuring a speaker lineup of cloud experts who will help you figure out where to begin and what valuable training resources are available. You will also get insight to government use cases and best practices for cloud onboarding success.

You’ll hear from industry-leading subject matter experts, including:

• Guy Cavallo, Deputy CIO, Small Business Administration
• Brian Harrison, Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
• Bernarldo "Bernie" Ellis, Senior Program Manager, Azure Government, Microsoft

As always, there will be great networking opportunities and refreshments during our Meetup, which is FREE and open to the public. We also invite you to check out and join our Microsoft Azure Gov DC user community on Meetup. This dynamic community of nearly 1,500 members hosts monthly Meetups to share best practices in driving cloud innovation in government.

Check out this month’s Azure Gov agenda and join us!

Agenda & Directions

6:00 – 6:30 p.m. – Networking & refreshments
6:35 – 6:45 p.m. – Welcome & Introductions
6:45 – 8:00 p.m. – Presentations
8:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Wrap-up & Networking

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Directions to 1776 -- 1133 15th St. NW, Washington, DC
(Check in on 1st floor / Meetup on 12th floor)

1776 is located only a few blocks from both Logan Circle and the White House. The building is across the street from the Washington Post and is home to Strayer University on the first floor. A sign is visible on the exterior of the building.

Parking: There’s a parking garage to the building. Rate is $6 after 5 p.m.

Metro: Closest metro stops are McPherson Square (blue and orange lines) and Farragut North (red line). 1776 is about a 5- to 7-minute walk from each station.