The Google Public Sector Summit 2025 in Washington D.C. was more than just a conference; it was a powerful affirmation of a new era in public service, one driven by groundbreaking advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). As a proud Silver Sponsor, Daston was thrilled to be at the heart of the action, witnessing how agencies are rapidly adopting technologies—especially agentic AI—to achieve unprecedented efficiency and mission impact.Karen Dahut, CEO of Google Public Sector, set the stage, emphasizing that the public sector isn’t just keeping pace; it’s leading the transformation. Data from Google’s ROI of AI study validates this, with nearly half of public sector respondents reporting that productivity has doubled or more thanks to Gen AI. Furthermore, public sector organizations are prioritizing the deployment of AI agents higher than any other industry surveyed—a clear signal that the future of government work is being redefined right now.
Introducing Gemini for Government: The Secure AI Front Door
A central theme of the Summit was the launch and demonstration of Gemini for Government, a secure, comprehensive platform designed to bring the best of Google AI to every public sector employee. This platform is a game-changer, offering an AI Agent Gallery, agent-to-agent communication, and secure connectors into enterprise data.Key features highlighted show Google’s commitment to security and control:
- Flexibility and Control: Agencies can easily launch, monitor, and scale agentic use cases within a controlled environment.
- AI Agent Provisioning: Tools for managing user access controls and coordinating complex multi-agent deployments.
- Skills Development: Attendees had hands-on opportunities to build their own AI agents and earn valuable professional credentials, like Google Skills Badges.
This platform ensures that even the most sensitive government missions can leverage the latest, most secure AI. This commitment is further bolstered by new partnerships with companies like NVIDIA to bring Gemini models to on-premises and air-gapped environments, addressing the diverse security needs of the public sector.
Daston Showcases AI Agent Prowess on Stage
Daston’s expertise in leveraging the Google AI ecosystem was on full display as we delivered two highly-attended talks, both led by Corey Westerman, Daston’s Director of Google Cloud Engineering and Services. Our work directly demonstrated how the theory of agentic AI translates into real-world mission success.
Award-Winning AI Powered Procurement
In a rapid-fire session, Corey demonstrated our winning solution for GPS Agent Challenge—a powerful AI agent designed to automate complex procurement compliance tasks. The agent proactively scans the GSA Exclusion List and integrates seamlessly with existing workflows in Outlook and SharePoint. This demonstration highlighted a massive leap in efficiency, drastically reducing manual effort and minimizing compliance risks for procurement and due diligence processes.
Accelerated Intelligence for Mission Readiness
Addressing the critical need for speed and accuracy in intelligence analysis, our second talk focused on transforming time-consuming workflows into efficient, collaborative, and secure processes. Corey walked attendees through a rapid data analysis scenario, showcasing the integrated power of:
- NotebookLM for secure data structuring.
- Gemini for cross-referencing and synthesizing critical information.
- Google Workspace for preparing a final, compliant, collaborative brief.
This session was essential viewing for leaders looking to accelerate decision-making by quickly identifying and synthesizing mission-critical data.
The Power of Real-World Impact
The Summit underscored the tangible impact AI is having today. Stories of transformation abounded, including:
- Lockheed Martin integrating Gemini models into its secure AI Factory.
- The City of Los Angeles deploying Google Workspace with Gemini to automate tasks and deliver faster public services.
- Maryland DoIT rolling out Google Workspace to over 40,000 employees to modernize state operations.
The Summit truly proved that the time for AI is now, and the public sector is actively writing the playbook for its secure and effective implementation. Daston is proud to be a mission partner in this journey, helping agencies transition from ambitious ideas to deployed, mission-accelerating realities.
Ready to Accelerate Your Mission?
The future is here, and it’s agentic. If you’re ready to deploy the power of Gemini and specialized AI agents to solve your most complex operational challenges, Daston’s Google Team is here to help you design, build, and scale your solutions.