Presented by Carahsoft
Sean Maday, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Game Plan Tech, and Dr. Deya Banisakher, Deputy Director for Enterprise Frontier AI at the Department of Defense’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, explored how agentic AI is reshaping decision-making and workforce development across the public sector.
Dr. Deya Banisakher explained that the Department of Defense has made generative AI a strategic priority to achieve decision advantage at every level—from frontline operators to senior leadership. Rather than remaining a passive consumer of technology, the department aims to actively shape the development of frontier AI, ensuring it meets mission-critical needs and keeps pace with emerging threats.
A major focus of the discussion was how organizations build AI fluency. Banisakher emphasized that true understanding does not come from traditional classroom training alone, but from embedding AI tools directly into daily workflows. By putting these capabilities into the hands of users and encouraging peer-to-peer learning, organizations can create a culture of continuous adaptation and improvement.
Sean Maday expanded on the role of AI agents, describing them as a natural evolution beyond chat-based interactions. These agents are designed to take on tasks, support decision-making, and augment human capabilities by processing vast amounts of information quickly. Rather than replacing people, they enable individuals to focus on higher-value work while improving speed and accuracy across operations.
Together, their insights highlight a future where AI is deeply integrated into how work gets done—enhancing human performance, accelerating decision-making, and transforming the way organizations operate in an increasingly complex environment.
Key Takeaways
- Agentic AI enables faster, more informed decision-making across organizations
- AI fluency is built through hands-on use embedded in everyday workflows
- Human-machine collaboration will define the future workforce, not replacement