Agenda & Speakers

The transition to a new administration often signals shifts in technology priorities, policies, and funding that can profoundly impact public and private sector initiatives. These changes may include renewed emphasis on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, broadband expansion, as well as efforts to modernize legacy systems across government agencies. The administration’s vision for technology can shape regulatory frameworks, research and development investments, and the workforce landscape, influencing innovation and global competitiveness. Join us as experts explore the implications of the new administration’s technology agenda, highlighting opportunities and challenges for stakeholders navigating this dynamic policy environment.

IT modernization remains a critical priority across the federal government as agencies strive to enhance efficiency, security, and service delivery in an increasingly digital world. Efforts are focused on replacing outdated legacy systems, adopting cloud-based solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence, and improving data management to meet the demands of modern governance. These initiatives aim to reduce costs, strengthen cybersecurity, and improve citizen-facing services, while navigating challenges such as budget constraints and workforce readiness. Join us as experts discuss the state of IT modernization in the federal government, offering insights into successes, obstacles, and the path forward for transforming public sector technology.

The objective of these reskilling programs is not merely technical proficiency, but a comprehensive understanding of how AI can be used responsibly and effectively across various domains. This holistic approach is crucial in ensuring that the workforce is not only capable of using AI but also adept at addressing the ethical, legal, and societal implications of its integration into our daily lives and work environments.

As cyber threats grow in sophistication and scale, federal agencies must continually evolve their cybersecurity strategies to protect critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and public trust. The federal cybersecurity landscape is shaped by factors such as increasing ransomware attacks, the proliferation of IoT devices, and the integration of artificial intelligence into both offensive and defensive measures. This panel will explore how agencies are adapting to emerging threats through innovative technologies, cross-agency collaboration, and evolving policy frameworks. Join us for a discussion on the latest cybersecurity trends, the challenges of staying ahead in an ever-changing threat environment, and the future of securing the federal enterprise.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the federal workforce, offering new opportunities for innovation and efficiency while presenting unique challenges. By fostering transparency in AI systems and establishing strong governance policies, federal agencies can ensure ethical and trustworthy integration of AI into workforce operations. Join our session to explore how AI can enhance workforce capabilities, reduce bias in decision-making, and build trust in AI-driven systems. Panelists will share tangible examples and best practices, empowering attendees to navigate the evolving role of AI in transforming workforce strategies and operations within the Federal IT domain.

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing IT modernization in federal agencies by enhancing efficiency, decision-making, and service delivery. By automating routine processes, AI reduces operational costs and frees up resources for higher-priority tasks. It supports advanced data analytics, enabling agencies to derive actionable insights from vast datasets, improving policy formulation and public services.

Join us for this panel discussion to hear insights from participants at federal agencies as they embrace AI, and address challenges such as ethical considerations, workforce readiness, and data privacy to fully realize its transformative potential.

In 2025, zero trust architecture continues to take center stage in federal government cybersecurity strategies, driven by the imperative to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure from sophisticated threats. Zero trust principles—”never trust, always verify”—are being integrated into agency networks to enhance authentication, enforce granular access controls, and improve visibility into system activity. Federal mandates and frameworks, such as those outlined by CISA and NIST, are guiding agencies in adopting these models, though challenges remain in legacy system integration, resource allocation, and workforce training. Join us as experts explore the progress, hurdles, and future of zero trust implementation efforts across the federal government, emphasizing its role in safeguarding national security.

Data protection and encryption are foundational pillars of cybersecurity for federal agencies, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information. With the increasing adoption of low-code platforms and automated workflows to enhance operational efficiency, federal agencies must address the unique cybersecurity challenges these technologies introduce. Robust encryption methods are critical to safeguarding data against cyber threats and unauthorized access, particularly as agencies rely more heavily on cloud computing, mobile devices, and interconnected systems. Federal leaders must also navigate compliance with stringent regulations and frameworks while managing challenges like key management, performance trade-offs, and evolving encryption standards in the face of quantum computing. Join us as cybersecurity and automation experts discuss strategies, technologies, and best practices shaping the future of data protection and automation in federal agencies.

Chief Information Officers in federal agencies are at the forefront of transforming how information is managed, secured, and utilized to enhance government operations. Their discussions often center on modernizing legacy systems, adopting cloud technologies, and ensuring data interoperability across agencies to improve efficiency and decision-making. Emphasizing cybersecurity, CIOs advocate for robust measures to protect sensitive information from evolving threats while maintaining compliance with federal regulations. Join our discussion to hear from Federal CIOs on best practices, streamlining digital transformation, and ensuring that federal agencies remain agile and responsive to the needs of the public.

This discussion will delve into the evolving roles of Chief Data Officers and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers in shaping the future of data and AI management within federal agencies. Together, these leaders are driving the integration of advanced analytics, the shift toward cloud-based data solutions, and the implementation of AI to address challenges like data security, privacy, and workforce transformation in an increasingly digital landscape. Federal CDOs and CAIOs will highlight the importance of interagency collaboration, robust data governance frameworks, and leveraging emerging technologies to maximize the value of data and AI. Join us to explore how these critical roles are positioning data and AI as strategic assets to achieve agency missions and tackle complex societal challenges.

At the forefront of cybersecurity within the U.S. federal government, Chief Information Security Officers anticipate the challenges and innovations that will shape the field of cybersecurity in 2025 and beyond. The conversation will center around the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, including state-sponsored attacks and advanced persistent threats, and the need for federal agencies to adopt proactive, adaptive security strategies. Join us to listen to Federal CISOs highlight the urgency of strengthening cybersecurity frameworks to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data in an increasingly interconnected and complex digital environment.