After the Shutdown: Navigating Disruption and Redefining Opportunity in 2026 - Agenda
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Navigating Disruption and Redefining Opportunity in 2026

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8:00 AM EST Thursday, December 11

Build momentum before Navigating Disruption and Redefining Opportunity in 2026! Join ATARC for Public Sector CIO Summit - where experts and executives will dive into the innovations and challenges driving modernization, cybersecurity, responsible AI, and digital leadership in 2026. [LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE]

Build momentum before Navigating Disruption and Redefining Opportunity in 2026! Join ATARC for Public Sector CIO Summit - where experts and executives will dive into the innovations and challenges driving modernization, cybersecurity, responsible AI, and digital leadership in 2026. [LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE]

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3:00 PM EST Thursday, December 11

Pick up your badge and enjoy networking with your peers!

Pick up your badge and enjoy networking with your peers!

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3:45 PM EST Thursday, December 11

Welcome to Cocktails & Conversations: Navigating Disruption and Redefining Opportunity in 2026

Welcome to Cocktails & Conversations: Navigating Disruption and Redefining Opportunity in 2026

Frank Konkel
Frank Konkel
Editor-in-Chief
GovExec
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3:50 PM EST Thursday, December 11
Kelvin Brewer
Kelvin Brewer
Director, Public Sector Sales Engineering
Ping Identity
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3:55 PM EST Thursday, December 11

During the past nine months, federal operations experienced volatility, with agency restructuring, contracting slowdowns, and emerging funding trends. This session will highlight how these shifts are influencing modernization efforts across the federal IT landscape.

During the past nine months, federal operations experienced volatility, with agency restructuring, contracting slowdowns, and emerging funding trends. This session will highlight how these shifts are influencing modernization efforts across the federal IT landscape.

Tom Suder
Tom Suder
President
ATARC
Nick Wakeman
Nick Wakeman
Editor-in-Chief
Washington Technology
Aaron Heffron
Aaron Heffron
President, Insights & Research
GovExec
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4:20 PM EST Thursday, December 11

Stay tuned for session updates!

Stay tuned for session updates!

David Berteau
David Berteau
Former President and CEO
Professional Services Council (PSC)
Tim Brennan
Tim Brennan
Vice President, Technology Policy and Government Relations
Professional Services Council (PSC)
David Wennergren
David Wennergren
CEO
ACT-IAC
Nick Wakeman
Nick Wakeman
Editor-in-Chief
Washington Technology
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4:55 PM EST Thursday, December 11

In this chat, we’ll recap major government acquisition changes so far and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy’s roles, responsibilities and priorities moving forward.

In this chat, we’ll recap major government acquisition changes so far and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy’s roles, responsibilities and priorities moving forward.

Dr. Kevin Rhodes
Dr. Kevin Rhodes
Administrator, Office of Federal Procurement Policy
White House
Frank Konkel
Frank Konkel
Editor-in-Chief
GovExec
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5:25 PM EST Thursday, December 11

In this fireside chat, we’ll spotlight GSA’s growing role in federal contracting, including its OneGov initiative, procurement innovation and consolidation, and the agency’s priorities moving forward. 

In this fireside chat, we’ll spotlight GSA’s growing role in federal contracting, including its OneGov initiative, procurement innovation and consolidation, and the agency’s priorities moving forward. 

Laura Stanton
Laura Stanton
Deputy Commissioner, Federal Acquisition Office
General Services Administration
Frank Konkel
Frank Konkel
Editor-in-Chief
GovExec
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5:55 PM EST Thursday, December 11

Thank you for joining Cocktails & Conversations: Navigating Disruption and Redefining Opportunity in 2026

Thank you for joining Cocktails & Conversations: Navigating Disruption and Redefining Opportunity in 2026

Frank Konkel
Frank Konkel
Editor-in-Chief
GovExec
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6:00 PM EST Thursday, December 11