Kickstart the day with a delicious breakfast, connect with fellow participants and prepare for the day’s discussions.

This keynote will feature government leaders as they explore their organizations' transformative efforts to modernize and safeguard its data infrastructure in the face of evolving cyber threats. The discussion will delve into the strategic adoption of Zero Trust frameworks, the fortification of operational technology (OT) security, and the vital role of cross-sector collaboration. Leaders will illuminate how the integration of cutting-edge technologies and the modernization of legacy systems are critical to bolstering mission readiness, enhancing operational efficiency, and fortifying resilience, all while empowering the warfighter in an increasingly complex global landscape.

IT Leaders today face the challenge of driving innovation, effectiveness, and quality mission outcomes across an increasingly complex environment. This panel will bring together government and industry leaders to delve into strategies for leveraging unified observability, digital employee experience (DEX), and other approaches to understand end-to-end IT performance, measure workforce productivity, and streamline service desk operations. The discussion will explore the importance of adaptability and continuous improvement as an IT force multiplier.

An opportunity to enjoy refreshments while engaging with peers, exchanging insights, and discussing key takeaways from the main stage conversations.

As the digital landscape evolves, the integration and security of operational technology (OT) systems has become critical for government agencies. With the increasing connectivity of devices and systems, ensuring OT solutions are seamlessly integrated and secure is essential to safeguarding infrastructure, protecting sensitive data, and maintaining operational continuity. However, achieving robust OT security within government environments presents unique challenges, including legacy systems, evolving threats, and regulatory compliance. This session will explore the critical importance of integrating and securing operational technology (OT) in today's digital landscape. Our panel will provide practical guidance and real-world examples of successful OT integration and security measures within government environments.

Operations are becoming increasingly data-centric. With the volume, variety, and velocity of data growing, government teams are increasingly looking for innovative ways to extract valuable insights from data effectively and securely. By integrating and aggregating various types of data agencies can leverage labeling, tagging, analytics, AI/ML, and other approaches to drive decision superiority, while ensuring security and resiliency. This panel will explore data innovations and best practices for unlocking robust data-centric insights while also balancing mission integrity.

Enjoy a meal while networking and discussing key insights from the morning sessions.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way government agencies operate, unlocking unprecedented levels of efficiency, precision, and strategic advantage. From real-time insights at the edge to enterprise-wide solutions, AI technologies like predictive analytics, generative AI, and intelligent agents are enhancing agency capabilities. However, adopting these innovations requires a secure and trustworthy approach. Key challenges exist around platform design, governance, privacy, and numerous cybersecurity threats. In this panel, leaders will explore how AI can be strategically deployed across the edge and enterprise, creating unique advantages while ensuring robust security and trust. Panelists will unpack the opportunities and challenges of leveraging AI capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of security and accountability to augment agency operations and drive innovation.

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and increasing demands for efficiency, organizations are turning to engineering excellence as a critical driver of innovation. By leveraging modern methodologies, robust technical leadership, and collaborative platforms, government agencies are unlocking new capabilities to address complex challenges and meet mission objectives. In this conversation, public sector leaders will discuss how building a culture of excellence can drive innovation at an accelerated pace. Our panel will discuss best practices and examples that highlight the how CTOs, Software Factories, Service Desks, and others can work together to deliver mission value.