What’s changed in the last 12 months?

This session explores how government teams are modernizing data and platforms to support AI workloads, and what has materially changed in the last year. It focuses on practical lessons from implementation, including architecture decisions, data readiness, and security constraints that shape what can be delivered at speed.

• What “AI-ready” looks like now
• What changed in 12 months
• Top blockers data, access, security
  

CMS serves 160 million people through Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP making it one of the most complex operating environments in federal government. This keynote is framed around AI & Government Efficiency: how CMS is using AI and data to strengthen program integrity, modernize legacy platforms responsibly, and improve digital service delivery at scale while meeting security, privacy, and compliance obligations.

• AI-enabled program integrity (fraud prevention and detection)
• Interoperable data foundations (FHIR/APIs) that enable automation
• Safer modernization of legacy systems with measurable service outcomes
• Accessible, citizen-centered digital services
• Protecting sensitive health data while expanding analytics

The federal threat landscape is shifting faster than traditional security frameworks can keep pace adversarial AI, supply chain vulnerabilities, and expanding attack surfaces are redefining what "secure" means for mission-critical systems. This session examines how federal agencies are modernizing their cyber defense posture to stay ahead, translating emerging threat intelligence into practical architecture decisions, workforce priorities, and governance reforms that hold up under operational pressure and oversight scrutiny.

• Top cyber threats for 2027 and Architecture priorities
• Adaptive detection/response at scale
• Workforce skills for AI-era security

This session translates OMB M-26-14 expectations into a practical operating model for federal logging and network visibility across cloud, on‑prem, and endpoint environments. Attendees will learn how to define common telemetry standards, improve cross-domain signal correlation, and build dashboards that demonstrate measurable detection and response improvements while keeping retention, access, and cost controls audit-ready.

• Define and enforce telemetry standards
• Cross environment visibility and correlation
• Retention and access controls aligned to oversight and audit requirements
• Outcome metrics: coverage, alert fidelity, MTTD/MTTR, and response automation

Agencies need logging and visibility that support both operational defense and audit expectations across hybrid environments. This session will show how you can partner with vendors to standardize telemetry, integrate signals across tools, and reduce response time while keeping data governance, retention, and cost under control.

• Enterprise log standards (schema, retention, access)
• Integrate signals via open APIs
• Runbooks and metrics for response use cases

Federal agencies face mounting pressure to move beyond isolated AI pilots as OMB M-25-21 and M-25-22 require documented use cases, governance structures, and measurable outcomes tied to mission delivery. This session will share practical patterns for aligning data readiness, cloud infrastructure, and governance frameworks so you can scale AI capabilities from proof-of-concept to reliable agency-wide services.

• Align data/cloud/AI governance to OMB M-25-21/M-25-22
• Close data quality and pipeline gaps
• Move from pilot to service at scale
• Standardize MLOps controls
• Measure mission outcomes with KPIs

AI and advanced analytics are becoming core efficiency tools for agencies working to protect public funds and reduce burden on eligible residents. This panel focuses on practical approaches to using AI to modernize program integrity improving detection and prevention while keeping decisions explainable, privacy aware, and fair. Panelists will share what’s working now, what’s changed in the last 12 months, and how to measure impact without increasing friction for users.

• Where AI is delivering measurable wins
• Reducing false positives and avoiding “benefit churn” through better models and workflows
• Human in the loop operations, auditability, and explainability for high stakes decisions
• Privacy by design: minimization, consent, and secure data sharing across programs
• KPIs that leadership and oversight can trust

Federal agencies are navigating an increasingly dynamic cybersecurity landscape as they implement new government priorities, adopt AI, modernize security operations, and defend against evolving threats—all while managing limited resources and growing mission demands. This panel brings together federal cybersecurity leaders to share what's driving progress, where agencies continue to face challenges, and the practical lessons shaping the next phase of federal cyber resilience. Attendees will gain actionable insights into how agencies are balancing innovation, security, and mission delivery in today's rapidly changing environment.

• Implementing the latest federal cybersecurity priorities and government-wide initiatives
• Securing AI adoption while strengthening cyber resilience
• Modernizing cybersecurity capabilities with limited budgets and resources
• Addressing workforce shortages through automation, skills development, and collaboration
• Lessons learned from agency implementation and what's next for federal cybersecurity

This session presents a practical measurement and monitoring approach that connects model performance to service outcomes and operational risk. It covers how to design telemetry and reporting that supports continuous improvement, governance expectations, and dependable delivery in mission environments.

• KPIs and service targets
• Monitor quality, drift, bias, impact
• Audit-ready reliability reporting

Efficiency gains can’t come at the expense of trust. This session explains how privacy-by-design data minimization, repeatable PIA workflows, and privacy-preserving analytics supports modern digital services that can scale, while reducing risk, rework, and compliance friction.

• Default to data minimization
• Repeatable PIAs with clear decision rights
• Privacy-preserving analytics patterns

Mandates and standards evolve faster than most organizations can operationalize them, increasing audit risk and slowing delivery. This session will show how you can work with partners to translate requirements into implementable controls, workflow automation, and evidence capture that reduces manual burden and accelerates compliant execution.

Pick your topic. Pull up a seat and join a 45‑minute interactive discussion with your government peers. Facilitated by an industry expert, you’ll share challenges and swap practical approaches within the topic area. Take this opportunity to benchmark what good looks like, pressure-test ideas, and workshop next steps together.

1. The AI Productivity Gap: Why Some Agencies Move Faster Than Others
2. Managing the Risks of Autonomous Decision-Making in Government
3. What Comes After Zero Trust? Preparing for the Next Security Paradigm
4. From Data Hoarding to Data Sharing: Breaking Down Federal Silos
5. The New Digital Workforce: Humans, AI Agents, and Mission Delivery
6. Modernizing Government at the Speed of Policy Change
7. Building Operational Resilience in an Age of Constant Disruption
8. The Future of Government Work in an AI-Augmented Environment
9. Turning Technology Investments into Measurable Mission Outcomes
10. Navigating the Governance Challenges of Emerging Technologies

Partnering with Government: Procurement Insights for Vendors

Government procurement is evolving, with agencies seeking not just cost savings but also innovation, accountability, and long-term value from vendor relationships.

This session will provide insights to help vendors better understand the government’s priorities, expectations, and processes. Attendees will gain clarity on how to navigate compliance requirements, present innovative solutions, and build partnerships that align with agency missions and citizen needs.