Name: Washington DC Digital Government Summit 2026
Start: 2026-10-23T08:00
Location: The George Washington University Student Center

Overview

The Washington DC Digital Government Summit is where innovation meets impact!

Bringing together the brightest minds in state and local government, this summit empowers public-sector leaders to explore cutting-edge technologies, modernize operations, and solve pressing challenges. From cybersecurity and AI to data governance and digital service delivery, sessions are designed to spark insight, foster collaboration, and accelerate real-world results. Whether you're shaping strategy or implementing solutions, the Summit delivers valuable peer connections and actionable guidance to help move your mission forward.

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Stephen N. Miller

Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Washington, DC / DC Government

Stephen N. Miller serves as the sevent Chief Technology Officer for the District of Columbia, where he leads enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation and emerging technology initiatives for one of the nation's most digitally advanced municipal governments. With 24 years of experience as a software developer, technologist and operations manager in the public sector – including 17 years architecting solutions within DC Government – Stephen oversees the implementation and operation of enterprise platforms supporting collaboration, data management, process automation and organizational change across District agencies. 
Stephen's work directly impacts residents' daily lives: streamlining business certification and licensing processes, ensuring timely payroll systems for government employees, creating economic opportunities for DC residents and powering school choice systems that place students in their preferred schools. His approach balances mission-critical service delivery with identifying IT budget efficiencies and process improvements across District operations. 
As Task Force Lead of DC's Artificial Intelligence Task Force, Stephen directs the District's AI strategy and software development initiatives. Under his leadership, the Task Force received the inaugural AI 50 Award from the Center for Public Sector AI in 2025, recognizing its ethical, resident-focused approach to deploying production AI systems. 
Current projects include an AI case management assistant for the Child and Family Services Agency, DC Compass – an intelligent navigation system for open data – and automated deed review processing for the Rent Registry.  
The DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer is responsible for how DC Government plans, designs, develops, and continuously improves technical solutions serving residents, businesses, visitors and government staff, positioning the District as a national leader in digital government and responsible AI implementation. 

Shawnee Delaney

CEO, Vaillance Group and Former Spy

Shawnee Delaney is co-host of the popular YouTube series, Control Room, founder and CEO of Vaillance Group and an award-winning globally recognized expert in human risk management. As a decorated former Case Officer with nearly a decade at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), she conducted clandestine human intelligence (HUMINT) operations worldwide, including four combat zone tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, ultimately serving as both Detachment Chief and Supervisory Branch Chief. After leaving DIA, Shawnee supported the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in protecting U.S. critical infrastructure with the Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT) before leading the creation of insider threat programs at Fortune 500 companies such as Uber and Merck Pharmaceuticals. Shawnee has advised nation-states, multinational corporations, and startups alike on preventing, detecting, and managing insider threats and continues to be a highly sought-after keynote speaker and consultant on insider threat, cybersecurity, and risk management. She has written articles or been cited on Insider Threat in publications such as the Cipher Brief, USA Today, Fox Business, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, the Hill, Spyscape, Associated Press, Benzinga, and the Financial Times, among other international periodicals. She holds master’s degrees in Counter-Terrorism & Counter-Proliferation and Cybersecurity.

Phil Bertolini

Chief Delivery Officer, Government Technology

Phil Bertolini is a Chief Delivery Officer for Government Technology, the premiere event and thought leadership content provider for state and local government technology professionals. Previously, he served as deputy county executive and CIO for Oakland County, Michigan. During his 31-year tenure, Phil built a world-class IT organization in the second-largest county in Michigan, just north of Detroit. As Oakland County CIO, he oversaw more than 150 employees serving over 1.2 million residents. In 2005, he was also promoted to deputy county executive, holding dual positions until his retirement. Phil’s efforts earned the county national attention, winning numerous awards for technology innovation and excellence. He was named Governing Magazine’s Public Official of the Year and Government Technology Magazine’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers. He was also honored by the President Obama White House as a Champion of Change.

Steven Boberski

Public Sector Chief Technology Officer, Genesys

Steven Boberski is a Senior Business Development Executive and the Public Sector CTO for Genesys.  A digital transformation and compliance subject matter expert and AI practitioner, Steve brings more than two decades of experience designing, selling and delivering large, complex, information technology and telecommunications solutions to enable government and commercial enterprise IT transformation. Steve holds a BA in English Writing and Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from George Washington University.

Jonathan Cedarbaum

Professor of Practice for National Security, Cybersecurity and Foreign Relations Law, The George Washington University

Before joining the GW faculty in 2023, Professor Cedarbaum served as Deputy Counsel to the President and National Security Council Legal Advisor. Immediately before that, he spent eight months as the Senior Counsel for Litigation on the Biden 2020 presidential campaign.
Formerly a longtime partner in the litigation and cybersecurity and privacy practices at WilmerHale, Professor Cedarbaum has done a series of stints at the U.S. Department of Justice. In 1997-1998 he served as a Bristow Fellow in the Solicitor General's Office. From 1999 to 2002, he worked as an attorney-adviser in the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC). Professor Cedarbaum returned to OLC from 2009 to 2011 as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General and ultimately the Acting Assistant Attorney General in charge of the office, which provides authoritative legal advice to the Attorney General, the President, and all Executive Branch Departments and Agencies.
From 2015 to 2020, Professor Cedarbaum was one of the first group of statutorily designated amici for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review. Earlier in his career, he served as a legal advisor and deputy chief of staff to the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Professor Cedarbaum has also worked as a legislative assistant to a member of the House of Representatives.
Professor Cedarbaum graduated from Yale Law School in 1996, where he served as Editor in Chief of the Yale Law Journal. He clerked for Judge David Tatel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit and for Justice David Souter on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Suneel Cherukuri

Chief Information Security Officer, DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer

Suneel Cherukuri has over 20 years of industry experience in large enterprise network environments specializing in cyber security architecture, design, engineering, and operations. As CISO for DC Government, Mr. Cherukuri provides visionary and strategic leadership in securing and protecting DC’s information resources, and the supporting infrastructure from external and internal threats, while administering the overall security operations.
Suneel’s passion to equip District employees with cybersecurity mitigation strategies is reflected in his thoughtful design and implementation of tools that educate employees about their role in reducing the risk and impact of cybersecurity threats.
A sought-after industry leader, Mr. Cherukuri received the 2019 StateScoop 50 Award in the “State Cybersecurity Leader of the Year” category and 2022 LocalSmart Award that honors the visionaries who transform local government to make a difference in citizens' lives. Prior to OCTO, Mr. Cherukuri worked in financial sector in various roles at some of the largest banks in Asia Pacific region.

Tiffany Crowe

Director, Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Government of the District of Columbia

Tiffany Crowe's confirmation as the permanent Director of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) was met with resounding approval by The Council of the Committee on Public Works and Operations on November 7, 2023. Her journey in this role commenced when Mayor Muriel Bowser first appointed her as the Acting Director on September 7, 2023.
Director Crowe is a long-serving public administrator with over a decade of leadership experience in operations, human resources, and systems. From 2012 to 2019, she served as Senior Advisor and Counsel to the Associate Director of Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In this role, she provided guidance to the Associate Director and senior staff on operational, legal, and strategic matters.
Director Crowe also worked as a Senior Advisor in the Office of Market Intelligence at the Securities and Exchange Commission. From 2019 to 2021, Director Crowe served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs where she helped build the agency’s data and performance team, focusing on recurrent and on-demand reporting and transparent performance management and established the agency’s Consumer Protection Unit. Director Crowe recently served as an Associate Chief Technology Officer at OCTO, where her team focused on the District’s critical enterprise applications, including procurement, human resources, messaging, and IT service request platforms.

Garrett Lee

Regional Vice President, Public Sector Sales, Broadcom Enterprise Security Group

Garrett Lee is the Regional Vice President of the Enterprise Security Group at Broadcom (ESG). He is responsible for Broadcom's U.S. Public Sector go-to-market for the combined portfolio of Symantec and Carbon Black solutions for Information, Network, Endpoint and Application Security. The Enterprise Security Group delivers legendary enterprise security solutions to protect any IT mission. Over the last 23 years, Mr. Lee has energetically contributed to the U.S. Public Sector’s IT mission with a focus on efficiently advancing our Nation’s critical cybersecurity defenses and programs. Garrett has enthusiastically supported U.S. Federal Agency, Prime Contractor, and U.S. State & Local customers alike in their evaluation and implementation of enterprise security capabilities such as software asset management, application control, incident response, data loss prevention, network security, endpoint detection & response and cloud-native endpoint protection.

Rebekah Mena

Chief of Staff for Government Operations, Office of the Assistant City Administrator, Government of the District of Columbia

Rebekah Mena is a senior government executive with a decade of experience in emergency management, crisis communications, public information, and incident response. She currently serves as Chief of Staff to the Assistant City Administrator for Government Operations in the Executive Office of the Mayor of Washington, D.C., where she helps oversee a portfolio of nine District agencies with an $8B budget and advises senior leadership on strategic priorities, emerging issues, and cross-government initiatives. Her current work includes supporting D.C. Government's responsible adoption of artificial intelligence and planning the District's first enterprise cybersecurity tabletop exercise.
Previously, Mena served as Deputy Assistant Director for External Affairs at the D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA), leading public information operations for major emergencies and National Special Security Events. She co-chaired the public affairs subcommittee for the District's Presidential Inaugural Committee ahead of the 58th and 59th Presidential Inaugurations, led the District's Joint Information Center during the NATO Summit, and coordinated public information activities across more than 80 public information officers during planned and unplanned events. She also led the redevelopment of the District's Crisis Communications Plan and built a progressive crisis communications exercise program to strengthen readiness across D.C. Government.
Mena has also served as Interim Deputy Communications Director in the Executive Office of the Mayor, advised FEMA as a strategic communications consultant, and served as Public Information Officer for the City of Atlantic City, New Jersey. She has taught crisis communications as an adjunct professor at Herkimer County Community College and regularly speaks and trains on advancing government operations, crisis communications, and Joint Information Center operations.
She holds a Master of Arts in Communication Management and Public Relations from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology. She is an inaugural cohort participant in George Washington University's Micro-Certificate in Emerging Technology Leadership Program and serves as President-Elect of the National Association of Government Communicators.

Absala Mengestab

Chief Information Officer, Department of Human Resources, Government of the District of Columbia

Absala Mengestab serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR). In this role, Ms. Mengestab directs DCHR's information technology (IT) modernization projects, ensures information security, and promotes operational service delivery. She is responsible for planning, developing, and managing agency-wide IT related services -ultimately advancing the mission critical work that DCHR delivers to District residents and employees.
Ms. Mengestab joined DCHR in 2016 as Program Manager under the Policy and Compliance Administration. In this role, she led automation efforts for the District’s employment suitability program streamlining the background check and drug and alcohol screening protocols. Prior to joining District government, Ms. Mengestab has served in a variety of IT positions both in public and private sectors where she achieved transformational results building and implementing enterprise-wide, customer-focused technical solutions. She has over 10 years of progressive experience in system administration, operations and program management.
Ms. Mengestab earned her Bachelor of Science degree from University of Maryland, College Park and Master’s degree in Management Information Systems from University of Maryland, University College. She also holds numerous industry certifications including Scaled Agile for Enterprise (SAFE),Lean Six Sigma (LSS BB) and Certified Public Manager (CPM) through George Washington University.

Roger Pulley

Client Solutions Executive, AT&T

Matthew Swenson

Senior Vice President and Deputy General Manager, Center for Internet Security

Matt Swenson is the Senior Vice President and Acting General Manager of Operations, Intelligence, and Services (OIS) at the Center for Internet Security (CIS). Reporting to the President and CEO, he directs the strategy, performance, and financial stewardship of CIS’s operational portfolio, delivering critical cybersecurity services to U.S. state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments. In this role, he oversees the organizations that operate the MS-ISAC and EI-ISAC, directing a diverse suite of products and services designed to harden nationwide cyber resilience through strategic technology partnerships and member-focused initiatives.
A veteran of large-scale security operations, Matt directs CIS’s national cybersecurity operations and intelligence programs, supporting thousands of SLTT organizations through advanced threat monitoring and adversary engagement. His leadership focuses on operational excellence, service maturity, and scaling CIS programs to meet the rapid evolution of the global threat landscape.
Before joining CIS, Matt held senior executive roles in the private sector, including Chief Executive Officer – North America at BlackRainbow Inc. and Senior Vice President of Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) at Cadien Cyber Response. In these positions, he drove regional growth, built and led DFIR organizations, and forged technology partnerships to support high-stakes incident response and cyber investigations. Matt brings 20 years of federal law enforcement experience with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to his executive leadership. He retired as the Division Chief of the Cyber Division at the DHS Cyber Crimes Center (C3), where he directed national programs targeting ransomware, dark web markets, and cryptocurrency-based crime. Notably, he was a founding leader of Operation Cyber Centurion, a proactive disruption initiative that accelerated victim identification and remediation across critical U.S. networks.
Throughout his career, Matt has briefed Members of Congress, senior government leaders, and international partners on emerging cyber threats. He has provided expert testimony in U.S. and international courts and serves on advisory boards focused on public-sector collaboration, including Flashpoint National Security Solutions. Matt holds a Master of Science in Information Security Engineering from the SANS Technology Institute and a Bachelor of Arts from Washington State University.

Brad Wintersteen

Chief Information Officer, Office of Contracting and Procurement, Government of the District of Columbia

Brad serves as the Chief Information Officer for the DC Office of Contracting & Procurement where is oversees the modernization of the District’s procurement and financial systems and their associated infrastructure.
He previously served as a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow - where he served as Senior Advisor in the Office of Policy within the US Department of Energy. During this time, he led and advised on data modernization efforts and emerging technology implementations across the US federal government. Prior to this, he served as the Director of IT Strategy for the City of Detroit where he oversaw a wide range of large-scale technology modernizations efforts. His time with the City of Detroit is most remembered for his work on the Covid19 Executive Team where he developed and managed a system to procure and distribute over 7.2 million items of PPE.
Brad has also worked for the UNHCR and as an AIF William J. Clinton Fellow in Bangalore, India. Brad earned his Masters of Public Policy from the University of Michigan.

Friday, October 23
8:15 am Eastern	Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area Continental Ballroom
9:15 am Eastern	Opening Remarks Grand Ballroom Stephen N. Miller, Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia
9:30 am Eastern	Keynote – Spy vs. AI: Defending Against Artificial Intelligence's Threats to Your Life, Loved Ones and Livelihood Grand Ballroom Have you heard of a deep fake? Would you or your family fall for one? Dive into the dynamic world of artificial intelligence and its intricate relationship with the insider threat landscape. As AI continues to reshape industries, it simultaneously introduces new dimensions of vulnerabilities within organizations that insiders can exploit. In this engaging and insightful keynote, we’ll explore the evolving threats of AI, from deepfakes to voice cloning, and how they can impact individuals, families, and businesses. With real-world examples and case studies, we'll break down the tactics malicious actors use and, more importantly, provide practical tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from these emerging dangers. By the end, you'll not only understand the risks but walk away empowered with actionable strategies to safeguard your digital lives in an increasingly AI-driven world Shawnee Delaney, CEO, Vaillance Group and Former Spy Sponsored by: Carahsoft \| Adobe Inc.
10:30 am Eastern	General Session – The DMV AI Playbook Grand Ballroom As the District, Maryland, and Virginia each advance their AI capabilities on separate timelines, residents continue to move across these jurisdictional lines. This session provides a three‑year “look back” on the District’s AI framework; explores lessons from real deployments; and brings regional leaders together to compare approaches and identify opportunities for deeper coordination. Session Highlights Key outcomes from the District’s AI framework and where governance created friction Maryland and Virginia perspectives on governance, workforce readiness, and high‑stakes AI use cases Regional wins worth sharing and early concepts for cross‑jurisdictional coordination Session Takeaways Practical insights from three years of AI deployment and policy implementation How different jurisdictions are preparing their workforce and systems for AI adoption Approaches that strengthen regional collaboration and reduce fragmented governance Moderator: Phil Bertolini, Chief Delivery Officer, Government Technology Steven Boberski, Public Sector Chief Technology Officer, Genesys Stephen N. Miller, Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia
11:15 am Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Continental Ballroom Refuel and reconnect over premium refreshments courtesy of Recharge Break Sponsors: Red Hat, Inc.
11:45 am Eastern	General Session – Change Management When the Timeline Won't Wait Grand Ballroom Government change management often centers on internal adoption, yet agencies now face a different pressure: technology—especially AI—advances faster than internal processes can keep up. This session explores how teams sustain momentum amid shifting platforms, evolving vendor roadmaps, and accelerating AI capabilities. Session Highlights The tension between rapid tech evolution and slower internal processes Practical decision points: what to advance, what to pause, and what to escalate early Common stall points that derail initiatives across agencies Session Takeaways How to assess which of your initiatives are most vulnerable to slowdown Techniques to maintain momentum during major tech transitions A decision framework for navigating fast‑moving vendor and platform changes Moderator: Michael Rupert, Director, Transportation and Smart Cities, ServiceNow Absala Mengestab, Chief Information Officer, Department of Human Resources, Government of the District of Columbia Brad Wintersteen, Chief Information Officer, Office of Contracting and Procurement, Government of the District of Columbia
12:30 pm Eastern	Lunch Grand Ballroom
1:15 pm Eastern	General Session – The State of the Threat: What's Actually Targeting Government Networks Right Now Grand Ballroom The cyber threat environment for government agencies has intensified rapidly, with attacks on state and local entities surging and adversaries now leveraging AI to accelerate their operations. This session examines what’s driving these trends, where defenses are struggling, and how security leaders are recalibrating priorities amid tighter budgets and waning confidence. Session Highlights The key factors behind the sharp rise in attacks on state and local agencies How adversaries are using AI to scale phishing, reconnaissance, and exploitation Areas where public‑sector defenses are currently falling short Session Takeaways The real drivers behind increasing attack volumes and sophistication How security leaders are adjusting strategies as resources tighten Practical focus areas that strengthen resilience against AI‑enabled threats Moderator: Matthew Swenson, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Manager, Center for Internet Security Jonathan Cedarbaum, Professor of Practice for National Security, Cybersecurity and Foreign Relations Law, The George Washington University Suneel Cherukuri, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Garrett Lee, Regional Vice President, Public Sector Sales, Broadcom Enterprise Security Group
2:00 pm Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Continental Ballroom Refuel and reconnect over premium refreshments courtesy of Recharge Break Sponsors: Red Hat, Inc.
2:30 pm Eastern	General Session – When Systems Can't Go Down: Operational Continuity from Storms to State Visits Grand Ballroom Operational failures in water, power, and emergency communications are immediate and highly visible—whether caused by a sudden weather event or a predictable surge in demand. This session blends after‑action insights from January’s winter storm with the planning strategies used for major, high‑profile events, highlighting how agencies maintain continuity when stakes are high. Session Highlights Lessons from January’s winter storm response across emergency communications, operations centers, and critical government services How agencies plan for large, high‑visibility events that compress timelines and require cross‑agency coordination The shared infrastructure risks that apply whether a surge is expected or unexpected Session Takeaways Practical insights into sustaining critical operations during both sudden emergencies and planned surges How to apply after‑action findings to improve resilience and interagency coordination Strategies to identify and fortify the most exposed points within shared infrastructure systems Justin Brown, Deputy Director and Fusion Center Executive, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, Government of the District of Columbia Henry Lofton, Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Selena MacArthur, CAD/Telecommunications Program Manager, Office of United Communications, Government of the District of Columbia Roger Pulley, Client Solutions Executive, AT&T
2:30 pm Eastern	Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners Amphitheater Hosted by: Stephen N. Miller, Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia
3:15 pm Eastern	General Session – Cross-Agency Collaboration Roundtable: Solving Our Biggest Challenges Together Grand Ballroom Agencies across the District often face similar challenges around data sharing, technology alignment, procurement, and stakeholder engagement—yet are not always presented with structured opportunities to learn directly from one another. This session creates an interactive, peer‑driven space where leaders surface shared obstacles, exchange practical solutions, and strengthen cross‑agency relationships. Session Highlights Common barriers created by siloed operations across District agencies Peer strategies for tackling shared challenges in data, technology, and procurement How collaboration accelerates problem‑solving across diverse missions and departments Session Takeaways Practical approaches drawn directly from peer experience and real agency examples Techniques to strengthen cross‑agency collaboration and build sustained partnerships Actionable ideas to bring back and apply within your own agency’s initiatives Moderator: Dr. Lindsay Quarles, Communications Program Manager, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia Tiffany Crowe, Director, Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Government of the District of Columbia Rebekah Mena, Chief of Staff for Government Operations, Office of the Assistant City Administrator, Government of the District of Columbia Tristan Reed, Chief Information Officer, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, Government of the District of Columbia Matt Sokol, Chief Data Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia
4:15 pm Eastern	Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area Continental Ballroom Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.
4:45 pm Eastern	End of Conference

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Washington DC Digital Government Summit 2026

Overview

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Stephen N. Miller

Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Washington, DC / DC Government

Shawnee Delaney

CEO, Vaillance Group and Former Spy

Phil Bertolini

Chief Delivery Officer, Government Technology

Steven Boberski

Public Sector Chief Technology Officer, Genesys

Jonathan Cedarbaum

Professor of Practice for National Security, Cybersecurity and Foreign Relations Law, The George Washington University

Suneel Cherukuri

Chief Information Security Officer, DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer

Tiffany Crowe

Director, Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Government of the District of Columbia

Garrett Lee

Regional Vice President, Public Sector Sales, Broadcom Enterprise Security Group

Rebekah Mena

Chief of Staff for Government Operations, Office of the Assistant City Administrator, Government of the District of Columbia

Absala Mengestab

Chief Information Officer, Department of Human Resources, Government of the District of Columbia

Roger Pulley

Client Solutions Executive, AT&T

Matthew Swenson

Senior Vice President and Deputy General Manager, Center for Internet Security

Brad Wintersteen

Chief Information Officer, Office of Contracting and Procurement, Government of the District of Columbia

Agenda

Friday, October 23

8:15 am Eastern

Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

Continental Ballroom

9:15 am Eastern

Opening Remarks

Grand Ballroom

9:30 am Eastern

Keynote – Spy vs. AI: Defending Against Artificial Intelligence's Threats to Your Life, Loved Ones and Livelihood

Grand Ballroom

10:30 am Eastern

General Session – The DMV AI Playbook

Grand Ballroom

11:15 am Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Continental Ballroom

11:45 am Eastern

General Session – Change Management When the Timeline Won't Wait

Grand Ballroom

12:30 pm Eastern

Lunch

Grand Ballroom

1:15 pm Eastern

General Session – The State of the Threat: What's Actually Targeting Government Networks Right Now

Grand Ballroom

2:00 pm Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Continental Ballroom

2:30 pm Eastern

General Session – When Systems Can't Go Down: Operational Continuity from Storms to State Visits

Grand Ballroom

2:30 pm Eastern

Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners

Amphitheater

3:15 pm Eastern

General Session – Cross-Agency Collaboration Roundtable: Solving Our Biggest Challenges Together

Grand Ballroom

4:15 pm Eastern

Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area

Continental Ballroom

4:45 pm Eastern

End of Conference

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Event Date: October 23, 2026

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Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Washington, DC / DC Government

Steven Boberski