Inside the Headlines: What's Next in Government IT Media

As government agencies accelerate modernization across civilian and defense missions, the media landscape surrounding public-sector technology is shifting just as rapidly. Understanding what journalists are prioritizing—and why—has never been more essential for communicators and vendors looking to tell credible, relevant stories.

Join us this January for Inside the Headlines: What’s Next in Government IT Media, an exclusive discussion with some of the industry’s most influential editors and reporters. Together, they’ll break down the trends shaping today’s coverage and reveal where they expect the conversation to go next.

What You’ll Learn
During this fast-paced session, our panelists will explore:

• The most-read government IT stories of the past year—and what made them resonate
• Emerging themes across civilian and defense journalism, from modernization and cybersecurity to space, AI, and mission-critical systems
• The issues and innovations expected to define 2026 coverage, including the technologies and policy priorities rising to the top
• Practical guidance for vendors and communicators on engaging with the media authentically, strategically, and with real subject-matter credibility
• This is your chance to hear directly from the journalists shaping the federal technology narrative—and to refine your own media strategy for the year ahead.