Federal News Networks Cyber Leaders Exchange 2026

As federal agencies accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence, modernize infrastructure and operate across increasingly complex digital environments, cybersecurity has become critical to mission success. At the same time, agencies face a continuous threat environment marked by sophisticated adversaries, evolving attack surfaces and growing demands for resilience.

The Federal News Network Cyber Leaders Exchange 2026 will bring together federal cyber leaders and industry experts to discuss how agencies can secure the AI-driven federal enterprise while advancing innovation and mission delivery. Attendees will explore emerging strategies, technologies and workforce priorities that will shape the future of federal cybersecurity.

Discussion pillars

• Securing AI systems and data pipelines — Protecting AI models, data integrity and the AI lifecycle.
• Identity as the necessary security perimeter — Advancing zero trust through modern identity and access strategies.
• Operational resilience in a continuous threat environment — Strengthening mission continuity, threat response and cyber resilience.
• Securing critical infrastructure through OT-IT convergence — Protecting operational technology environments while enabling secure integration with enterprise IT systems.
• Ensuring a future-ready cyber workforce — Developing the talent and skills needed to secure tomorrow's federal enterprise.  
• Preparing for post-quantum cryptography — Building readiness for the next era of encryption and security.

Register today for a front-row virtual seat!