Higher education CIOs face a tough balancing act: deliver on bold 2030 strategies while managing cost pressures, talent gaps and legacy systems. Add AI’s rapid rise — and its governance and budget challenges — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Success demands agility, cultural change, and smart prioritization now. This session shares Gartner’s key predictions for higher education and practical actions to help CIO...

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026 | 8:30AM - 10:45AM ET Scoop News Group Conference Center As agencies face mounting pressure to do more with less, government leaders are turning to technology and innovation to streamline operations and improve performance.SNG Live: Government Efficiency will convene federal technology leaders to explore how automation, AI, and other emerging innovations are transforming the way government works. Attendees will hear...

With US cyber progress stalling for the first time in years, demonstrated by a drop in implementation of key cybersecurity recommendations from 48% to just 35%, Federal agencies and their contractors face mounting pressure to do more with less. As budget cuts and workforce reductions erode momentum at CISA and other critical agencies, how can organizations maintain strong cyber defenses? Join GitLab online on January 21st to explore how AI-pow...

Federal leaders today face the dual challenge of driving innovation while ensuring trust, security, and compliance. As a Federal decision-maker, you’re invited to join the Microsoft Federal Training Series designed to equip executives and technology leaders with the insights and practical tools to lead confidently in the age of AI. Across this 8-part series, you will explore:Practical ways to adopt and scale Microsoft 365 Copilot with th...

In the world of marketing, having a “brand” is most commonly associated with “customer brand,” that is, what garners public trust, establishes your organization’s reputation, and elevates the value of your programs and services. This is less applicable for government agencies, since they almost always are providing services that customers (i.e., residents) only get through them. Having an “employer brand,...

Transform Mission-Critical Services with Modern Technology Government agencies face mounting pressure to modernize legacy systems, deliver better digital services, and keep pace with innovation — all while navigating complex data silos, rigid database schemas, and strict security and compliance mandates. These constraints can slow progress, making it difficult to build citizen-facing apps, modernize large IT systems, or process mission-c...

This talk will provide an overview of the South African Quantum Technology Initiative and outline the national roadmap for quantum technologies in South Africa. The South African Quantum Technology Initiative (SA QUTI) is a national initiative funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). Its goal is to create the conditions for a globally competitive research environment in quantum technology and foster the growth of...

Federal leaders today face the dual challenge of driving innovation while ensuring trust, security, and compliance. As a Federal decision-maker, you’re invited to join the Microsoft Federal Training Series designed to equip executives and technology leaders with the insights and practical tools to lead confidently in the age of AI. Across this 8-part series, you will explore:Practical ways to adopt and scale Microsoft 365 Copilot with th...

This quarterly meeting aims to provide an update on the ongoing efforts of DoD to improve Innovation and Experimentation for CBRN defense technologies. Press: This event is not open to the press.

The 2026 NASA Core Flight System (cFS) Symposium will bring together leading experts, innovators, and community members to explore and advance the development of cFS-based flight software. This year’s event focuses on “Secure cFS-Based Flight Software and the Community’s Role in Advancing cFS.” Join us at LMI Headquarters for three days of inspiring keynote speeches, engaging panel discussions, individual presentations,...