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Federal agencies are managing growing volumes of electronic records while facing rising expectations for transparency, security and accountability. At the same time, they must respond more quickly to FOIA requests, investigations, litigation and records management demands while protecting sensitive information and maintaining public trust. How are agencies modernizing the full lifecycle of digital information — from preservation and legal hold through collection, review and production — while reducing duplication, risk and operational bottlenecks?

Join Federal News Network for a timely discussion on the future of information governance across government. Experts will examine how agencies are balancing FOIA compliance, cybersecurity, privacy and classified data requirements, while using AI and automation to reduce backlogs, improve review processes and strengthen defensible decision-making. The conversation also will explore how workforce roles and skills are evolving in a more data-centric, technology-driven environment.

Learning objectives:

• Modernizing the preservation, collection, review and sharing of digital information
• Exploring how AI and automation presents opportunities for process transformation
• Examining the workforce development and skills needs

Data is the foundation of every successful AI initiative. Across government, agencies are refining how they collect, manage, secure and govern information to unlock greater mission value while reducing risk. At the same time, leaders are working to ensure AI tools are accurate, trustworthy and aligned with agency priorities. How can agencies build data strategies that support innovation while maintaining strong oversight and security?

Join Federal News Network for a timely webinar exploring how federal leaders are connecting enterprise data strategies with responsible AI adoption. Hear how agencies have modernized their approaches over the past several years, where data is powering real-world AI use cases, and what lessons they have learned along the way.

Learning objectives:

• Reviewing data management strategies in the federal government
• Integrating AI and data strategies
• Disclosing lessons learned from AI application to mission areas

As space becomes an increasingly contested warfighting domain, federal leaders are preparing for a future defined by rapid technological change, mounting cybersecurity risks and growing operational complexity.

Join Federal News Network for a discussion with military, government, industry and policy leaders on the evolving cyber threat landscape in space and the workforce needed to meet the mission. Speakers will examine how agencies are balancing innovation with security, integrating AI without losing critical subject matter expertise and building the next generation of cyber and space professionals through partnerships with industry and academia. The conversation also will explore how the Space Force is adapting its recruiting, training and operational strategies to support continued growth and maintain an advantage in an increasingly complex domain.

Learning objectives:

• Evaluating the cyber threat landscape in space
• Addressing risks associated with legacy platforms in space
• Securing and defending space using autonomy and AI

How far have agencies advanced in their zero trust journey in 2026, and how are strategies evolving to counter increasingly sophisticated threats—from AI-enabled attacks to expanding hybrid environments?

Join this webinar to hear valuable insights from leading federal and industry cybersecurity experts:

• David Voelker, Zero Trust Implementation Lead, Department of the Navy (Confirmed; pending approval)
• Angel Rodriquez, Chief, Intelligence & Information Systems Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (Confirmed; pending approval)
• Joseph Cunningham, Acting Chief Information Security Officer, Social Security Administration (Invited)
• Nicole Bogeajis, Acting Chief Information Security Officer, Interior Department (Invited)
• James Pickard, Director, Zero Trust Functional Management Office, Air Force (Invited)
• Linus Baker, Director of Cybersecurity, Defense Logistics Agency (Invited)
• Verizon Executive TBD (Invited)
• Karan Sondhi, Global Public Sector Chief Technology Officer, CrowdStrike
• Michael Hardee, Field Chief Technology Officer, Law Enforcement and Justice, Red Hat
• Moderator: Luke McCormack, Host of the Federal Executive Forum

As federal agencies continue modernizing enterprise resource planning environments, leaders are balancing the demands of ongoing operations with the need to prepare systems for emerging technologies, evolving mission requirements and long-term resilience.

Join experts from the Bureau of the Fiscal Service and cBEYONData + SMX for a discussion on advancing ERP modernization strategies, reducing operational and cybersecurity risk, strengthening governance and lifecycle planning and preparing federal business systems for the next phase of cloud and AI-driven transformation.

Learning objectives:

• Reviewing ERPs as the nerve center of operations
• Evaluating the varying agency customers served by the marketplace
• Preparing for the future of ERP modernization

Zero trust architecture, or ZTA, and similar initiatives should be viewed not as compliance requirements but as strategic enablers of mission success. True resilience begins with data, ensuring people, processes and technology are prepared to maintain access to critical information under any conditions. By prioritizing data resilience, agencies establish a strong foundation for cyber resilience, creating a unified approach that sustains operations even in denied, disrupted, intermittent and limited, or DDIL, environments.

In this webinar, Matt McDougall, the G6 senior technical advisor for the Army’s Western Hemisphere Command, and Richard Breakiron, Commvault’s senior director of strategic initiatives for Americas public sector will provide an informative DoD and industry perspective.

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Cloud adoption across government has moved beyond isolated migrations and pilot programs. Today, agencies are taking a whole-of-government approach to cloud computing. They’re aligning policy, security, acquisition and operations to modernize IT environments and deliver better services at scale.

Federal News Network’s Cloud Exchange 2026 brings together senior government leaders, technologists and industry experts to examine how agencies are using cloud services to modernize infrastructure, strengthen security and expand mission capabilities across the enterprise.

As agencies face increasing demands for resilience, interoperability and speed, cloud has become a foundational infrastructure capability and platform for modernization —supporting everything from zero trust architectures and data analytics to application modernization and digital service delivery.

What we’ll explore

At Cloud Exchange 2026, speakers will share practical insight into how agencies are:

• Using cloud services to reimagine legacy systems and improve operational efficiency
• Strengthening cybersecurity through shared services, zero trust and continuous monitoring
• Expanding digital services to better serve the public and internal users
• Aligning cloud strategy with federal policy, acquisition reform and workforce readiness
• Scaling cloud adoption across programs while managing cost, risk and performance

Through in-depth conversations led by Federal News Network journalists, this exchange will highlight real-world programs, lessons learned and emerging best practices from across government.

Whether you are shaping cloud policy, leading IT modernization efforts or are responsible for delivering secure, reliable services, this virtual event will offer timely insights into how agencies are moving from cloud adoption to cloud optimization together.

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Managing one of the nation’s most complex and historic campuses requires a careful balance of preservation, modernization and operational efficiency. Join Federal News Network for an in-depth discussion with Architect of the Capitol Thomas Austin as he outlines how his team is maintaining and modernizing the Capitol campus while supporting the needs of tens of thousands of daily occupants. In addition, Stephen Power, Procore’s director of federal sales, will share what industry is doing to support these ongoing efforts.

Register to learn how the Architect of the Capitol is advancing modernization efforts, improving project delivery and ensuring the long-term resilience of one of the most important government complexes in the country.