ACT-IAC
Upcoming ACT-IAC Events
Across government, mission success increasingly depends on the ability to sustain operations amid global volatility. Geopolitical conflict contested supply routes, and supply chain vulnerability have heightened the pressure on federal supply and asset networks. These realities have made one thing clear: agility is no longer optional – it is fundamental to mission execution.
From Disruption to Agility brings together senior government and industry leaders to explore the practical steps agencies can take to enhance supply and asset readiness in an environment where conditions evolve rapidly. The forum focuses on strengthening visibility across dispersed networks, modernizing outdated processes, leveraging data to anticipate constraints, and enabling swift, mission aligned decisions when disruptions arise.
Through grounded insights and forward looking discussion, attendees will examine how agencies can reduce vulnerability, accelerate response, and ensure continuity of critical missions in an increasingly complex global landscape.
For leaders responsible for protecting national priorities, this conference offers timely, actionable guidance on building supply and asset networks that are resilient today and agile enough for tomorrow.
As the federal marketplace evolves, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is taking bold steps to reduce duplication, drive efficiencies, and save taxpayer dollars. Executive Order 14240 directs agencies to eliminate waste and consolidate procurement of common goods and services under a “OneGov” approach.
Join Tom Meiron, Assistant Commissioner of GSA’s newly established Office of Centralized Acquisition Services (OCAS), for an in-depth fireside chat on how GSA is transforming acquisition practices to meet this mandate. Mr. Meiron will discuss the creation of OCAS as a cornerstone of GSA’s reform efforts, the agency’s strategy for centralizing procurement across government, and opportunities for industry partners to engage and add value.
This interactive session will explore:
- How GSA’s new centralized model streamlines acquisition of common goods and services
- The agency’s priorities in implementing E.O. 14240 and metrics for success
- Opportunities for vendors to support GSA’s mission and deliver cost savings
- Lessons learned from early pilots and what’s next for the new FAS organizational structure
This conversation offers a unique opportunity for the ACT-IAC community to hear directly from GSA leadership about the future of federal procurement and how public–private collaboration can help achieve greater savings and value for taxpayers.
Large-scale events require integrated security and emergency management to protect attendees and maintain critical services. This panel examines responsible drone use for surveillance and response at FIFA matches and EDM festivals. We will discuss strategies to safeguard event connectivity and resilient communications under strain. Experts will address mass-shooting risk mitigation, on-site medical and policing coordination, and lessons from recent incidents. Finally, we’ll explore how weather-aware technologies can be integrated into real-time safety decision-making.
- Drone operations and governance: best practices, privacy, airspace coordination, and emergency deployment at major events.
- Protecting connectivity: hardened networks, backup comms, and managing cellular load to ensure continuous situational awareness.
- Active-threat preparedness: detection, response protocols, multi-agency coordination, and attendee evacuation strategies for mass-shooting scenarios.
- Weather-informed tech integration : real-time forecasting, alerting systems, and infrastructure hardening to mitigate weather-related risks.
As the FDA continues to modernize its technology landscape, the role of IT acquisitions has become a critical lever for accelerating mission delivery, improving enterprise efficiency, and scaling innovation across centers. In this fireside chat, leaders from the FDA Office of Digital Transformation (ODT) will share firsthand insights into how the agency is evolving its acquisition strategies to better align with mission needs in a rapidly changing technology environment.
Artificial intelligence has moved past the experimental phase and directly into the cyber battlespace. With the quiet release of models like Anthropic’s Mythos and OpenAI’s GPT 5.4 Cyber, both attackers and defenders now have access to capabilities that meaningfully shift operational tempo and risk.
For federal missions, this isn’t a future scenario. It’s happening now.
This briefing delivers a clear, unvarnished look at what these advanced systems can actually do, how they are already influencing offensive and defensive operations, and what federal leaders must prepare for in the next 12–24 months. No buzzwords. No hype. Just the facts needed to protect critical systems, uphold public trust, and stay ahead of adversaries who are moving quickly to exploit AI-enabled opportunities.
If you’re responsible for mission resilience, national security risk, or cyber readiness, this is the briefing that helps you act – not react.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the Real Capabilities of Emerging AI Models
- Gain a clear, technical but plain language understanding of how the newest AI systems accelerate both cyber offense and defense – and what that means for federal environments today.
- Identify Immediate Mission and Risk Implications
- Learn how AI driven tooling is already changing adversary behavior, operational tempo, workforce requirements, and defensive posture across government systems.
- Prioritize Federal Actions for the Next 12–24 Months
- Walk away with a focused set of planning considerations – from governance to investments to readiness – that support mission resilience in an AI accelerated cyber landscape.
Fraud in the federal government significantly impacts public trust, waste of the taxpayer dollars, integrity of the federal programs, and government efficiency. There are multiple types of fraud that include fraudulent payments for services or purchases that were only done to obtain financial benefit and fraud schemes that impact loans, insurances, or other related services. Addressing Fraud in the federal government is a priority initiative and is essential for safeguarding public funds and ensuring effective program execution. Multiple agencies including, for example, IRS, GAO, CMS are actively working to combat fraud through various initiatives, frameworks, and technology to mitigate risks and enhance accountability.
This forum will provide you with examples of technologies and procedures that government have developed to intervene and circumvent fraud activities along with outcomes and plans for future actions.
Government, industry and academia are actively using new or modifying existing digital technologies to assist with changes, improvements, and efficiencies in operation of the business processes, meet customer demands, utilize automation to reduce many manual work processes while improving productivity, and enable these tools to reach a wider audience by reducing geographic barriers. Digital Transformation can improve operational efficiencies, provide more agility and flexibility in day-to-day activities, enable opportunities to grow and expand, and provide new value, satisfaction, and benefit for not only the staff but also the customers and shareholders. Many have dubbed "Digital Transformation as Reimagining How we do Business”.
Digital Transformation needs strong leadership with a clear vision and the willing support of staff to make the needed transition. Another key element of Digital Transformation is understanding what technology is capable of doing and how an agency or organization can make the most use of that technology investment.
This Summit will focus on where Digital Transformation is today, how it has been used to transition to new innovative technologies, and how it has improved overall performance. This event will also include an international element to hear how other countries have utilized digital technologies successfully.
Join national leaders, innovators, and security experts for a dynamic summit exploring the evolving intersection of cybersecurity, advanced technologies, and public service. As threats grow more complex and missions become increasingly digital, this summit will spotlight how modern governments can adapt and thrive.
This high-impact event will bring together voices from across federal, state, and local agencies – as well as unconventional private-sector partners – to address the critical challenges and breakthrough solutions shaping the future of secure governance.
This summit is not just about defense – it's about reimagining the architecture of trust, identity, and technology in the modern era of governance.
The era of "admiring the problem" is over. In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the true measure of innovation isn’t found in a strategic plan or a conceptual slide deck – it’s found in the successful delivery of mission-critical results.
Imagine Nation ELC 2026 is moving beyond the drawing board. This year, we are gathering the boldest minds in government and industry to move Beyond the Blueprint. We are shifting the conversation from what is possible to what is being proven.
This conference is designed for the disruptors and the doers who understand that implementation is the ultimate form of innovation. Join us as we explore:
- The Velocity of Delivery: How leaders are accelerating the timeline from ideation to implementation.
- Disruptive Implementation: Breaking through legacy mindsets and bureaucratic hurdles to deploy modern solutions.
- Proven Impact: Real-world case studies of IT initiatives that have moved past the pilot phase to deliver tangible value to the citizen.
It’s time to stop talking about the future and start building it. Join us at the Gaylord National this December to celebrate our collective accomplishments and sharpen the tools needed to turn your next big idea into lasting impact.