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How the Defense Health Agency Is Building the Data Foundation for an AI-First Organization

The Department of Defense's push to become an AI-first organization places new emphasis on one foundational element: data. At the Defense Health Agency (DHA), that effort begins with establishing the governance, quality, and accessibility needed to support artificial intelligence across one of the federal government's largest healthcare organizations.

OnFed Gov Today,Jesus Caban, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at the Defense Health Agency, discusses how the agency's data strategy aligns with the Pentagon's AI strategy and supports DHA's mission as a combat support agency. He explains why trusted data is essential for AI, how the agency is improving governance across more than 100 systems, and why workforce development remains just as important as technology adoption.

Department of Energy Expands Enterprise AI with Joulix and Quanta

Applying AI Thoughtfully While Preserving Human Judgment at the NRC

How the Army Built a Game-Changing Missile System That Soldiers Actually Want to Use

The U.S. Army is advancing a new capability designed to give soldiers greater combat power while reducing the workload required to employ precision weapons.
FedRAMP 20x: The Biggest Cloud Security Shake-Up You've Never Heard About

Julie Dunne believes FedRAMP is entering one of the most significant periods of change since the program was first established. Following the recent FedRAMP summit, the former Federal Acquisition...
Building an AI Workforce That Innovates Alongside the Mission

Julie Dunne believes FedRAMP is entering one of the most significant periods of change since the program was first established. Following the recent FedRAMP summit, the former Federal Acquisition...

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Building AI-First Government: Data Strategy, Workforce Readiness, and Smarter Regulation

Defense Health Agency, Udemy, and NRC leaders discuss AI strategy, workforce literacy, data governance, and responsible AI adoption.

AI Modernization, Critical Infrastructure Security, and Enterprise Innovation Across Government

Explore how the Secret Service, Maximus, and the Department of Energy use AI, cybersecurity, and modernization to strengthen government missions.

How AI, Modern Security, and Cross-Agency Partnerships Are Reshaping Federal Missions

Federal leaders discuss AI adoption, cybersecurity modernization, and cross-agency efforts to combat cryptocurrency fraud.

State Department Expands AI Adoption While Agencies Look to Defense for Cyber Lessons

State Department AI adoption accelerates while agencies borrow Pentagon cyber strategies to improve security, efficiency, and mission delivery.

The Pentagon's AI Arsenal: The Four-Pillar Plan to Transform Defense Technology

Amentum CTO Jill Bruning and Pentagon CIO Kirstjen Davies discuss AI, cybersecurity, modernization, workforce readiness, and mission delivery.

Fed Gov Today on Location

Building Better Government Experiences Through Data, Trust, AI and Service Delivery

Government agencies are under pressure to deliver services that are easier to access, faster to complete, more secure and more responsive to the people they serve. This episode of Innovation in Government, recorded at theGovExperience Summit, explores how federal, state and industry leaders are approaching that challenge through acquisition modernization, communications, data governance, artificial intelligence, trusted security practices, collaboration platforms and accessible digital service delivery.

Innovation in Government: Cyber Frontlines — Zero Trust, AI, and the Future of Defens

Innovation in Government: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Public Sector Performance

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How the Army Built a Game-Changing Missile System That Soldiers Actually Want to Use

Discover how the Army's MSET program lets one soldier control multiple missiles while speeding innovation from research to the battlefield.

The End of FEVS? What OPM's Big Change Means for Every Federal Agency

Former OPM leader Steve Krauss explains how agencies can turn employee surveys into actionable workforce data as OPM reshapes the future of FEVS.

How the Navy Is Using 360-Degree Tech to Cut Maintenance Delays and Boost Fleet Readiness

Discover how the Navy uses 360° imaging and AI-ready technology to inspect ships faster, improve maintenance planning, and boost fleet readiness.

How FedRAMP Is Changing Forever: The Cloud Security Mistakes Every Federal Agency Must Avoid

GAO's Dave Hinchman explains FedRAMP changes, cloud security gaps, and what every federal agency must do to strengthen cyber defenses.

Inside the Army’s Secret Innovation Engine: How Soldiers Are Rewriting Procurement in Real Time

Army innovation moves faster with the Joint Innovation Outpost. Col. Tom Monaghan explains connecting soldiers, industry and acquisition.

Modernizing Government

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Financing the Future: From Acquisition to Execution in the Digital Era

Rear Adm. Mike Campbell, Director of Systems Integration and Chief Engineer for the U.S. Coast Guard, discusses the service’s historic investment in cutters, aircraft, technology, cyber capabilities and shore infrastructure. He also explains how the Coast Guard is reorganizing around the full system life cycle—from requirements and acquisition through deployment, sustainment and disposal.

Bobby Hart, Partner at EY, examines what it takes to turn technology investments into lasting enterprise transformation. He explains why successful modernization depends on leadership, governance, workforce engagement, business-process change and reliable data—not technology alone.

Smashing Silos: The Law Enforcement Intelligence Revolution

How federal law enforcement agencies are transforming their operations through advanced data management, modern technology, and organizational innovation.

The Intelligent Border: Fast. Agile. Secure

This episode explores how data, cloud, and emerging technologies are reshaping the mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the federal government at large.

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Navigating the Four Futures of Government AI

Amy Jones, EY’s U.S. Public Sector AI Lead
Transforming the CFO Function

Sherlonda Goode-Jones, Government and Public Sector Growth and Solutions Leader
SOF Week 2026

Amy Fenstermacher, Global Grants Technology Leader

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In Depth Series

Audit Readiness: In Depth

The latest edition of Audit Readiness: In Depth, sponsored by KPMG, takes a close look at the War Department’s ongoing journey toward achieving and sustaining clean audit opinions.
AI & Automation: In Depth

AI & Automation: In Depth, sponsored by Microsoft, brings together federal and industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping government operations, research, and service delivery.
Cloud Security: In Depth

In this special In Depth edition of Fed Gov Today, sponsored by Cisco, government and industry leaders break down what it really takes to protect the cloud in high-stakes, mission-driven environments.
Zero Trust: In Depth - Navigating the Federal Government’s Cybersecurity Evolution

In this special program, sponsored by Booz Allen, Francis Rose talks with cybersecurity leaders from DISA, the State Department, GAO, and Booz Allen about the progress agencies are making, the challenges they’re facing, and the strategies that will define the future of Zero Trust across government.