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Special Operations, Emerging Technology, and the Future Fight

The security challenges facing the United States and its allies are evolving at unprecedented speed. At SOF Week 2026, military leaders, government officials, educators, and industry innovators gathered to discuss the technologies, strategies, and partnerships shaping the future of national defense. From autonomous warfare and artificial intelligence to cyber resilience, military education, data management, and secure communications, these conversations explored how organizations are adapting to increasingly complex operational environments. Together, they reveal a common theme: success in future conflicts will depend on the ability to integrate people, technology, and information faster and more effectively than ever before.

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Four Futures of AI - Episode 4: Collapse

DLA’s Biggest Transformation in Decades: AI, Data & the End of Legacy Systems

GSA’s Massive Shake-Up: The Real Reason Federal Acquisition Is Being Rebuilt

GSA’s restructuring of the Federal Acquisition Service marks what former FAS Deputy Commissioner Tom Howder describes as the culmination of a multi-year effort to rethink how the agency approaches...
AI Won’t Replace Spies—It Will Make Them More Powerful Than Ever

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the intelligence community—but it is not replacing the human element anytime soon.
CMS Takes the Leap: 41% Cloud Savings & an AI Workforce Revolution

Patrick Newboldis driving an ambitious modernization strategy that places technology at the center of the agency’s mission.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

SOCOM’s AI Race: Autonomous Warfare, Human Performance, and the Innovation Surge Reshaping Defense

SOUTHCOM’s AI warfare push, SOCOM’s human performance strategy, and SOFWERX innovation reshape the future of defense.

The Pentagon’s Massive AI & Logistics Overhaul Is Already Reshaping the Future of War

Defense leaders discuss AI, logistics modernization and Navy readiness as government prepares for the future of warfare.

$4 Billion Cloud Bet, AI Coworkers & Award-Winning Bots: Government’s Tech Revolution Is Already Here

Federal leaders discuss a $4B cloud strategy, AI workforce transformation and award-winning automation bots reshaping government.

Speed, Signals, and Cyber Survival: Inside the Pentagon’s Race to Outpace Threats

Defense innovation accelerates: Air Force reforms acquisition, AI boosts decision speed, and ARPA-H tackles healthcare cyber threats.

AI, Billions Saved & a Bold Tech Bet: Inside Government’s Biggest Digital Shakeup Yet

AI drives major savings, stops fraud, and reshapes law enforcement as federal leaders rethink tech, workforce, and mission outcomes across government

Fed Gov Today on Location

Innovation in Government from SOF Week

At SOF Week 2026, military leaders, government officials, educators, and industry innovators gathered to discuss the technologies, strategies, and partnerships shaping the future of national defense. From autonomous warfare and artificial intelligence to cyber resilience, military education, data management, and secure communications, these conversations explored how organizations are adapting to increasingly complex operational environments.

Innovation in Government: Two Edges of the AI Sword

Innovation in Government at WEST 2026

Delivering Decision Advantage in a Contested Maritime Environment

Innovation in Government - SAS
Billington State & Local CyberSecurity Summit

March 9 - 11 - Ronald Regan Bldg.
Emerging Technology Demo Day

April 22nd - Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center

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Inside the VA’s Bold Plan to Modernize National Cemeteries — and Why Only 18% of Veterans Use Them

VA’s Sam Brown discusses modernization, veteran burial benefits, and how NCA improves service for veterans and their families.

The Cyber Threat Nobody Sees Coming: Former DISA Director on AI, Mythos & the Future of Digital Warfare

Former DISA Director Bob Skinner explains how AI, digital forensics and cyber defense are reshaping national security strategy.

GSA’s Massive Shake-Up: The Real Reason Federal Acquisition Is Being Rebuilt

Former GSA official Tom Howder explains how FAS restructuring, AI and acquisition reform are reshaping federal procurement.

The TSP Shake-Up: How Modernization Could Change Retirement Forever

Jim Kaplan explains how the TSP is simplifying rollovers, strengthening cybersecurity, and improving retirement planning for feds.

Inside the Pentagon’s Cyber War Room: Why DC3 Is Racing Against AI-Powered Threats

DC3 CIO Eric Oliver explains how the Pentagon Cyber Crime Center is modernizing to defend against evolving AI-driven cyber threats.

Modernizing Government

Turning Data into Defense: How Agencies Are Strengthening Fraud Prevention

Federal agencies are undergoing a significant shift in how they approach risk, fraud, and program integrity. What was once largely a reactive process—focused on audits, investigations, and recovering funds after the fact—is now evolving into a proactive, technology-enabled strategy aimed at preventing issues before they occur.

Scott Nemeroff, Executive Director of Fraud and Integrity Services at EY,andMegan Kennedy, Executive Director of Risk Management Services at EY, are working closely with government organizations navigating this transition. Their perspective highlights a broader transformation underway across the federal landscape.

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

he latest episode of Modernizing Government: The EY Insight explores how data, cloud, and emerging technologies are reshaping the mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the federal...

Presented by EY

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

Custom Programming

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.