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CIO & Executive Leadership Summit 2026

Type Conference
Organization GovExec
Event Format Physical
Size 101 - 300 approximate delegates
Registration Not Free
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Conference Description

Key Takeaways

  • One-day summit for government CIOs and senior IT executives addressing legacy infrastructure modernization and technical debt reduction
  • Covers cybersecurity frameworks, incident readiness, and secure-by-design approaches for public sector operations
  • Explores responsible AI and automation implementation, including ethics and bias considerations
  • Targets federal, state, and local government technology leaders seeking practical digital transformation strategies

About the Event

The CIO & Executive Leadership Summit brings together public sector IT leaders for a day of keynotes and expert-led panels focused on government technology modernization. The event takes place at the Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center in Reston, Virginia, providing networking opportunities alongside educational sessions.

Legacy Modernization and Technical Debt

Government agencies face persistent challenges maintaining aging IT infrastructure while meeting modern service delivery expectations. The summit addresses practical approaches to transforming legacy systems, reducing accumulated technical debt, and building resilient infrastructure capable of supporting current and future mission requirements.

Cybersecurity and AI Integration

Sessions examine cybersecurity frameworks and incident readiness strategies tailored to public sector environments. The program also covers responsible AI and automation adoption, with attention to ethical considerations and bias mitigation. These topics connect directly to improving operational efficiency and service delivery across government agencies.

Sponsors

Supporting organizations include Google Public Sector, Broadcom, CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, Riverbed, Smarsh, WalkMe, LogicMonitor, Red Hat, Netskope, Saviynt, and Catalogic.

Who Should Attend

The summit is designed for Chief Information Officers, senior IT executives, and director-level technology leaders from federal, state, and local government agencies. Professionals working in IT, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and operations departments will find relevant content, as will industry partners and academic institutions engaged with public sector technology initiatives.