FedTalks 2026

The federal government is in the midst of an ongoing transformation with a premium placed on adopting the most modern commercial technologies and driving efficiency on the journey to service delivery and mission success. Guided by the top priorities of the White House, leaders across the federal government are embracing advanced technologies like generative AI and the cloud, fortifying cybersecurity by shifting to zero-trust architectures and embracing post-quantum cryptography, and prioritizing user experience in digital services. Join us for FedTalks 2026 in Washington, D.C. Hosted by FedScoop, FedTalks is the largest annual gathering of C-level executives, leaders and innovators from the government and tech communities. Now in its 16th year, FedTalks brings together more than 1,000 of the country's most influential leaders for one day of discussion, exploring ways technology and people can transform government and our nation. Key topics discussed at FedTalks will include: Federal AI adoption, Commercial software acquisition, Unleashing innovation, Zero-trust security progress, 21st-century digital services, Data as a foundation for emerging technologies, Cloud security, Quantum computing and cryptography.