From Standards to Strategy: How AI Policies Are Reshaping Federal IT

Federal agencies are entering 2026 with tighter budgets, tougher oversight, and fast‑moving AI rules. The pressure is on to modernize, collaborate, and deploy AI responsibly inside FedRAMP and Defense Department‑authorized environments — while still delivering mission impact.

 

Join us online Thursday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT for a rapid‑fire briefing on the top data and AI trends shaping federal strategy. Industry and government experts will break down how budget compression, national AI standards, and new security requirements are accelerating the rise of secure “AI enclaves” across U.S. government cloud regions.

 

You’ll learn:

  • The three biggest data and AI shifts defining 2026.
  • How secure AI enclaves help agencies balance innovation with security and compliance.
  • Practical patterns for building mission‑ready AI without vendor lock‑in.

Speaker Details

Jennifer Franks
Director,
Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity,
Government Accountability Office

 

Natalie Buda Smith
Director of Digital Strategy, Office of the Chief Information Officer,
Library of Congress

 

Amy R. Ritualo
Acting Chief Data and AI Officer,
Dept. of State

 

Stephen Moon
CTO,
Public Sector,
Snowflake

Event Topic

Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Modernization

Relevant Audiences

All Federal Government

Other Agency

Other Federal Agencies
From Standards to Strategy: How AI Policies Are Reshaping Federal IT
Event Type
Virtual / Online
When
Thu, Feb 19, 2026 | 2:00 pm ET
Registration Cost
Complimentary
Website
Click here to view event website
Sponsor
Snowflake
Organizer