What’s Coming in Federal IT in 2026
A new presidential administration and changing priorities defined 2025 in government IT. In the new year, agency tech leaders are looking ahead to implement AI, executive electronic health records across systems and modernize services and software with emerging tech like AI.
IT leaders from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the departments of Veterans Affairs and War explored how the government is moving beyond pilot programs to integrate emerging capabilities directly into mission-critical workflows.
Featured conversations include:
- Kyle Cobb, Acting Deputy Director for Technology and Product, OPHDST, CDC. (Timestamp – 1:07)
- Dr. Neil Evans, Acting Program Executive Officer, EHRM-IO, VA. (Timestamp – 1:55)
- Katie Arrington, CISO, Department of War. (Timestamp – 3:30)
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Katie Arrington CISO Department of War -
Kyle Cobb Acting Deputy Director for Technology and Product, OPHDST CDC -
Dr. Neil Evans Acting Program Executive Officer, EHRM-IO VA
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