Description

Title: The New Era of Federal IT Modernization

Subtitle: From Mandate to Mission Impact: Turning M-26-10 into Strategic Advantage

Moderator - Pete Tseronis, Founder and CEO, Dots and Bridges

Panelist

• Ankur Saini, Chief Product and Technology Officer, U.S. Department of Transportation, (Invited)
• Jay Shell, Strategic Capture Director, Nutanix
  
  

Description:

Federal IT is at an inflection point. Agencies are under pressure to modernize aging infrastructure, eliminate wasteful duplication, and prove that technology investments deliver real mission outcomes—not just keep the lights on. Yet too many CIOs still lack the visibility, authority, and cross-agency coordination needed to drive strategic change.

The recent OMB M-26-10 memo—with its mandate for monthly IT contract reporting starting May 2026—is a catalyst, not just a compliance burden. It's forcing a long-overdue conversation about transparency, governance, and what "strategic IT" actually means in practice. Forward-thinking agencies are already using this moment to break down silos, strengthen CIO authority, and transform how they buy, manage, and deliver technology.

This high-impact panel brings together federal technology leaders and modernization experts who are seizing this moment to drive lasting transformation. We'll be discussing strategies to turn increased transparency into smarter procurement, stronger business cases for modernization, and governance models that deliver measurable mission impact.

We'll explore:

• Authority Meets Accountability – How CIOs can strengthen their role and governance without getting buried in reporting overload
• Breaking Down Silos – Using contract transparency to drive smarter, more coordinated procurement and eliminate wasteful duplication
• Compliance to Strategic Value – Transforming monthly data into compelling business cases for modernization and mission impact
• The Path Forward – What comes after October 2026—and how to make transparency a lasting competitive edge

Don't just comply with M-26-10. Leverage it to reshape how your agency buys, manages, and delivers technology.

Role-Specific Takeaway Callouts 

For Government Staff

• Get Actionable Implementation Strategies – Learn from fellow agency leaders who are navigating M-26-10's monthly reporting requirements right now, with practical solutions for contract tracking, vendor data collection, and cross-agency collaboration you can apply immediately.
• Turn Compliance into Strategic Advantage – Discover how leading agencies are leveraging new transparency mandates to eliminate shadow IT, consolidate spending, and build the business case for infrastructure modernization that delivers mission impact.

For Industry Personnel

• Understand Your Customers' Top Priority – Gain direct insights into how M-26-10 is reshaping federal CIO decision-making, procurement strategies, and technology requirements for the next 12-24 months, allowing you to align solutions with urgent agency needs.
• Position Your Solutions Effectively – Learn exactly what capabilities CIOs need to meet transparency, utilization tracking, and cost visibility mandates—then connect with decision-makers actively seeking partners who can help them succeed.

For Academia

• Observe Federal IT Policy in Real-Time – Witness how a major OMB mandate translates from policy memo to practitioner reality just 7 weeks after issuance, providing rich case study material on implementation challenges, adaptive strategies, and organizational change.
• Access Practitioner Perspectives for Research – Hear directly from agencies about the intersection of policy, technology, governance, and organizational behavior—insights that inform research on digital government, public management, and technology policy.