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Denver Tech Center, Denver, CO | January 7-8, 2026
Marriott Denver Tech Center

Denver Tech Center, Denver, CO
January 7-8, 2026

Marriott Denver Tech Center

The GovTech Connects What’s Next: VA Roadshow is heading to Denver, Colorado for a high-impact, two-day summit bringing together senior executive leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Leaders from the Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC), Technology Acquisition Center (TAC), Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC), National Acquisition Center (NAC), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Program Management Office (PMO), and the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) will convene for a powerful exchange of ideas, strategies, emerging priorities, and FY26 opportunities.

Insight from VA Leadership
Hear directly from top decision-makers through keynotes and executive panels that provide a forward-looking view into VA’s evolving strategy, roadmap, and mission priorities.

Featured Breakout: Digital Transformation & Innovation
Led by TAC and OIT — Dive into the future of digital transformation, mission-driven innovation, and strategic sourcing. Explore how artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, robotic process automation, and cyber-resilient architectures are driving efficiency, strengthening security, and redefining outcomes across the VA enterprise.
Invited Organizations Include: Infrastructure Operations Service, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Product Delivery Service, Office of Strategic Sourcing, Health Services Portfolio, Office of Information Security, End User Services

Featured Breakout: Acquisition & Veteran-Centered Care
Led by SAC, NAC, and VHA — Explore enterprise-wide acquisitions that power VHA’s mission. From critical healthcare supplies, prosthetics, and high-tech medical equipment to Community Care Network, Veterans Crisis Line, and telehealth services, these sessions highlight how bold acquisitions and partnerships are transforming service delivery for Veterans. Invited Organizations Include: Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) 2.0; Community Care Network (CCN), Digital Health, Prosthetics & Biologics; Commodity and Services Acquisition Service; Non-Expendable Medical Equipment Catalog; NAC Federal Supply Schedules 

Acquisition Forecast & Opportunities
Access FY26 acquisition forecasts from TAC, SAC, and NAC, and take part in pre-solicitation briefings, reverse industry day sessions, and one-on-one engagements. These sessions provide industry partners with practical opportunities to align with VA priorities and share solutions.

Whether you’re a tech innovator, mission enabler, or acquisition partner, this is your opportunity to connect directly with the leaders shaping VA’s future.

Emerging Tech in Action Expo

Experience the next wave of innovation shaping the VA enterprise. The Emerging Tech in Action Expo will showcase cutting-edge solutions in AI, machine learning, robotic process automation, cloud, cybersecurity, critical healthcare supplies, prosthetics, high-tech medical equipment, and telehealth services.

This is your chance to see technologies up close, meet solution providers, and explore how state-of-the-art capabilities can power VA’s mission and modernize the Veteran experience.

 

 

 

 

Attendee
Room Block

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott for event attendees. Click here to view rates and make your reservation.

Interested in securing a sponsorship or tabletop booth? Contact Mary.Garcia@govtechconnects.com for sponsorship and participation opportunities.

Keynote Speaker

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Dr. Mehmet Oz

Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services*

Keynote Panelists

Lenearo Ashford

Deputy Executive Director, Prosthetics and Biologics, Veterans Health Administration

Chanel Bankston-Carter

Acting Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Mark Baxter

Deputy Executive Director, Infrastructure Operations, Connectivity & Collaboration Services, Office of Information and Technology

Jeff Bishop

Deputy Associate Executive Director, Technology Acquisition Center

Susan Bray-Hall, M.D.

Chief Medical Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs*

Janet Cabeen

Director, Network Development, Office of Integrated Veteran Care, Veterans Health Administration

Robert Catania

Supervisory Procurement Analyst, Technology Acquisition Center

Pedro Catinchi

Contracting Officer, Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Program, National Acquisition Center

Sharon Chang

Director, Federal Supply Schedule, National Acquisition Center

Philip W. Christy

Principal Executive Director and Chief Acquisition Officer for the Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction, and Chief Acquisition Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs

Robert Cunningham

Acting Deputy Chief Information Officer, End User Operations, Office of Information and Technology

Christie Govich

Director of Clinical Capability Management (CCM), Product Delivery Service, Office of Information and Technology*

Katie Hulse

Director, Acquisition Services 3, Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Program, Strategic Acquisition Center

Brian Hendren

Contracting Officer, Integrated Healthcare Transformation, (IHT) 2.0, Strategic Acquisition Center

Kevin Hoffman

Director of Design, Digital Service Delivery, Office of Information and Technology

Charlene Jackson

Program Analyst, Digital Health Systems

Luwanda Jones, Dr. BA.

Acting Chief of Staff, Office of Information & Technology

Curtis Jordan

Acting Executive Director, Acquisitions, Veterans Health Administration

Erika Kelley

Acting Director, Digital Health Office, Finance and Acquisitions

Kendall Krebs

Deputy Chief Information Officer, Infrastructure Operations, Office of Information & Technology

Andrea Lay

Director, Commodities and Services Acquisition Service

Joseph Maletta

Acting Senior Procurement Executive and Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics

Chrystal Martin

Program Manager, Veterans Health Administration, Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Program

Trevor Mason

Contract Specialist, Non-Expendable Program, Strategic Acquisition Center

Matthew McDonnell

Contracting Officer, Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Program, National Acquisition Center

Regina McGregor

Director of Business Development & Small Business Technical Advisor, Strategic Acquisition Center

Kimberly McManus, Ph.D.

Deputy Chief AI Officer, Office of Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs*

Ron Miller, DM

Deputy Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Support, Veterans Health Administration

William Milline

Division Chief, VHA Digital Health Office, Strategic Acquisition Center

Neil Narine, Ed.D.

Program Management Officer, VHA Office of Integrated Veteran Care

Jeffrey Neill

Associate Executive Director, Technology Acquisition Center

Jason Newman

Deputy Director, VHA, Non-Expendable Program (PL&O), Office of Procurement and Logistics

Aldrich Nicols

Acquisition Program Manager Executive, Technology Acquisition Center

Rob Orifici

Executive Director, BAM Portfolio*

Mike Ouslander

Portfolio Director (Acting), BAM*

Randy Padal

Acting Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of Strategic Sourcing, Office of Information & Technology

Christopher D. Parker

Deputy Chief Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisition and Logistics and Construction & Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs

Jeremy Parker

Branch Chief, Supervisory Contracting Officer, Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Program, Veterans Health Administration

Sara Paronish

Program Manager, Office of Integrated Healthcare Transformation 2.0, Veterans Health Administration

Amber Pearson

Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information Security, Acting Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Information and Technology

Marisa Prugsawan

Chief of Staff, Digital Service Delivery, Office of Information & Technology

Kevin Quitmeyer

Director, NAC Supply Chain Management, Denver Logistics Center

Earnest Reed, Dr. BA

Director, Category Management Support Office

Spencer Roberts

Executive Director, Office of Supply Chain, Veterans Health Administration*

Lisa Rosenmerkel

Chief Data Officer and Executive Director, Data Governance and Analytics, Office of Information and Technology*

Laura Scott

Director, VA Community Care Network Contracts, Strategic Acquisition Center

Sarah Scott

Branch Chief, Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Program, Veterans Health Administration

Allen Smith

Supervisory Contracting Officer, IHT 2.0, Strategic Acquisition Center

Joy Smith

Acting Associate Executive Director of the Strategic Acquisition Center, and the National Acquisition Center

Leslie Sofocleous, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Program Management Office, Electronic Health Records Modernization*

Adam Spacht

Director, Compliance & Internal Control Service

Jeffrey Spaeth

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Executive Director, Information Security Operations, Office of Information and Technology

Kurt Tanny

Contracting Officer, IHT 2.0, Strategic Acquisition Center

Paul Tibbits, M.D.

Executive Director, Workforce and Organizational Development, Office of Information and Technology

Adina Torberntsson

Senior Procurement Policy Analyst, General Services Administration*

Angel Stanislaus

Healthcare Environment & Logistics Management (HELM)*

Kurt Tanney

Contracting Officer, Integrated Healthcare Transformation, (IHT) 2.0, Strategic Acquisition Center

Teresa Wilhelm

Program Analyst, NEBC, Digital Health Office

Cherri Waters

Executive Director Health Services, Office of Information and Technology*

Charles Worthington

Chief Technology Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

Check back regularly! Additional speakers will be added as we get closer to the event.

*invited, awaiting confirmation

Agenda

January 7, 2025

7:15 AM: Badge Pick-Up · Continental Breakfast · Networking · Emerging Tech Expo
8:00 AM: Event Begins: Kick-Off Program
Morning: Plenary Sessions – VA TAC · SAC · NAC · VHA · OALC
Morning Break: Networking · Emerging Tech Expo
Midday: Plenary Sessions Continue
12:15-1:30 PM: Lunch · Networking · Emerging Tech Expo
Afternoon: Concurrent Sessions – OI&T · SAC · NAC
Afternoon Break: Networking · Emerging Tech Expo
Late Afternoon: Concurrent Sessions Continue
5:00-7:00 PM: Networking Reception

9:40 – 10:15 AM

Title

Description

January 8, 2025

7:15 AM: Continental Breakfast · Networking · Emerging Tech Expo
8:00 AM: Event Begins: Kick-Off Program
Morning: Concurrent Sessions – VA TAC Fireside Chat · SAC · NAC 
Morning Break: Networking · Emerging Tech Expo
Late Morning: Concurrent Sessions Continue
Midday: Concurrent Sessions – TAC · SAC · NAC
12:15-1:30 PM: Lunch · Networking · Emerging Tech Expo
Afternoon: Concurrent Sessions Continue
4:30 PM: Closing Remarks · Conference Ends

Sponsors

Premier Sponsor

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Tech Transformation Sponsor

Panel Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor – TAC

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Platinum Sponsor – SAC

Platinum Sponsor – NAC

Cornerstone Sponsors

Registration Sponsor

Mission Impact Partner

Emerging Tech Expo Sponsor

Luncheon Sponsors

Innovation Sponsor

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Expo Exhibitors

Breakfast Sponsor

Morning and Afternoon Break Sponsors

Happy Hour Sponsors

Emerging Innovator Sponsors

Community Sponsor

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