Denver Tech Center, Denver, CO | November 18–19, 2025
Marriott Denver Tech Center
Denver Tech Center, Denver, CO
November 18–19, 2025
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.
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.
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.
Interested in securing a sponsorship or tabletop booth? Contact Mary.Garcia@govtechconnects.
Agenda
November 18, 2025
9:40 – 10:15 AM
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November 19, 2025
9:40 – 10:15 AM
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Keynote Speaker

Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services*
Keynote Panelists

Barclay Butler, Ph.D.
Deputy Commissioner for Operations and Chief Operating Officer, Food and Drug Administration

Jesus Caban, Ph.D.
Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Defense Health Agency

Jennifer Johnson
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Acquisitions and Senior Procurement Executive, Department of Health and Human Services

Jennifer Layden, MD, Ph.D.
Director, Office of Public Health Data, Science and Technology, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Kameke Mitchell
Director, Procurement Strategic Operations, NASA

Jeffrey Neill
Associate Executive Director, Technology Acquisition Center, Department of Veterans Affairs

Patrick Newbold
CIO and Director for the Office of Information Technology, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Lisa Rosenmerkel
Chief Data Officer, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs

Scott Simpson
Strategic Change Advisor and Coach, General Services Administration

Alastair Thomson
Acting Chief Data Officer, ARPA-H, Department of Health and Human Services

Jim Traficant
Chief of Staff, Food and Drug Administration*

Christopher Wallace
Chief of Cybersecurity, PEO Defense Healthcare Management Systems, Defense Health Agency
*invited, awaiting confirmation
Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor – TAC

Platinum Sponsor – SAC
Platinum Sponsor – NAC
Cornerstone Sponsors


WiFi Sponsor
Emerging Tech Expo Sponsor

Luncheon Sponsor

Innovation Sponsor

Expo Exhibitors


Morning and Afternoon Break Sponsors


Happy Hour Sponsor

Emerging Innovator Sponsor
Community Sponsor
