Experience

Innovate Federal.

Thursday | November 6th, 2025
Reston, VA

Innovate Federal Summit is an invitation-only, one-day cybersecurity education event for CISOs and cybersecurity executives in the federal sector.

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Learn, collaborate, and network with fellow CISOs and security executives in the federal sector.

Federal Cybersecurity Starts Here.

Cybersecurity is the primary priority shaping the future of federal defense and modernization. Innovate Federal will deliver strategies that empower agencies to strengthen resilience, adopt zero trust frameworks, and navigate emerging technologies with confidence. Federal leaders will come together in Reston to connect with peers, learn from experts, and collaborate on solutions that move missions forward.

Why Attend Innovate Federal?

Government Panels

Gain unique insights from government experts as they discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and its impact on various sectors.

Hear directly from senior government cybersecurity leaders as they unpack evolving threats, interagency strategies, and the future of national cyber defense.

Peer Discussions

Dive deep into topics such as DevSecOps in AI, cloud security and compliance, with your peers in both the public and federal sector.

Engage in candid, closed-door conversations with fellow CISOs and cybersecurity leaders on emerging trends, operational challenges, and strategic priorities shaping the future of security.

Interactive Sessions

Get hands-on with cutting-edge technologies and solutions showcased by our sponsors and see firsthand how they can enhance your security practices.  

Explore practical demonstrations of emerging technologies from trusted solution providers — with a focus on applicability to federal environments and zero trust architectures.

Event Program & Schedule

Thursday | November 6, 2025

7:45am - 8:30am
8:45am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:55pm
1:00pm - 2:25pm
4:50pm - 5:10pm
2:45pm - 4:45pm
5:10pm - 7:00pm
CISO Peer Breakout Sessions
Lunch
Education General Session
CISO Closing Panel & Raffles
CISO Networking & Cocktails
Attendee Check In & Breakfast
Sponsor Expo & One-on-one Meetings


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Education Sessions.

Our Education Session topics are selected by leading CISOs and presented by subject matter experts. Sessions are vendor agnostic and discuss emerging strategies, with a focus on techniques and solutions to everyday challenges in cybersecurity. With a wide variety of topics and education, Innovate provides the new standard for cybersecurity education.