CDAO Government 2026 returns to Washington, D.C. on September 22 and 23 for its 14th edition, bringing senior data, analytics, AI, and digital transformation leaders from across the U.S. public sector together to examine how government organizations are turning emerging technology into measurable operational impact. The conference is organized by Corinium Global Intelligence.
Key Highlights
- CDAO Government 2026 marks the event’s 14th edition, held September 22 and 23 in Washington, D.C.
- Confirmed speakers include leaders from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of State, the FDA, the State of Maryland, New York State Department of Health, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and ATF
- Key themes include operationalizing agentic AI, strengthening data governance, and modernizing legacy infrastructure
- The program is built for Chief Data Officers, Chief AI Officers, CIOs, CTOs, and senior government decision makers
- Registration is open at the official CDAO Government site
Moving Beyond AI Experimentation
As agencies navigate rapid technological change, rising demands for efficiency, and shifting expectations for public services, CDAO Government provides a forum for leaders responsible for data strategy, AI adoption, digital modernization, and enterprise transformation across federal, state, and local government. The 2026 agenda is explicit about the gap it is trying to close: most government AI programs are still stuck in pilot mode, and the conference is designed around what it actually takes to operationalize them.
That shift from experimentation to scaled deployment mirrors a broader trend TCB has tracked across agentic AI adoption in the private sector, where organizations are wrestling with similar questions about governance, accountability, and infrastructure readiness before autonomous systems can be trusted with real decisions.
Case Studies From Federal, State, and Local Government
Over two days, the conference will feature practical insight, real world case studies, and implementation strategies from government leaders working to operationalize AI, strengthen data governance, modernize digital infrastructure, and build trusted data ecosystems that support better decision making and improved outcomes. The 2026 program features leaders from organizations including the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of State, the Food and Drug Administration, the State of Maryland, the New York State Department of Health, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and the ATF, among others.
The mix of agencies on the agenda reflects how broadly data and AI modernization now cuts across government. A federal health regulator, a state health department, a space agency research center, and a law enforcement bureau are all wrestling with versions of the same problem: legacy systems that were never designed to share data, feed AI models, or support real time citizen services. CDAO Government is structured around the idea that these agencies, despite covering very different missions, are converging on the same set of infrastructure and governance decisions.
The 2026 Themes
Key themes for 2026 include operationalizing AI and agentic AI across government, strengthening data governance, quality, and interoperability, modernizing digital infrastructure and legacy systems, scaling AI securely and responsibly, enabling cross agency collaboration through trusted data environments, building workforce readiness for the AI era, and improving citizen services through data driven decision making.
The agenda will explore how government leaders are moving beyond AI experimentation to build scalable capabilities, including discussions on AI readiness, enterprise data platforms, responsible AI adoption, digital transformation, and the future of data driven public services. Data governance features prominently, echoing the same trust and provenance questions that have shaped recent U.S. regulatory frameworks for emerging technology sectors more broadly.
Who Should Attend
Designed for Chief Data Officers, Chief AI Officers, CIOs, CTOs, digital transformation executives, program leaders, and senior government decision makers, CDAO Government 2026 creates a collaborative environment for exchanging ideas, sharing lessons learned, and advancing the future of public sector innovation.
Registration and Contact
Registration for CDAO Government 2026 is now open. The conference takes place September 22 and 23, 2026, in Washington, D.C. For more information and to register, visit the official site. Press inquiries can be directed to inquiries@coriniumintel.com.
Press Release, Corinium Global Intelligence
