GovSummit 2026
Cisco and Splunk: AI for Government Resilience
AI is reshaping how government agencies operate by accelerating modernization. Join leaders from Splunk and Cisco, as they share how combining deep network intelligence with real-time security and analytics helps agencies build digital resilience across complex, distributed environments.
Bill Rowan, VP of Sales, Splunk
Gary DePreta, SVP of Sales, Cisco
Trusted AI at Scale
Agencies need AI-ready data with automated security and observability to break down siloes and keep pace with rising compliance demands. In an era where AI is already reshaping operations, a new level of digital resilience is required. See how we’re partnering with you in this era.
Kamal Hathi, SVP and GM, Splunk
Empowering agencies and agents in the AI era
Agencies need a modern platform for government resilience — one that puts your data to work, enhances productivity, and builds trust in AI. Explore our latest innovations designed to help you achieve your missions faster, smarter, and with confidence.
David Dalling, GVP of Security Strategy, Splunk
Cybersecurity is Patient Safety – Building Resilience at the IHS
Join IHS as they share how they protect 2.6 million lives across 574 tribes. Learn how the IHS balances complex legacy infrastructure with AI integration, fosters a culture of collective responsibility, and leverages real-time visibility to transform security.
Grace Hermoso, Solutions Engineer, Splunk
Benjamin Koshy, CISO, Indian Health Services
Solomon Wilson, Branch Chief Information Security/Cybersecurity PMO, Indian Health Services
Predicting Cybersecurity Fraud: Insights from Domain Registration Trends
Real-world events shape how and when attackers strike. Adversaries begin preparing infrastructure long before attacks hit dashboards. Learn how to rethink threat intelligence and stop attacks before they happen.
Mick Baccio, Global Security Advisor, Foundation AI
Lauren Stemler, AI Security Researcher, Cisco
AI, Fraud, and the Future of Government Cyber Resilience
Join leaders from the U.S. Department of State, Simplex Solutions, and Merlin Group for a forward-looking discussion on how AI and advanced analytics are reshaping the fight against fraud.Learn how to build an AI-powered approach to fraud prevention.
Tina Carkhuff, Sales Business Development Manager, Splunk
Bob Costello, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Merlin Group
Manuel Medrano, Director, GSOC, Department of State
Chad Smith, Founder, Simplex Solutions
From FBI Breaches to AI Frontiers: Securing the High Stakes World of Government
Whether you’re defending a SOC, managing agency risk, or just want to hear how a Marine outsmarted the feds to make them safer, this session is for you. Gain practical insights into managing risk, safeguarding systems, and enabling responsible AI adoption.
Bryan Seely, World-famous hacker, author, and former U.S. Marine
Achieving End-to-End Visibility: ThousandEyes Solutions for Government Networks
Join us to learn how ThousandEyes empowers government IT teams with real time, end-to-end visibility into network health, application performance, and critical user experiences. Discover practical use cases and strategies for leveraging ThousandEyes.
Jason Warfield, Head of Solutions and Adoption Engineering, Cisco
Modernizing Security Operations: Structuring Cyber Data for Better Threat Detection and Response
Explore how agencies are breaking down silos and modernizing SIEM operations. Learn best practices for structuring cyber data pipelines and leveraging Cisco and Splunk to improve threat detection, compliance, and digital resilience.
Bart Larango, Strategic Industry Advisor, Federal Government, Cisco
Joseph Perrino, Chief of Data Platforms, CIA
Securing Distributed Networks with Cisco Secure Access for Government
Discover how Cisco Secure Access transforms secure connectivity for the modern enterprise by delivering seamless, zero trust access from anywhere to any app. Join us to explore how Cisco Secure Access reduces risk, boosts productivity, and accelerates your security journey.
Ryan Shaffer, Technical Systems Architect, Cybersecurity, Cisco
Leveraging Cloud and Data Fabric Architectures to Secure at Scale
Discover how deploying Splunk as a Service drives cloud modernization and helps agencies unify telemetry, automate compliance, and meet evolving national security mandates. Hear how our integrated solutions support zero trust, regulatory requirements, and digital resilience.
Luis Rivas, Chief, Cyber Data Platform, Department of War
Melissa Andrews, Director, Solutions Engineer, Cisco
Jay James, Cybersecurity Operations Manager, Auburn University
AI-Driven Public Sector Defense and Fraud Prevention
Examine how AI and machine learning are transforming fraud prevention and cyber defense. See how agencies leverage Splunk's AI and Cisco's deep network intelligence to automate detection, triage incidents, and protect public trust.
Chris Perkins, Solutions Engineer, Cisco
Chad Smith, Founder, Simplex Solutions
Modernizing Government Networks: Simple, Secure, and Scalable Solutions with Meraki
Explore how Meraki’s advanced cloud-based solutions transform government operations by enhancing network security, scalability, and management efficiency. Discover the integration of AI-driven analytics to optimize performance and support informed decision-making.
Corey Wright, Networking Account Executive, Cisco
Smarter Service Delivery: AI-Powered Automation for Federal Success
This session showcases real-world success stories that demonstrate how intelligent automated solutions are driving efficiency and resilience in government IT operations. Join us to learn how your agency can achieve value modernization.
Jesse Reed, VP, Customer Experience, Cisco
Maintaining Data Resilience and Proactive Operations
Explore how Cisco and Splunk observability, agentic AI, and automated workflows empower teams to proactively optimize telemetry, predict issues, and ensure resilience for mission-critical services.
John Quinn, Field CTO, Splunk
Brad Welsh, APM Program Manager, State of Indiana
Mike Dehaan, CTO, Mississippi Department of Revenue
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Director Risk Management and Data Protection,
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Splunk Inc.
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Director Risk Management and Data Protection,
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Splunk Inc.
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Director Risk Management and Data Protection,
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Splunk Inc.
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Director Risk Management and Data Protection,
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Splunk Inc.
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Director Risk Management and Data Protection,
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Splunk Inc.
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Director Risk Management and Data Protection,
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Splunk Inc.
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