2027 and Beyond: The CTO Playbook for the Top Tech Trends
Speakers:
Thales TCT CTO Office
Description:
In a technology landscape crowded with buzzwords and rapid innovation, distinguishing real advancements from passing hype has become a critical challenge for federal agencies. Beyond tracking trends, agencies need clear, mission‑aligned guidance on which emerging technologies truly matter, how they fit within federal requirements, and how they shape both current and future cybersecurity strategies.
Join us to explore the Thales TCT CTO Playbook—a practical, forward‑looking framework designed to help federal leaders evaluate new technologies and understand their true cybersecurity impact. During this session, experts from the Thales TCT CTO Office will break down the top five technology trends expected to define the federal security agenda in the year ahead:
- Quantum‑Resistant Security
- AI Security
- Zero Trust
- Edge Security
- Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Attendees will gain clear, actionable guidance from the CTO Playbook to cut through the noise, prioritize what matters most, and confidently navigate the innovations driving secure and resilient federal systems in 2026 and beyond.
PQ-ZT Workshop
Speakers:
Thales TCT CTO Office
Description:
As federal agencies advance their Zero Trust architectures, one critical element is quickly coming into focus: the urgent transition to quantum‑safe cryptography. New federal mandates require replacing legacy encryption with NIST‑approved post‑quantum cryptography to protect sensitive data from emerging quantum threats.
Attend this session to learn what it truly takes to achieve quantum‑resistant security within a Zero Trust architecture. You’ll get clear, practical guidance on how PQC migration fits into Zero Trust and what steps agencies should take now to prepare.
Key topics include:
- How to inventory and assess current cryptography
- Prioritizing systems and data for PQC migration
- Leveraging federal guidance and addressing requirements
- Implementing crypto‑agile solutions across zero trust pillars
Walk away with a focused, actionable roadmap to help your agency start its journey toward quantum‑resistant security within a Zero Trust framework.
AI Security Workshop
Speakers:
Thales TCT CTO Office
Description:
Federal agencies are rapidly adopting AI to strengthen missions, improve decision-making, and boost efficiency. But with these advancements come new security, compliance, and data protection challenges that must be addressed from the start.
Join the Thales TCT CTO Office for an interactive workshop focused on how agencies can deploy AI confidently while meeting strict security, regulatory, and mission‑assurance requirements.
In this session, we’ll explore:
- The most pressing AI risks facing federal environments
- Aligning AI initiatives with Zero Trust and federal cybersecurity mandates
- How to enable innovation without compromising compliance
You’ll leave with practical insights, real‑world considerations, and a clearer path to adopting AI securely and responsibly across your agency.