FDA FedFocus Showcase '26

GOVTECH CONNECTS

Priorities, Initiatives, and Opportunities for FY26 and Beyond

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

Join us on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, for the FDA FedFocus Showcase '26: Priorities, Initiatives, and Opportunities for FY26 and Beyond, spotlighting the transformative initiatives driving the agency forward and the teams making that progress possible.Bringing together senior FDA leadership, the event will create a unique platform for strategic dialogue and collaboration. It will offer an opportunity for leaders across the agency to share perspectives on modernization, operational excellence, and the future of FDA services.The program will feature a Fireside Chat and three panel discussions focused on key mission and operational prioritiesFireside Chat<ul><li>Melanie Keller, Deputy Commissioner for Operations and Chief Operating Officer</li><li>Moderator, Susan Sharer, GovTech Connects</li></ul>Shared Services and Business Transformation Panel – This panel will highlight the rollout of the shared services model, business transformation efforts, organizational evolution, and initiatives focused on improving efficiency, service delivery, and enterprise collaboration across the agency.<ul><li>Tiffany Branch, J.D., Director, Office of Management and Enterprise Services</li></ul><ul><li>Chantal Dawson, Chief Talent Officer, Office of Talent Solutions and Office of Human Capital Management</li><li>Benjamin Moncarz, Chief Financial Officer, Office of Finance, Budget, and Acquisitions</li><li>Jennifer Wade, Associate Director for Enterprise Solutions, Immediate Office of the Chief Operating Officer</li><li>Moderator, Melissa Shea, Principal Deputy, Chief Operating Officer*</li></ul>FDA CIO Technology Panel – This panel will focus on technology modernization, digital transformation, cybersecurity, data strategy, and enterprise IT initiatives that are enabling the FDA to modernize operations and better support its public health mission.<ul><li>Leah Buckley, Acting Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Digital Transformation</li><li>Danea Gaines, Acquisition Project Manager, Office of Business and Customer Assurance, Office of Digital Transformation</li><li>Sridhar Mantha, Acting Chief Information Officer, Office of Digital Transformation</li><li>Moderator: Andreas Schick, Director of Data Science, ML, AI Development, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research</li></ul>Acquisition Mission Strategy Panel – This panel will explore acquisition priorities, procurement strategy, industry engagement, and how acquisition planning and innovation support mission delivery and future agency needs.<ul><li>Leonard Grant, Head of Contracting Activity and Director, Office of Acquisitions &amp; Grants Services</li><li>Michael Gleeson, Acting Deputy for Enterprise Solutions, Mission Strategy</li><li>Kimberly Pendleton, Procurement Officer, Division of Grants</li><li>Moderator: Barclay Butler, Ph.D., Deputy Commissioner for Operations and Chief Operating Officer*</li></ul>*invited, awaiting final approvalTogether, these panels will provide attendees with insight into FDA’s FY26 priorities, strategic initiatives, and opportunities for collaboration moving forward.THIS EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PRESS AND MEDIAInterested in Sponsorship Opportunities for this event? Reach out to Mary.Garcia@govtechconnects.comLink to GTC Privacy Statement: https://www.govtechconnects.com/privacy-policy/

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