What’s Next: VA Roadshow – VA TAC, SAC, NAC, OI&T

What’s Next: VA Roadshow – Denver Tech Center, Denver, CO

November 18–19, 2025 | Marriott Denver Tech Center

The GovTech Connects What’s Next: VA Roadshow is heading to Denver, Colorado!

This high-impact, 2-day summit will bring together Senior Executive Leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC), Technology Acquisition Center (TAC), Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC), National Acquisition Center (NAC), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Program Management Office (PMO), and the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) for a powerful exchange of ideas, strategies, emerging priorities, initiatives, and FY26 Opportunities.

Featured Breakout Sessions with TAC and OIT – Join VA change agents, technologists, acquisition leaders, and healthcare innovators to explore the future of digital transformation, mission-driven innovation, and strategic sourcing. From Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Analytics to Robotic Process Automation and Cyber Resilient Architectures, discover how emerging technologies are driving efficiency, strengthening security, and transforming outcomes across the VA enterprise.

Invited Organizations Include:

• Infrastructure Operations Service
• Office of the Chief Technology Officer
• Product Delivery Service
• Office of Strategic Sourcing
• Health Services Portfolio
• Office of Information Security
• End User Services

Featured Breakout Sessions with SAC, NAC, and VHA – Dive into enterprise-wide acquisitions that power VHA’s mission, from critical healthcare supplies, Prosthetics, High-Tech Medical Equipment to essential services including the Community Care Network, Veterans Crisis Line, and Telehealth services. These sessions will spotlight how cutting-edge technologies, bold acquisitions, and collaborative partnerships are transforming the delivery of care and services for our nation’s Veterans.

Invited Organizations Include:

• Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) 2.0
• Digital Health
• Community Care Network (CCN)
• Prosthetics & Biologics
• Commodity and Services Acquisition Service
• Non-Expendable Medical Equipment Catalog
• NAC Federal Supply Schedules

Featured Speakers

Chanel Bankston-Carter, Acting Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization*

Mark Baxter, Deputy Executive Director, Infrastructure Operations, Office of Information and Technology

Jeff Bishop, Deputy Associate Executive Director, Technology Acquisition Center

Nathan Bradley, Director of Acquisition Services, NAC Federal Supply Schedules

Janet Cabeen, Director, Network Development, Office of Integrated Veteran Care, Veterans Health Administration

Sharon Chang, Deputy Director, Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics*

Philip W. Christy, Principal Executive Director and Chief Acquisition Officer, for the Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction, and Chief Acquisition Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs*

Christine Corum, Industrial Engineer, VA Center for Applied Systems Engineering, Clinical Partnerships in Healthcare Transformation, Veterans Health Administration

Robert Cunningham, Executive Director, Enterprise Command Operations, Office of Information and Technology

Katie Helse, Director, Acquisition Services 3, Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Program, Strategic Acquisition Center

Brian Hendren, Contracting Officer, Integrated Healthcare Transformation, (IHT) 2.0, Strategic Acquisition Center

Luwanda Jones, Dr. BA., Acting Chief of Staff, Office of Information & Technology

Curtis Jordan, Acting Executive Director, Acquisitions, Veterans Health Administration*

Kendall Krebs, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Infrastructure Operations, Office of Information & Technology

Andrea Lay, Director, Commodities and Services Acquisition Service

Joseph Maletta, Acting Senior Procurement Executive and Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics*

Tess Marcial, Deputy Program Manager, Non-Expendable Medical Equipment Catalog, Veterans Health Administration

Crystal Martin, Program Manager, Veterans Health Administration, Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV)

Regina McGregor, Director of Business Development & Small Business Technical Advisor, Strategic Acquisition Center

William Milline, Division Chief, VHA Digital Health Office, Strategic Acquisition Center

Neil Narine, Ed.D., Program Management Officer, VHA Office of Integrated Veteran Care

Jeffrey Neill, Associate Executive Director, Technology Acquisition Center

Aldrich Nicols, Acquisition Program Manager Executive, Technology Acquisition Center

Dave Nostrant, Division Director Procurement Service E, Technology Acquisition Center*

Randy Padal, Acting Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of Strategic Sourcing, Office of Information & Technology

Christopher D. Parker, Deputy Chief Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisition and Logistics and Construction & Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs*

Jeremy Parker, Branch Chief, Supervisory Contracting Officer, Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Program, Veterans Health Administration

Sara Paronish, Program Manager, Office of Integrated Healthcare Transformation 2.0, Veterans Health Administration

Amber Pearson, Executive Director, Information Security Policy and Strategy, Office of Information and Technology

Kevin Quitmeyer, Director, NAC Supply Chain Management, Denver Logistics Center

Chuck Ross, Director, Procurement Service D, Technology Acquisition Center

Laura Scott, Director, VA Community Care Network Contracts, Strategic Acquisition Center

Sarah Scott, Branch Chief, Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Program, Veterans Health Administration

Joy Smith, Acting Associate Executive Director of the Strategic Acquisition Center, and the National Acquisition Center

Adam Spacht, Director, Compliance & Internal Control Service

Jeffrey Spaeth, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Executive Director, Information Security Operations, Office of Information and Technology

Paul Tibbits, M.D., Executive Director, Workforce and Organizational Development, Executive Director, OIT Electronic Health Records Modernization Integration, Office of Information and Technology

Sara Vickroy, Director of Acquisition Services (Acting), Non-Expendable Medical Equipment (NX) Catalog, Veterans Health Administration

*invited, awaiting agency approval

Check back regularly! Additional speakers will be added as we get closer to the event.

Event Agenda

Tuesday, November 18

· 7:15 AM: Badge Pick-Up · Continental Breakfast · Networking · Emerging Tech Expo

· 8:00 AM: Event Begins: Kick-Off Program

· Morning: Plenary Sessions – VA TAC · SAC · NAC · VHA · OALC

· Morning Break: Networking · Emerging Tech Expo

· Midday: Plenary Sessions Continue

· 12:15 – 1:30 PM: Lunch · Networking · Emerging Tech Expo

· Afternoon: Concurrent Sessions – OI&T · SAC · NAC

· Afternoon Break: Networking ·Emerging Tech Expo

· Late Afternoon: Concurrent Sessions Continue

· 5:00 – 7:00 PM: Networking Reception

Wednesday, November 19

· 7:15: Continental Breakfast · Networking · Emerging Tech Expo

· 8:00 AM: Event Begins: Kick-Off Program

· Morning: Concurrent Sessions – VA TAC Fireside Chat · SAC · NAC

· Late Morning: Concurrent Sessions Continue

· Morning Break: Networking · Emerging Tech Expo

· Midday: Concurrent Sessions – TAC · SAC · NAC

· 12:15 – 1:30 PM: Lunch · Networking · Emerging Tech Expo

· Afternoon: Concurrent Sessions Continue

· 4:30 PM: Closing Remarks · Conference Ends

Event Highlights

Leadership Keynotes & Executive Panels – Gain firsthand insight into the VA’s evolving strategy, roadmap, and upcoming initiatives.

FY26 Acquisition Forecast – Targeted sessions hosted by TAC, SAC, and NAC, offering a forward look at key industry opportunities.

Focused VA Opportunities – Pre-Solicitation & Reverse Industry Day – Participate in Reverse Industry Day sessions, industry one-on-one engagements, and share solutions on key topics of interest with TAC, SAC, NAC, VHA and OI&T leadership.

Emerging Tech in Action Expo – Experience cutting-edge innovations in AI, ML, Robotics, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Critical Healthcare Supplies, Prosthetics, High-Tech Medical Equipment, and Telehealth Services showcasing solutions that can power VA’s mission and modernize the Veteran experience. Interested in securing a table-top booth at the Emerging Tech in Action Expo, reach out to Mary.Garcia@govtechconnects.com

Whether you're a tech innovator, mission enabler, or acquisition partner, this is your opportunity to connect directly with the people shaping VA’s future.

This event is CLOSED to the Media and Press.

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities and participating in the Emerging Tech Expo for this event? Reach out to Mary.Garcia@govtechconnects.com

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The registration fee includes continental breakfasts, full lunches, morning and afternoon refreshments, access to the networking happy hour reception, emerging tech expo exhibits, and WiFi.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott for event attendees. Click here to view rates and make your reservation.