DATADOG FOR GOVERNMENT
GovSummit 2026 | Washington, DC
Secure your spot at Datadog GovSummit to discover how leading government teams are using observability, security, and real-time intelligence to accelerate innovation and achieve mission success.
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THE DETAILS
Date: Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 Time: 12:30 - 6:00PM
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Technology leaders and practitioners across government, higher education, systems integrators, and FedRAMP®-focused teams.
NETWORK, LEARN & GROW
Connect with industry leaders and peers, explore cutting-edge strategies, and build your skills.
GovSummit is where leaders tackle modernization, security, and compliance head-on — and share what's working today.
Join us at Datadog GovSummit and discover how observability, security, and real-time intelligence can power mission success.
You’ll experience:
- Keynotes and customer-led panels
- Sessions with federal and regulated industry leaders
- Product vision and roadmap tailored for government
- Hands-on demos and learning opportunities
Featured Sessions
Welcome Keynote
Trends and Trajectories: Navigating What’s Next in Government Tech
Closing Keynote
Disruptive Technologies: Examining the Challenges and Opportunities of AI
Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, US Army (Ret.)
Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command & Former Director of National Security Agency
Speakers
Anil "Neil" Chaudhry
Senior Advisor, AI, U.S. Government
U.S. Department of Transportation
Wade Zarriello
Acting Director, Infrastructure & User Services Group
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Lawrence Brem
Federal Manager for Software Development & Support (Computer Scientist), Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT/NCI)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Mauricio Consulo
Head of Solutions Architecture for Global ISV Partners
World Wide Public Sector, AWS
James Bench
Chief Delivery Officer
Capital Technology Group (CTG)
Jennifer Freese
Health Systems Architect, Leidos Federal Healthcare, Inc., Former Deputy Director
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Tony Arcadi
Principal, Arcadi Advisory LLC, Former CIO (retired)
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Heath Anderson
Chief Executive Officer, ROAM FEDERAL, Former CIO (retired)
U.S. Capitol Police
Agenda
Arrival & Registration: Coffee, check-in, and early networking
Opening Remarks
Greg Reeder, Senior Director, Public Sector Marketing, Datadog for Government
Welcome Keynote - Trends & Trajectories: Navigating What’s Next in Government Tech
Yanbing Li, Chief Product Officer, Datadog & Russell “Haj” Ramos, Ginnie Mae
Panel Discussion - Do More with Less: Enabling Efficiency, Visibility, and Cultural Change
James Bench CDO CTG; Heath Anderson CEO ROAM Fed; Tony Arcadi fmr CIO Treasury Dept.
Fireside Chat - From the Front Lines: Driving Mission Outcomes with AI
Anil “Neil” Chaudhry, Sr. Advisor, AI, U.S. Gov’t & Diamond Bishop, Dir. AI, Datadog
Panel Discussion - The Future of Federal Healthcare IT: Modernization in Action
Wade Zarriello Act Dir CMS; Jennifer Freese Leidos fmr. HHS; Jimmy Cesario Fed Dir
Customer Spotlight: Mission-Driven Observability at the National Cancer Institute
Lawrence Brem - Federal Manager, Software Dev & Support, CBIIT/NCI (NIH)
Break & Refreshments
What’s Next for Datadog for Government: FedRAMP High, IL5, and the Future of Unified Visibility
Yrieix Garnier, Vice President of Product, Datadog
Security Talk - Operationalizing Zero Trust: Securing What Matters Across the Stack
Mauricio Consulo, WWPS AWS; David Pope & Greg Reeder, Datadog
Closing Keynote - Disruptive Technologies: Examining the Challenges and Opportunities of AI
Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, US Army (Ret.), Fmr. Cmdr., U.S. Cyber Command & NSA Dir.
Closing Remarks
Joe Bleich - Region Vice President, Federal, Datadog
Networking Reception
Location
Hamilton Hotel, Washington, D.C.
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
RSVP
Thursday, April 16
12:30 PM
By attending this event I acknowledge that I may be exposed to information which the Exhibitor, Datadog, Inc., considers confidential and wishes to limit the disclosure of. I hereby agree to keep such information confidential and to not disclose such information to any third parties. I further represent that I am not employed by a competitor of the Exhibitor and am not attending this Event with the intent to access any such confidential information or gain a competitive advantage for my employer. I hereby give permission to the Exhibitor to use my image, likeness, appearance, voice, and any written or spoken testimonials given by me in connection with the marketing and promotion of this Event and/or any Datadog products or Events.
FAQ
What is Datadog for Government?
Datadog for Government is a FedRAMP®-authorized observability and security platform that provides unified visibility across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Agencies and public sector partners use Datadog to accelerate modernization, strengthen their security posture, and reduce complexity across their IT infrastructure.
Plan your trip
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Who can I contact with questions about this event or registration?
Please reach out to the GovSummit event team at gov@datadoghq.com.
Can I earn CPEs at this event?
Yes. Attendees are eligible to receive Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits for sessions attended during the event. A certificate of completion will be provided to all attendees who qualify. Please make sure to check in at the registration desk and attend the full duration of each session to qualify. For more information, https://carahevents.carahsoft.com/Event/Details/656320-cpe.
Eligibility and Admission
This event is open to public sector employees, contractors, and professionals in regulated industries and attendance is by registration approval only.
What is the dress code?
Business casual is recommended. Uniformed service members are welcome to attend in appropriate duty attire.
By attending this event I acknowledge that I may be exposed to information which the Exhibitor, Datadog, Inc., considers confidential and wishes to limit the disclosure of. I hereby agree to keep such information confidential and to not disclose such information to any third parties. I further represent that I am not employed by a competitor of the Exhibitor and am not attending this Event with the intent to access any such confidential information or gain a competitive advantage for my employer. I hereby give permission to the Exhibitor to use my image, likeness, appearance, voice, and any written or spoken testimonials given by me in connection with the marketing and promotion of this Event and/or any Datadog products or Events.