CDAO Defense & Security 2026 brings together senior defense, intelligence, and national security leaders to advance data‑driven decision‑making across the mission. This year’s event centers on accelerating the adoption of AI, strengthening cybersecurity, and improving data governance to ensure ethical, secure, and operationally relevant use of emerging technologies across the force. Attendees will engage with experts shaping how data and analytics enable mission readiness, support tactical and strategic outcomes, and deliver innovation at speed.
As part of Day 2, which highlights transitioning innovative capabilities to the field, we are pleased to include a representative from the Army FUZE portfolio—Zeke Topolosky, Program Manager for the Army FUZE SBIR|STTR portfolio—who will offer insights into how FUZE accelerates new technologies from discovery to deployment.