About this Event
What’s Next: VA Roadshow – Denver Tech Center, Denver, CO
January 7-8, 2026 | 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, Connectivity & Collaboration Services, 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, Director, Federal Supply Schedule, National Acquisition Center
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, Acting Deputy Chief Information Officer, End User Operations, Office of Information and Technology
Katie Hulse, 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
Kevin Hoffman, Director of Design, Digital Service Delivery, Office of Information and Technology
Charlene Jackson, Program Analyst, Digital Health Systems
Luwanda Jones, Dr. BA., Acting Chief of Staff, Office of Information & Technology
Erika Kelley, Acting Director, Digital Health Office, Finance and Acquisitions
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)
Trevor Mason, Contracting Officer, Non-Expendable Medical Equipment (NX) Catalog, Veterans Health Administration
Regina McGregor, Director of Business Development & Small Business Technical Advisor, Strategic Acquisition Center
Ronald Miller, DM, Deputy Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Support
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
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, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information Security, Acting Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Information and Technology
Marisa Prugsawan, Chief of Staff, Digital Service Delivery, Office of Information and Technology
Kevin Quitmeyer, Director, NAC Supply Chain Management, Denver Logistics Center
Earnest Reed, Dr. BA, Director, Category Management Support Office
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, Office of Information and Technology
Adina Torberntsson, Senior Procurement Policy Analyst, General Services Administration*
Teresa Wilhelm, Program Analyst, NEBC, Digital Health Office
Charles Worthington, Chief Technology Officer and Chief AI Officer, Office of Information and Technology
*invited, awaiting agency approval
Check back regularly! Additional speakers will be added as we get closer to the event.
Event Agenda
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
· 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 in Partnership with Melinda Pitchford & Eric Gonzales
Thursday, January 8, 2026
· 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 [email protected]
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.
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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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 South Syracuse Street, Denver, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 1382.27
