As government agencies accelerate digital transformation, technology leadership is critical to shaping secure, modern and responsive public services. Nearly 80 percent of agencies still rely on aging infrastructure, creating urgency as cyber threats grow and expectations for speed, equity and transparency rise. Leaders are modernizing legacy systems, strengthening cyber defenses and setting strategies for responsible AI adoption to meet these demands. This conversation will highlight how federal technology leaders are advancing zero trust security, aligning IT investments with mission outcomes and preparing their workforces for AI and other emerging capabilities. Speakers will share strategies for balancing limited resources with operational demands, building effective public private partnerships and ensuring that innovation strengthens both accountability and public trust.