Adapt in Action Washington D.C. isn’t a typical industry conference, it’s where strategy, execution, and real‑world impact come together. Purpose‑built for Federal, SLED, and Enterprise security, IT, and risk leaders, we move beyond static compliance, fragmented tools, and manual reporting to deliver the visibility and context required to manage cyber risk at scale.
Across government and industry, organizations are being asked to do more with increasingly complex, distributed technology environments. Adapt in Action is designed for leaders responsible for securing infrastructure, supporting mission‑critical operations, and driving cyber outcomes that stand up to real scrutiny.
Who Should Attend:
• Security Leaders
• Security & IT Managers
• IT Professionals
• Compliance & Risk Officers
If you are responsible for managing cyber risk, meeting regulatory requirements, or advancing Zero Trust initiatives, Adapt in Action D.C. is where strategy becomes execution and visibility becomes control.
Build the clarity, alignment, and confidence needed to protect mission‑critical systems and enterprise operations in an evolving threat landscape.
As CISA refocuses on its core mission, federal leaders face a sharper question, how do you measurably reduce risk with fewer resources against a more capable adversary? In this keynote, Nick Andersen, Acting Director at CISA, will share a mission-first view of what core mission means in practice, and why you cannot defend what you cannot see – making asset visibility the precondition, not a feature, of network defense.
He’ll connect the most urgent challenges facing federal cyber defenders – countering nation-state threats, sustaining readiness under resource constraints, and reducing supply chain risk – to a single operational truth: knowing what is on your network. Attendees will leave with a clearer view of which capabilities most directly reduce risk and build resilience.
Nick Andersen - Acting Director, CISA
Join us as we unveil the next phase of the Axonius platform and demonstrate how we are accelerating action through automation and enforcement to help you mobilize fixes across your environment.
Brian "Stretch" Meyer - Field CTO, Axonius Federal Systems
Kelsey Henry - Field Product Manager, Axonius Federal Systems
This panel explores how agencies are applying automation and AI‑driven analytics to shift from periodic compliance assessments to continuous assurance. Panelists will discuss real‑world lessons learned, architectural considerations, and how, cATO, and operational monitoring converge to reduce risk while accelerating mission delivery.
Chris Cleary - VP, Global Cyber Practice, ManTech
Josh Salmanson - VP Cyber Defense, Leidos
Dr. Justin Ubert - Director Cyber Protection, U.S. Department of Transportation pending approval
Jason Carrier - CISO, SDA Solutions (Moderator)
Breakout Session 1: From Compliance to Continuous Trust: Operationalizing CMMC
Katie Arrington - CIO, IonQ
Nick Summers - Co-Founder and CEO, ComplAi Inc.
Mike Lerner - Account Manager, Axonius Federal Systems
Brian "Stretch" Meyer - Field CTO, Axonius Federal Systems (Moderator)
Location: Columbus Club
Breakout Session 2: In Aggressive Pursuit of True Data Centricity
The Army can’t fight today’s information war with yesterday’s networks. COL Ric Becker challenges government and industry to abandon the “castle and moat” mindset and move to true data centricity—where data is continuously governed, Zero Trust is enforced in real time, and classified and unclassified operations converge to deliver risk‑adaptive access at mission speed.
COL Ric Becker - G-6 and Chief Data Officer, INSCOM
Kenny Cushing - CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, NetCentrics (Moderator)
Breakout Session 3: BOD 26-02
A hands‑on demonstration showing how agencies can operationalize BOD 26‑02 using Axonius capabilities across CAM, SWM, and exposure management to identify, prioritize, and remediate risk.
Dave Klein - Sales Engineer, Axonius Federal Systems
David Morgan - Principal Technical Account Manager, Axonius Federal Systems
Location: Columbus Club
Breakout Session 4: The Evolution, Current State, and Future of the Federal CDM Program
Join Matt House for an inside look at the evolution of the Department of Homeland Security’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program and how it continues to shape the future of Federal cybersecurity. This session will explore how CDM has evolved from foundational asset visibility initiatives into a broader enterprise cybersecurity and risk management strategy supporting today’s rapidly changing threat landscape.
Matt House - Acting Associate Director and Program Manager, CDM, CISA
You can’t protect what you can’t see. Hear how security leaders transitioned from fragmented data sources to integrated solutions that automate gap identification and drive faster, smarter action.
David DiEugenio - CIO, Marine Corps Recruiting Command pending approval
Adam Mikeal - CISO and adjunct professor, Texas A&M University
Kelsey Henry - Field Product Manager, Axonius Federal Systems (Moderator)
Q: I'm attending and I drove to Union Station. Now what?
A: The Union Station Parking Garage is a 24-hour, multi-level parking facility with access available from Massachusetts Avenue, NE – from a ramp on the East side of Union Station as well as behind the station from a ramp on H Street, NE.
Q: Who should attend Axonius Adapt in Action?
A: Security Leaders, Security & IT Managers, IT professionals, and Compliance and Risk Officers
Q: Will Axonius Adapt in Action be held virtually?
A: No, Axonius Adapt in Action is an in-person event.
Q: Is there a cost to attend Axonius Adapt in Action?
A: No, there is no registration fee to attend.
Q: Is there an age restriction to attend Axonius Adapt or Adapt in Action?
A: Yes, you must be 21+ to attend an Axonius event.
Q: How do I become a sponsor?
A: Please contact the sponsorship team at sponsors@axonius.com and request a copy of the prospectus.
Q: Will I receive (Continuing Professional Education) CPE credits if I attend Axonius Adapt in Action?
A: Yes, you will receive CPE credits for attending Axonius Adapt in Action, ensuring you can further your professional development. You can enter your ISC2 number when registering for the event.
Sab Pell is senior director of product marketing at Openform, where her goal is to help people unlock the power of in-person events. Prior to Openform, she led global product marketing teams. Sab Pell is senior director of product marketing at Openform, where her goal is to help people unlock the power of in-person events. Prior to Openform, she led global product marketing teams.
