Podcast Overview
<p><span>These podcasts are recordings of online events. These events are a must-attend opportunity for industry partners and federal agencies to explore and address the transformative shifts reshaping our public sector landscape. With a focus on evolving acquisition strategies, innovative contracting approaches, and the integration of artificial intelligence and automation solutions to drive cost efficiency, participants will gain invaluable insights on aligning with emerging funding programs and impactful initiatives. Join us to navigate these dynamic changes together and build stronger, more collaborative partnerships that meet today’s challenges head-on.</span></p> <p><strong>Event topics include:</strong></p> <p><span>Acquisition Strategies and the Changing Landscape<br /></span><span>AI, Intelligent Automation, and Digital Transformation<br /></span><span>Impact – Delivering Measurable Results</span></p>
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Recent Episodes
June 4, 2026
A Candid Conversation with Ryan Connell of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office
What happens when one of the Department of War's key acquisition leaders sits down to discuss how AI, data, and digital transformation are reshaping mission delivery? In this episode of OrangeSlices, we bring you a candid conversation with Ryan Connell, Head of Procurement for the Department of War's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). Ryan shares perspectives on acquisition execution, procurement innovation, commercial buying strategies, and the challenges of delivering technology at the speed of mission. Guiding the discussion is Blake Harvey, President of Red Team Consulting, who draws out practical insights and real-world perspectives that matter to government and industry leaders alike. Whether you're supporting defense customers, tracking CDAO priorities, preparing for upcoming opportunities, or simply trying to understand where federal acquisition is headed in the age of AI, this is a conversation worth your time. A special thank you to our sponsor, ISI. Supporting more than 900 defense contractors, ISI helps organizations navigate CMMC and NIST compliance, security clearances, FSO services, and managed IT and cybersecurity needs. Learn more at OrangeSlices' dedicated CMMC resource center. Now, sit back and enjoy this timely discussion with Ryan Connell from the Department of War's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office. To connect with Ryan, follow him on LinkedIn here.
April 24, 2026
Modernizing Acquisition in Motion. GSA, Air Force, Commerce, DOT FRA, & USDA Leaders on Strategy and Delivery
The pressure on federal acquisition isn’t coming from one place. It’s coming from everywhere at once. Mission demands, budget realities, technology shifts, and rising expectations around speed, efficiency, and outcomes. In this session of Engage. Driving Federal Change. Acquisition & Procurement, we bring together leaders who are not just responding to that pressure, they’re helping define how acquisition and operations evolve across government. This is a grounded conversation. It gets into what it actually takes to align strategy with execution, how agencies are approaching modernization in practice, and where real progress is being made. You’ll hear from: Kyra Stewart, General Services Administration, Director of the IT Vendor Management Office Theresa Terry, Department of the Air Force, Director of Enterprise Performance Trevor Wagner, Department of Commerce, Director of The LAB Josh Jordan, Federal Railroad Administration, Director of Acquisition Todd Lennox, USDA Rural Development, Deputy Director and Chief of Contracting Office The discussion is moderated by Krystn Macomber, Founder and CEO of Summit Strategy. Krystn leads a win studio focused on helping GovCon organizations actually compete and win, and she brings a level of clarity and execution that keeps this conversation grounded in what it really takes to perform. If you’re working in or around federal acquisition, this is a conversation that gives you a real look at how decisions are being made and how progress is actually happening. Listen in to hear how experienced leaders are navigating complexity, driving change, and keeping mission delivery moving forward.
April 10, 2026
Modernizing Without Disruption. Ad Hoc and GSA, DOT, & US Army Leaders on Balancing Mission and Innovation
Transformation is not waiting for permission. It is already underway across federal agencies, reshaping how missions are executed, how systems are built, and how outcomes are delivered. In this session of Engage. Leading Change. Federal Technology Operational Excellence, we bring together a group of federal and industry leaders who are not just talking about transformation, they are actively driving it inside some of the most complex and high-stakes environments in government. This conversation goes beyond theory. It gets into what it actually takes to modernize while maintaining performance, how to scale innovation inside constrained systems, and where leadership makes the difference between progress and friction. You will hear from: Kris Saling, Chief Technology Advisor and Strategy Lead for US Army Manpower and Reserve Affairs Dr. Justin Ubert, Chief of Cybersecurity and Operations at the DOT Federal Transit Administration Tamika Spencer, Business Management Division Director at GSA Sophie Myers, Vice President of Veterans Affairs at Ad Hoc and former VA Veterans Experience Services Portfolio leader Moderated by Greg Gershman, Co-Founder and CEO of Ad Hoc, this discussion brings a grounded, real-world perspective on what it takes to lead change across government today. If you are navigating modernization, scaling digital services, or trying to balance innovation with operational stability, this session offers practical insights from leaders doing that work right now. Watch the full conversation to hear how transformation is actually being delivered across federal agencies, and what it takes to lead it effectively.
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- What is Engage?
<p><span>These podcasts are recordings of online events. These events are a must-attend opportunity for industry partners and federal agencies to explore and address the transformative shifts reshaping our public sector landscape. With a focus on evolving acquisition strategies, innovative contracting approaches, and the integration of artificial intelligence and automation solutions to drive cost efficiency, participants will gain invaluable insights on aligning with emerging funding programs and impactful initiatives. Join us to navigate these dynamic changes together and build stronger, more collaborative partnerships that meet today’s challenges head-on.</span></p> <p><strong>Event topics include:</strong></p> <p><span>Acquisition Strategies and the Changing Landscape<br /></span><span>AI, Intelligent Automation, and Digital Transformation<br /></span><span>Impact – Delivering Measurable Results</span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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