Carahsoft | Marcantonio Global
ICAM Summit 2026
Identity · Credential · Access Management
Defense Innovation · Quantum Threat Landscape · Critical Infrastructure
- When
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Program: 1:30 – 5:30 PM EDT
- Networking happy hour: 5:30 – 6:30 PM EDT
- Where
- Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center · Training Room 1E · Reston, VA
Identity has become the foundation of modern cybersecurity. As agencies prepare for emerging quantum threats and evolving mission requirements, strengthening Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM) strategies has never been more critical. Join Carahsoft and Marcantonio Global for the ICAM Summit 2026 — an exclusive executive forum bringing together Federal cybersecurity leaders, defense innovators, and industry experts to examine the future of identity security across government.
Agenda
1:30 – 1:40 PM · Welcome & Program Framing
Marcantonio Global & Carahsoft · Nino Marcantonio
1:40 – 2:10 PM · Keynote: Cybersecurity Leadership in the Quantum Threat Landscape
Aaron Bishop, Acting Deputy CIO for Cybersecurity & CISO, Department of War
2:10 – 3:10 PM · Panel 1: Multi-Perspective Defense & Innovation Views on ICAM
Moderator: Nino Marcantonio
3:10 – 3:20 PM · Transition & Audience Engagement
3:20 – 4:20 PM · Panel 2: Healthcare & Critical Infrastructure: Policy & Operational Perspectives
Moderator: Janice Reese, FAST · Keynote: Philip Abraham
4:20 – 4:30 PM · Short Break
4:30 – 5:30 PM · Panel 3: Defense Industrial Base, Wartime Production & Venture Capital
Keynote: Maj Gen Edward “Hertz” Vaughan, USAF (Ret.) · Jack Al-Kahwati, Stardrive
5:30 – 6:30 PM · Networking Happy Hour
Confirmed speakers
- Aaron Bishop (Department of War)
- Carl Unis (U.S. Space Force)
- Dr. Wanda T. Jones-Heath (DAF Principal Cyber Advisor)
- Matt Kelley (Craxel; ret. SES, CISA)
- Dan Hawk (Galxyz)
- Robin Hawk (Galxyz)
- Jose Bolanos (Nimbus-T)
- Jordan “Cancer” Scott (Code Talkers)
- Janice Reese (FAST)
- Philip Abraham (Complexity Science)
- Maj Gen Edward “Hertz” Vaughan, USAF (Ret.) (Keynote)
- Jack Al-Kahwati (Stardrive)
- Greg Hayward (Trackable Health)
- Dr. Hartman (RGBSI)
- Stephen Moretto (ret. PEO USC)
Agenda and speakers subject to change.
Attendance
- U.S. Government: complimentary (register with a valid government email).
- Industry / non-government: $250. Non-government registrants receive a separate email from Carahsoft with payment instructions. Registration is complete once payment is received.
CPE: CPE-eligible · 4.8 credit hours · Field of Study: Information Technology
Registration and attendee communications are handled by Carahsoft.
Sponsor ICAM Summit 2026
Sponsorship packages for ICAM Summit 2026. Venue host and official event platform: Carahsoft Technology Corp.
EXCLUSIVE
Presenting Sponsor · $25,000
- Named exclusive Presenting Sponsor on all materials, website, and communications
- Opening remarks (3–5 min) during Welcome & Program Framing
- Prime logo placement on agenda, panel summaries, digital invites, and on-site signage
- Full-page recognition in the printed program packet
- 6 complimentary executive invitations / passes
- Dedicated thank-you in the post-event summary to all attendees
- First right of refusal for the 2027 Presenting role
LIMITED · 2 AVAILABLE
Premier Sponsor · $15,000
- Premier Sponsor recognition on all event materials and digital channels
- Logo on agenda, panel one-pagers, website, and on-site branding
- Opportunity to introduce one panel or deliver brief remarks (subject to agenda fit)
- 4 complimentary executive invitations / passes
- Inclusion in pre-event and post-event communications
- Reserved networking table placement during the program
OPEN
Supporting Sponsor · $7,500
- Supporting Sponsor logo on agenda, digital materials, and select on-site signage
- Recognition in the program packet and website sponsor page
- 2 complimentary executive invitations / passes
- Inclusion in post-event thank-you communications
ONE PANEL PER SPONSOR
Panel / Session Sponsor · $5,000
- Exclusive sponsorship of one of the three core panels (Panel 1, 2, or 3)
- Logo and acknowledgment at the opening of the sponsored panel
- Optional 60–90 second introductory remark (subject to co-moderator approval)
- Logo on the corresponding one-page panel summary distributed to attendees
- 2 complimentary passes
Panel / session sponsor options
- Panel 1 · Multi-Perspective Defense & Innovation Views on ICAM
- Panel 2 · Healthcare & Critical Infrastructure: Policy & Operational Perspectives
- Panel 3 · Defense Industrial Base, Wartime Production & Venture Capital
All sponsorships are subject to final approval to maintain the senior-leader character of the program.
Sponsorship contacts
- Marcantonio Global — Nino Marcantonio — nino@marcantonioglobal.com
- Carahsoft Technology Corp. — Paul Kolb — 703-673-3527