The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is dedicated to protecting public health by ensuring the safety of our food supply, drugs, medical devices, and more. In an ever-evolving world, FDA officials are committed to transforming the agency to be more efficient, nimble, and future-ready. The industries the agency regulates are complex and constantly changing, and technology will be a key enabler in improving mission operations and efficiency.

Join this session to hear from FDA leaders as they discuss their progress on the implementation of the IT Operating Plan. Learn about their successes, challenges, and future plans for implementing this strategic roadmap. The panelists will discuss how the FDA leverages AI and other emerging technologies to automate business and IT operations and drive innovation; how Centers collaborate within the FDA, and with other agencies and various other stakeholders, to foster innovation and efficiency; and how the FDA modernizes its data strategy and management practices to provide state-of-art capabilities to promote public health. In the meantime, security and cybersecurity are critical. Learn how the FDA is implementing zero trust principles as it transitions to modern cybersecurity practices.