The U.S. Government is entering a new phase of accelerated AI adoption, driven by the release of the America’s AI Action Plan and reinforced by substantial FY26 budget growth targeting AI infrastructure, mission applications, and governance. For AI vendors, the message is clear: align your strategy and prepare to capture demand.

In this strategy session, Carahsoft and Marion Square will break down how AI companies can position themselves to win in FY26, navigate new compliance and procurement landscapes, and tailor their messaging to meet urgent government priorities.

Key topics include:

• What the FY26 budget signals for AI: Analysis of expected AI-related spending increases across civilian, defense, and intel agencies and why this will be a defining year for AI growth in government.

• Decoding the America’s AI Action Plan: Understand the policy priorities driving agency adoption, including workforce development, AI safety, deregulation, and a shift toward faster procurement timelines.

• Selling into the new AI landscape: How vendors can align with emerging agency requirements, from governance board mandates and OMB's  compliance plans to generative AI pilot programs and secure data foundations.

• Carahsoft as a force multiplier: How Carahsoft’s ecosystem, contract vehicles, and market access can help vendors looking to accelerate federal traction.