The Vision Federal Market Forecast includes 20+ in-depth reports on federal IT, defense and civilian budget trends, reform initiatives, drivers, and potential business opportunities.
The reports are a year-long culmination of research and non-attribution discussions with 400+ government leaders, think tank experts, Congressional staff and Wall street analysts conducted by vetted and trained industry.
The Vision Forecast is the only non-profit reporting of the defense, civilian, and federal IT markets. It is presented and organized by the PSC Foundation.
New for 2025! Attend a virtual mid-year preview of what study teams are hearing in their discussions with government leaders
Reports are released digitally during the annual Vision Conference, where research leads present report findings and government leaders comment on the results through keynotes and panel sessions.
The Vision Conference marks the release of the 61st Annual Federal Market Forecast, 20+ in-depth reports on federal IT, defense and civilian agencies.
Join industry and government leaders to hear researchers present report findings and federal executives comment on the results through keynotes and panel sessions.
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Keynote & Plenary Sessions
Conference Mobile App
Q&A Time for Speakers
On-Demand Access to Select Sessions
CEU & CLP Eligibly 
Buffet Lunch
Dedicated Networking Breaks
Post-event Happy Hour
And More!
Access to all conference plenary sessions and keynotes are included with your report purchase. You have the option of attending live on day one or watching sessions on-demand.
December 1, 2025 Day 1
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This panel will explore how the Department of Homeland Security is navigating a transformative period fueled by the significant influx of resources from the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Senior leaders will discuss how this funding is enabling mission execution, shaping procurement strategies—including the use of innovative contracting methods such as OTAs and CSOP—and driving identified operational efficiencies. Panelists will examine evolving approaches to the border security mission, with emphasis on strengthened coordination with the Department of Defense, as well as state and local partners. The discussion will also address the human side of change, including workforce strategies during rapid transformation. Finally, the session will highlight opportunities for industry to align with DHS’s new operational paradigm, fostering partnerships that deliver greater agility, effectiveness, and mission success.
December 2, 2025 Day 2
Our Military Health System (MHS) Analysis Team conducts comprehensive evaluations and analyses tailored to the healthcare defense sector, focusing on the evolving priorities of the Department of Defense (DoD) Service, Health Affairs, and the Defense Health Agency and their impact on the health and readiness of the warfighter and their families. Our team delves into critical aspects of healthcare services within the defense sector, including budget reallocations and strategic investments, the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and healthcare modernization initiatives. The team also tackles operational and maintenance (O&M) challenges, sustainment of workforce and healthcare services, and the enhancement of patient experience.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration presentation will focus on providing information on agency initiatives. Emphasis will be on strategic plans, procurements and programs, technologies, trends and drivers, and outside influences.
In this session, our moderator will lead a candid discussion with industry leaders on how organizations adapted to these disruptions: what strategies worked, what lessons were learned, and how the contracting landscape is evolving as agencies reset for 2026. The conversation will also explore the long-term impacts on workforce stability and partnership between government and industry.
Attendees will gain insight into:
- How companies navigated abrupt program cancellations and funding pauses
- The effects of shifting priorities and organizational changes within key agencies
- Practical steps to build resilience amid ongoing fiscal and operational uncertainty
- Join us for a forward-looking discussion that unpacks 2025’s challenges and the path toward a more stable, strategic federal marketplace.
December 3, 2025 Day 3
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Homeland Security, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.
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The Department of Justice team will look at topics focused on providing in-depth information on DOJ initiatives and opportunities. Emphasis will be on strategic plans, procurements and programs, technologies, trends and drivers, the political landscape, co-agency initiatives/roles, and outside influences.
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Energy, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Transportation, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Environmental Agency, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.
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Federal Civilian Agencies differ significantly in their missions, budgets, constituencies etc. However, an in-depth examination of the Civilian Agency interviews by our Civilian Agency team of volunteers uncovers important commonalities amongst the Civilian sector. Understanding these commonalities is valuable for Vision attendees because business strategies, technical solutions, and acquisition approaches utilized by one agency can be potentially applicable to other Civilian agencies. For contractors, this means there is value in knowing what these similarities and trends are in order to help the Government solve common challenges more quickly and efficiently and to assist companies in potentially supporting their business growth from one Civilian agency account to another.
With the excellent market analysis and intelligence offered during the 2025 Vision Federal Market Forecast Conference, the only strategic question remaining must be: What now?
PSC President Stephanie Sanok Kostro will offer key insights regarding the federal marketplace in fiscal year 2026 and beyond. The executive branch has secured full-year appropriations for a handful of departments and programs (e.g., SNAP, military construction, veterans programs) while the rest of the government works under a Continuing Resolution that expires on January 30, 2026—raising the specter of another (albeit partial) government shutdown in early 2026. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has rolled out a massive effort to transform requirements, acquisition, and foreign sales processes; civilian agencies may benefit from some contracting reforms included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; and the flurry of contract terminations and stop work orders seems to have abated.
Attend this session and learn what these moving pieces mean for your business strategy and contract opportunities going forward.
