Local government professionals agree that evidence-based decision making is the best practice. Even so, the majority of cities don’t use data for their strategic planning processes. The truth is the overwhelming mountain of “big data” often paralyzes action. So how can leaders harness the right community data in the most practical ways for the best return? In this certificate program, Polco data science experts will teach the...

Modernizing and digitizing government services is a complex task. Citizens often have a hard time finding the right agency or information they need, processes are lengthy, and often deal with sensitive data, and agencies are required to meet stringent privacy and security standards and regulations. Today’s agency leaders are making services more accessible, easy to navigate, and focused on providing quick and effective answers by establi...

Successful federal modernization requires an artful blend of people, process, and technology—with a relentless focus on enabling business transformation. A “digital playbook” can provide a comprehensive guide to the process, describing both overarching strategy and tactical approaches. Using a templatized technology strategy can boost mission outcomes while humanizing data-driven modernization and leveraging artificial intell...

Welcome to the USAF Agile Combat Support, Modernization Summit ’24, SE / Vehicles / ATS, taking place from April 30th to May 2nd, 2024. As we stand at the forefront of an era defined by great power competition, this summit embodies our collective resolve to ensure that our armed forces remain unmatched in their power projection capabilities. It is here, at the nexus of technology and strategy, that we unite – military personnel, en...

As we explore a new era of hyper-personalization and intelligent technology, people have come to expect seamless, intuitive interactions with their favorite brands — and their government systems are no exception. Join us for the 15th annual Adobe Government Forum on May 1st in Washington, DC. Esteemed leaders from federal, defense, state, and local sectors — along with industry specialists — will delve into cutting-edge strat...

Project Management Innovation Conference Conference Theme: Project Management: Bridging Communities, Cultures, and Continents. The Center for Project Management Innovation is excited to announce the third annual Project Management Innovation Conference 2024, scheduled for Tuesday-Wednesday, May 14-15, 2024. Schedule: (Day 1): Tuesday, May 14th, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, EST/EDT (Day 2): Wednesday, May 15, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, EST/EDT This...

The speed of technology changes and innovation in today’s world is hard to underestimate. Although innovation in the tech landscape is nothing new, heightened interest and willingness to adopt innovation is creating even more demand on technology innovators to bring new capabilities to users and early adopters. In recent years, we’ve seen a significant increase in development of new AI capabilities to the Internet of Things (IoT),...

As constituents' expectations evolve alongside technological advancements, government agencies must adapt their services to better meet the needs of customers across the nation. Doing so requires focus on and investment in the customer experience (CX). And with the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) leaders are looking to its potential to improve CX. How is the rise of cutting-edge technologies like AI reshaping traditional approaches t...

Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS) & Modernization Update provides the opportunity to personally network and share technical research to approximately 2,000 attendees. Scientists and engineers from government, academia and industry are invited to submit papers for the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Michigan Chapter’s 16th Annual GVSETS & Modernization Update, in coordination wit...

Your digital transformation is a journey you shouldn’t have to embark on alone. VMUG is a community that inspires one another to share information, stay connected in a global industry and have fun while doing so. We’re excited about the next generation of technology. The opportunity to connect with fellow VMware users; enrich our knowledge and understanding through a plethora of innovation. The Boston UserCon is a gateway to stay c...