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...

Supervisors set the tone for the team. Getting it right involves self-awareness, discipline, and training. But who has time to focus on personal growth when faced with the day-to-day challenges that come with the local government profession? Enter the newly reimagined Effective Supervisory Practices Training Series. Based on the new 6th edition of ICMA’s bestselling Effective Supervisory Practices book, (print and digital) this six-part...

In 2024 Silverado will return to Inglenook in Rutherford, CA, for its second annual summit. The event will be expanded by one day to allow for more topics, speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. This year’s theme is “World on the Brink: Accelerating a Path Towards Peace, Prosperity and Global Competitiveness” and topics will include: Analyzing and deterring geopolitical risks and global challenges Securing...

Join your CSCO peers at the Gartner Supply Chain Leaders Forum 2024 to get ahead of the curve. CEOs need supply chains that can enable today’s customers, while sustainably growing to capture tomorrow. As the economy shifts gears, geopolitical and climate risks intensify, and new potentials emerge for AI-empowered employees, new demands are being placed on operational leaders and their teams. The days of simply managing cost and cash for...

We gather education technologists from around the Midwest to get connected, get informed, and get inspired. GET CONNECTEDThe heart of BrainStorm is the exchange of ideas among fellow education IT technologists and Ed Tech vendors: You will learn from them, and they will learn from you. Get plugged in with other ed techs, and make connections here that last through the years. GET INFORMEDWith over 120 technology-focused sessions, you’ll h...

The International Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Investigators Association (IOMGIA) has been providing specialized training since 1974. This Training Institute’s attendance is limited to federal, state, local law enforcement, and prosecution personnel. The IOMGIA is an educational organization whose mission is to improve the investigative skills and information exchange among its almost 1,000 members. Training Institute Highlights Training from...

Join us for the 11th annual Public Sector Day event at RSA Conference! Hear from pioneering figures in government, the Coalition of City CISOs, and more subject-matter-experts as they share their perspectives on the forefront cybersecurity challenges facing the public sector.

How are you employing data to modernize your agency? Join us May 6 at 1 p.m. ET for Federal News Network’s Industry Exchange Data event where leading technologists will share insights, tips and technology know-how. Our 2023 Industry Exchange Data event featured experts from Alation, Commvault, Amazon Web Services, Dataiku, ThunderCat Technology, Dell Technologies and TVAR Solutions. Register today to save the date on your calendar and re...

CSA corporate members comprise some of the most innovative cloud security startups and well-known global enterprises. CSA is excited to hold the first-ever Startup Pitchapalooza at the CSA AI Summit at RSAC on Monday, May 6th. Startup Pitchapalooza allows CSA startup members to pitch their innovative solutions to a panel of CSA enterprise member judges and other cloud security experts. The panel will select a handful of startups to step up to...

Leading teams through an IT reorganization is a key leadership role for CIOs. As CIOs evolve to a product-aligned operating model to support digital delivery, questions arise. Which organizational structure best supports new priorities? Should any functions move outside of IT? Where do governance and planning functions fit in this model? Join this complimentary Gartner IT webinar to explore case examples from CIOs who have led product transfor...