2019 will be a year of great opportunity for government contractors with health budgets and growth in key areas. But that doesn't mean it'll be an easy year, plus there are no guarantees about what will come after the current budget agreement ends. Register today for Washington Technology's event 2019 Outlook and Beyond. This morning event will feature a panel of leading government experts who will share tactical and strategic insights for the...

Join YPG for an introductory course in coding, led by USGIF Organizational Member IBM. This workshop is designed to give attendees a hands-on application and experience of IoT application coding, and seeing the results of the code on a Raspberry Pi. Breakfast will be provided from 8-8:30am during check-in and the workshop will begin at 8:30am. The Internet of Things (IoT) links physical things, such as weather sensors and smartphones, to appli...

FEDCOCKTAIL Network was created to provide a forum for businesses and professionals engaged in providing goods and services to federal, state, and local county/municipalities. This forum allows attendees to spot teaming opportunities, meet with others who are engaged in similar practice and exchange core capabilities as attendees collaborate about their secrets to success. FedCocktail allows mingling in a non-business atmosphere, while expandi...

Partnering in IT to Protect the Homeland The Department of Homeland Security is one of government’s largest purchasers of information technology, with $6.8 billion in its fiscal 2018 budget. With $100 million in appropriations from the Modernizing Government Technology Act expected to be distributed later this year, DHS, like all departments, is eager to spend more on IT modernization. DHS’s IT demands are vast and vary widely betw...

ABOUT FEDCOCKTAILBusiness Networking in Social Setting FEDCOCKTAIL was created to provide a forum for businesses and professionals engaged in providing goods and services to federal, state, and local county/municipalities. This forum allows attendees to spot teaming opportunities, meet with others who are engaged in similar practice and exchange core capabilities as attendees collaborate about their secrets to success. FedCocktail allows ming...

Information Security Training in McLean, VirginiaCyber attackers are targeting you. Do you have the skills needed to defeat them? At SANS Northern VA Spring - Tysons 2018 (March 19-24), you will learn the tools and techniques required to protect your organization’s assets. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best instructors in the industry.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training:- Eight infor...

The GEOINT 2018 Symposium returns to Tampa, Fla., April 22-25. Before we gather for a week of training, learning, exhibiting, and networking, USGIF wants to share with you what our partners in government will be looking for and what they plan to showcase at GEOINT2018. Join us for breakfast at Maggiano’s on Wednesday, Feb. 28, to hear from NGA and other government agencies. Confirmed speakers to date include: Justin Poole, Deputy Directo...

What do IT pros and the Justice League have in common?They love technology and loathe bad guys. Join Force 3 and Cisco as we unite for an afternoon of superheroes, cinema and cybersecurity. After a brief overview of Cisco Stealthwatch, stick around for the premiere of “Justice League,” starring Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jeremy Irons and more. In a world where threats never stop and hackers never sleep, who will protect your network?...

The 3rd Annual AerospaceDefenseChain Conference will focus on key components affecting our industry and future programs as we seek to balance changing customer demands, global market conditions, macroeconomic challenges and A&D industry consolidation. Emphasis will be on forecasts and pursuing sustainable growth opportunities plus new initiatives.Key Issues Within the A&D Industry • Programs & Market Trends • Budgets ...

The Aviation Week Network's Program Excellence Initiative was created in response to repeated concerns about the complexity and difficulty associated with managing and leading the aerospace and defense programs that make up the industry's work. The evaluation process for the awards includes identification of lessons learned and best practices. These will be presented in the Aviation Week Network Program Best Practices Symposium, and will cover...