Our concept of innovation continues to expand and transform. It is no longer limited to one person or company, innovation is open and disruptive, multi-disciplinary and global. The most successful organizations will be the ones who know where to discover the potential of and lead innovation... and it only takes one spark - YOU! ARE YOU READY TO BE IGNITED? Leaders who attend the 2012 Solidifying the Connection Between Leadership, Innovation an...

Benefits Save money by avoiding costly mistakes in storm water management. From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you will get answers to all your questions, such as: What new case and policy decisions impact my practices? What are the latest trends in the water quality arena? Here is your chance to learn - in just one day -...

Benefits For 10 years, the requirements of FISMA have raised significant compliance and security concerns for federal agencies. For state and local governments, where budgetary concerns are matched only by ever-increasing security risks, those concerns are even greater. The questions are daunting: What is FISMA? How does it apply to my department? What compliance requirements am I responsible for? How will the latest FISMA developments affect...

SANS will be back for top notch information security training in Orlando, Florida during SANS 2012. Join us March 23-30 for audit, IT legal, security management, software and web app developer, forensics, and computer security training. Start making your travel plans now!Choose from more than 35 courses that are packed with the techniques and tools that you need to keep your organization or company safe. We are offering these new cutting-edge...

The Mastering Business Development® Workshop is an educational and professional development program which focuses on the thinking, process and discipline required for professional Business Development. This 2-day workshop fosters participants' understanding of the core competencies required for success in the Business Development role. Business Development is primarily a relationship development and intelligence gathering process. Particip...

Upcoming FLC Annual Conferences: August 11-13, 2011 - World Center Marriott, Orlando August 23-25, 2012 - Westin Diplomat, Hollywood FLC Annual Conference The Florida League of Cities annual conference is held each August in various locations throughout the state. Approximately 1,000 city officials from across Florida attend this meeting to share ideas, attend educational workshops and sessions, discuss strategies for Florida’s future,...

Yes, we’ve been holding this conference for 44 years! Twelve government purchasing agents met in 1967 and formed a committee to establish this association. They were men of vision who should always have a special place in our hearts. The first conference was held in Orlando from April 28 – May 1, 1968. Our theme for the 44th conference is “Committed to Integrity and Professionalism.” I chose this theme to emphasize the...

Robot evolution is at an important crossroads -- developers need a better appreciation for “mission relation” and operators want to better understand the technology. The 2011 NDIA Ground Robotics Capabilities Conference is the place to advance a shared understanding. This year’s theme is “Saving Lives, Saving $ - Are Robot Recruits the Answer?” The purpose of this conference is to bring together warfighters and h...

The GITEC Summit (formerly Information Processing Interagency Conference) is the premier forum for government leaders, industry and academia to share ideas, challenges and successes surrounding the implementation, management and use of information technology. Key focus areas for the conference include: Data Centers: Green, sustainable and optimized Information LifeCycle: Managing for results The biggest challenges for the largest upcoming proj...

Since its formation in 1893, the International Association of Chiefs of Police has met annually to share insight, learn about promising practices, and discuss up-and-coming technology. Each year thousands of law enforcement executives come together to continue this tradition by attending training sessions, networking with peers, and exploring the state of the art Expo Hall. Workshops Over 150 education sessions are offered to attendees. Law en...