The 2nd Annual OpenCoSF Festival October 9-11, 2013 The best way to experience and learn about the innovation economy isn't in a stuffy ballroom - it is up close and personal and in its native habitat. Experienced marketers and conference organizers Brian Monahan and John Battelle invite you to participate in a new type of business conference called OpenCo, which we like to think of as a mix between a business conference and artist's open stud...

The Purpose of this Conference Adoption of social media by law enforcement is in a stage of exponential growth. Some law enforcement agencies have already experienced tremendous successes; while others are ready but don’t know how to get started. The Social Media the Internet and Law Enforcement (SMILE) conference will arm you with the technical hands-on skills and the practical knowledge to navigate the social media world with confidenc...

New social media technologies and strategies provide quick, easy solutions to many of the challenges faced by workplace learning and development practitioners in the government. Social media vehicles such as Twitter and Facebook, for example, can help L&D build learning communities, facilitate quick assignments, offer updates or follow-up tips, and otherwise extend the reach of the formal training event. Government training practitioners f...

Government To Go - Best Practices for Strategic Mobility: August 13th Mobility is flourishing — government agencies and departments are increasingly rolling out citizen-facing applications, projects to increase field worker productivity and mobile friendly websites. But creating a mobile strategy may seem especially daunting because so much about mobile is new and constantly changing. This session will discuss how mobile is being used in...

Meet the Digital Citizen — Developing a Web Strategy for Engagement: July 30th Your constituents are connected, driven by engagement, and waiting for your agency to deliver services on their terms and timeframes. Their expectations have been conditioned by intuitive experiences with online retailers. This session will discuss how online experiences can improve agency effectiveness and client outcomes, while reducing operational costs.

TLTV with Russ Guarna, Deputy Director, Statewide Technology Procurement Division, California Technology Department, July 25, 2013; 11:30 AM PT Live Webcast Hosted By John Thomas Flynnwith Special Guest Russ Guarna On July 1, 2013 Russ Guarna became the first Deputy Director of the new Statewide Technology Procurement Division (STPD) within the newly reorganized California Technology Department. The STPD assumes all major IT project procuremen...

Social Media — Get Ready to Analyze and Engage: July 16th Governments all over the world are taking advantage of social media in new and interesting ways. With nearly all government agencies and departments having a Twitter or Facebook account, the focus is no longer on employing social media; it's on using these outlets effectively. It's not enough to just post a link to a news article or press release - government needs to interact wit...

2013 Digital Communications Tour Sponsored by GovDelivery We’re bringing digital communication experts to you in 2013. If you’re interested in communications, digital government, and leveraging technology to serve your citizens and stakeholders, keep an eye out for upcoming events in your area. Events are free for all government employees. Hear from public sector experts, providing insightful perspectives and strategies on governme...

2013 Digital Communications Tour Sponsored by GovDelivery We’re bringing digital communication experts to you in 2013. If you’re interested in communications, digital government, and leveraging technology to serve your citizens and stakeholders, keep an eye out for upcoming events in your area. Events are free for all government employees. Hear from public sector experts, providing insightful perspectives and strategies on governme...

Jennifer Schaus will present on how to leverage your contacts & social media for results. Panera Bread in Sterling, VA. Please contact Marvin Powell for info. http://ctym.eventbrite.com/