Now in year two, we return to Pennsylvania to convene thought leaders from state and local government across the Keystone State. Pennsylvania has amazing practitioners and pioneers setting the standard for an urban and rural renaissance. The Governing team was warmly welcomed for our inaugural year discovering leaders who are creative, dedicated and community-minded. We return to share the best new innovations, reforms and services. Our attend...

Join INSA’s Intelligence Champions Council for “Beyond the Big 6: Careers in the Intelligence Community.” This panel will explore national security enterprises outside of the major intelligence agencies with a discussion focused on how these careers contribute to national security. The panel will also focus on what types of specialized skills individuals should obtain to advance in this environment. The Intelligence Champions...

Organizations are continuing to plan for and deploy video systems to solve a variety of problems. From traffic cameras to in vehicle and body-worn, the growth of video deployments is happening at a rapid pace. Given the expectations of citizens and politicians, this drive to deploy video won’t slow down in the near future. Therefore, it is critical to have a sound plan in place to ensure that scarce resources – time, money, personn...

According to the Office of Management and Budget, three-quarters of IT budgets are going toward the maintenance of legacy IT investments. As a means to adopt more efficient, secure, and modern IT systems and infrastructure, government is turning to an “as-a-service” model. This technique provides a self-sustaining mechanism for Federal agencies to regularly refresh their IT systems based on up-to-date technologies and best practice...

** This is a members-only event. Learn more about membership. **No one is thinking about your career as much as you are. Whether it is in business, seeking out additional training or even when contemplating public service, women often lack the confidence to ask for what they want and own their future. Our panel will discuss challenges they have faced on their professional journeys and the strategies and tactics they have employed to pursue the...

Governing visits Tennessee for the first time to host the Tennessee Governing Leadership Forum on October 6, 2016. The State of Tennessee has made great progress in balancing the state budget and attracting new industry to urban and rural locations. A renaissance led by the creative class is happening in Nashville and Knoxville with thousands of new downtown housing units and unemployment rates at a near all-time low. Investment in infrastruct...

Join us for happy hour on the Grand Hyatt Balcony, immediately following Wednesday's Dreamforce. Continue networking with your peers while you enjoy hors d'oeuvres and an open bar. The Grand Hyatt is located adjacent to the exhibit hall at Moscone Center. Register today - space is limited!

Dreamforce is an unforgettable week of learning, inspiration and fun - Start it off right with Salesforce and Carahsoft. Join us on Monday, October 3 at one of the top venues in San Francisco, Terra Gallery, for an evening of celebration, collaboration and connection. In addition, enjoy the most interesting band in the world, San Francisco's own Pop Rocks, as you optimize your experience at Dreamforce while networking with your peers.

The ICMA Annual Conference is the largest annual event in the world for local government managers and staff. The tools, tips, information, and resources you'll pick up at the conference — and the professional and personal renewal and networking you'll have an opportunity to do — are more important than ever. In addition to daily keynote sessions, educational and Solutions Track sessions, roundtable discussions, ICMA University work...

Go Ahead. Gain Insight, Ideas and an Action Plan VMware vForum is a free one-day event that offers a unique setting for IT professionals to engage with experts and learn about the latest technologies, tips, and trends in the field. It doesn't matter whether you are at the start of your journey or already have an advanced deployment plan—join us as we help you navigate your IT journey across cloud, virtualization and mobility and ultimate...