From a young age, most of us are taught that sharing is caring. Then we started to learn about the value of teamwork. But now as a public servant, how do collaboration and teamwork actually play out in the workplace? How can you share your ideas, insights and perspectives with your colleagues in a useful and valuable way? Join GovLoop and NextGen Nation online on Wednesday, December 12 from 2-3pm ET/11am-noon PT as our government experts share...

From social security numbers to missile defense specifications to personal addresses, the government is mandated to not only preserve but also protect citizen data. And most agencies have invested in a whole host of cybersecurity products to do just that. But what happens when there is an actual security incident? How does your agency prioritize and resolve the most critical threats first? How do you make the security talent you have more effe...

Government innovation was abundant in 2018. From the way cities collected trash, to the way federal agencies modernized their networks, agencies invested in creative thinking to solve seemingly intractable problems. And while challenges related to the workforce, legacy tech and more remain, it’s important to reflect on those pockets of innovation and share success stories. Join Chris Dorobek and his panel of experts on Wednesday, Decembe...

The federal government is increasingly adopting best practices for earth observation and imagery workflows to improve service delivery and support the administration's goals and other federal initiatives such as: Optimizing infrastructure investment.Enhancing safety and security.Identifying change in natural and built environments. Creating more efficient land planning workflows. Agencies are now realizing measurable benefits from new sensor...

Government agencies are facing ever increasing challenges to modernize and engage with citizens and stakeholders through digital channels. But you can’t just flip a switch to become a digital government. Change like that takes new tools, new processes and a new way of thinking. Essentially, you need to transform the way you work. But with regulations, security concerns and diminishing resources that can be easier said than done. That...

By now you have heard a million times that networking is the key to getting ahead in your career. But only three percent of the population LOVES to network, so what are are the other 97 percent of us supposed to do?Join us on Thursday, April 5th, from 5:30-8:00 pm for an interactive, in-person GovUp to learn how everyone from introverts to extroverts can network effectively.Specifically, you will learn: Insider advice on how to find the right...

The NextGen Summit is a place to cultivate and enable the absolute best next generation of government. Whether you’re a millennial just entering the government workforce or a manager tasked with retaining and developing talent, or a seasoned public servant looking for new resources or challenges, the NextGen Summit is where you want to be. Since 2010, the two-day summit has inspired over 4,000 federal, state and local govies to be positi...

GovLoop’s 4th Annual Government Innovators Virtual Summit is helping you piece together the government tech puzzle. Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd to get real tips to tackle some of government’s biggest challenges. We know turning your data into meaningful information can lead to big changes, but how do you actually make sense of your big data? The Internet of Everything is here, but what does that really mean and how do you maxi...

Even though the official holiday season is over, there is still one more gift-giving day on the horizon - Valentine's Day. And we all know buying the perfect present doesn't come easy. You oftentimes have to fight crowds of shoppers, wait in long lines, and pay extra for gift wrapping. The cloud – four years ago it was the buzzword heard around government, now the cloud is in many ways the norm, but buying the cloud is still a bit trick...

Every day it seems like there's a new online dating site geared towards a very specific audience. A dating site for farmers? Yes, it exists. A matchmaking app for individuals over 50? Yup, it's real. The reason these niche online sites exist? Because data has shown there is an audience for them. The government is trying to get into the data game, too. They're using their vast data sets to make better and more informed decisions. On Wednesday,...