Modernizing the federal government's information technology (IT) infrastructure is critical to improving government services. This is a core theme in the President's Management Agenda (PMA), the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA) and the IT Modernization Centers of Excellence. In most current federal environments, responsibilities for service delivery is separated across different areas within agencies. This results in a lac...

ACT-IAC's third Annual Forum will feature wide-ranging discussions among top executives, government leaders and industry experts on bold ideas, policies, and strategies to harness emerging technologies - including Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud, Artificial Intelligence and other cognitive technologies - for advancing economic growth and inclusion, modernizing governments and industries, promoting safety and security, and ensuring...

See the newest innovations in the public sector on May 23, 2019, in DC! These Top 40 innovations are improving services to citizens and government operations at the federal, state and local levels. Gain insights to innovate at your organization by talking to #GovInnovators who solved similar challenges. ACT-IAC collected over 200 nominations, narrowed them down to the Top 40 finalists and invited them to exhibit their innovations at the sixth...

EPIC (Exploration, People, Inspiration, Collaboration) – The Future of Information Technology, is a half day event that will focus on the effective characteristics leaders need in shaping the future of the federal IT industry. This event will feature experienced practitioners serving as keynotes and panelists who have thrived through times of change taking their organizations to the next level by sharing their vision of the future. Speci...

This forum will provide an update from major agencies and industry on whether the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract vehicle throughout the Federal government has achieved modernization efforts during the past year. KEYNOTE:Laura Stanton, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Category Management in IT Category, General Services Administration OBJECTIVES:By attending this event, you will: Hear the success stories involving network m...

The President’s Management Agenda lays out a long-term vision for modernizing the Federal Government in key areas that will improve the ability of agencies to deliver mission outcomes, provide excellent service, and effectively steward taxpayer dollars on behalf of the American people. In line with that vision, throughout the past 24 months, the U.S. Federal government has undergone numerous important changes to its policies and processe...

Current billion-dollar modernization efforts are still yielding extensive data breaches that are threatening current operations and violating individuals' privacy. This forum will bring speakers that provide the fundamental framework that is being created by some of the largest health data consumers in the US market today. Come learn from the Subject Matter Experts on the front line who are fighting to keep critical infrastructure running smoo...

The Second Annual Health Innovation Day will focus on two main themes - Emerging Technology in Health and Public Health Initiatives with individual presenters from government and industry in both sessions along with comments from a panel of Subject Matter Experts. The day event will include a separate government and industry “Innovation” panel with government moderators, Lightning Round presentations on health innovative or unique...

The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory council (ACT-IAC) will have a half-day Healthcare Blockchain forum that will provide the attendees with a better understanding of where the healthcare sector is headed and/or what they have accomplished to date in regard to the Blockchain platform. Presentations will be provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Operating Divisions (OPDIVs), Veterans Affairs (...

Responsible for small business acquisition policy and strategic initiatives, the Department of Navy Office of Small Business Programs works to ensure that small firms can best support the warfighter’s need for innovation and responsiveness. Learn how to work with the Department of the Navy and the many opportunities for small businesses to support their mission on March 20th at the Fairview Park Marriott for Straight talk featuring Depar...