2011 Innovation Nation Forum - Shake IT Up

The MeriTalk Innovation Nation Forum will focus on the three bellwether topics in Federal IT today – cloud, cyber security, and data center consolidation.  In addition, we’ve partnered with Oregon State University’s Open Source Lab to co-locate the Government Open Source Conference (GOSCON) this year, which will feature a full track on open source. 

FEATURING KEYNOTE DR. ALAN GREENSPAN, CHAIRMAN, FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM (1987-2006)

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Blah, blah, blah – who hasn't fallen asleep at a Federal IT conference?

Obama and OMB are talking IT revolution. But, how do we get it done?

Federal IT operators project more than $14 billion in savings from cloud and data center consolidation. But, operators are scratching their heads about Cloud First, Open Table, and standards.

Fed cyber warriors have been sounding the alarm about a "digital Pearl Harbor" for almost a decade. But there's mass confusion about the path forward. Nobody's reading the FISMA reports and there's healthy skepticism about CyberScope. And, as cloud and mobile go mainstream, how is security flexing to stay relevant?

Excited by the opportunities, Fed IT pros are crying out for straight talk on the path forward. OMB clearly wants to achieve real change. What do these initiatives mean? How's OMB keeping score? What are the best practices to get change done?

Innovation Nation is different because we'll call it like it is – and deliver practical insights and best practices that empower you to win. Our sessions lead with real questions from Fed IT operators. Bring your questions and opinions – let's shake IT up.

Visit www.meritalk.com/innovation-nation to learn more and register.

When:  August 23, 2011, 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Where:  D.C. Convention Center

Cost:  Complimentary for Government; $95 Early Bird Industry (Until June 24, 2011); $150 Industry Registration (Beginning June 25, 2011)