Federal Technology 2019 and Beyond: Building for Innovation

Government technology modernization initiatives launched in 2018 have jump-started innovation by expanding the use of modern commercial technologies that are effective, economical, and secure; reducing the impact of cybersecurity risks by safeguarding IT systems, sensitive data, and networks; leveraging common solutions and innovative practices to improve efficiency, increase security, and ultimately meet citizens’ needs.

This briefing will discuss the findings of the 55th annual 2019 PSC Vision Federal Market Forecast of defense and civilian projected I.T. spending with a panel of agency thought-leaders looking ahead to 2019 and their purchasing priorities.

This event is on the record.

AFFIRM is a Project Management Institute Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.). There are 1.25 PDUs available for this program.

U.S. Marines will be on hand to accept toys and financial contributions for this year’s Toys for Tots program.

Learning Objectives:

• Provide a concise, quantifiable assessment of the budgets, programs, priorities, and issues in a rapidly changing environment in government procurement.
• Define industry’s role in technology innovation, requirements development, upcoming opportunities, and future needs of government.
• Understand approaches to encourage greater government / industry communication and interchange on issues, technology, programs and other areas of mutual interest.
• Explain budgetary priorities across the defense and civilian agencies and the funding for areas of growth.