Federal mandates that call for agencies to modernize and leverage data have ushered in a new era of accountability and action. But how do agency leaders build organizations that deliver on their mission and also comply with the President’s Management Agenda and policies like the Federal Data Strategy, OPEN Data Act and others? The mandates might be clear, but the path to success is not. How are you transforming the culture of analytics i...

In today’s complex and dynamic environment, information technology (IT) no longer serves as an enabler of agency missions – it is leading the way. Join Akima and its partners for a morning of thought leadership, hands-on demonstrations, and to discover how you can change the art of the possible with next generation technologies that are making agencies smarter, safer and more connected. Agenda 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registrati...

The Need for Speed: Rapid Fielding using Other Transactions will provide alternative approaches to the costs too much, takes too long acquisition system. Here, you will tap into the authoritative knowledge-base of Other Transactions, and will emerge better educated and inspired to do innovative business.OTs allow freedom of contract and freedom to think, prioritizing goals rather than rules in contractual relationships. The essential ingredie...

This education and training event is for the doers. For the courageous and strategic-minded who tackle issues head-on and seek to implement intelligent solutions. This event will bring together like-minded people who seek new and better business collaborations between industry and government. Other Transactions Authorities (OTA) and other innovative business approaches can rapidly advance new capabilities more affordably -or- can be an alterna...