Our second annual event is now transitioning to digital, where public communicators across the United States can learn the best social media strategies that are working right now. Get a handle on 2020 and learn from your peers on how to confidently communicate with the public you serve. S4SCON is a fully interactive experience where attendees can engage with speakers and other participants!

From natural disasters to the creation of new offices to shifting priorities, government leaders are constantly adjusting to evolving mission directives. In times of change, how are the Department of Defense and federal agencies setting short-term and long-term priorities, responding quickly to new challenges and using technology to advance further, faster? Government Executive is teaming up with Defense One to take a closer look at how federa...

This year's schedule is in the process of being finalized.  Once the schedule is finalized, it will be posted on the website.  Proposed classes will include training on Bloods, Crips, OMGs, Hispanic Gangs, and Social Media Exploitation.  We will also be offering a Gangs 101 class for those who arrive the night before and will be hosting the 10th Annual NCGIA Awards Banquet. ​  ​When:  August 13 - 15,...

The 2018 Communications School is being held in Ft. Myers, Florida, June 19-21, 2018. The Communications School is the only event of its kind that provides invaluable networking opportunities and practical educational sessions to help government communicators increase their skills. The coveted NAGC Government Communicator of the Year Award is presented during the Communications School and honors an individual who has brought forth government...

With the latest series of natural disasters in Texas, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and the crippling winter storms in the Northeast, has your organization realized it was not fully prepared to cope with a catastrophic event? Is your preparation adequate to maintain continuity of your government functions? Learn from others including the Director of the Department of Agriculture National Finance Center whose proven leadership success...

Every organization needs a business continuity plan to protect its critical operations, resources and services in the event of unexpected disasters and business disruptions. At the time of a disaster everyone in the organization relies on the business continuity plan to ensure continuity of business and to restore normal operating conditions. It is critically essential to build a plan that is reliable, comprehensive, and effective for any busi...

With the latest series of natural disasters in Texas, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, has your organization realized it was not fully prepared to cope with a disaster? Is your preparation adequate to maintain continuity of your government functions? Learn from others including the Director of the Department of Agriculture National Finance Center who has proven leadership and success in implementing a successful COOP plan and co...

Terrorism has changed: are you changing with it? Vehicle rammings, nightclub attacks, school shooters, the Boston Marathon attack...the list goes on. How can you best prepare for this new face of terrorism and mass casualty incidents? What do you need to know—both in terms of best-practice preparation and response? Insight Exchange Network's conference brings together federal, state and local authorities, along with industry subject matt...

Defense Daily’s 10th Annual Open Architecture Summit, taking place October 19, 2017 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., will focus on how Open Architecture (OA) is the key to maintaining legacy platforms and a vital foundation to implementing future programs. In 2017, open architecture is firmly set in our government and industry’s plans for the future. This year, the Open Architecture Summit will focus on: Common and C...