This is the 4th year of IDGA’s Cloud Computing Summit, where we bring together those who have an expertise on the topic of Cloud Computing with those who are seeking to implement it. This year’s summit takes place at an interesting and innovative time in the implementation of Cloud Computing in the government and defense industry. In order to further explore these new and exciting advancements in Cloud technology this year’s...

Big Data for Defense & Homeland Security January 29 & 30 | Mary M Gates Learning Center - Alexandria, VA DSI’s Big Data for Defense and Homeland Security Symposium is designed as an educational and training “Town Hall” forum, where thought leaders, policy-makers, military service members, government decision-makers and solution providers can come together for actionable discussions and debate DSI's Big Data for Defens...

The Future of Logistics and Materiel Readiness and Requirements to Support Global Operations Today’s Military Global Force operates in all continents and oceans around the world, securing the world’s main trade routes, supporting global economy and pursuing global peacekeeping. With all of these demands, our Armed Forces are faced with an array of challenges. One of these principal challenges is maintaining materiel and logistical...

IDGA’s 10th Annual Tactical Power Sources Summit will focus on the innovation, adaption, exploration and evaluation of policies and technologies responsible for reducing the demand for energy on the battlefield. It will address the financial benefits, quality of life, and the preservation of options associated with increasing energy efficiency while maintaining mission capability and supportability. What makes IDGA’s 10th Tactical...

Special Keynote: The Honorable Michael Sheehan, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict SOF SymposiumBalancing Special Operations Forces to Meet Emerging Global ChallengesThe symposium will focus on improving readiness through cohesive planning, training, doctrine, and policy that support the most appropriate and most effective use of special operations forces.Confirmed Speakers Include: The Honorable M...

Social Media for Government Communications How To Engage Citizens & Enhance Transparency Using The Latest Web 2.0 Technologies Building on the success of over 25 social media for government programs, comes the latest forum from the Advanced Learning Institute – designed to help you transform the way you communicate. Several agencies are making dramatic strides in developing approaches and systems that work for them in their engagemen...

In 2009, President Obama signed several executive orders tasking the government to reduce energy consumption and fossil fuel useage. As the nations single largest user of energy, the government is trying to lead by example. However, a large percentage of the energy used by the government is in the 500,000 buildings that they own. In FY2008, the government spent more than $7 billion of their $24.5 billion energy bill on facilities alone. This m...

This is not only a workshop on understanding the current state of cloud computing, it also addresses understanding your own IT requirements which dictate where and how cloud computing could be a fit with your enterprise. Cloud computing is the concept of leveraging IT assets over the Internet to provide more scalable, cost effective, and adaptable services to the organization. However, the concepts behind cloud computing reach much further. C...

IDGA’s Cloud Computing for DoD & Government is your opportunity to claim your place in the virtual world of DoD and federal government data storage. You will be able to meet with key decision-makers and top-notch innovators for your chance to tap into the emerging market of cloud computing for defense and government! Lead the way with revolutionary cloud computing initiatives by attending sessions on: Implementation of SaaS solutions The immed...