The marcus evans Persistent ISR conference will address concerns about the government-wide paradigm shift toward achieving "true persistence" in a budget and resource constrained environment, finding the balance between automating PED processes while still allowing for the human analysis of ISR-related data, provide tips on how to more rapidly and more securely share information across different information networks and maximize the potential...

Professionals throughout government are facing daunting challenges posed by the impending tsunami of “Big Data.” You need to know how to collect, secure, process, analyze, and act on critical information, and how to update current architectures to handle the flood. Attend the inaugural TDWI Government Summit, a one-day, intensive education event designed for busy government executives and those who provide vital data management ser...

The Evolving Federal Marketplace... What does it mean to you? Where is CAR Driving? What's in Store for the Budget? Are All Systems Go for FAS's New E-System? Where is DoD Headed with Better Buying Initiatives? Procurement Reform on the Hill: Will We See More Procurement Reform? AGENDA 7:30am Registration and Networking Breakfast 8:30am Welcome 8:45am Keynote Address*Mindy Connolly, Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services Administration 9:...

IT Schedule 70 Industry Partner Training Prospective and current vendors / industry partners can get free training from GSA's Center for IT Schedule 70 Program staff. All training listed below is held at 2200 Crystal Drive, Crystal Plaza 4, Room L1301, Arlington, Virginia 22202. Post Award Training (Taken after Schedule 70 contract has been awarded) Accommodations and miscellaneous: find more information including ground transportation, restau...

Attendees will gain insight on the MAS IT 70 offer process, marketing a MAS IT 70 contract, and keeping schedule contracts in compliance. The GSA's Center for IT Schedule 70 Program is offering FREE business partner training classes held at 2200 Crystal Drive, Crystal Plaza 4, Room L1301, Arlington, Virginia 22202. Pre-Award Training– Held February 1, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This class provides an overview of the OFFER process with...

IT Schedule 70 Industry Partner Training Prospective and current vendors / industry partners can get free training from GSA's Center for IT Schedule 70 Program staff. All training listed below is held at 2200 Crystal Drive, Crystal Plaza 4, Room L1301, Arlington, Virginia 22202. Pre-Award Training (Taken before Schedule 70 Contract is awarded) Prospective vendors / industry partners will get an overview of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) pro...

Building Partnerships to Address Military Power Sources of the Future As more and more energy is needed on today’s battlefields, it becomes increasingly essential to share knowledge and integrate resources to provide warfighters with power sources that are efficient, reliable and easy to transport and utilize. From ruggedized computers to communications systems to GPS to remote sensing and video, soldiers are carrying cumbersome loads of...

Improvised Explosive Devices remain the largest threat to our troopers as we expand into areas that previously served as insurgent sanctuaries. General David Petraeus, Commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan The threat posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) is the greatest threat facing American and NATO Forces today. Reports have shown that between 70-80% of troop casualties are caused by IEDs and that 2010 has been the deadliest year f...

NCMA's 29th annual Government Contract Management Conference is going to be bigger and better than ever before! The conference continues to grow because it provides the greatest level of opportunity of any event for those in government contracting, procurement, and acquisition. Attend alongside 800 other contract management professionals from across the nation to learn about and discuss today's hottest government contracting topics. GCMC 2010...

Strategic Workforce Planning for Government Day One: Create an Effective Human Capital Plan Identify the key components and processes for creating and executing a human capital plan Day Two: Planning for the Future of your Workforce and Agency Learn how to develop the HR structures that enable your workforce to stay mission focused Day Three: Building a System to Support Workforce Excellence Create a roadmap to close the gap between the curren...