Homeland Security Congress is the nation’s premier conference for discussing the challenges and opportunities in protecting the USA and its citizens. With topics ranging from border management to disaster preparedness to cyber security, Homeland Security Congress is the conference for solution providers, academics and government personnel who will have a say in the future of our Homeland Security efforts. Join us this year as we welcome...

Since the launch of the 2012 Big Data Initiative, where the government invested over $250 million in Big Data throughout its federal agencies, we have seen the benefits and opportunities in this technology. Everywhere from border control, to health care records and scientific research, Big Data is playing a pivotal role in accomplishing critical missions and objectives. The amount of data the government faces is at its highest ever and less th...

Don’t miss IDGA’s largest Biometrics event to date with over 35 sessions dedicated to the current and future trends of the biometrics community. Learn from key decision makers and technology experts on the future of securing our war fighters, citizens, government employees, and borders. Now in its 7th annual edition, IDGA’s Biometrics for Government and National Security is ranked among our best attended events year after yea...

Modern Warrior Demo Days are for Active Military and Law Enforcement only! Enhancing the Battle Techniques and Arsenal of the Future Soldier Modern Warrior Demo Days is an opportunity for Active Military and Law Enforcement Officers to experience first hand the latest tactics and technologies available to US Soldiers. This event will seek to provide insight into the future capabilities of the warfighter through tactical execution, live fire de...

In 2010, former Chief Information Officer of the United States Vivek Kundra released the 25 Point Plan to Reform Federal Information Technology Management. Today, the document is still a clear indicator of the priorities of the country’s strategy to build a modern digital government to better service the American people. Despite harsh funding cuts, IT is a budget item that has remained stable and even increased moving forward. With over...

According to the Government Accountability Office, Federal agencies are currently spending 70% of their I.T budgets on maintaining legacy systems. This is over $50 billion a year, government-wide, being prioritized on outdated I.T systems over developing new capabilities. The government is aware of this problem and has developed new initiatives to modernize federal systems and adapt to an evolving government I.T landscape. Examples include: Do...

As the Obama administration and other key figures in the government continue to stress the critical nature of cyber security and the dangers/implications of cyber attacks, the nation has been given the mandate to update all systems in regards to cyber security. With the range and breadth of cyber threats on the rise, there are countless initiatives and programs currently in play. For this reason, IDGA’s Cyber Security for Government Summ...

IDGA’s Military Vehicles Exhibition & Conference provides sweeping updates on the vehicle market, industry and community annually. MVEC is one of the of the largest vehicles shows in the United States, previously bringing together more than 200 exhibitors, 2000+ international/domestic attendees and 28 participating countries. The Vehicles Expo returns in its fifth year with a new expanded perspective that includes armored vehicles fo...

Across county, state, and federal governments, Data Analytics tools and technologies are used in nearly every agency and department. As such the acquisition and application of data analytics in government is an ever-growing and ongoing initiative. Currently, with high drive and desire to efficiently navigate the vast amounts of data, the market for Data Analytics in Big Data is rapidly expanding.

The Federal IT Shared Services Strategy was released last year which details the steps agencies must take to begin chipping away at more than $46 billion in duplicate IT investments. The government has rolled out 7 shared services initiatives in the past 4 years, along with sequestration and budget cuts, shared services is now a strategy organizations must execute. It is no secret the government has trouble with efficiency, as we operate in si...