Government Technology's passion is promoting best practices and spurring innovation in the public sector – more important than ever in challenging times like these. The Virtual Technology Forum offers a unique opportunity to explore a variety of technology topics and possibilities. Please join us for a day of powerful sessions that provide inspiration, participation, education, and thought-provocation! The conference is presented in a vi...

ICIT 2021 Fall Briefing The 2021 ICIT Fall Briefing Series will be hosted on-line as a series of three weekly virtual events focused on cyber convergence or integrating physical and cyber security strategies. CISA suggests that business leaders develop a “…holistic security strategy that aligns cybersecurity and physical security functions…”. By bringing together top public and private sector leaders, ICIT is advancin...

With aging IT infrastructure, outdated job classification system and a greying government workforce, agency executive and human capital officers face a trifecta of challenges in the years ahead. Soaring demand for cybersecurity experts and data scientists are just two examples of the newer professional specialists that the government is struggling to hire. With the rise of vaccinated workers, questions have arisen about the reopening of federa...

Join us at the Red Hat Government Symposium Virtual Experience on November 16, 2021, as we dive into all things data and how the public sector can use it to fuel transformation. The 12th annual symposium will bring together top IT leaders from federal, state, and local agencies, as well as industry partners and Red Hat experts. The one-day event will include keynotes, fireside chats, panel discussions, and "ask the experts" sessions, featuring...

A comprehensive and secure data strategy is essential for federal and state agencies to deliver on their missions. Data is the foundation for most emerging technologies and agencies are poised to transform the way they think about, manage and secure their agencies data.The SNG Live Virtual Speaker Series will gather IT decision-makers to discuss best practices and the progress they’re making around data strategy, and how it undergirds de...

The world is facing a digital boom with massive amounts of data generated each and every day. There’s 40-times more bytes of data than the number of stars in the observable universe. And soon, a vast majority of the global GDP will be digitized. So, now what? After an unprecedented year of increased remote work, more data is being produced than ever before. In the age of open data, where intelligent applications are running on hybrid pla...

As we look at building a post-pandemic future, organizations of all kinds are considering how they will approach the new normal. These organizations – from federal, state and local agencies to large corporations and small businesses – are strategically planning to change their environments and workflows to learn from pandemic operational practices. Technology innovations and advancements have allowed many organizations to successfu...

People are the heart of government. It’s people that provide essential government services and it’s people that respond when disaster strikes. This means your people can't be held back by outdated technology or processes. In our upcoming GovLoop Virtual Summit, we will explore how agencies can put their employees first and truly modernize government at the same time. Specifically, you’ll learn: What tools and resources govern...

Over the last eight months, the Biden administration has ushered in new information technology policies, priorities, and programs. For the third installation of Cyber Defenders, GovExec will convene IT leaders from the Defense Department, federal agencies and municipal governments to discuss where cyber programs stand.

The American Rescue Plan, signed into law in March, sets aside $2 billion for federal technology modernization efforts -- half of which will be allocated to high-priority projects through the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF). But how will this unprecedented level of support translate into meaningful change in your agency? Where are the opportunities to infuse the work of your team and your organization with innovation that delivers measurab...