In 2005 the U.S. House of Representatives established the Congressional Modeling and Simulation Caucus, composed of members who either have an economic interest in M&S activities or have concerns about the advancement of technology in the U.S. The Caucus has about 40 Members and is currently chaired by Congressman Randy Forbes (R) of Virginia and Congressman Solomon Ortiz (D) of Texas. The purpose of the Caucus is to promote the growth of...

The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council's (ACT-IAC) Institute for Innovation will launch a creative, new all-day recognition program for government and industry on February 6th at the Ronald Reagan Center. The objective of Igniting Innovation 2014 Showcase and Awards is to recognize IT innovations throughout government including hardware, software, services and solutions. The Showcase will feature the Top 30 innovativ...

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) provides strict regulation of defense industry firms. Executives of many of these companies, especially small and medium-sized firms, are not sure about how the ITAR applies to them and how to comply with the law. The stakes are high – violations can result in significant civil and criminal penalties for companies and their employees. Moreover, there have been significant...

Join over 500 senior level government and industry IT leaders at the 5th Annual Adobe Digital Government Assembly on Feb. 6 at the Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City. Hear from technology leaders, senior agency officials and industry pioneers as they discuss three core themes that will serve as the foundation for agencies moving forward: engage, transform and drive results. Discussions will highlight: how to engage anywhere, anytime and on any device...

Ever wondered how the Department of Defense (DOD) goes about buying something from start to finish? The How Washington Works® training course gives those who attend the understanding and insights into the processes that guide DOD actions and decisions for the future. The course is a fast-paced, one-day overview of the three principal decision-making support systems used by the DOD to provide an integrated approach to strategic planning, ca...

Cyberspace 2014 Symposium - A training and technology forum for government, industry, and academia On behalf of the military/industry community and the city of Colorado Springs, we invite you to participate in the AFCEA Rocky Mountain Chapter’s 16th annual CYBERSPACE Symposium. Last year we had record breaking attendance and a star-studded program, but this year promises to be even better. Why? Because while last year we lowered rates fo...

Please join NDIA on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 for the Legislative Information Division (LID) Breakfast Series featuring Congressman Ander Crenshaw. Rep. Crenshaw is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and chairs the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee. He is a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, and also serves on the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee. Please...

Top 5 Mistakes Exporters Make February 5, 2014 1:00-1:30 PM EST THERE IS A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPACES AVAILABLE FOR THIS WEBINAR. Register early to ensure you receive a Registration ID to view the webinar. Export compliance can be complicated, so you may ask yourself, “Am I doing this right?” Some mistakes that exporters make may be obvious and others could easily be overlooked. Knowing what these mistakes are and how to avoid makin...

Please Join Jennifer Schaus & Associates for a 2 Day Hands-On GSA Schedule Workshop Pre-Requisite: Participants should bring their laptop or i-Pad device.Participants should meet the basic requirements for GSA Schedules: * 2 Full Years (24 months) Of Signifant Business Revenues = Balance Sheet & Income Statement;* Items that are sold commercially;* Invoices for EACH item being proposed to GSA;* Minimum 4 Clients References for Open Rat...

This one-day tabletop expo will be held at the Von Braun Complex at Redstone Arsenal, conveniently located in the hallway between the cafeteria and the auditorium. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has now moved almost all of their personnel from the Bradford Building to the new Von Braun complex at Redstone Arsenal. (Learn more about Redstone Arsenal becoming the epicenter of missile defense). This event is proudly hosted by the Unified Commun...