The Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) will host its 37th Annual National Education Conference (NEC) in Detroit, Michigan from June 25-27, 2019. The conference is the largest annual event in the government meetings industry and where government planners and suppliers from across the country come together for non-stop education, resources and connections. Pre-conference sessions to extend learning are also available. Continuing...

It’s impossible to avoid difficult conversations at work. How many times have you run into a conflict with a colleague? In a one-on-one meeting with your supervisor? Working as a team with your peers? Or even publicly questioned? Join NextGen on Wednesday, June 26 from 2-3 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-noon PT, to learn from our expert how to have these sometimes-painful conversations. That way you’re well-prepared when they happen in your workp...

Presented by the Security Industry Association, the 2019 SIA GovSummit focuses on how government leverages security technologies to drive success across a wide spectrum of missions. Held annually in Washington, D.C., GovSummit examines emerging policy trends, technology needs of the government and changes in the risk environment that shape development of products and advanced systems integration to meet evolving security challenges.

Couldn't attend our Genius Machines: West Coast Winds of Change event in person? Gain access to the recording instead! In the last five years, the tools used in defense have evolved from a staple of science fiction to a real-world magnet for large-scale investment. In San Diego, these developments are happening around the Pacific, as technology experts in the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps create new tools to secure air, land, sea and space....

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies play an increasingly important role in our daily lives (i.e. Siri, Alexa, or Garmin applications). The companies that design them often include a name, voice, or avatar to humanize the tech interface. Several federal agencies are employing this technique on desktops, in call centers, in the battlefield, and more. This program will bring together some of those thought leaders ...

The Certified Government Meeting Professional Course is to earn the CGMP designation and is designed for government meeting planners and suppliers whose work is governed by the rules and regulations of the federal government. While the curriculum is written from Federal rules, regulations, and laws, state and local government employees will benefit from this information. Individuals who have earned their CGMP have obtained the highest designat...

Success in information security requires committing to a career of learning, from fundamentals to advanced techniques. To put you firmly on this learning path, join us at SANSFIRE 2019 (June 15-22), and get top-tier training from industry leaders addressing today's greatest cyber threats. Choose from more than 40 cyber security courses and learn valuable skills that you will be able to implement immediately. Cyber Security Courses Available at...

2019 Training Seminars Charlotte, NC ~ May 17 & Richmond, VA ~ June 21 Theme: DIGITAL EEOLet’s face it, we live in a digital society…a world consumed with social media outlets, followings, followers, tweets, retweets, IMs, DMs, Facebook, snapchat, filters, google, facetime, texting, sexting, portal, gadgets, pics and so on and so on and so on. These actions are forever released into the universe and cannot be taken back. Dig...

The uniquely management-focused CISM certification promotes international security practices and recognizes the individual who manages, designs, and oversees and assesses an enterprise’s information security. Who Should Attend: Experienced information security managers and those who have information security management responsibilities, including IT consultants, auditors, managers, security policy writers, privacy officers, information s...

Join government and industry contract and acquisition experts from various agencies in an interactive panel format. We will explore ways to improve the federal and defense technology acquisition cycle through collaboration, shared agency service consolidation, other transaction authorities, open feedback loops and more. Agenda 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Registration and Sunrise Breakfast Views 8:30 - 8:35 a.m. Opening Remarks 8:35 - 9:05 a.m. Fireside C...