The AFFIRM Leadership Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments by an individual or team in providing firm direction, inspired vision, and outstanding contributions within or beyond an agency or organization. Their high impact achievements help government to be more effective and efficient in delivering its mission. 2021 Honorees Award for Transformational Technology - Erica Jaume, Technology Accelerator Program Manager, U.S. Department of...

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As a key pillar of the President’s Management Agenda, IT modernization is critical to achieve the long-term vision of modernizing the Federal Government. Over the last 20 years, more women are not only sitting at the table, but also driving conversations around technology modernization and innovation. Diversity of experience and perspective in government continues to flourish. Women in the public sector are playing pivotal roles in movin...

Digital transformation is moving from the data center and the cloud to the individual government employee at work. Robotic process automation, machine learning and artificial intelligence are experiencing emerging use across the government. Can “smart” technologies make government smarter by shifting employees from low value to high value work and by automating routine tasks? This briefing will bring together government knowledge-l...

Acquisitions in excess of $50 million in value account for one-third of the Federal government’s spending each year. These large contracts frequently support projects meant to transform areas of critical need. Yet major acquisitions can fail to achieve their goals because of the lack the program management and acquisition skills that are necessary to successfully manage complex procurement actions. These shortcomings are compounded by co...

The 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act was passed at the end of 2018 with overwhelming support. The Act calls upon government to deliver the kind of customer service that citizens have come to expect from the private sector. Critical government services such as healthcare, housing, tax advice, driver’s licenses will be available digitally to reduce the taxpayer burden and improve Federal websites using modern technology such...

**A light continental breakfast will be served** GSA is America's only source solely dedicated to procuring goods and services for government, and innovation is the catchword of the day. From simplifying buying through the Federal Marketplace Strategy to transforming Multiple Awards Schedules, GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service is revolutionizing government procurement today. Join the Association for Federal Information Resources Managem...

This After Hours event is primarily networking-focused event facilitating one-on-one conversations. In addition, there will be a brief 15-20 minute program in the middle of the event (around 7 pm) that will provide our featured guest with seven to ten minutes to share some of their success stories and advice to the next generation of IT professionals and change agents and answer questions. This event is targeted for people developing their IT...

AFFIRM 2019 Annual Leadership Awards CelebrationCelebrating 40 years of government community excellence. AFFIRM’s 40th Annual Leadership Awards recognizes exemplary performance in government and industry for both individuals and teams. This year, the awards will be presented at a gala celebration at the lovely St. Regis Hotel in downtown Washington.

The Association for Federal Information Resources Management announced the government and industry leaders selected to receive the AFFIRM Leadership Awards. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of this government / industry non-profit focused on improving technology’s impact on citizen’s lives, the awards celebrate the achievements of America’s best. The AFFIRM Leadership Awards are among the most prestigious of the Federal c...