Join the ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance on Thursday July 14th, for the ACT-IAC 'Small Business Growth Symposium: Strategies and Opportunities for the Future' to get comprehensive guidance for small businesses to adapt to the complex workings of the government's evolving ecosystem. Today, many Government IT Initiatives are centered on technology advancements, agile and quick turn ‘solutioning’, and early adoption. This is driving c...

Each summer Federal agencies must address year-end financial decisions, with a “use it or lose it” status to funding. Back by popular demand, this timely and informative one-hour webinar addresses: Rules which outline how and when to correctly spend Federal funds Exceptions and flexibilities GAO has allowed in recent years Avoiding violations of the Antideficiency Act Considerations every Federal employee should know Register toda...

The theme for this year is "IT at a Crossroads: Managing Risk Through Transformation.” Attendees will have the opportunity for key transformational insights and exceptional, unique networking opportunities unlike any other! Interactive sessions will provide attendees with actionable insights into: Changing role of CIOs and where it’s heading next Government’s response to increasing customer demands Evolving cyber threats and...

COME SEE THE MOST INNOVATIVE USES of TECHNOLOGY IN GOVERNMENT! Top 40 finalists with ground-breaking, technological advancements to address government challenges are competing for your vote to be this year’s Igniting Innovation Award winner. Don't miss this event on April 25, 2016 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC!Why you should attend Igniting Innovation 2016 Showcase and Awards: The keynote speaker is Aaron Snow, executive dir...

Veterans Hiring Forum: Finding and Retaining Veterans in the Government and Industry Veterans, Military Spouses and Disabled Veterans are a workforce niche with historically high barriers to access work opportunities with Government and Industry. Hiring and transitioning veterans into the workplace strengthens any organization and The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) has a vested interest in educating our...

Proper implementation of FITARA by government agencies holds the promise of transforming the way government IT is managed, helping to drive improve mission delivery effectiveness and efficiency. Over the past nine months, The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) has had a working group of more than 50 volunteers work to support FITARA implementation through: IT Management Maturity Model development – pr...

This year’s program “Shaping the Next US” is sponsored by ACT-IAC’s young leadership group, NexUS. NexUS is comprised of young professionals working together to assist each other in becoming the next generation of federal technology leaders. Every day there are new statistics about how the generation born between 1980 and 2000 and how they are changing the way the workforce works: - They are IMPACTFUL - 75% of the workf...

Advancing systems and processes are revolutionizing the ways in which the federal government provides critical services channel-by-channel. Citizens expect to interact with government in new ways and so, too has the White House asked federal managers implement best practices from the private sector. This year’s CX Summit [Customer Experience Summit] program, “Delivering an Omni-Channel Experience through Measures that Matter...

Are you a woman-owned small business wondering how to self-certify? Do you have questions about the new legislation affecting WOSBs? Self-certifying as a Woman-Owned Small Business can help you enter the federal contracting arena but it can be a confusing process. Join Alexandra Piotrowski, Economic Development Specialist, as she discusses how to self-certify, how to utilize the certification, and updates about the program. This on-demand webc...

ACT-IAC is pleased to announce that Acquisition Excellence 2016 will be hosted at the Grand Hyatt Washington on March 22. AE 2016 is an education and training event that will bring together the government and industry acquisition communities in order to collaborate on the latest acquisition challenges and generate innovative solutions for potential implementation. AE2016 will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to be effective i...